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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1950
Page
4
A deputation led by Dr. W. MacGregor urged council to improve traffic routes in Lurg. Speakers argued the Winton cemetery road and nearby lanes should receive maintenance to serve the majority, while the Shire President vowed Council consideration and an engineer-directed plan.
A meeting at Goomalibee Hall finalized plans for unveiling an Honor Roll listing district men from both wars. The board was donated by A. Sutherland of Benalla High School and signwriting by Ben Laws of Shepparton. The ceremony on Sunday May 7 at 2 30 pm will feature Air Vice Marshal W D Lostock and M L A F A Cook among speakers.
A dance will be held at Goomalibee Hall tomorrow night to raise funds for the A and P Society's Popular Girl Miss Thelma Crilly. The committee expects a large crowd and has engaged Irvine's Orchestra for the event.
A large crowd attended Golden Vale Golf Club’s opening day as president F G Lucas officially opened the course. J Manning and Miss Margaret Vaughan won the Canadian Mixed Foursome, with H Williams taking the stroke event. Various trophies were donated by local sponsors and a long list of score readings followed.
At the Benalla branch annual meeting held in Memorial Hall on Friday afternoon last, A. T. Holdsworth was re-elected president for a third successive year Stan Warren was re elected vice president and Steve Johnson of Baddaginnie was re-elected secretary.
District cricket saw Lake Rowan beat St James with St James all out for 108 in the first innings and Lake Rowan replying with solid totals. Irvine and Holmes led the bowling for St James while Child and Hutchinson starred for Lake Rowan in a well officiated match.
A section of the orchestra begins practice and the Dramatic Group plans to meet an expert from the Council of Adult Education. The council offers to assist with the production. Choir delays due to the committee’s adjustments, with final practice hoped by early May. Members may contact R. Paez or Miss Rahilly for details.
The Swanpool Gelf Club elected Mr Perc Branigan for a second year as president at the annual meeting. Mr Alan Marsdenaggiahs agreed to serve as secretary as the club planned to cut the line and mark the official opening with the incoming committee.
A golden wedding celebration was held on a Saturday afternoon at Grenfern Swanpool for Mr. and Mrs. D Coghill. Their three children and many friends gathered from Yuluina and Hanet as Rev R J Stockdale and others paid tribute to 50 years of marriage. The couple were joined by two of their children Mr and Mrs Alter Wietow and Mr Tom Redding and many guests including old friends from Benalla. The affair featured speeches a blessing and presentations of keepsakes.
The A section final was played between Koonda and Nalinga with Nalinga winning 7 games to 4. Koonda scored 4 games. The next A section match is scheduled for Saturday at Currana course between Koonda A and Ambo.
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