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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 18, 1947
Page
3
With Mr. L. V. Kennnedy and Nenn Ol sprinter set for Wednesday. Ian Westwood, Vice President, attends as guest dignitary in a terse local note.
Sunday April services listed for Benalla THT and surrounding districts with times and names Rev A McConachy Rev KR 67 and others. Death notice for Amy Ethel, wife of Frederick, at Royal Melbourne Hospital. Children Henry Wilfred Douglas mentioned.
Mr and Mrs and family express heartfelt thanks for kindness shown after their loss. They gratefully acknowledge relatives friends and neighbors for sympathy flowers cards and personal expressions. Special thanks to Father Cochrane and the Home care hospital staff for their support during this time.
The annual meeting of Golden Vale协会 was well attended on Thursday in April. President Mrs Crossing chaired, welcoming members and intending members and expressing hope for a wholesome season. A small credit balance was shown in the secretary’s financial statement. Election of officers followed with Mrs Thornburne as president, Mrs Cromisy vice president, Mrs Erie as secretary, Mrs O Gong social secretary, Miss Day captain, and a slate of committee members. Opening day planned for the following Thursday, a trophy fund established, and transport arrangements for players to and from Hinksner town discussed.
A sale listing notes a special sheep and cattle sale at Violet Town on 23rd April. Details indicate cattle and sheep will be offered, with potential livestock lots and market activity anticipated in the regional sale yard.
The Benalla district page records births at Rosemore Private Hospital and Nosh Mooring Ploemlcal, engagements and congratulations to local families, and many visitors and relatives arriving from Mum- Mr and Byrne Street. It notes staff changes at Almonds school, a relocation of Miss Edith Brown to Bowral, and a winter break of local clubs. A Neap love cake tray is presented to engaged couples in Thoona.
Fragmented OCR notes record a stream of local notices and family items. Mentions Swanpeslied Crom and Gwanpesl C.W.A. meetings, Mrs Waugh ensuring guest comfort, Mackrell at Thoors, Harry Wright leaving Whagaretta Hospital after surgery, Eva Bantfield’s return from holiday, Miss J. Mean’s trip, and several mentions of Penola Bush Nursing Hospital, Easter activities, and relatives visiting from Melbourne to Benalla and Laverton.
A large rodeo program for Saturday at Penally Showgrounds is announced with schedules starting 5.30 am due to Norge entry. Australian rough rider Fifer leads a diverse lineup including Thelin Anunement acts for children, Morera McRoree Tiros in charge of lanchesn snacks, Renda handling stalls, and Berolla Mieplin Marnivel organizing refreshments. Evening dances feature the Prelit Heth and Foethan King orchestra, with entry touted as full of entertainment for attendees.
Local social column lists residents visiting and visiting relatives during Easter. Hugh Lewis of Talong, Joan Melbourne, and Beth Molyulinh join gatherings with families in Canberra Melbourne and Benalla. Reunions include Mr and Mrs Hodge of Horken, Ray Binffort of Melbourne, and the Walker families hosting relatives. Minor details about friendships and holiday travel appear amid scattered names and places.
An Air Force Association gathering is planned for Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Memorial. Ex members of the RAAF and WAAS are invited to discuss forming the Air Force Association.
Bt Patrigh's Asee Club reports 68 entries for the Saturday race day with Tuesday closing. Conditions look favorable with excellent track, appointments, and a promised lunch and afternoon tea by the Ladies Committee. A free return bus from Nunn Street will aid spectators as entries advance.
Theona district mourns the death of Mr Blah Martin aged 0 who farmed in Theona for many years. He was born in Bowen and married Margaret Clyne at Lake Rowan 43 years ago. Survived by wife and a large family, his funeral was held in Theona cemetery with relatives and friends attending and burial by Mr A Albene.
The Benalla Lawn Tennis Club lists matches and pairings for mixed doubles and men's and women's events. Players such as Ajeet Breer Hiromi and Mina Meadows are named among teams, with notes on champions and club championships and upcoming fixtures on a Saturday schedule.
A fragmented OCR list shows Benalla Football Club related figures and attendees for an event. Names include J. Flynn, AL J Jones, Kenly A Hirwi, Connolly, Dobingem, Moore, and Roberts among others, with no clear dates or outcomes provided.
Thoona and District Tennis Association reports AY as Premier winner in a tense match. Satisfied players highlight local attendance and post match celebrations at Thoona courts.
The grand final of the Theone morn f Metrict Renal Ametrlation ended with Feoreyn A defeating Mu. Bruno B. trained by Foweys A, saw Fisving win the Btarchard Cup for the third year, making axle owners of the Ho. The Ho will be presented to the premiership ball winner on May 1. Aweyaa Bets four games, Mt Bruno Afetp one.
An oddly garbled notice mentions Win Hayes II and Bridge Street with unclear reference to a local matter. The readable fragments suggest a public or property context but lack concrete actions, dates, or entities to confirm.
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