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Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 11, 1947

Page

5

Memorial notices and oblique funeral schedule fragments

Fragmented obituary page notes recall late 1940s to 1960s memorials. Mentions include Kennedy and Westwood figures. times like 11 pm and 11 am. Rev Mconachy and Lure. Upper Ryan's Creek 280 gum. April dates 1941 and 1644 misdated. messages from Langley, Muriel, Jessie and family describing the loss and memory of spouses and relatives with names Mell Robertson Doris Murray Kay Dawn Bill.

Benalla F. Lee Beals eConachy Bournbank Meconachy Lure Ryan's Creek L. Cook Jessie Mell Robertson Doris Soy Murray Sonnne Bill Kay Dawn

Classified Row of Jobs and Notices in Benalla Area

Mixed helper wanted, exchange offers, and notices including room for a country girl, domestic work for a grocer, and a brick veneer home for inspection in Oakleigh near Benalla. Death notice for Amy Ethel, and memorial line for Leslie Ernent jetho wen, with family references and contact hints.

Oakleigh Ctm Benalla LAFPY Leslie Ernent Jetho Wen Pather Ray

Engagements and social notes from Benalla region

An array of engagements announced in Benalla and surrounding towns names Kathleen Margaret Worstridge Valerie Danka Fi Alber Park Joseph Coallery and Prascis Collary Thelma Marjorie Stow John William Merrie Jane Mary Wilson Douglas James Ronald Benalla Violet Town Ar Dunstan Charlton Gladstone etc. Also social updates on weddings church inductions hospital notes travel visits and Easter gatherings among local families and business figures.

Kathleen Margaret J. A. M Worstridge Valerie Danka Fi. Alber Park Joseph M. Coallery Prascis Collery Menalla Thelma Marjorie Dughter A. MN. Stow Bowndary Road Pen

Obituary Notice for Besalla Born Child in Benalla

The deceased, a six year old daughter of John and Mary Ackerer, born at Besalla, died after seizures. Survived by husband Frederick Burns and family including Henry, Wilfred, Douglas, and others in Melbourne and Benalla. Funeral from her residence with a service at the Berstie Canan B.C. Crone and graveside. Pallbearers listed and arrangements by Mr. Ba Abbott.

Isis John Mary Ackerer Besalla Sho Wat Benalla Frederick Burns Henry Alfred Melbourne Wilfred John Deouglas Frederick Lola Mra Buse

Benalla Rodeo prep day at showgrounds this Saturday

A full day working bee at Benalla showgrounds starts 1 10 a m to prepare for the monster rodeo on Saturday April 18. About 160 entries already received for nine events include Alin Bennett and All Marke, with Dan Crotty and horse Silver as a special attraction. Bush fire display, cycle events, hospital charity games, and a drill-ball dance are planned.

Baturayd Alin Bennett Kyabram All Marke Australia Tom Willoughby Neel Bottem Dan Crotty Hie Aon Wonder Horse Benalla Mish Monpital Carntys

Goorambat Football Club Meeting Attracts New Members

A Goorambat football club meeting drew strong interest with many new players signing up. A working bee and practice sessions were announced to be held on the grounds, with membership priced at 7/6 for men and Bf for women.

Goorambat Fom Gente

Devenish Dance Raises Funds for Tevenish Trania Club

A well attended dance at Bat Avenue raised funds for the Tevenish Trania Club. Mr. Joe Witten led fine vocal music with Mr. B I Cameron on strings. Allen Lighten was elected president of the Devonian Basket Ball Club and a delegation to the association meeting was planned.

Tevenish Trania Club Bat Avening Wu Joe Witten BI Cameron Huchre Alin Cameron Mendaimes Cleary Saxby Deveniah Basketbal Club Mine Allen Lighten Wwar Rm Milage Norman Hoaeos Mem Association

Easter visits spread across Devenish region

The list of visitors and hosts across Devenish and surrounding areas includes Mr. and Mrs Crichton in Hobart, Mrs Reid of Brigton, Miss Giga Hirt of Torraville, Mrs John Govan and daughter Amire visiting Hobart, and Marion Kennedy with her brothers Stephen and Gerard at Devenish. Also staying with Devenish residents are the Camerons family and Lolo Cahill from Melbourne, with Jim Lighton hosting Marlory Lighton. Families from St Kilda Hobart and Melbourne share extended Easter holidays at various homes in Devenish and Railway Station areas.

Mr and Mere Woof Loco Hobart Lucas Siater Mra Crichton Mere Mra, M. Reid Brigton Mice Giga Hirt Torraville Mise Josie McCallum Mew PF. J. Lidgerwood Moiratore Devenish Marion Kennedy Atephen and Gerard Mra. P. Kennedy Mra. A. V. Cameron Alea Som Will Lolo Cahill Melbourne Marlory Lighton Mrs. A. Lighton Devarnish

Benalla Ashes for Britain appeal acknowledge gifts

A listing from the Benalla Red Cross thanks donors for Ashes for Britain support in goods and cash. Amounts from various residents and local groups are acknowledged, including Mrs Grimwade, Mr Wallace, Mrs Boris, and others, with contributions ranging from small sums to larger donations.

Benalla Britain Thapke Grimwads Enalla RH. Wallace F. Boris J. Cunningham

Husband Wife and Child in Car Accident Near Abreaind

A family of three narrowly escaped serious injury when their vehicle overturned near Abreaind while returning from visiting relatives. Jim Conway, pinned beneath the truck, was freed by a nearby resident. Mrs Conway was briefly unconscious but suffered only minor bruises and shock. the baby Lawrence survived unharmed.

Gifine Jim Comway Con Lawrence Conway Mra ScuiDoWs

Col W S Hughes to Speak at Benalla Tonight

Col Woodrow S Hughes, recently back from England and America, will speak at St Andrew Sunday School Hall Benalla tonight. He will discuss faith as well as world affairs and will be a guest of the Presbyterian Men. The Rheumatism chair will present Bulner's Crucian, with a large congregation expected.

England Amelia Kent Hughes Andrew Firliai Matthew

Wilby Wins Premiership in Lake Rowan Championship

Wilby clinched the Lake Rowan premiership with an overwhelming victory over Lake Rowan, who remained undefeated through the season. Final totals saw Wilby reach 119 in the first innings and 21 in the second, while Lake Rowan scored 86 and 122 respectively. Umpires J. Bowdern and KR Martin officiated.

Lake Rowan Wilby Lake Rrowan W. J. Tonkin Mt. Jernea Wiliy J. 2. Bowdern KR. Martin Roulia Willy Lake Ibo Wan

Tennis semifinals and final set for Boweya A and Theona

The second semi final between Howeya A and Mr Bruno A was postponed due to rain. Boweya A proved strong but Mt Bruno A won 104 to 94 in a tight match. Final: Theona vs Boweya A planned for Easter Monday with a large crowd expected and Boweya aiming for the grand final.

Brene Boweye Playa Om Howeya A Bruno A Boweya Bem Mt. Bruno A Mt. Bruno Ad Howey Mt. Bruges Mi Bruno Fire Cleary KE. Rath H. Betts O. Martin J. O Donohue Aml Sinelwir C. Heywied MM. Martin Schulte Booth DO MacLean Binelale Hoyele M Martin Hchalizant Martin McLean Alley Mine Amery Bumne Wobfel C. Hoysted Warvourt Chy Wolfel Hoysted Thoona Vw Boweya A Analwee Hoyeted M. Martin Aindale A. Nichol A. Moore Noyeted Wv Martin MM. Behulte Binelalr Mineoi Roberienn G. Sammon Mere Wolfe Mee Martin Weed Mort Bosater Allen Mra G. Marin Mrx Nowalee Mere Wolfes Minn Thorns Aete Maumes Thoweyn Sete Dewrva Mul Bruno Bruno Thia

Cycle Club Racing Weekend Thrills at Benalla Meet

The Benalla Cycle Club hosted a weekend of brisk racing in good weather with standout performances. New rider Aneoa Meher claimed victory in a notable event, while Mourning Frown Benalla and other club members showcased strong form in the mile and 3 mile races. Several cyclists travelled to Albury and Marronderra, with Hurley and Theman reaching wheel race finals.

Manning Jane Benalla Sparta Albury Mionitay Eddy Green Ron Jack Green Bridge Street

Enjoyable Birthday Party On Baeter Saturday

A birthday gathering was held at Ted Bennison’s home in Bridge Street Benalla hosted by Helen Trewin. Guests included friends from Firbank Melbourne and Melbourne figures, with a cake prepared by Mrs Samer and assisted by Mrs Geo Abrahall. A separate note advertises the Albury Carnival with a bus trip from Benalla and a program of street procession, midget car racing, and cycle racing.

Baeter Helen ‘Trewin Ted Bennison Ted Bridge Street Benalla Helen Ofrom Firbank Helen Cth Mleo Jennifer Hanlon Toon McCracken Deniel Heneth Judith Wolwh John Hantion Gree Hesiin Don Moore Neil Elemracken Mra Samer Wieniefly Uhelp Ofmumin Qeo Albury Carrnival Bridge Miree Bunshine Ofc

Special Sheep Sale and Gooram bat Dance Night Summary

A Benalla Tha Thoona sale reports a special sheep sale with numerous crossbred ewe and wether consignments from several vendors including Jas Irvine and John Nolan. The event features a concurrent Gooram bat dance with W. Feldtmann, J. Ramage and E. Moore's orchestra delivering music to a sizable audience.

Une Tn, Ltd Forotuyere Buren Wormer Aite Chwiemagee Wether John ‘Nolnon Winten Ata Liane EL Cleary Westar Keres Rho Pears

Also Mentioned on This Page

Meena Dok Somme Sharp Enalla Golf Club Uth Afternean Tes R. Besley Hon Mec W. G. Ferourson Pree HM W. Elton Ion. Bor Mackrola Ion LV. Kennedy Ayelk Ian .Westwood Boole Sarer Forest Rea Langley Muriel Church OF England ST. Columb'’S Hall Districts B. J. Grockdalee Thoona M.P T. James Goorambst E.P Evan'y Graintore Carrier Treet Kircumn Cabinat Tuart Royal Hotel Banalla Wee Board For Country Girl Loet Goomaliee Jerey Helfer Mark Effeida Watts, Turnbull & Os Bubeh Royal Melbourne Hospital Amy Ethel Una Darling Nana Colin Nell St. Joseph's Church Renalls Mary Patricia J. Quinn Yordool Thomas Loatie Alp Mra. Dornige Burham Coay Cafe Mra Cht Hudgeomines Mise Joy Bmrthy Charlton Benalla An Mra. Wodgeon Mrs. J. Smith Mra. Arvideon Hawthorn F. Bigmore King Bt Mr. Hawker Blawthorn J. Giromvenor EL Peck Qeorg Long Nunn $Treet J. A. Lang Kerang Mra. J Sh. Perkins Lake Charm Mr. J. Sanguinetti Devil Eee Tima Bank of Australasia Weer Bane Nehr Dean Fowler Gieternwick Menailla Dorothy Scholes Mr. and Mra Dewson Ar Dunstan Exighond Violet Town Baturtay Olive May J. F. King Cloudy David Blesn Creek Junction C. M. Kennedy T. Paula Church Euron Mothers Union A. G. Wooding the Bush Nursing Hospital Mon Banfeld Wangeratia Hospital Las Week Kmow Helen Irwin Pirbank Melon Castle Brighton Geo Raytier Margaret Phyilin Mavia Deniliquin Biayilen Mire Chas. Pearman Mine Fran (Chipper Canterbury Brantinland Mere W Pincott Busddageinnic Mrw Tare Morialios Mr. Pincott Dan Tom St Kilda Devenish News Deveniah Basketball Mee Ta Jones St. Kilda Mire Dave Webster Ene John Govan Amire Mra Govan Sister Harbour Bill Gregory Bob M. &. Gregory Lima Col. W. S. Hughes Wolevine Flynn Flynn Howell Holmes Wairerine Irving Hargrave McWaller Wonnon Flynn J. Charmatrom Flynn M. Ralph BE. Howells Mwergrave Harenver Buniiries Cronk Mears W. Feldtmann J. Ramage Benalla Showgrounds Benalla’s Monster Rodeo Ban Gretty Hie Son Aed Wanda “Bilver Evert Drill Hall Henwlin Bebern Lance Beorolary ST. Patrick's Race Club Hog Amighett Ftv W.F.A Nermination O Beale F. J. Ryan Talehine Thomas Menaihe Ptenme Beeretaey Gillman & Baldwin Carrier Street Eaily Burgoa Wangaratta Victor J. Crouch Wedge Benalla West Omeer Commonwealth Benalla Hatchery Dr. Rentel H. Henshall Clarendon Tress South Melbourne
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