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Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Nov 17, 1939

Page

3

Fire brigade to train members with Field Day plan

A local proposal urges all companies to organise a Field Day to train past members and retain knowledge. A first aid exam was held Monday evening with several successful candidates listed, including Mrs Adams and Miss Brown among many others.

Wintes Lars Thoss Mra Adama Mra Armstrong C. T. Brown Bradshaw A.brown Mies E. Brown Bieasty Mra Canning J. Carter M. Currie C. Carthew Connolly Mies Teaser Fraser Eileen Fraser C. Gardner Mra Hawkins Mee T. Hughes Mies Hom Mr. Hale J. T. Ingram

Cycling Race Result and Club Reports at Benalla

The 20 miles race on the Hume Highway last Saturday was won by T Chasebrook with J Roe second and E Love third. The sealed handicap winner, J Warnock, received a track guernsey. At a Benalla cycle club meeting, trustees were asked to approach the Wyton firth racecourse to secure it for racing. A bike sale for Red Cross and Comfort fund was planned with a committee appointed to report next meeting. Tomorrow's race is 20 miles starting from Broken River Hotel at 1 50 pm along the Hume Highway.

Hume Hume Highway T. Chasebrook J. Roe E. Love J. Warnack J. I Bennison Bridge Arrest Benalla Anderson Wiston W. Pangbourns Nest Mesting Broken

Water Meters Covered After Trust Meeting

At yesterday’s Waterworks Trust session plans were discussed for meter security and protective covers. Engineer Me Rebbechi noted costs and a five penny unit price. the authority aims to secure adequate quantities for the property office. The meeting also touched on carnival events and athletic league allocations for adjacent weeks, with dates set in early January.

Waterworks Trust Arcec Rebbechi

Horse Racing Results and Betting Notes From Local Track

Race card lists multiple horses with starters and bets. Winners include Thelma Boyd and The Silver Horde in one heat by lengths, head, then M 1/8 sere in another, and The Phantom among others winning by varying margins. Time figures and final placings appear for each heat with numerous names repeated across events.

Thelma Boyd Wild Moth the Silver Horde Royal Demon Chukka Little Angeline Fiseh Heather Shy Charils Tima Mans

Army meeting schedule and visiting cadets events

A detailed sequence of open-air and tent meetings for the cadet corps with talks by Captain Myrtle Watson and Mie DD Whiteside, cadet demonstrations, songs, and personal testimonies. Activities include Sunday sermons Life at the Highest and The Fighting Spill, plus Monday town visitation and bridge camp. Colonel Edward Hlattery is highlighted as a guest speaker with extensive army experience.

Nunn Bridge Airesia Myrtle Watson Academ Ir F. A. Cook Mila Adj A. Jorian Mie DD Whiteside Feret D. Whiteside Mint Cadeta Crafte Hewlit Malthe Baddaginn Radda- Sinnic Hall Carrier Street Marques Moening Theternoon Coorambat East School Weets School Devaniah Thoona Benalla Colomel Edward Hlattery Commonwealth

Colbie Greens Croquet Club Match Ends In Draw

Wednesday’s Benalla Croquet Club match between Colbie and Greens ends in a draw. First round results list multiple two person teams with wins and losses noted, followed by a two day tournament schedule and entry fees.

Colbie Greens Benalla Meedames Duan Oe Ee Oreen Mra Roach

Men return from Meymour camp after month of drills

Henalin Detachment Mth Battalion returns from Meymour camp on Wednesday after training in field maneuvers firing and anti aircraft demonstrations using Lewis guns and rifles. Winners of best tent prize and private improvement contest announced with prizes donated by Lieut CHA. Saturday musketry parade and light Morse men return from Corrs camp with plans for a bowler afternoon.

Henalin Mth Meymour Munnes Ream Nne Bathion Ned Life Range Sun Light Corrs

Devenish Meeting Charts Local Issues and Approvals

The monthly gathering chaired by the proeient W. reer covered correspondence on street lighting costs and road repairs. Delegates raised concerns about drains and crossing bitumen, with inspector Hossack noting cattle yards repairs and dog fees, while bids for local culverts and road works were considered.

Local Tax Rate Proposals Discussed After Meeting

After Monday’s session the Banalls Bhirs Caunail group debated lowering seming year estimates. E W Bieski announced plans to reduce Central riding rate from 2/0 to 2/8, with others proposing similar cuts for their districts. Dr A Harrison and Dr Bleske gave notice of reductions to garbage charges from 1/ to 10, as part of ongoing budget talks.

Banalls Bhirs Caunail E. W. Bieski Fo A Cook Wallace Poe Wiedemann A. Harrison Premetice Bleske

Benalla cricket scores and lineup updates amid regional matches

A detailed cricket report covers Benalla and district fixtures with players such as Jock, Tom Trewin, Alan Anderson, Johnny Spriggs, and Ned Clarke in form. It notes high individual scores 164 by Dew, 110 by Fothergill, and 227 season runs by Trewin, plus bowling highlights, team changes, and upcoming fixtures at Benalla grounds.

Tom Trewin Tigers Ned Clarke Peter Kennedy Alan Smith Marty Trueman

Good season at Tatong sees farmers work hay cuttings

Farmers in Tatong district report a good season as they cut erase hay and expect a strong yield. Crags are high in paddocks causing some fear they cannot cut all, while many farmers are making onellage.

Tatong

Suppressed Port Regulations Debated at General Department

A discussion centers on whether certain items and outfits fall under prohibited porting articles. The piece references Moon Vurk and Mary Ann dress descriptions by Kemp, noting fashion commentary and a reception hosted by ship partners.

JST Mabine Kathleen Mom Vurk J. A. Kemp Gary Anns Bess Europe England Vem Mayereft Tiny Martin

New Chairs at Shire Hall Offer Accepted for Benalla Talks

At Mowlay's Benalla meeting Councillors discussed Benalla Talkies offer to supply a number of chairs for the balcony with the condition that the council provide some downmtelre. Two chair options were tabled 1 and 14/4 with bids to be let by tender. The committee recommended the 14/8 chair style and a vote noted, while one member preferred the 18/1 chair. The secretary said the council would decide on the odd chairs, which would be auctioned. The new chairs are to be installed on 10 December.

H. Forsyth J. Z. Dodd Frotevsing Miptt Mr Dodd A. T. Middleton Yalun- Hon Nol Wewerrd Maine D. W. Chisholm Mowlay Benalla comneHiors Mir Murray Bender James Carroll Corowa Corocas BL Marys Church Holy Name Hochety Ted the Pethwey James Patrick Michael Dominic J. Martin W. Warren O'Mary Pur Fr. Glover

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