Appeal to Young Diggers to Stand Behind League
The meeting led by President J Pennington and toastmaster Norm Sheanan celebrated the Central Executive’s work for ex servicemen. Mr Pennington urged larger League membership to push for pension reforms and a fair deal, noting growth from 27 000 members in 1939 to 100 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diggers
J. Pennington
Norm Sheanan
F. Bigmore
League
A R Eva
Central Executive
Pennington
Con- Executive
Australia
Eva
Jamemey
H.5.l
Lney
Laney
W D Bostock
H.R
No Permit Yet for Air Routes Melbourne Benalla Warrnambool
The Department of Civil Aviation has not received government approval for proposed air routes from Melbourne to Benalla and Warrnambool. Applications have been lodged by Ansett Airways and Australian National Airways. Routes lack navigation aids and would be unserviceable in heavy rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Benalla
Warrnambool
Department of Civil Aviation
Department
Anwell Airways
Australian National Airways
Writ Alleges Enticement in Court Action
A writ issued by solicitor C L Barbour for Frank Swan seeks a jury trial in a suit against Albert Leslie Watts of the Hotel St James St James for unspecified damages. The action charges enticement of a wife and related alleged misconduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ubal
Supreme Court
Frank Swan
Churen Street
Richmond
Albert Leslie Watts
St. James
C. L. Barbour
Swan
Benalla Musicians Broadcast on 3SR Radio Series
A Benalla Musical Society loaned its string bass for a Wangaratta group to record songs for 3SR. The program hosted as Ron Ellis and his Gang will air Sundays at 2 20 pm, featuring Jeanette McDonalds and newcomer Lo Benalla. Hospital crockery notices seek hire or collection, with Mrs Thornburn taking care of crockery details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla Musical Society
North-East
Wangaratta
3SR
Ron Ellis
Benalla
Jeanette McDonalds
Lo Benalla
Stv
Conte
Mra
Thornburn
Lavery Street
Fe, O'Shea
Mira
Frivolous issues dominate meeting of local association
The text records a meeting where members lament minor problems taking ice time. Ex-secretaries were urged to contact the speaker if they felt treated unfairly, with a guarantee of sympathetic consideration. Dad P. J. Weidemann spoke for the Dads Association offering aid in kind. Other toasts followed including Visiting Branches and The Ladies Auxiliary with various speakers and responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. McPherson
Messrs. Ferguson
Euron
Mathieson
Cookie
A. Hyland
3. Duro
Obituary Notices From Benalla and Surrounding Regions
Multiple obituaries record deaths in Benalla Victoria and nearby areas. The notices honor Ernest Wiliburh Bieske and others, noting survivors and affiliations. Cremation details in Fawkner and funeral arrangements at Benalla are included, with condolences extended to families.
Wednesday Next Last Day for Ladies
The notice says the season ends Wednesday next on 10 April with presentations for the competition winners. All participants are reminded of a general afternoon tea following the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla Lawn
Easter Holiday Arrangements For Local Services
Many businesses close four days over the Easter holiday with limited delivery and service hours. Milk deliveries run daily except some days, post office hours vary, and newspapers and newsagents plan Saturday openings. Some shops and milk routes resume normal hours on Monday with adjusted morning deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla
Morin
van Marnitia Street
Thieley
Nstrerk
Caurbter
Lady Secretary to Benalla A and P Society
Following the resignation of Mr L Neil after 22 years, Miss Det James was elected to the vacancy at the Benalla A and P Society annual meeting. President W Gardner was re elected and the financial statement showed a healthy credit balance of 1,870.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. @. Neil
Benalla A. and I. Society
Det James
Syctury
Warrenhayne
W. Gardner
Janes
Utis
Wilary Wiis
Pier
My Neal
Dearie
Victorious North-Eastern Life Convention Details
Fragmentary notice describes a life convention event at Warrenbayne with attendees named Ciel Prashay and Pawler. It mentions times on Easter weekend and a Sunday afternoon session at a church associated with the Presby terian denomination alongside references to Peete din and Ganj.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciel Prashay
Pawler
ODO Am Co
Suneday
Moerwillee
In Memoriam Busse Ti Remembrance of Wife and Mother
In memoriam for Ti Busse recalling a dear wife and beloved mother who passed away in April. The note speaks of enduring love from family and the lasting grief of those who cherished her.
Deaths WHS Ge 240 Marejut hyer pay babe tae Mek fin
Beloved mother of Hugh Roland Burts from Benalla and widow of Wash Burns. The will and estate are noted in the obituary entry with connections to Wargaratiallt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marejut
Fire destroys state school at Devenish
Fire completely destroyed the Devenish state school shortly after 9 a m on Saturday. The cause is unknown and the facility along with valuable records and papers were lost. Temporary arrangements were to house debris and assessments to determine reopening plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devenish
Wanted Boy Who Found Camera Near Echuca
Benalla police seek a Benalla boy who found a camera near Echuca on Tuesday March 21 and handed it to a motorist at Albury who delivered it to the owner. The owner was traveling from South Australia to Sydney and wrote to the Benalla police asking help locating the finder. Sergeant Williams is to be notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echuca
Benalla
Tueday
Albury
Mie
South Australia
Sydney
Hienalla
Sergt Williams Uke
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Canberra
Ernest W. Bieske
William Hewson
Mel- Bourke Ceoais
Wallen Hewaei
Heap
Waketfivid
Beewwricboniy
Alien
Bess Sydney
Wits Pee
Alours
Mra. A
Palarrinon i Benalla
Mark Billham
Jim
Harry Robert
Crearge
H. Payne
Molyul- Jali
RO Newnan
Lima East
H. Hewson
Barjarg
Frederick Jamies
Nursiig
Getalbe
Detesau
Have Frederick
West Aisteakie
Geal
Scalia Australia
West Australia
Benalle
Foo Moyle
Mt Ube
Mewes & K Roe
Jo Welsh
P Claney
Jo Spencer
AW. Woodfine
J ‘T Consnally
RSL
Messrs
J, Rees Noirs
F Wurm
A. Scholes
E. A. Simmonds
H Cochrane
F Bigmore
Berace
Mr Bipnine
Maicrenyg
Eddie An Moores
Benalla A. & P. Society
Victorious North-Eastern Life Convention
Warrenbayne
Memoriam
Unila
Lawewer
Puedes
Resiceren
Pau
Piero Baal
Stihl Toboth
Distrito Dnepeater
Solo
Catier Raster
Whehlry
Hedmaster
Venus
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