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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 19, 1946
Page
4
Funeral services are announced for Joutgts Roman Cathelle Chumb at Clans Court with THD DAT Pray, conducted by Beals Funeral Directors. Public notice lists location 190 Cm and denotes a ceremonial farewell in a local temple.
A flood of social items from Benalla and surrounding towns covers engagements births and travel. Notable details include Patt Guars and Terenss Bydsey engagement, etc. The report also notes family departures visits holidays and leave from various households and local appointments at Waterworks Trust and council meetings. Several residents journey to Mildura Bl Arnoud Wagin and Melbourne for holidays and medical or official duties, with updates on health and travel.
The final match delivers a tense conclusion at Mt. Bree with an unexpected rally and a narrow victory for the champion. Teen rivalries and local favorites sparked late excitement, drawing a strong crowd and cheers as the match concluded.
At a meeting in Benalla the Bush Nursing Hospital's fees increase was approved following a March 4 award change. For four weeks post award the operating figures showed higher costs, leading to a weekly increase of 1s 1d. New fees take effect April 28, 1944, with 6d daily or 6s weekly for new members and higher rates for single rooms. The committee discussed extra accommodation options and the potential use of publicly funded housing to ease demand as the hospital cannot absorb all patients.
The Halle danced away on Saturday evening to honor Miss Molly Hoysted on the eve of her marriage to Mr Eric Hooper ex-P.O.W. Seasonal decorations, music by K Walker Irvine and other performers, and speeches praised the bride. A heavy table of gifts was presented and toasts given before dancing continued until midnight.
Postal and money services in Benalla will be suspended on Angmar Days Friday April 0th. On Saturday April 26th the Post Office opens for all postal and telegraph business 9 am to 11 am with usual dispatch. Mail deliveries will be disrupted on Monday April ...
At Benalla on Friday Waitt Turnbull and Co reported steady demand with 200 fat and store pigs and 12 calves meeting firm values. Buyers from Anglia Peddie Posts and Co attended. top tackfatters and baconers were topped by J F Woodbury and W G Deuben. Next sale set for Friday May 32 with early entries invited.
Robingon 4 Monde describes a Friday sale at Henalla Corporation Forde on the 12th of vial month with 4 good buyers in attendance. Prices varied, later rising as bidding brisked, with examples including fackitters and various meat cuts. the May 10 sale is announced inviting early entries.
After a six year lapse the VA ham time country week fixture over Easter will be contested by three teams in the inks competition on good Fridays. The following teams take part Sayers Bird Crockford Arubh fc Bull von Vaughan Woodine Palmer co Watson Ellis Bourke Meadowmrn Pheee players with the addition of C Smith contend for the country singles B ible, play commences on Easter Bat wording Two games from Bonella will also take part in the Shepparton tournament Mille Finn MecCurdel Tippett Tomasetti Quinn Waters Goodwin and Mr and Wrices Diamond and farther out Yarrm wong. With the exception of the Orda Championship held up all club events completed Hewaites are Championship W L Chidiow runner up W A Collins A Handicap W A Collina runner up W Dunn 1M Up Handicap fh L Tippett runner up J Moore A o Hasdieep C Smith runner up J Moore HB Championship J Biller L J Crawford to be played Members reminded of the aperial meeting at the Memorial Mall on Wednesday Mth April Matters to be discussed vital for all full attendance desired.
A church event at Fingland raised funds for the Red Cross with half the proceeds, amounting to 15 shillings 1.6 pence. The following Wednesday a church meeting on 10 April drew ten attendees including Mesias and Bee, with 6 others listed in attendance.
Benalla Gelf Associates held its annual meeting on Tuesday evening to plan the upcoming season. J Mills was named president with Mlle Brown secretary, and a profit of 0/10/4 was reported from last season as the group prepared for future competitions and trophies.
A surprise kitchen tea was held at the home of a friend of a state official. The evening featured music and cheerful toasts as attendees wore festive attire and offered thanks to the host. The event closed with socializing and expressions of appreciation for the guest of honor and future plans.
A farewell service for Mrs Chanter De Bundi was held at the church, decorated with roses and Easter motifs. Rev Minton and Rev Huston spoke of her long, valued service. Mrs Chanter received a token and expressed regret at leaving, thanking friends and the church community for their support.
At Monday’s council meeting a request from Mr Toleching to remove the cricket scoring board from Cardenas for football use was discussed. Secretary EC Matern noted the board had been demoted by Wingret Pollah Pty. Ltd and a letter from them outlined the permit hurdles. Dr Mallory proposed a plan to remove it, after which Bowdern moved to leave the matter with the Central raising camp.
Mire Lillian Brown of Boundary Reed Henalla Wet Decewsrd died at Wan Euretria Hospital on Friday aged 1 year. Daughter of the late John James Barrett and Atury Ann Barrett she was born in Melre. Funeral at Trinity Church with service by Mr E K Abbinty. Survived by Kevin Ralph and friends, with many mourners from Vi land Berethy and local communities. The obituary notes a long printing trade career and associations with several newspapers.
An event at Nalinga features a euchre party and dance with social gathering elements. The fragmented OCR text mentions music and social activity but lacks clear details on date, participants, or venue specifics.
A district health official states supervision of meat from slaughter yards remains under inspector control. Discussion notes no current district plan for cooperative oversight beyond meat areas, with emphasis on safety and enforcement. The matter centers on who holds authority and potential changes to procedures.
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