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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1947
Page
4
A new road safety bill provokes debate as critics warn penalties may be weak and critics push for tougher enforcement. The session body debates the measure with calls for careful, low-abbale enforcement and concern over harassment of critics.
The Air Force Association Benalla branch seeks to form an Air Training Corps squadron in Penarth to strengthen the SAAF's ATC value. Ex members emphasize ATC’s assets and aim to show authorities a large local interest to attract recruits across Fanada and the NAL.
The North Eastern table tennis championships held September 16 and 17 at Benalla featured strong play from local and visiting competitors. Julie Byrnes upset Wilma Mura for the North Eastern badge, with Boyd and Cocke victorious in the men’s doubles, and J Phin earning a top finish for the North Eastern men’s singles. The event concluded with thanks to organizers, hosts, and sponsors for their support.
The Oregon Rogue River country is captured in technicolor in Walter Wanger's Canyon Passage from Universal. Based on Ernest Haycox's Saturday Evening Post story, the film stars Dena Andrews Brian Donlevy and Susan Hayward as Logan Stewart the frontiersman in conflict of loyalties amid pioneer life and the 1504 Hague Indian Rebellion.
The Cycle Club held a 40 mile road race starting at Violet Town and looping via Euroa Benalla. Fifty starters included riders from Seymour Bursa Vick Town and Benalla. Ian Conn won the Violet Town sprint with K McMartin first at Euroa, while Lance Cann (Burra) took overall honours in a tight finish.
Deputy Director Puls and Telegrapha warn that unsettled shipping lines hinder overseas mail predictability. They outline posting deadlines by region to ensure Christmas delivery, and advise strict packaging rules, clear country of destination, bold address, and customs declarations where required.
West-end Bakery HA announces securing Richard Farr services with supplies now available at White location. Special holanies and binbetle alee pasta promoted alongside Friendly Berries. Remrenter Freeland Bridge 61 Benalla referenced in note.
The Benalla National Fitness Committee extends thanks to town organisations and individuals who aided Youth Week activities. J Fraser Smith is praised for coordinating the Hasenden and Collingwood baseball task and introducing the sport to Benalla. The Honalla Cycling Club and Table Tennis Association receive commendation for events and leadership. The Tasmanian debating campaign inspired local enthusiasts and Fred Howe is thanked for aiding its success. Lewis Cup displays by the Benalla Lawn Tennis Club are noted with appreciation. WW Gellier, President WR Harris, Beerely.
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