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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1949
Page
5
Mead notices report the death of John Ernest Mead aged 21 at Mercy Hospital after a sudden illness. He is described as beloved son of Mrs. G Jensen Warrenbayne and the late John Mead of Oakinigh and brother to Gwen Violet and Charly.
Violet Town Centenary celebrations crowned Lola Armstrong Queen of the South after a concert and procession. The event raised funds for a swimming pool with £1452 total, while officials praised committee work and presented gifts to the queens and attendants.
A miscellany of society notices from Benalla includes engagements of Margaret Ellen McPherson’s family, a birth announced at Wangaratta Community Hospital, and numerous weekend holiday returns. It also notes Detective Brian Grimmins visiting Benalla and several residents traveling to Perth, Kalgoorlie, and Western Australia for Easter.
Property owners urged the Borough Council to reveal its plans for reclaiming or altering land tied to the swimming pool project. Councillors agreed an inspection of the locality with the engineer and Swimming Baths committee would be held at 1 o clock Saturday morning to assess feasibility and expansion needs.
Joseph's Brown tennis team defeated UPS Bh in the Hard Court Association final to carry the premiership. The squad included J. Mackerel and others from the Joseph's Sporting Club.
Sunday May 1 IMS Benalla lists Mr. F. Lee at 1.0 in the morning. The fragment records a time slot and speaker with minimal context.
F B Harricon introduces Drs J Bennisey and W Forguss as new council appointees following Crm G S Meller and J Mesre resignations. The meeting discusses alignment plans for Purcel Martin and Thomas Streets, subdivision transfers, potential liability reforms, and grants to the North-Eastern Tourist Association and Benalla Junior Library.
Benalla council meetings debated drainage along east side of a resident’s property and a police block on a station avenue. The Town Planning Board planned a Benalla visit and a weighbridge proposal for local potato and onion traders was supported with notes on potential benefits.
The chair Mr A Baisteade announced Thursday that the quota for growers in the Ato F Group will be 25 bags per sere accepted between May 18 inclusive. A program of entertainment is noted with three plays at Shire Hall tonight.
A partial note records profit from a recent Mosqunl Carnival. It lists a total near 1,373 pounds with a government grant of 10,000 and mentions the memorial facility at Beratia wood district. The fragmentary text has garbled names and figures.
Easter Monday tennis at Presbyerian courts saw Mor Ray Plow and Mrs Pat Bales win the mixed doubles. Ladies doubles featured Mrs E Pearock and Min M Burdten. The Austral Girls Club held a social evening with performances by Mis y-Pit yn King and Min Gwen Stevenson. A procession through streets showcased decorated bicycles and costumes with local groups among participants.
The club schedules a committee meeting Monday with a dinner and presentation Thursday evening in May. Tickets are available from committee members. Next Saturday the Euros Diggers tournament features Palmer, Williams, Walker and Hiscock in Wangaratta to perform and win.
Dr Harris reported confusion at Saturdays polls when Borough and Walter Trust elections ran together. The council referred the matter to the Water Trusts Association to consider a uniform voting system, aiming to avoid future mix ups and ensure clear procedures.
The Thurcle concert night in Thoona features Kennedy’s quartet and other performers with Mrs T Sinclair welcoming guests as £17 proceeds from door sales fund the local CWA. Audience enjoyed supper and entertainment ends with thanks to visitors and organizers.
Four degrees and a Manters Diploma were conferred on men students at the university commencement on Saturday last. They were Arte Mia Bisa Laceh Chel Enviverring Mr Alan Lyall Belence, Mr John E William. Commerce Mer Peter Vo Sullivan Diplomas Music Milas The Hiew 1 weed.
The club bids farewell to longtime members including Hardy and Meyers as they leave Melbourne. A gathering at Grove Park honors their many years of service with plans for future events and ongoing club activities.
Melbourne coach Mr Geo Price of Coburg Amateur Club will visit Benalla tomorrow to instruct the girls of Benalla Amateur Athletic Club starting at 3.50. A wind up function at Wight aims to close the event with a social gathering at the CWA Hall.
A memorial service at Benalla cemetery honors Folin Eroeed Mem, a promising Kyabram district footballer. Family and local officials, including Kyabram Cricket Club figures, attend as tributes recall his character and impact on the community.
The CWA Dramatic Club won at Corowa with the play Vow ls Derental. The event featured performances by Meachnam TV Keanet, Meaty, Hex O' Diam, and others, celebrating communal talents and local theatre. A separate note marks the coming of age of Gump at Baddaginnie hosted by Mr Don McPherem.
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