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Newspaper

Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Sep 01, 1944

Page

4

Murray Valley Development League plan outlined

A 16 member Tarrawonne meeting approved forming the Murray Valley Development League to unite local regions along the Murray River. Representatives from each local area will elect a four man delegation, creating an executive council to study water catchment, afforestation, resources, and ways to attract business while improving amenities and transport.

Yaerrewongs Evers Morray Valley Auetralia Murray River Tarrawonne Murray ‘Valley Development League Routh Australa Morough Leamae Murray Vallay Goloe Albiry Murray Bern

Name the Colt winners in week ending saturday 20th aurent

The winning entries in the weekly competition judged by the committee include Tesolution by O Passmore of Becket Street Weal Coburg. Thief Counsel by Jo McRar Bomb Chinapook Vic. Liberator by Ple Po Mom Ade vance Hemdquarlers Northern Territory Force. Red Chielun by the Tsduran 16 Thomas Street Dandenone. Earl of Orkney by Wo E Verrall Lena Valley Tes fare. Denarios by HH A Fumnball Palmer Street Fiteray. Victory Saint by GFL Hillman 1068 Lygon Street North Carlton Vic. Balai Dareron by Mre W Neylon Howsp Street Wangarui. Crumber by H A Ferns Box % CTA Winders Sires Melbourne. ITLON COUPON Conducted in prime races at rate of thoroughbred colis Magueg out of Winoc tre donated by Moses 4 L Hunter and CG Nickolas to be drawn on 1 October 1044 for the Wangaratta District Base Hospital October Appeal.

Tesolution Passmore Becket Street Weal Coburg Jo McRar Chinapook Vic Od Response St T. Tarrleon Hotham Street Melbourne Melbourne, “Liberator,” By Ple Po Mom Adevance Hemdquarlers Northern Territory Force Red Chielun Tsduran Thomas Street Dandenone Earl of Balai Dareron Mre W

Community gathering with guests from New Oxford

A social gathering in a spacious den featured young people and elders, with indoor games, storytelling, and a supper. Private Wilfred Tremayns won a jelly-eating contest, after arriving from New Oxford that morning.

Migs Eleanor Nicholas Broadvibb Ryan Walter Pring Winnet Periner Wilfred ‘Tremayns New Oulhem Pyontha Hruadrith Hoaehold

Icycles 1640 Miles in A T C Training Cadet A P P

Cadet Kydney Colin Holt of Winnar Routh Victoria completed a 1640 mile journey with Air Training Corps support after weeks of farm work and night travel. He earned an ATO Part Aclany Certificate with 78 percent and BD percent in eng and math, highlighting the value of correspondence training for youth pursuing air service.

ATH Kydney Colin Holt Winnar Routh Victoria AAP Bo Keen Reet Ani Air Training Corps ACTAT PAA

Benalla Red Cross Additions Received by MW Secretariat

A garbled report notes additions for the Benalla Red Cross received by MW secretariat of the Crea Stewarton Padide and Mr Reed with Mr F Wallace directing Ole Red eren. The fragmentary text hints at donations or administrative actions tied to local Red Cross efforts and associated officials.

Crea Stewarton Wallace

Rail Supernumeraries Bill Introduced in Assembly

Debate on a rail supernumeraries bill proceeded with confusion over numbers. A deputy claimed 19.50 percent of the arrivals were supernumeraries, while the act related to the Preterenor Act sparked discussion before adjournment until next week.

American Tea and Habry Show At Memorial Hall

The SEA Frisshship Club hosted a late afternoon event with songs by Kennedy and Fox and a plan turf by Hyland. Prizes were awarded for calen scenes and other crafts, with Mra Wagner receiving a War savings certificate donated by Mires Coctean and several members winning best and special mentions. The hall was packed as the club hosted an American Tea day with competitions judged by Mra Pica and other members, featuring a lively display by Caenmen Kennedy, Mre Fox, and Mrs Gardiner among others.

SEA Frisshship Club Mie W. Wagner Mre Laity Ween Meadamen Coneootde Fivan Ray Bush Oleenn Caenmen Kennedy Mra Gardiner Brown Sponge Mere Wild Mimer Warner Mee

American Tea The Sleth American Tea Conduit Test

The article describes a formal process at a women’s event chaired by Mamie, with Misses 1. Lawrence and Atir Aphort featured in a program led by Mrs Archibald and Mrs Wiese. A concert by Mrs Fox and other participants followed, with arrangements planned for the afternoon.

Austinory Foltewine Lawrenen Feelieewelnae Parwertearie Archibald Reeltitieun

Fire Destroys Oak in Broken River Yard

Fire Sunday evening at the Henchlaire Trlpid region broke an oak in the west yard of the Broken River, triggering urgent water pressure and rapid response from local crews. The Ensign notes damage while residents report a fierce blaze with limited injuries.

Westet

Scout News Update on Team Plans and Parade Attendance

Scout news notes tentative prep for upcoming meeting as teams discuss Beat and Pall participants. Fletcher from Alr Sheol plans a rehearsal then Benite I and Gulder are set to attend, followed by church parade attendance.

Fletcher Benite I Gulder

Apex Club of Benalla elects new directors and lays plans

Members of the Menalea Apex Club in Benalla held an annual meeting to elect nominees for the board of directors and set the program for the year. The group praised the strong slate and readiness to undertake executive duties as they anticipate a busy year. Several members plan to travel to Wangaratta for the upcoming club gathering, seeking revived activity after a dull period.

Tomner Towle Apex Chp Faton Aje Pat Benshy Arch Nogers Noming- Hons Poattiona Symure Benalla Ull Haye Seenin Ereeruma Richard Prier Wanesratia Waneearatta Club Wangaratta Mile Natchett

New Price Declaration Affects Farmers

A fragmented clipped passage discusses a new price declaration impacting farmers. It mentions regulatory actions, ministry involvement, and potential effects on agricultural producers, with unclear references to policies and timelines. The text reads as a garbled OCR fragment lacking coherent details.

Proposed Public Hospital for Benalla District

A proposal to establish a public hospital in Benalla is discussed with dates toward a formal address. Officials, including Vicenepep, outline the plan and likely community impact, seeking support from local authorities and residents.

Benalla

Presentation to Airman Goon WISHES OF WAR

Fragmentary notes describe a wartime ceremony or talk honoring Airman Goon and mentioning wishes of war. It references a winter event at Warren and a line of speakers or attendees. Names and places are unclear due to garbled text. The passage alludes to departure, meals, and gratitude to contributors.

Goon

368 Friendship Club Ball Raises Funds At Shire Mall

The 368 Friendship Club held a Friday night ball in Shire Mall to aid the Pusey Wuasy appeal. About 408 attended. organizers praised Mr Golin Frooser’s visit and Laity’s presidency. A homemade supper, decorations, and a large volunteer effort characterized the event.

Shire Mall Golin Froeeer Wangerstte

Night of fun at War ren Bayne Social Club charity concert

A lively War ren Bayne Social Club concert raised funds with a decorated hall, pink camellias, and a large crowd. Notable attendees included Mesdamen Wil lett, Txsdd, Wanda Little, Janet Criliy, Alice Heywood, and many more. The event featured the Wedding of the Pain Bottle, praise for organizer Mire Pogkine, and a supper that sustained guests into the small hours.

1Mrrenbayne Hall Willett Wanda Little Janet Criliy Alice Heywood Alice Cann Joyo Mey Wrned Lorn Sone Jonm Teli Heywood Owen Mend Jere Heywood Pat Mether- Aon Meeeres Ad McPherson EZ Wil- Dit Devid

Fragmentary notice hints at overdue booking dates

Fragmentary OCR item shows ambiguous terms like Enaign and scattered dates such as 12/6 and 12 months. The readable core mentions a purchase/booking context with overdue timing but lacks full names, places, or actions to identify a clear event or party.

At the Movies Saturday and Monday Adventure Cast

A garbled movie listing highlights a Western style adventure featuring Randolph Scott and Ella Mut in a war era tale. Names like James Breen Noah Beery and Barry Pitem appear amid a raucous plot of daring rescue counter espionage and intrigue.

Scorvo Olbe Redz Randolph Scott James Breen Noah Beeryde Barry Pitem Eruid Andy [Revine Fussy Keleht Itithard Lane Ella Bern

Red Cross Ball at Molyullah Hall Raises Funds

Members of the Molyullah Red Cross held their annual ball at Molyullah Hall on Friday evening with takings of Cha. 1¢ and a substantial profit anticipated. Ferguson's Band played while Mrs. Fee Myan Mc C. Bakar oversaw duties. The hall gleamed with decorations and the women contributed a handsome home made dessert.

Molyuilah Red Cross Molyullah Hall Kong Bear Ferguson Dutien MLC Fee. Myan Mc C. Bakar

Fortnightly market at cones Tarde Fionilla held

Messrs Watts Turnbull and Co report a lively market with fat and store sheep, cattle and vealers traded. Prices fluctuated with weather. notable buyers included local exporters and metropolitan butchers. Next market set for Tuesday September 6 with early entries invited.

Watts Turnbull and Co Cones ‘Tarde Fionilla Mstricts J. Burton Riveryview Ovis Vember Kealey RW. Bennett D. Pittendrigh Bennett Fii EVITA Cmte Lienthy Oh Could North Winten Wethera PF. Flyer Mei Gunpy Wlett Fe Paniford Th J Ih. G. Greg Ormmy Webb Nerch Winton Adrien Chas Ainith Mernan W. Spinks Geeramtat Martin E Guppy Sewith O'Mhaneary Hircin Binelele T. Cuinnivan Pal Amih Lawler

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