35th Anniversary Dedication and St Mark's Church Re-hallowing
Monday April 8 marks the 35th anniversary of the dedication with a 2 pm service opening and re hallowing of St Mark's Church Lima South conducted by the Lord Bishop of Wangaratta. The schedule lists events in Genrowan Kenrowan Vinton Taminick and Mark's Day observances through the afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gelsrwerwayr
Genrowan
Kenrowan
Vinton
Taminick
St. Mark's Church
Lima South
Wangaratta
Easter Monday Sports At Molyullah Preserve Local Athletics
Benalla events mark a lively Easter Monday program at Molyullah with Benalla Amateur Athletic Club featuring Benalla runners, hill cup, and multiple field events. Notable performances include Jack Nicholean’s comfortable win in the outstanding sprint, plus life from long-time judge Wie Linle retiring and handover to Cecil Gardner. Local bands and officials kept the crowd informed as Benalla hosted races, hurdles, and horse events in a dense day of amateur sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midyevich
Benilla
Renner
Jack Nicheleen
Gee. Crenford
Castlerragh
Wie Linle
Cecil Gardner
Benalla
Rnnual
Ron Ellis
Wangarovia
Swanpool and District Tennis Association Finals Report
The Swanpool and District Tennis Association held finals at Warrenhaynie with Warrenbayne clubs Blue and Gold securing wins. Scores noted across multiple court pairings, including Heywood and James matchups, totaling seven sets and 74 games for Blue and 74 for Gold. An educational film evening at Memorial Hall followed, featuring Niall Brennan with Next Friday's Exploration event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
Benalla
Niall Brennan
Roy Fink
Harold
E, Walklate
Memorial Notices and Church Service Reminders
A collection of local church notices from Benalla and surrounding areas lists Methodist services led by Rev. W. Coates at multiple locations with varying times. The page also contains a bereavement tribute for Hetty Klaine aged four, with a mother's message about eternal sleep and reunion.
Dads Association Plans Anzac Memorial Service and Fund Drive
Members are urged to attend the Anzac Memorial service at Memorial Hall on Monday followed by a pilgrimage to the monument where the president will lay a wreath. Phil Hole is recovering from surgery and hopes subs come in to keep the bank account. The Women's Auxiliary prepares for a May 10 street stall with woollies, children’s winter wear, preserves and edibles. Sailors Soldiers Airmen Mothers’ Association meets in mid May to discuss a future street stall and fundraising for the Benalla Memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dad Phil Hole
Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen’s Mothers’ Association
Benalla Memorial
Lola Armstrong Crowned Queen at Violet Town Centenary
Lola Armstrong crowned Queen of the South at Violet Town centenary celebration held Wednesday evening. The pageant raised a substantial sum totaling £174 0s 0d for Lola. £607 4s 3d for Mila Hogan as Queen of the East. £200 83d for Mrs Pat Gunn as Queen of the North. £15 13s 3d for Miss Chanter as Queen of the West who withdrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lela
Annstrong
Wan
Violet Town
Lola Armstrong
Mila Margaret Hogan
East
Pat Gunn
North
Mins Chanter
Queen of the West
Benalla Golf Club set for official opening weekend
The Benalla Golf Club on Mansfield Road will be officially opened next Saturday by Mayor Dr. F. P. R. Harrison. A nine hole foursomes will precede the ceremony with social activities in the clubhouse. The links, improved after recent rains, are described as in wonderful condition. A general afternoon tea will be held for associates and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla Golf Club
H. W. Arnott
Besley
See
Benalla
Mansfield Road
FP. R. Harrison
Mission Visit by Rev Walter Coates to Benalla and districts
Papua based Reverend Walter Coates will visit Benalla this Sunday and follow with missions in Baddaginale at 3 pm. A public meeting at John Cooper Hall will happen after the evening service, then meetings in Lurg on Monday 28 April at 8 pm and Buddoginnie on Tuesday 28 April at 7 pm. The lectures will be illustrated with still pictures and offerings will go to the Overseas Mission Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Coates
Papua
Benalla
Baddaginale
John Cooper
Football Season Opens To-Morrow Benefit For Ron Johnson
The Benalla Football Club opens its season tomorrow with a benefit event for Ron Johnson. Proceeds will support Johnson through a period of illness. Local supporters are invited to attend and donate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla Football Club
Tatonog
Mansfield
Ron Johnson
Ladieh
W. Roscoe
J. Spencer
A. Broce
Johnson
Local births and holidays mark busy Warrenbayne notes
Several births are announced including Jean Margaret Ward at Bush Nursing Hospital and Catherine Mary Ryan at Rosemore Private Hospital. The column recaps multiple Easter holidays and visitors to Warrenbayne, Benalla, and nearby towns with family travels, pioneer tours, and hospital stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prank Broadbent
Charles Street
Bush Nursing Hospital
J. G. Ward
Jean Margaret
Kevin Ryan
Benalla
Catherine
Mary
Mr. and
Mire Len Bumford
Salisbury
Easter Visits and Weddings Across Benalla District
A lengthy Benalla district social list notes Easter visits and gatherings. Mr and Mrs Pees, Mr and Mrs Hed, and Miss Hammond hosted and visited relatives in Brunswick and Arundel. Attendees include Rex O’Donnell, Cl Hodgson, John Furlong, and the McKinleys in Cunningham Street. Visitors from Melbourne and regional towns attend Price Gunn and Clifford weddings, Easter holidays, and district sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Pees
Melbowm
Jim Hed
Mar) Hammond
Brunswick
Wma
Mr. C. Marrs
Arundel Grret
Rex O'Donnell
Mra
Jff. Senith
Mrr
Cl Hodgson
Charlton
John Furlong
Mi. Dork McKinley
Small Som
Purlong
Mra & MecKinley
Cunningham Street
Mesdames Wo Murfluana L. D
Pawekner
Hed Cross Society
Melbourne
Benalia
Caulfield Military Hospital
Chris Brant
Percy Branigan
Gwanpool
China
Benalla
Hasel Smith
Rone Ceespbell
Bone
Arundel
Tom Evans
Canberra
Wieheehon
Mel
Viabie
Hume
Mises BH Jacobs
EF. Caldwell
HM. Ryan
Moly‘ullah
John
Mra Ryan
Muss A. Sue
Price- Gunn
Clifford
Joan
Marjorin Little
Springvale
Bill Clifford
Ran ‘Smith
Dandenong
Roy White
Mittymek
A. Whearem
Leongatha
Ken Hardman
Mim A
J McPherson
Carter
Mitcham
A. J. Robinson
Warrenbayne
Jim
Fat. McPherson
Mra J. Fi
Robimen
J. Hume
Mrs. Hume
Miss Jacobs
Benalla Bowlers Reach Semi Final at Albury Tournament
Benalla rink led by L Sayers and partners reached the semi final at the Albury tournament, part of the Easter Hack To celebration at Violet Town. Other rinks in the event included Miss Fo Meadaows, H Meadows, F Wateon and J Mecabe who competed for second place in the Violet Town competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Town
Wir Mecalla
Missra Fo Meadows
H Meadows
Junr F Wateon
J. Mecabe
Wiel
Ted
Albury
Benalla
Misere L. Sayers
Ro Tippett
J. Chidiow
A. Grubb
Incing
Wodonga
Peter Jean
Walter Sohn found dead at Lima South
Walter Sohn Byte aged AS year was found dead at Lima South on Wednesday last. He was not married and left a large circle of friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Sohn
Byte
Lima South
Mia
Dreth
Postal Holiday Arrangements at The Poe
Notices outline holiday post arrangements with late opening until 10 4 am for all classes of mail except money orders. Despatch and delivery by postmen will proceed as usual. Administrative files of the Mamerts Hall noted. Friday evening entry marked. Next week to be posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poe
Bam
Mamerts
Aduieion
Death of Well Known Violet Town Resident
Obituary notes the death of a long-time Violet Town resident, born at Wick Town, known as a breeder of Clydesdales and a stock judge. He worked at Watts Turnbull and Co, later managing the Violet Town branch, and served as hospital trustee and road worker. Survived by wife Ann Fig, daughters Alice and May, and many relatives. Burial arranged for Saturday with service at the local church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Crosford
Wick Town
Crowford
Wes
Watts, Turnbull Land Co
Violet Town
Hie Way
Wannara'ts Hospital
River Matibullion
LOR
Church of Ng Land Ty
Advicair
Iim
Oan
Laey Avid
Alice
Dave Boevenesen
Iin
Jin Otheir
Ramford
Croxford
Shuler
Walker
Dove Moleton
Bamford
Tawcred
Alfred Brow
Fool
Wallin
Mire
McWenster
Bydney iViol
Wigehars
Bernallei
B. Davis
Kuro
Lily iMre
Bernalins
Cabling
Nervice
Ney
Sue
Adriano Fert Waite
Stow
T Cole
Walter Fhdow Grant
Davis
Atosh
Cartier
E A Abitetl
Diggers Hold Ladies Night Tre Annual Lode Meeting
Members of the Soetd Clarim announce a women friendly event in Benalla. The Diggers plan a social night with entertainment and prizes, timed for Worlin do Arta. Proceeds support local arrangements and community aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla
Potato Deliveries and Tramerorr Trade Talks Shown
Local notes outline potato deliveries and a compressor trade discussion at Mercurial Mall. The chairman announced Thursday a wage quote and an April deadline, with details still incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctusi
Borough Election Support Letter Endsorsement for Mr Ferguson
In a letter to the Nate Mr dy Pennington president of the Becinlla branch of the RSM and Tk apple he urges support for Mr Ferguson to become president of the tunnel council during the war. The letter extols Ferguson’s integrity and executive ability and notes the community expects him to be an asset to the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dy Pennington
Becinlla
RSM
Salinas
Te Counel
Bennington
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Alla
Barkly and
Bridge Streets
Shire Mall
Quest
Air
W. D. Bosieck
Warren Bayne
F. Bigmere
CAE
Community Arts Service and
Benalla Racing Club
Enalla and District Advancement League
W. Grubb
Benalla Race Club
Imen'e Hospital
C.W.A. Ball
U. Murpfitt
E. C. O'Shea
Bee
R. C. Besley
Bryauta
Ladies’ Auxiliary
RSL
At & Pm
F. Bigmore
Si A.m
Aig
Yean Golf Club
Absid
Ben
Mr. N. Jone
Avondale
Lambre Giall
Thildéren
Spitzer
W. Bernal
Enalla Amateur Athletic Club
W.A. Hall
St & P.m
VAAA
Vafaaa
L. Spitzer
Shire
N. Bturken
Oomaligee District Tennis Association
Goomalibee
Gervaseni
Orcheres
Church of England
Colime's
Bondley
John Hall
At. James
Deveniah
Ooorambai
Molyallah
J. Nicholson
G. Croxford
Castlereagh
Gleeson
Molyullah
F. Pord
K. Gleeson
B. Lindholm
BR. Tumor
J, Nicholson
B. Nicholson
Kevin’ Gleeson
Wis
Len Sykes
Wright
B. Hancock
J. Sykes
Benalla Amateur Athletic Club
Yoris
Margaret Terrett
Rosena Jensen
Valerie Spencer
Nanette Summers
Mary Henry
Joan Lindany
Margaret Terret
Naneene Summers
Jomnnivan
Crowe
F. Smith
P. Webb
W. Valvender
Bull
Crowe Bros
Tony
O'Keefe Brow
Charmain
A. Hill
Mr. Hills
Geo Croxford
O'Keefe
Riley
Swanpool & District Tennis Asociation
Filue
Geka
Warresbaye
Warrentayne
Swaanpool and Platrict
James
A. James
R Oliver
Price
Heywood
A. McPheron
John Heywool
H James
Jack Heywood
A. Mr Phere
John Heywood
R. Heywood
A. Jame
Oliver v. A. James
Snow Heywood
J. James
Blur
Benalla, Llam
W. Coates
W. Comte
Upper Ryan's Creek
Sutherland Warrenbayne
Pitty Clenrowan
Hetty Klaine
Avlesp
Shan
June
Lerraine
Albert
Dads’ Association
Overseas Mission
R. K. Lowry Goorambat
W. Me
Bethesday
McPherson
J. Crilly
Red Cross Blood Bank
J. H. Old
J. Hooper
St. James
Murray Valley
Yarrawongoong
Sydney
T. Bickwell
Byroetreet
Comel
Adelaide
Yio Echuca
Mildura
A. Harcourt
A. Laten
T .Banfield
A.N.A
T.A.A
A. Lighton
Dave Cooper
Devenish
EB. Clements
B Crowe
Fern Hilla
Princess Highway
EB. J. Lee
Bormarla
Alpe
Central
Mir
A. B. Marston
Givanpool
Gro. Ginnivant
Mallee
Wimmera
Mid Weaterm
Sway Mill
Sea Lake
Hor
Phism Hamilton
Warrnambent
Mre & B
Bank of Australasia
Burnie
Tasmite
Aon
Neil Byrne
W. Bryce
New South Wales
Joan Werks
Bt. James
Exchange
Stride
Ballarat
Mra George Long
Nunn Street
Sammon
Grace
Bunged
St. Milde
Ann Dyball
Kinglake
J ©. Irvine
le Nid
Thorn
Grant Lewis
Mardi Pauline
Gibb
Per Lurg
Mra Brown
Miles
Bendigo
Brown
Miss Larkin
Theona
Commercial Hotel
Messrs
J. Banfield
M. Campatene
Williama
Peter Clarke
M O'Hare
Thoona
Nathalie
M. McLean
Swan Hill
Ming Crawford
Boweyo
Blarney
WH. Derrick
Bowes
Mim Joy Duffy
Nison Berec
Mise M. Duffy
Werrenbayms
Jim Wardle
Jock Wardle
Lima
Violet
Diggers
Sue Noon
Bingen
Arid
Meeks
Ther Tise Pa
Mercurial
Hehtay
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