12 Sep 1947
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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1947
Page
1
Cy A Harrison retires as the new share president after a term marked by praise for local industry and welfare efforts. He urged supporters to help balance employment and urged unity, noting appreciation for courtesies at the Benalla Hotel and calling for loyal backing for the incoming president.
Postal changes following curtailed train services raise inward and outward mail to eight weekly per line. Road dispatches from Melbourne will supplement mornings and evenings, with private carriages and postmen delivering on same day, and specific first class mail transfers at Albury Melbourne express.
A Bonall film unit started Molyuliah production after weather setbacks, showcasing extensive equipment and a large local crew. Rupert Rathner leads the shoot with Roy Il whee Viledd Lie, while notable locals like Bob Chitty and Johnnie Pierce join as cast. The team emphasizes careful planning, rehearsal, and on set adjustments as daylight fades, with frequent updates promised to residents.
Mir G Mash of Genatia Cenarets Works sought support to block a rival firm from building a new factory in Benalia. Councilors showed sympathy but chose to write to Minister Stennham praising Nash’s work, while noting no firm action could be taken at that time.
A meeting of primary producers in Melbourne opposes banking nationalisation. The rally, organized by the Victorian Federation of Primary Producers, gathers supporters from regional groups to voice concerns at Marconi Hall in Melbourne. Speakers include local activists and union representatives urging unity ahead of the event.
The Natfonal 00cm Lawhflee Committee stages a Tuesday night mannequin parade near September 16 with President Fo Me Cormick and Secretary Mine teryt Nickey leading a 20 member committee. A musical program by Mere Bourke accompanies the display of Spring creations from local firms with proceeds aiding a Youth Work fund.
At the Monday council session the Director of Finance State Treasury approved a loan up to 18000 for road works including road building plant, new streets, and related costs. The approval precedes any actual borrowing for the year 1748, with funds earmarked for road construction and improvements.
Officials outline Benalla Health Week activities focusing on hospital services and public health education. The program includes a mobile X ray unit offered free of charge and a fundraising drive, with ongoing support from Minister for Health Mr Barry and local representatives.
Fragmented OCR text details a Monday antieil mertinn with mentions of Wallone, Ke pause and various names including New Heri Waklleer and Jabra CLT. The passage references a meeting time around ten PM and touches on film and letters.
A local event organized by the Knights at Benalla Court planned a youth entertainment program. The gathering featured performances arranged for nine at the church duty and a separate session at Badnagingie Hall. Mr Frank Docking led the entertainers with Mr H C Cook coordinating preliminaries in Baddinginnie, delivering a lively and amusing program.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Benalla Dads Association and various names, dates, and committees. The readable portions show references to meetings, welfare, and community roles, with garbled names and scattered phrases about panels, notices, and final regents.
An OCR legible segment notes the Benalla Senoritas entertaining guests with a lively Presta in the Shire on a Friday night. It highlights applause for attendees and lists numerous names and roles among organizers, presenters, and participants, reflecting a bustling social function with many familiar locals.
Fragmentary OCR text with unclear context mentions a re valuation and several garbled names and places. The readable bits suggest a local notice or notice-like item, but concrete facts, dates, or entities are not discernible to form a coherent summary.
A fragmented list of book titles and authors appears, including Madame Curse by Ewe Cures, Behind Bamboo, The Rebe by Lloyd Douglas, Personally Speaking, Life of Pope Plug XII, They Lived That Spring by Thwaites, The Impudence of Youth, The Reluctant Widow by Heyer, My Sows Must Wait by CE Hilty, Cenfiot by Timms, and Rigby's Mets by T Gallina.
A message from Tatong school invites qualified individuals to join staff at Weeden Nent. The notice outlines opportunities in education and calls for applicants to engage in local schooling efforts.
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