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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 06, 1939
Page
2
Summary of a vintage sewing course promising a pew week plan to master dressmaking. It claims comprehensive lessons covering taking measurements, cutting, sewing basics, patterns, and finishing touches with illustrated pages and practical tips for making garments from undergarments to outerwear.
Women in rural areas are urged to learn dressmaking to gain independence and support families. After completing four years, they can become self sufficient in making garments for themselves and children, with spare time sewing linking to local work.
Special period offer from Roger Hyneg College of Dressmaking in Byday for women entering the fashion field. The ad promises a free foundation pattern and a method to fit garments, with a call to send twenty shillings by post and a free after service if questions arise.
At a Wednesday evening annual meeting ten teams will compete in one division. President Mr J Lynch chaired with secretary Mr G McCartney presenting a financial statement showing the association in credit. A charity tournament proceeds of 01/12/ were forwarded to the Henalia Ambulance and election of office-bearers followed.
Public Works Department Melbourne invites tenders due 10 am 12 December 1999 for repairs and painting at Devenish State School and Winton State School and painting at a residence in Winton. Tender envelopes must be marked Tender for works and delivered to the Inspector of Works Office in Benalla or Wodonga.
Tender for construction and related works announced with submission deadline. Includes supply and delivery to board storeyard, trucking and packaging of materials, and road/rail infrastructure items. Notice references October 1930 contract details and October 1933 supply milestones.
For sale a calm pony suitable for a gentle rider. Price negotiable. Includes basic groundwork and tack available. Contact with inquiries and appointment for viewing.
Ox Wehole of the Fenalla Branch calls for funds to support the Boelery work as the Red Cann Fectery plans to relieve Mstremn amid wartime needs. Contributions may be left with the proprietors of the Paelyn and routed through ALICE M. WALLACE Secretary and Redron Kocloty Shire President W. MacGHEOOK.
The report lists two tasks at state and public works offices in Wangaratta and Benalla. First, repairs and painting at a private school in Wangaratta Rural area. Second, repairs and painting at a state school near Benalla with related inspections and office oversight.
A new piano was formally handed over to Benalla High School by the president and the principal thanked the donors for equipping the school with music facilities. The dairy week was abandoned by local leagues and a good season outlook was forecast for Shearing in Tabane. A Red Cross concert was planned to raise funds with tickets at 6/5.
The committee met to set entry fees and plan the opening of courts at St Josephs. Over 24 players competed on Saturday with voting for events and finalizing the schedule for the new season.
A garbled horse racing tally lists selections for Flemington events including Maribyrnong Trial Stakes and Melbourne Stakes. Names like Glenionan, Clernie Chin, Glowing Colts and Geldings, Edward Manifold Stakes, Silent Night, and Ortello appear among divisions and handicaps.
Sparkling Revue by Ming and company will take place at Shire Hallion Tuesday evening. A bright entertainment with a special Beottish dance feature unseen by Henalin audiences.
The column lists numerous social visits and holiday plans across Melbourne Benalla and surrounding areas. Names include Mr W deat Mrs Nanderson Mrs M Molten Mr and Mrs Troon Mr and Mrs Gasserstadt and others with travels to Sydney Brisbane Tatong and Toombullup.
The Home Regiment, Monlay next, will move by special train with the service body to a one month camp. All members on parade report at 5:05 am. From there detachments march to the weather for entraining. Members must bring equipment and telegram or phone contact details to Military Camp Seymour.
Members of the Benalla West School Mothers' Club celebrated their seventh annual birthday party at the school yesterday afternoon. Representatives from various town organizations attended as guests. a dessert contest and cake decoration were highlights with Mrs. Gien Stewart and Mr. Firthkie among those contributing.
Local mourners recall the sudden death of Bernard William Green aged 23 in Benalla after appendicitis treatment. A postal department employee since his youth, he left his private hospital to attend a private service, survived by wife Vera two sisters Mary and Vera and brother Frank, with a large funeral procession to Benalla cemetery.
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