03 Sep 1943
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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1943
Page
1
Offer of help for wives and mothers of servicemen prompts Home Front support plans. Community golfers report solid play and trophy results as members aided by officials with requests for assistance in manual work and emotional support.
J Acton won the V G A medal with a 74 nett at Putur golf day. Final standings show Acton 50-18-74, Humphries and Pinkstone around 104-20-Th, Dunn 101, Tippett 98-14-79, Ryan 0-10-99, Alamdar 01-15-66, Anderson 1hs-03-88, Tuppen 112-m-62.
In a Wednesday gathering the Ta Red Cross held its white monthly meeting. Dangles and gifts were arranged as part of the note taking—seating and committee roles discussed with focus on the fundraising display.
A Benalla committee agreed to fund initial gymkhana expenses and open a Bank of Australia account for the event. They will approach the Liquid Fuel Board for liquor ration decisions, prepare dance and entertainment committees, and organize grounds and fixtures for the Memorial Wall events and Sunday programs.
A fragmentary theater listing promotes an unbalanced program headlined by Paradies for Tv with Prértcis Hite as the female star and Percy Mor tis David Livingstone. It promises a mix of comedy and drama, including a lively dance sequence and a broad cast.
Saturday and Monday reports from Benalla note the death of a former local identified as Lewin Grant aged years, in an aircraft accident in South Australia. The incident occurred last Friday as he traveled from South Australia toward his former home region. The report references family ties to Mr L Grant and the broader context of the Thin Man character earlier noted in regional circles.
A large crowd gathered at Stewarton Hall on Monday night to honor Pte. Myrtle Duggan of the 64th Battalion. Friends from surrounding districts attended as committee members and local residents praised her wartime service and urged continued support for the war effort.
A report on a Wangaratta abattoirs inspection covers the premises at Weilnerdiy and nearby towns including Tatura Shepparton and Benalla. It notes two separate slaughter areas a beef and a smaller stock section and describes refrigerated rooms and air cooling systems. The visit is described as informative and interesting.
A Victoria city gas department retirements and management changes spark attention as long-time gas manager Brown steps down after a decade at Banalla. D. Lloyd takes over the Horsham branch, signaling a broad transition in regional gas operations and duties.
The annual gathering of the Molyullah Bush Fire Brigade was held at the Molyullate Halloon on Saturday evening. Attendance was lower than expected due to strong winds, with members discussing readiness, equipment improvements, and a forthcoming fire event. The meeting noted potential access delays and planned a social program including a dance and a street parade.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a homecoming from a battle area in six days. Names and phrases are garbled, but emphasis appears on veterans returning home and related travel duration. No clear individuals, organizations, or dates are discernible.
A fragmented report details a farewell and welfare committee meeting in the district. It references Mane characters such as Anthony PHT and Lance Cpl Landay Moore, noting several farewells and a plan to honor service members who have not yet returned home.
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