War Memorial Screen dedicated at Violet Town
Violet Town RS.L. and Women's Guild unveiled a war memorial screen in St. Dunstan's Parish to honor those who served or died in the war. The Bishop dedicated the screen with a sermon on sacrifice and faith, detailing symbolic carvings and inscriptions, and recalling the courage of the men and women who sacrificed their lives for others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Peacock
Women's Guild
Violet Town Rs.l
Thos
Christ
I.N.R.I
Jesus Nazarensis
Jesus of Nazareth
King of
The
David
Bethlenem
St. Dunstan's Parish
France
Bride from Country marries Donald William Reid in Melbourne ceremony
Margot Foster daughter of J Meadows Benalla and Loxton Grove Armadale wed Donald William Reid twin son of D W Reid Glen Orla Sunbury and Caroline Street South Yarra at Littlejohn Memorial Chapel Scotch College Rev Alec Fraser officiated. Joy Strickland was bridesmaid with tuberoses and pale pink rosebuds. Bruce Reid served as best man. Reception followed at 203 Domain Road South Yarra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margot Foster
J . Meadows
Benalla
Loxton Grove
Armadale
Donald William
D. W. Reid
Glen Orla
Sunbury
Caroline Street
South Yarra
Alec Fraser
Littlejohn Memorial Chapel
Scotch College
Joy Strickland
Bruce Reid
Domain Road
Births Reach Twenty Year High in Benalla Quarter
Births registered in Benalla during the quarter ended March numbered 66, the highest in 20 years, with 33 males and 33 females. Deaths registered in the same period totalled 20, comprising 6 males and 14 females.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla
Nalinga News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Rain
Margaret Belt, a Mooroopna Hospital trainee, enjoyed home days with her parents. Sydney visitors Mr. and Mrs. John Maher and daughter Lorraine stay with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Maher. The Gall family host their daughter and infant grandson Glen. Nalinga reports eight and a half inches of rain in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mins
Margaret Belt
Mooroopna Hospital
T. Belt
John Maher
Lorraine
Sydney
Jim Maher
T. Gall
C. Williamson
Glen
Nalinga
Variety Show at Memorial Raises Funds for Clothing Centre
A large audience attended the Memorial on Monday March 27 for the Variety Show in aid of the Clothing Centre Popular Girl Miss Vera Woods. Performances included Highland and tap dancing by junior members, vocal and instrumental numbers, and comic sketches. Miss Bette Horsburgh received flowers. Miss Vera Woods thanked supporters and announced a forthcoming Saturday fair.
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Clothing Centre
Vera Woods
Bette Horsburgh
Betty Pryor
Attractive Group of Artists Set for Benalla Concert
The Benalla Shire Hall hosts the first 1950 C A E concert on Tuesday in April by Alan Eddy Winifred Gardner Betty Fretwell and Mitchell. The program includes scenes from Figaro Mare Fluvie Pagliacci Hansel and Gretel with costumes and staging and after interval each artist will perform solo items from Romantic and modern repertoires. Local organiser is Mr E W Fitzpatrick.
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Benalla Shire Hall
Mth
Apri
Alan Eddy
Winifred Gardner
Betty Fretwell
Mitchell
E. W. Fitapatrick
Moyhu Dairy Farmer Fined Over Dirty Dairy Shed
Moyhu farmer Hector A. Sampson, absent at Wangaratta Court, fined £5 with costs for three dairy regulation breaches. Dairy Supervisor Ho Henry testified the Moyhu dairy was dirty with manure and a broken windmill, poultry access, and heat for cleaning未. The case noted the premises were old and dilapidated and a new shed was recommended along with immediate hot water and poultry exclusion.
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Moyhu
Hector A. Sampson
Wangaraita Court
Ho Henry
Wat
Moylu
Ohio
Witte
Henry
V. J. McKenna
D. J. Contell
McKensia
Sampson
Wiltessa
Vo J. McKenna
Colin G. Grey
McKennia
J. CC
Fat cattle prices rise at Benalle market
Fat cattle rose by about £2 4s per head at the Benalle fortnightly sale held Tuesday. Fat bullocks and cows posted varied prices with several named buyers and day’s totals recorded. sheep firm. Next market set for 11 April with early entries invited.
POKER PADDOCK BULLocks TOP THE MARKET AT 30/1
Watts Turnbull and Co report a Benalla fortnightly sheep and cattle sale on March 28 with 80 fat cattle attracting strong competition from local and district buyers. Prime Shorthorn bullocks sold to 30 pounds 1 shilling, 29 pounds 10 shillings, while cows, store sheep, and dairy cattle met firmer to better demand. Buyers from Melbourne, Mansfield, Tungamah, Eurea and Violet Town attended with entries for an April 11 sale invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watts, Turnbull and Co
Benalla
How Greeeroon
Bamford
Medburn Grove
Nicol
Hy Payne
G. A. How
Losi
Dan Kelleher
Nicol Bros
Nellers
H. Jo
R.A Beggs
Auolian
Corriedale
Wellversa
M ©Chilfile
N. Cromford
H. Ro Burns
Chas
Murray
R. J. Dawa
Gays
C. J. Lee
AL da Hinland
Min
Colleen ‘Tanner
Ralph Pry
Tego Herthun
J. FP. Woodbury
Jone Account Laurie Brown Sumaria
Mra
Hanon
A. Warnock
Cleo Perthun
J. D. Narker
Healow
Weedbury
Chua
Webb
Luck Murray
Jo EK It. Barton
EE Knott
Kotte
Jo Ftenkin
Awed Ewes
Cleo Berthun
A Harrison
M. Webb
Palate J. Renkin
Ramiley Corriedale
Ranney Corriedale
Wether
Aves
la Corriedale Rams
Ah Buyera
Melbourne
Manafold
Tungamah
Eurea
Violet Town
Dispersal Sale At Lurg Watts Turnbull And Co
A dispersal sale of a dairy herd conducted for Mr Chris Mundy of Lurg on Wednesday March 22 drew a large attendance from Melbourne Mansfield Wangaratta Greta and surrounding districts. High prices were achieved with draft of 15 Jersey spring heifers averaging £28 10s per head and yearlings at £6 5s. Principal prices for springing cows ranged from £20 10s to £25 10s with other cows catalogued at £23 10s £19 10s £18 £16 10s £15 10s and £14.
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Watts, Turnbull and Co
Chris. Mundy
Lurg
Buyem
Melbourne
Mansfield
Wangaratta
Greta
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C. Maxwell
General Carrier
Elizabeth Street
Benalla East
Colonial Mutual Life Ass. Soc. Ltd
Collins Bt
Robinson and
MONDS
H. Stevenson
Benalla Building
Donald Heid
Scotch College Chapel
Margot Meadows
Nalinga News
Benalla’s
Gordon Richardson
Austral House
Robinson
Benalle
M James
G. Farrow
J T. Campbell
T Green
W. Wilkinson
Barber
J. T. Campbell
D. Kelleher
M. James
Lia
J. Gould Ing
Bull
B. Williama
Wethers
Croxford
Cookiei
PO Brannigan
Walla
G. Roblin
G. Footin Wan
B. la Podevan
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