22 Oct 1948
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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1948
Page
1
Mr. MacMahon Ball, who recently left a major port bound for Japan, has not stated reasons for his resignation. He reportedly disagreed with Dr Evatt on foreign policy and will lecture on his experiences under the Council of Adult Education. Admission details follow.
Gordon Hall of Arundelsbert Benalls, a member of the Inter-techbniea Echoel runners, delivered a notable performance in Melbourne on October BE. Though second in the under 19 years over 100 yards by three yards, seasoned runners forecast a bright future for him. He also contributed to the open age 6 yards relay.
A well attended meeting in Benalla formed a branch of the Shep Assistants Union. L Wingtela and G James attended. officers elected included President H Pimp Vice-President F Walle Secretary W Hodger and committee Miss Munro Cleary Ginnivan FR Wooley A Patterson. The gathering thanked supporters and planned coop with employers to advance mutual interests and responsibilities. Wayne Rudin’s sale noted for Rudin’s may affect Rolla.
The Benalla Sub-Branch HEH AMTLA urges members to back L V Kennedy AW Grubb and A G Wooddiline for Henalla Borough Council. Meeting notes push for these candidates as worthy representatives of ratepayers and loyal citizens with service and integrity.
The club's winter preparations culminate in a ceremonial opening led by Mr. Dock Moores with guest bowlers from Gheg Arten, Wangerells, and Vielsi Town attending. Club president A Tippett notes usual officiants and the event marks renewed community engagement and facility enhancement.
Bitter readers protest an editorial on Benalla air service planning and regional transport links. The writer cites council, ministers, and potential pilots while urging urgent clarity on Melbourne Sydney and regional air connections.
Engineer says concrete piping for Loombah works should arrive early in December allowing trenching to begin. He notes prior delays and promises site work will proceed once pipes are in place, with a local contractor overseeing progress and deadlines.
A dated notice urges Dads' Association members to attend the October meeting at Memorial Hall on the 20th. It outlines election night preparations, candidate drawing from various groups, and calls for active participation in seven monthly meetings to support community service with a positive, welcoming tone.
The James tennis team traveled to play Tungameh B on Friday and secured a decisive win. McCartney starred for James, guiding them to a solid road victory with strong serving and net play.
A Monday night meeting of the Henstia Waterworks discussed a plan to support Rhine canols pipe line from Lasumtwh Weirt Ronan. The group considered hydrant intervals and a conference with Fire group to review the project. The application was granted.
Community singing session announced to be held Friday November 12 at Shire Hall. Details include venue, time and local organizers with limited readable text.
Fragmented OCR readable portions mention rifle shooting and possible teams or events but critical names, dates, places, and results are unreadable. The text lacks coherent facts to preserve a specific news item.
In a busy slate from February to March, St James hosts a fall cricket gathering with top bowlers Chenhor and Hutetinaen leading the attack. FlyAn and Willy shine with notable scores as the season unfolds under local club coverage.
The Benalla Agricultural and Pastoral Society launches its 67th Annual Spring Show with fine weekend weather and a record 200 entries. The exhibition is billed as the Society’s most outstanding yet with a diverse range of displays promising strong public interest.
A jumbled OCR style block with mixed phrases mentions cycling terms and various disjointed names. The readable content is sparse and scattered across many non coherent fragments, offering no clear event, date, or outcome to summarize.
Fragmentary notes indicate a meeting for Benalla and District Advancement League on October 23. The text references football and a premiership ball event, but details are incomplete and hard to verify.
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