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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1939
Page
5
The Benalla group discussed purchasing a new ambulance with an estimated total of £42 18s to £60 plus £100 needed after grants. Members reviewed finances, debts, and donations from Sir James Barrett and local clubs, with delegates to discuss charity carnival plans and a meeting next Tuesday.
Warrenbayne North Club held its annual meeting with President Ray Jenkin re elected and Mr W Melt herren named secretary and treasurer. Committee members were chosen and subscriptions fixed. A combined evening with nearby clubs is planned for April with dates to be announced.
The Anal round of matches in A erode will begin tomorrow at the fret named club ground and end Friday next. The fret team meets the fourth team while the second and third duel in semi finals on Kanter Katuriay starting at 1 am. Easter Monday sees the final. Benalla and Doakin College players listed among participants.
A Saturday cricket match features the Guide and Scout Movement facing Railways. Detailed scoring shows Boof the Railways at 92 all out, then Coomalibere and Mallwooe battles, with key wickets by Wales Lowe and Broadbent. Final result details remain incomplete but show a challenging chase and multiple player contributions.
A large turnout attended the Willamal meeting at Swampool on Wednesday evening. President Mr Percy Brann praised attendance and progress including the new club building. Officers were re elected with Captaincy allocations for Dennis, Webster, Howe and Mahone Cawley. varied golfing results and guides work highlighted by Mrs Heffmeyer from Bendigo.
The Thoona and District Association's grand final will be played at Thoons on Fatmniay between Bun geet and Lake Rowen. If not the match will be played at Bungeet. A presentation to Mr and Mrs Gleeson followed the game, with praise for Mr Cile non and building committees amid club achievements.
Alexander G Ferguson faced a charge of carrying excessive weight on his truck on the Tiame Highway dated 1 February. A tester testified the load exceeded limits by about one ton. Judge Williams imposed a fine of 40 shillings with compulsory distress.
At the Brenalin court yesterday Frank Poupe received imprisonment for riding a bicycle without a light along Bridge Street. The case notes mention a period of hours in custody.
The article covers an inter town tennis meet with multiple players and teams, noting results and standout performances. Names include Benally, Parlie Peels, and Antone, with venues and scores referenced in a compressed, period newspaper style.
Fragmented OCR lists tennis notes and stray phrases with names and terms scattered. The readable content hints at match considerations, player references, and generic sports chatter without clear events or outcomes.
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