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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1949
Page
6
Friendly Societies clinched the 1948/49 Benalla Premier title in a tense finish, overcoming a 53-run first innings deficit. Key bowlers, including stock and Volk, led a disciplined Benalla attack, while McNamara and Criton starred with the ball for Friendly Societies as the side chased a modest target and secured victory.
Readable fragments show Benalla Lawn Tennis Club hosting a Saturday event with players including Mr. Brown and Mrs Farrell among numerous pairs. Names such as Lewes, Abbey, Mcclean, Cowan, and J Abley appear with various pairings. The text references trophies, scores, and multiple participants across a memorial or club competition.
A Benalla National Films Committee event at Memorial Hall presented a documentary film evening with commentary by Mr Niall Brennan. Despite a small audience, the program aimed to inform and educate about artistic cinema and featured several descriptive documentaries including travelogue and social topics. The next three screenings are set for May 2 3 and June 3, promising broader interest.
Violet Town marked its centenary with Easter weekend events hosted by Senator Devlin and the Shire President. The Postmaster-General Senator Cameron attended, with remarks on Australia’s future, youth, and the town’s role in national progress.
The Benalla Fitness Association hosts fortnightly Council of Adult Education lectures following a successful McMahon Ball event. May 1 at 8 p.m. in Memorial Hall features Mr. Becher Vaise with an illustrated talk on Australian exploration. Admission is one shilling.
Benalla CWA members staged two one act plays in Thoona last week and an additional show was halted by a sudden event. The group will perform all three plays on Friday April 8 at the Bhire Mall with male artists and Memorial Band interspersed. A bus will leave the CWA Hall for Avondale at 1 30 pm with a 2 shillings 6 pence fare held on paper.
Borough councillors at Tuesday night’s meeting signaled they cannot act on municipal abattoirs now. They propose a conference with the Shire and local butchers to explore a cooperative slaughter yard. Dr Firth urged clearer Council stance. Mayor Marrinon noted financial limits. Dr Grubb supported deferring action. Dr Gay urged a joint meeting with health inspector to discuss central killing depot.
Gun club members from the district attended a shooting sheet on Hedarday at St James grounds. N Jordan O Jorden and A Roberta won the four third sterling event. G Catling of Albury took the James Sarling Cup with runner up Ryan of Yaboo Mori. Other events were divided among Plum Bolt and No Bort with trophies presented by Mr H Pettt and Mr A Roberta. Alan J Church organized the day.
IAN Sergeant to continue as secretary for another year at the Benalla branch of the Australian Primary Producers Union. New officeholders include A G Holdsworth as vice president and C Greeting as auditor. Delegates named for annual and district conferences. wool section conference secretary appointed. Aires of the meeting were held at Memorial Hall with remarks about adding two extra delegates. tonight April 28 features three one act plays at Bhire Hall.
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