26 Apr 1951
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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1951
Page
1
A Benalla remembrance service featured wreaths and prayers for those who died in conflict. The event honored fallen soldiers with sermons and the singing of Reveille, urging the living to reflect on sacrifice, courage, and duty.
Amid veterans memories in Benalla, a long serving ex serviceman wearing four medals led a commemorative march. The piece recalls Gallipoli, Palestine, France, and other theaters, honoring those who died or served, including a reflection on liberty, faith, and national resilience. It notes Korea’s Seoul and ongoing UN patrols as context for postwar reflection.
A wartime era appeal urges restraint in glorifying war and reinforces Christian democratic faith. It honors Australians serving with UN forces in Korea, praising their conduct while criticizing ingratitude at home. It calls citizens to be patriotic, religious, and faithful in service to God and country.
A Benalla West School commemoration event took place on a Tuesday afternoon at the Shrine in Melbourne. The ceremony, directed by Professor ti Brown, featured the Melbourne Jauncy Club, with speeches by Mr P. W. Dietrich and a Teachers’ address stressing digiknd saerfire ideals. The program included school songs, a hollow circle around the flagpole, and the Last Post and Reveille, ending with communal singing.
A damaged OCR fragment recalls Masses at St Josephs Church as the community mourns the fallen of the world. Words are garbled but suggest a prayer service led by local clergy for those affected by tragedy. The piece hints at a strong parish response and collective mourning.
A large crowd gathered at The Monument in the Garden for a prayer service led by Rev Moyle followed by hymn singing and a closing blessing.
Two young residents of Benalla East, about 24, are hospitalized at Wane raratta Hospital with poliomyelitis. The patients are Leslie Kooth, and the young daughter of Hl Carter, both from neighboring households across the street from Moving Commission homes.
Fragmentary report describes a ceremony at One Town Club led by Bundamen R. Rootre and Reie Sunmoths. The event reportedly featured a driven masthead reveal and a high profile, controversial conclusion tied to Bene Hichon Uliminated, with limited legible details.
A large gathering at Warrenbayne held a service on Wednesday afternoon to pay homage to the supreme sacrifice of a local fallen hero. The Benalla Memorial Band attended, with a stirring address by Squadron Leader BE KC Ditterich and remarks by Norm Sheehan. Wreaths were laid at the Monument by officials and veterans, including representatives from the Returned Soldiers, Violet Town and Benalla Shire Councils, and the Dads Association.
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