13 Oct 1939
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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1939
Page
1
A Bemalla Cross festival drew attendees with Spencers Big Attraction as organizers announced a funds drive targeting chief Nefactors. Community groups urged support to boost local services and events.
The Benalla Band festival seeks support for the Tied Crowe Memorial fund with proceeds aiding sanitary and welfare efforts. A December 13 event plans admission charges to cover costs while many bands and churches coordinate performances across venues. expected attendance nears two thousand.
A report details a disturbance at a dance venue on Eth Bo. Mowroe involving Quinn and William Towers in a drunken alley confrontation under the influence of liquor. The doorkeeper observed the incident and witness statements allege assault resulting in police and court action.
A fragmented note records curry case costs to the council totaling £1250 and £440 disputed fees. It mentions Murthy and Murrey, a secretary, and an inquiry about money due to owners’ property, with instruction to appoint counsel.
Workers gather for a labor meeting in Fosioentes area as ALS protests shape the agenda. Leaders discuss wages Aun and plan coordinated actions with community groups. Authorities note turnout and emphasize safety during the brief assembly.
A garbled report describes a school teacher injured when thrown from a horse near a railway crossing. The text includes misread lines about officials, requests, and police actions, with multiple fragmented phrases about road traffic and a public safety context.
A fragmentary notice reports the Advancement League Premier will visit Ben Dinner on Friday. The text also mentions a monthly function held every three months and a Monday decision, with unclear surrounding context and names.
The text lists performers and roles in a minstrel style stage program. Names include Lilian Johan Mary McCogan MF Claude Wootten and others, with a scattered cast and backstage crew credited for a production featuring music, dance, and exhibition numbers.
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