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Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 05, 1940

Page

3

Benalla Area Social Notes Include Births and Visits

Mrs L J Crawford holidaying at Tocumwal. Mire J C Biante of Benguet shares congratula tions on birth of daughter for Mrs H R James of Bungeci. Mrs Joree Brown returns from Melbourne hospital after back treatment. Sister Edine Robinson leads Fenalla Baby Health Centre. Mr and Mrs Kiellerup welcome daughter. Col W De Basil observed in Benalla over weekend. Bank of NSW manager Mr Woolard resumes duty after three weeks away. Mr J Nich aizon and Mrs Leahy holidaying at Moormmag for holidays. Minister McFaven to attend Violet Town social event. Mr Mathieson comments on Benalla growth and real estate. Mrs N Wreathy returns from Pyne. Mrs Muldoon holidaying at Thoona. Mr J Rade transferred to Melbourne. Mr MacKenny to fill vacancy. New staff at Benalla High School. Mr R Dosser, former cricketer, praised for all-round form. Mr W G Stafford visiting Hamilton. Mr Gandini guest at Swanpool. Messrs Evans and Stafford return from Hamilton for LOT conference. Mrs Cobbett transfers to Mornington. W Weston and wife welcome daughter.

Benalla Golf Club Elects T T Clarke as President

A large turnout at the Benalla Golf Club adjourned annual meeting elected Mr T T Clarke president with Mr Westwood secretary. A committee was formed to explore buying land for a new course, while discussions covered club finances, a possible redraft of duties, and fundraising plans.

Benalla Golf Club Slub A. Grubb T. T. Glarke Westweed Wes al’ Grubb Actjing A. E. Forbes Jas Pemeon Chrous

Council Approves Planting and Contractor Tenders

Council discusses expanding tree planting beyond limits and approves bids for chairs, drains, and road works. An engineer notes past planting success, a fire brigade fire-pines request is held pending inquiry, and several tenders are accepted or deferred due to budget and contractor availability.

A. N. A. Dames Ewranpoel Fish Fire Harrison Polite

Notable visitor to Benalla National President visit

A garbled report notes the National President of Anema Mr Sylien visiting Benalla. It mentions cordial reception at Hribbles Cote and a gathering with local branch members and fellow delegates. Processed fragments describe warm welcome and national office discussions.

Tm Priday Evenine Tawt Anema Dish Sylien Aovisie Aheip Enierin Hribbles Cote al Erkew Romkina

Coal Strike Meeting Demands Shorter Hours and Fair Conditions

A large AFLO and APULE meeting at Chee on March Siet protested commissioners actions during the present strike. It carried unanimously resolutions urging miners for shorter hours and better wage terms, condemning curtailed rail services and urging the government to reinstate formal services, and pledging support for the executive in actions to protect railway employers in arbitration.

AFLO APULE Chee Siet Iran

Welcome Fall For Week Brings Rain After Dry Spell

Weather summary notes a dry spell followed by a Sunday rain and a heavier shower Wednesday evening. Early Thursday morning brought thunder and lightning with renewed rainfall. The weekly total reached 105 points after recording 146 points in four hours.

Histona Ateeciber

Harvest Thanksgiving Services at Holy Trinity Church

Services of Thanksgiving for harvest blessings will be held at Holy Trinity Church on Sunday in April. Offerings of produced goods and manufactured woods will be sent to Children's Homes run by the Community of the Holy Nome at Brightom. Services include Holy Communion, Matins, Evensong, with Evensong moved to 7 pm in October.

Hell Holy Trinity Church

Sewering Properties in Benalla West Notice Planned

At the Sewerage Authority meeting the secretary reported that several properties in Benalla West were not sewered. It was decided to notify owners that action would be taken to have the properties ordered to connect to the sewer system.

Yeuterdarts The Sewerage Authority RK. J. Murray Benalla West

Stewart Wins Quail Challenge at Reid's Pad

In a lively competition beside Molgall road, Jack Stewart of Main Street defeated rival Fred Knight in a quail shootoff. Stewart, handicapped as a left-handed shooter, faced strong local contenders and earned praise for skill despite the odds.

Reid Molgall Road Dante Quail Fred Knight Grey Street Champ Jack Stewart Main Street Boonoers Tank Adda Werk Hebert Acre Wien Gilek Ellen

Hole in One Contest Draws Miss Mary King

Miss Mary King of Enalla leads the Bun hole in one contest at Albert Park golf course. Hoke claims a shot six inches from the pin last Thursday. The competition ends in a few days.

Mary King Enalla Eill Albert Park Gulf Hoke

Obituary of Violet Town resident died in April

The death occurred in April near Violet Town. Violet Town residents, Harriett Morton Aldridge, and others mourn a professional nurse who served seven sons and five daughters. The funeral was held at Violet Town and the service at St Veet Deecoaed. Pallbearers and bearers from nearby towns assisted, with arrangements conducted by local undertakers.

Mee Anim Buermure Kate Dries Tie St Veet Violet Town Cennis Werrey Rember Uarriet Morkaret Aldridge Tiltes Jane Kure Watter Fawn Kaw Willem Aye Nur Quorn Boa Diaien Teun Vie Townh Agnes Pete Vivdet Wennesday Dey Della

Benalla Football Club faces uncertain future after small meeting

At the Benalla Football Club annual gathering on a Wednesday evening, only fourteen members attended amid bad weather and distractions. Discussions aimed to adjourn to Tuesday evening with a plan if there is broader support, while officials including Linde and McPena addressed the critical state of the club's future.

Benalls Wieneldad

Benalla District Tennis Association Draw Sparks Local Interest

Fragmentary text hints at an April event organized by the Benalla and District Tennis Association. Mentions a poll or draw and local engagement but lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes to establish specifics. The readable portion indicates community tennis activity in Benalla.

Labour Day Observance Noted on Monday Event

A fragmented report notes Labour Day events and a parade plan for Monday. It mentions local venues and a gala at Hyed tree and other activities, with attendees and timings unclear due to OCR damage.

Departure of Rev Wilkinson in Henelle community

A fragmented notice reports the departure of Reverend Wilkinson from the Methodist church in Henelle. It notes a spirit of cooperation among bodies and expresses regret at his leaving, highlighting community ties and the valued contribution of his ministry.

Coop Phat Henelle Bev Wilkinpom

Fragmented OCR text on competition details

The readable lines describe a competition context with unclear words and missing names. The fragment mentions entities like Blae and Me, with demerits and a sp misys mnae te ele tie. It appears to be an OCR garble about a meet or contest with notes on penalties and participants.

Also Mentioned on This Page

L. J. Crawford Na Bisnis Tocumwal J. C. Biante Benguet Rinaeevingt Shelia O'Conner H.R. James Bungeci Isibourne Sort Wek Mre L. Mocha Mie Kobineon Roma Col. W. de Basil Benalla Wetell Woolard Bank of Hew South Wales Wi Lena Joree Brown Melbourne Edine Robinson Fenalla Aister J. Nichaizon Moormmag Marie Keown Tully McFaven Ampke McEwen W. J. Mathieeon Jeparii Abenaliashire PL Adam Enalign Mathieson Loe Jeparit United Country Party Wangaratta N. Wreathy Pyne Mra Muldoon Invertork Thoona J. Rade Permewan Wright MacKenny Tanewell Benella High School F. Cemrey F.A Miss Pollock J. Rodsera Mra G. O'Toole Tenala R. Dosser Leongathe Himsef Baddaginnie Cricket Club Wall Leon! Fatha Leon Estha Willamstown Bob W. G. Stafford Avenpest Hamilton J. Gandini At. Tarrale Bwanpoel Osieter A. G. Evans A. Stafford Swanpsel Mra Cobbett S.5.c Metropolitan Mornington Hey W. Weston Thoons T. T. Clarke Ames Sameeelion Hiserminasiion Mesere A. Beholes A. Crubb L. Chidiow Oh. Archer H. Vanencer Nuan Mirest Mellor McCrabb Clarke Ogrubb Grubb MR Clarke Grubbeld Thomas Have Redron Rayere Crubbh Ian Westwood Br Weetwood A. BK. Forbes Mrke S Murray H. Archer Browght Archer Purchasta Gros Greene Stephens Cr Wallace Molin Howdern Wiedemann Scholes F. Beheles Propertis Cornell Remy Gereement Polite Phe Mehler Epi Erichoo Wae Linn Powey Ee Heavevcallenrewin Fem Mt Movidding Croumel RK. White Lima Rod OG. Knowles Othe Clemewan- Bowers Road Mpatini Muembern Anidanwinger Tima Ark Stewart Quail Challenge Mas Ann Ramage Eeeniee Pede Eaaayt Miler Will Rev Wilkinson Circuit Perth Odin Cue Apt Erik the W. G. Falconer
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