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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 06, 1939
Page
6
Benalla football club held a premiership ball at Memorial Hall on Thursday evening to honor the season. Trophies and cups were awarded, with thanks given to president J Talechine, the committee, and key supporters including Mrs Bride and Mrs McIntosh. The event featured a speech by Mr Talechine and presentations to players, a smoker's stand, and a supper hosted by the ladies committee.
The annual Church of England ball at St James Hall Wangaratta drew notable attendance with a sumptuous supper and music by the Shepparton Collegians. Rev S Juthen thanked patrons as Mrs Mulvney oversaw ticketing. proceeds neared 19 pounds. A long list of attendees and partners filled the program with floral gowns and velvet gowns across numerous guests.
North Eastern Districts Racing Association officials were re elected at a Wangaratta meeting. Positions include stipendiary steward Jes Phos deputy stewards A W Acocks and W M Betts starter BK Ryan and others in roles such as handicapper Hill measurer Rhea auditors Roxburgh Co secretary Matt Hayes solicitor J Connell.
Kyobriam Crult growers explore converting tractors and trucks to producer gas from wood or charcoal to conserve supplies. Mr L Pankin lectured at a Fru Grow lers Amsecution meeting noting producer gas is more economical than liquid fuel and can be applied to existing motors.
Complaints have been made to the Rival Autemotieib of Soelerin about bogus traffic inspectors who allegedly solicit gratuities for reporting offences. A man in Nicholson Street was stopped by two men in white coats who claimed to be officers and offered to take him to a superior. The supposed inspector denied offences and offered to accompany the man to the town hall, but no such officer existed and police were informed.
Government figures released Friday show 1939 birth rates for all months highest since 1935. About 517 births per 1000 population were registered, while marriage rates fell in the June quarter. Deaths through June reached a high for the period, with infant deaths under one year totaling 242 compared with 68 in 1937.
A lively fortnightly program lineup draws strong audience support from the Unteners and Friendship Club. Highlights include Vern Haycroft and Lew Lewis delivering popular air time while Gordon Ball and Ian mark studio moments. A local claim contest, dance segment, and a golf anecdote wrap the community update with humor, rivalry, and upcoming events.
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