Fourth Liberty Loan Councilors Asked to Aid
Fragmentary text notes requests to councilors regarding the Fourth Liberty Loan drive. The readable portion mentions assistance and coordination efforts, with limited details on dates or locations.
17 Sep 1943
Page 1
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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1943
Page
1
Fragmentary text notes requests to councilors regarding the Fourth Liberty Loan drive. The readable portion mentions assistance and coordination efforts, with limited details on dates or locations.
A Benalla West Mothers' Club gathering honored former president Mrs Miller now of Wangaratta. Mrs Handley announced the club’s appreciation and presented a pottery cake dish and server. Mrs Miller thanked Benalla for many happy years and the association with the club.
A community send-off in Molyullah honored Private Leslie Chivers, the fourth son of the Chivers family to join wartime service. Guests enjoyed music, a supper, and remarks from Mr H Payne praising the family’s spirit and LeWs fighting mettle. The event concluded with thanks to speakers and the host, Mr Westwood, and well wishes for LeWs health and safe return.
A disputed accident on Drunken Bridge saw Benalla Council refusing liability. The claimant from Wongaratte alleged damage costs of £5 for property on Archers Road, while the council and engineer debated fault and procurement of repairs before a council meeting on Friday September 24, noting a charity sale of gifts and dance at Tatong for the Red Cross.
At Monday's council session Dr J Fern flagged the need for a municipal abattoir near the railway. Mr Geayeon advised a larger land area than in Wangeratie would be necessary for inland killing. A 200 acre site was discussed with committee recommendations to locate near rail, while funding and policy steps were debated.
A social evening at Goomalibee Hall raised funds for the Prisoner of War and Geermeliben Hall funds. The event featured games, cake, and a small auction with donations from Miles Walloline, ACW Pichon, and other locals.
A festive gathering at Lurg Webley Lake features music and feasting, with attendees enjoying free entry and a community spirit. Hosts praise hospitality, local vendors, and the surrounding misquoted landscape as guests mingle and partake in the event.
A fragmented quotation hints at a seller named Mrs. Jones facing a sale, with a plaintive remark about securing funds. The garbled text mentions Australia and a figure or company linked to a financial action, but specifics remain unclear in the readable excerpt.
Stewarton Golf Club held a weekend handicap event. Winners listed include F. Degms and Mrs Resch with notable scores and several participants such as Mra J. Burgows, Bessite, Dur, H. Heaney, Keormy, G. Cowan, and Mrs Volkai.
MacGregor served five years as Shire President but faced unanimous support for Dr A W Grubb at the Monday council. The meeting debated opposition, with Grubb ultimately elected to the position amid heated discussion over petitions and duties.
A report warns that the Nunn Street crossing and Arundel Street junction pose dangerous conditions for trains and pedestrians. Engineers cite ongoing dangers at the Vevughun route and call for safer crossings while noting lighter yields in the Lure district hearing.
Readable snippets describe a sprawling set of operations, including a clothing factory, mines, and various entities such as individuals and organizations. The garbled OCR mentions locations, people, and production terms, implying a complex industrial or economic piece with multiple actors and fixed assets.
The readable parts describe a historical event at Hen da Worst owner and references to a premier figure and a statewide context. Names and places are obscured by garbled text, but the piece indicates a notable person linked to a regional event and mentions a timeframe around early 20th century.
A damaged report records an offender admitting offenses on July lath near Shepparton road. He claimed not to intend harm and said debris was removed. After brief deliberation, no action was taken.
Shire officers receive overtime compensation amid administrative review. The article notes concerns over wage practices and potential irregularities in overtime approvals. No further specifics on amounts or individuals are clearly readable.
The minutes recount overtime disputes involving Pater Por Water Street and Mewerame Authority. Mr Warnock handled overtime issues, stating they would not recur and that the claim was raised in error amid tense negotiations.
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