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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 11, 1946
Page
4
The Benalla Welcome Home Committee held its fifth function since October 8 inviting 460 returned personnel and their relatives. Guests enjoyed a program of music and readings with speeches urging rehabilitation and civic involvement.
Robunbon 2 Monde notes a market day at Tenalin Corporation Yards on Tuesday with elder buyers from Moyhe Dewentah mt James and Violet Town. Fat sheep mainly short wethers and lambs sold at varied prices. lambs and individual consignments listed. Next market slated for Tuesday 16 October, entries invited.
Mew Zealand loss and Mercastile Agency Co Ltd reports a fortnighly market in the Corporation Yaris Denille au Tussiay in October. Lamb prices ranged with wethers and ewes shown, fat cattle and store cattle offered, with prime quality cattle and heifers priced. yarding noted and buyers seeking demand.
Yvoenne De Corio headlines in a Universal color crime tale about a dancing girl turned film idol. The era's star cast includes Rod Cameron and Marjorie Rambeau with director Cherie Lamont. Balome Arigona origin tale ties to Salome, a town name history. The plot centers on a staged murder mystery with suspenseful police pursuit and a showy musical accompaniment.
The Benalla Rotary Club held a Saturday dinner at Memorial Hall with an address by Motarian Lee Davies of the Melbourne Club. Retiring president Frank Ferries welcomed guests as Andy Brown was praised for becoming president. The SEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT outlined Civic Service, Vocational, and International Service efforts, including aid to Lincolnshire, France, and local club activities. The year closed with thanks to the secretary and officers, and Andy Brown’s elevation was warmly acknowledged.
A Rotary event featured a Past Presidents badge presentation by President Andy. Leo Crawford directed an enjoyable musical program with Frank McCormick on cornet. Vocal numbers by A. G. Porritt and a mass sextette enriched the evening, ending with the National Anthem.
Trophies played for during the afternoon were won by Mr Ehmary, Mrs Arectt, Mrs Philips, Mrs Mennedy and Mrs Hutchins. Trophies were presented by Mrs Games Long Emery, Nell, Trornbern and Henry.
A garbled record shows a declaration of thanks to Indi electors for reelecting the federal representative. Mentions Mr McEiwes and political figures of the Reform Party, with notes on wheat growers and regional support. The text includes mis-spellings and odd phrases reflecting OCR errors from a historical source.
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