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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1939
Page
6
The monthly meeting covered plans for a proposed new road through the town, safety and inspection reports, and remarks from the Departments of Lands and Survey. Officials debated council objections to licenses, carer grants, and explosive storage rules while noting overdrafts and community contributions.
Fragmentary text shows a letter or notice referencing a refund of a deposit 1278 and names B. Young sawmiller and Marie Gersamiet. Mentions an application form and a reply from Sh Wallace with uncertain details.
A council report describes inspection visits to slaughter yards and premises in the Shire. It notes cleaners and disposal of offal as satisfactory and reports on street drainage and sewer improvements. The Health Inspector attended Melbourne conferences with ministers and clerical leaders, summarizing issues faced by inspectors and ongoing municipal challenges.
At Memdey's council meeting Councillor Walter Wes reported on a Benalla Talkies renovation proposal. A company offered to supply ten seat rows for the fence line with a total cost around £150, contingent on council providing rows of ten chairs. The chair would require twelve pack seats, but critics noted it would be better to renovate existing chairs than buy new. The matter was referred to the audience committee for further action.
The Gear and Bletrich Gebels Ammscla hosted a busy Friday with strong performances by Gouweed ashes and Wallace Shield contenders. Dr J Bowdern watched as officials led by Me HH. L Jonen and HJ Murray handed out trophies while schools from Hatworth to Stewarton vied for top honors in track events, with notable wins in long distances and relays.
The Benalla Dairy and Farm Produce Co. Ltd held its annual shareholders meeting at the Maevierial Mall on Friday. Mr J H M McOsnagh spoke on the year’s review, Mr Little chaired, and Mr C Nalemith attended. The balance sheet showed a net profit of £20 10s 0d. turnover reflected drought relief and strong butter output, with marketing through the Victorian Butter Factoria Co-operative Co. Ltd and gains from the Commonwealth Equalization Committee. Directors re-elected included T A Fleming, with auditors Muorton, Waila and Young.
The principal Mr A Pittman reports 117 points of rainfall in a day, 2122 inches year to date for soil moisture, and rapid drying conditions. One hundred fifteen hundred and eleven acres cultivated to date with heavy ploughing, 45 acres of pasture sown, cattle and dairy operations with 92 cows milking at 22.6 quarts per cow, 177 bales produced, 13 stud pigs sold and 24 exhibited at the Floyd Shoe Show, 658 day-olds dispatched, and the college opening term with 58 students. Sheep, forest, pigs and cattle much listed in block at the college.
Applicants for enlistment must be aged 20 to 38 and of standard height. Those under 21 need written parental consent. The Area Office at Drill Hall Wangaratta opens Monday to Saturday and offers on‑the‑spot medical examinations the same day.
A fragmentary report lists novelty races at Stewarton with participants such as Gitta under 14 Verne Bowdern Betty Metkie Hoye Alamese Face and Olds as contenders. It mentions events like a novelty race, girls bag and spoon race and potato race along marked lines with winners noted.
A Toronto message reports militia enrolments since the end of August total eighty thousand in Canada not counting Navy and Air Force recruits. Dispatches from across the country show the enrolment drive progressing amid social and military mobilization.
A scholarly reflection argues that nations valuing children and youth must organize them as active citizens. It warns against militarized youth training and urges educators to foster democratic life without cynicism while guiding the young toward peaceful, purposeful engagement.
At Wangarella court on Monday George Albert Gormlay of Moyhu was charged with the murder of Alvan Archie McCallum of Moyhu who died in Wangaretts Hospital. Inspector Murphy said the incident began with a dispute on December 3 when an older man and a woman went to McCallum's father's home. The accused allegedly struck the deceased causing unconsciousness and was remanded on a prior charge of inflicting bodily harm. bail was refused with a Melbourne appeal possible. The case was adjourned to October 17 at Wangaratta.
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