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Newspaper

Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 29, 1942

Page

3

Death of Pioneer Mrs Jane Gamble at Culcairn

The death occurred at Culcairn of Mrs Jane Gamble a pioneer of the Winton district She resided years at Winton North later moving to Culcairn Her survivors include sons J B Gamble Mell Gamble Henry and four daughters Mary Margaret Katherine and Jean and her husband and several grandchildren Funeral held at Winton on Tuesday She knew the Kelly gang well with her home near the old Kelly brothers homestead.

Culcairn Jane Gamble Winton Gamble Winton North Vic Culealry Menare J. B. Gamble Culealrn Mell Gamble McMahon's Point Sydney Henry Mary Mwséireen Margaret Mire FL Lee Ciana Plains Tasmania Katherine Kir Westman Milton Pini Wo Lee Jim Clem Kelly Kelly Brothers

R.A.A.F. Football Notes On Monday Training In Rain

Rain disrupted a Monday training session for the R A A F football team but players kept up a strong effort. The squad plans tight workouts for the next match and notes key players Ted Cameron Bernie Reputies and Frank Schinbie Dunk who were mentioned to be away or rested.

Hove Pebertors Une Mike Johnsen Bob Frank Ted Hope

Public holidays ban on sport and leisure in defence drive

Government extends prohibition on public holidays for defence industry workers affecting sport and leisure events. Officials cite wartime necessity and urge all workers to remain on duty, reducing days off and altering schedules across industries and public activities.

Apukeshain

Special Cattle Sale at Myrtleford Adverts

Attention is directed to an advertisement appearing in this issue for a cattle sale to be held at the Myrtleford yards on Monday next. The selling agency is Curgaeeu and Northern Co operatives. Mountain cattle include Hereford bullocks Black Roll alike heifers and calves Hereford culver and mixed breeds. Good drivers will be in attendance and buyers can attend with confidence.

Myrtleford Agenia

Welcome Home for Private A Torney at Lurg Hall

Friends from Molyullah Tojone Upper Lure and Benalla hosted a social evening Saturday for Private A Torney who recently returned from service abroad. Despite bad weather, guests enjoyed dancing cards and speeches from local notables including Dr Ingram and Messrs Lowi Mundy and K Tyte Amith as they offered warm welcomes and best wishes for the future.

A Torney Lurg Molyullah Tojone Upper Lure Benalla O'Donnell Varteum Laure Ingram Messrs Lowi Mundy K. Tyte Amith Ky Petty Winton Welcorm Torney Rorhee

Water supply for Benalla air and army camps urged

A report outlines plans to provide drinking water for air force and army camps at Benalla. It notes the need amid hot weather and discusses distribution points, local works, and petitions to the Water Works Trust for approval and action at Walpicepayer.

Benalla Tenis Trent

Golf club fourball beet hall results new issue

Saturday members of the Henalia Golf Club held a fourball better-ball event with A Alexander and Ao Marte winning by two up. Scores listed include Geyne and A Bmilth three down J Jeremias and J Wow seven down and several other pairs with varied margins. The club plans a future event and mentions sponsorships and participation details.

Henalia Gelf Club Aguinet Teagey A. Alexander Ao Marte T" Geyne A. Bmilth K. Kelly Ide J. Dunn Thomas J. Jeremias J. Wow Leahy Toohey T. T. Clarke Clarke Jun Tiyan Ryan Senler Mo Arnali Nixon Lane

Benalla Player Triumphs at Violet Tree Event

A local violet themed drive at the 280 Friendship Club saw Penally visitors attend. Seth Bago stood out as the lone tie winner with a handtime score of 57 keys, securing the notable win.

Violet Tein Timbel Friendship Club Seth Bago

Benalla Associates to Babar fader event notes

The fragmentary clipping mentions Benalla Associates and figures like Nell Kirwan and Dorothy Min in a 8-72 to 11-87 timeframe. It references trained individuals, cards limited by faded text, and unclear local event details with scattered names and dates.

Babar Fader Remelha Dorothy Min Mian Nell Kirwan Johiveten Milam Wiper Mernton Miia MD CP Ahem West Mire Vireen Mre Fry

Bread Zoning Scheme Contested by Local Council

A local zoning dispute engages council members and residents amid debates over bread production facilities. Officials weigh new restrictions while community leaders push for balanced development and safety.

Benalla Diggers Meet A Central Aim Of The Allied War Effort

The Benalla Diggers branch of the United Older League held a meeting at Memorial Hall with President A Husoar presiding. A letter from Memorial Hall was read, discussions covered war themes and British wartime unity, and plans were noted for hospital treatment funding and support from Wangaratta and the Comfort Fund.

Héenalln 4 Tuwemdaye Wong A. Husoar Weleoe Cpt McDowell Wangaratte Héemualle Rotary Barrie Inglund Daw Denalla Thueall Wangaratta Maratea Cte Wien Wap Bereten Comforte Fund

Untitled text fragment on Allied Works Council activity

Fragments describe a discussion about wartime production and labor tasks under Allied Works Council. Mentions planning for material output and worker deployment, with references to orders, projects, and supervision, all in a period voice. The readable portions imply organizational planning and industrial efficiency efforts.

Shortage of Rubber and Economic Struggle Outlined

Fragmented OCR shows a discussion of rubber shortages affecting production and consumer impact. It mentions government action and fluctuating demand, with references to workers, markets, and potential shortages influencing daily life and prices. The text is garbled but centers on material scarcity and its social effects.

Correction notice on ACW NT bra release and plate debt report

In our lupt teste we misreported the bra feeling at the ACW NT. The corrected item clarifies the Tranet Ned release and the plates debt relation, with the intended meaning of the price and period.

Large Empire Ball draws strong crowd despite weather

Empire Ball at Memorial Hall draws large attendance with strong Air Force representation and festive attire. Notable guests, speeches, and heavy supper service mark the event as a social highlight. volunteers and officials coordinate arrangements amid inclement conditions.

Empire Aec Cid Air Force

Death of Willem Nicholson Casts Shadow on Baddaginnie

Sympathy is offered for Mrs Mre it Powell of Baddaginnis after the death of her husband Willem Nicholson aged years. The funeral took place at Warrenhaynr with mourners from the local community and extended family attending services and paying respects to a longstanding resident.

It Powell Baddaginnis Willem Nicholson Wangaraila Rewidenia Warrenhaynr Mattioli Ali Mompieala Ploesie Floberte Barrie Crosford Tern Andrea Hbwe Angua Phil Nell Wilon A. Daley Trevelile Bint Luckman ALF Vande

Death of Mrs Maher at Violet Town when she died

The death occurred at her residence on Denen Meak Avenue Violet Town of Mrs Mire Jolie Maher aged and respected resident of the Chewanger district. She passed away after illness lasting a week despite medical care. She was widow of late Mr Thomas Maher and mother of many children. The funeral left the Catholic Church Violet Town for Chewangirdie cemetery conducted by Rev Father Moran with pall bearers and mourners from the Maher family community.

Denen Meak Avenue Violet Trew Mire Jolie Maher Benalla Maher Mary de Crosed Allen Williamatown Nellie Viele Town Mire Jonts Emoeoard Hodie Mra John Conway Kathleen Mire di Hourke John Violet Town Kiln Mra Me Kenna Bopung Themer Inlambo Winifred Mr Novine Deceneed Brothers Pronk Mullivey Tunlfubon Min Alex Melaran Menethi Mee Po Renallai Michael Millavey Ulalen Naw Caiholic Violet Town Chiwangirdie Father Moran Teekie Mal Mallivey J. Conway Armrfield

Potatoes Prices and Production Roles Outlined

The Australian Potato Committee, led by Minister for Commerce W Ja Boully, plans guaranteed prices for the coming season and aims to ensure a steady potato flow year round. It will organize production incentives, encourage planting of early crops, and authorize grower subsidies per ton to support delivery.

W. Ja. Boully Australian Potato Committee Homme Farrier Aldingee Eam Miller

Military Enrolment Notice in Persia and Ensign Subscription

The report lists military service enrolment details in Persia and references a subscriber arrangement for the Ensign magazine. It notes enrollment timelines, widree provisions, and deployment updates, with a payment note indicating 12 months prepaid and a 12/8 booking.

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