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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 13, 1950
Page
9
Benalla Memorial Band candidate information lists Dorothy Smith as candidate for Comers Party at Taner Thoons Hall. A community singing event and memorial day are planned with a concert and dance in May at Govrambur Hale Chapin Concer.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a club candidate note with names like MTS JASER PATTERSON and Ruchie Marky and mentions meetings on Tuesdays at Mimomias Melleds. The readable bits suggest a local club event or candidate listing with unclear details.
Benalla and surrounding areas listed events for April including a candidate tour on Saturday April 1 with meetings at the home of Mr aid MP ALS McPivrson in Warrenbayny and a second event at Violet Town Mall on April 1. A further dance event is planned for April 2 at Gavinajivee Hall.
A local page lists candidate Miss Vera Woods for Clothing Centre and details events at Clothing Centre Irvine's Music hall. It notes Dan and Euchre nights on April 1 and April 20, an Irvine's Orchestra program on April 21, a Table Tents Tournament, and the Winning Girl announced at the Gala Ball in Rhire Hall on May 12 at 10:30.
Fragmentary OCR reads unclear words and scrambled names from a dated page segment. The piece lists scattered terms like Jind of A and TP Society and mentions individuals such as Crilly and Tevkhe with partial affiliations, leaving the core event obscured.
Maindample Racing Club announces a charity meeting on Saturday April 29 1950 with several handicaps including the Pivuis Handicap mile Second Restricted Handicap and Parewell Handicap. Nominations close with Racing Agencies 482 Bourke Street Melbourne or with the Secretary on Wednesday April 19 at 6 pm.
Alan Eddy renowned Australian singer and accompanist Mrs Gardner with a local cast presented a varied programme under the Council of Adult Education. The performance featured Lieder songs, modern art songs, and familiar ballads, with strong singing by Mr Eddy, Miss Gardner, and Miss Carder. The audience enjoyed a well balanced concert ending with notable group numbers and popular items.
In memory of my beloved husband Jick Bridgpoot who died suddenly at Preston on April 1946. A loving father to Geof Rod and Pee. To the world you were the world and we loved you. Daphne and sons tenderly miss you.
A community dance at the Woolshed drew a large crowd and raised more than £300. The event featured performances by Mr Idd Slack and others, with drinks, supper, and prizes donated by local businesses and Melbourne visitors. Organisers Mr and Mrs Pennell thanked all volunteers and donors for a successful fundraiser.
The fragment reports Mr Ait Gijun flying to England by air for London, with mention of a four day journey and friends involved. It notes Wednesday travel and plans for a return, reflecting a travel tale amid uncertain details.
The obituary notes the death of Ernest W. Bieske with details of funeral arrangements and surviving relatives. It mentions family members and confirms the ceremony will be held locally with traditional rites and a family burial plot.
An air pageant is being arranged by the Aerial Rotary Club for Benalla on Saturday April 2. The event will feature a guest passenger flight and will run through the entire function in the Benalla cere drom venue.
Frank Meadows finished second in a prominent Victoria golf event at Yarra Yarra. He trailed Thomas who led 3 up in the morning and leveled to 1 over after the afternoon rounds, with Meadows posting 74 to Thomas's 71.
The notice lists families and friends including BU Dow Matthews McVeigh Wishart McNamara Law Black Whilfen Waittaker and Pee rll peers. It notes a prize for a pressure cooker won by Mr J Dunstan of Alphington indicating a local competition event.
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