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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1953
Page
10
Obituary notes and memorial inserts honoring Dorothy Pearce Murray and Dorcesy Murray with dates of passing in 1949 and 1952. Messages express grief, faith, and remembrance from mothers, wives, and in laws, wishing reunion in heaven and strength to cope with loss.
In loving memory of Bessie Pearce who died August 7. Loving mother of Don and daughter-in-law Kath. Inserted by her sister in law Trene and by Don and Kath. Ever Remembered.
Benalla at 11 am and 7 pm led by Rev E K Ditterich B D Bad daginnie at 3 pm by Mr J J Farish Warrenbayne at 2 30 pm by Mr W Thirlwell Kenrowan at 2 45 pm by Rev E Lurg at 3 pm by Mr H J Gibbs Visitors welcome all services listed in circuit schedule.
A total of 149 pounds was donated by Benalla business people in a canvass by the Benalla A and P Society executive to fund prize money for the forthcoming show. Donations list multiple businesses including Stolz’s Purnishers and Benalla Standard, with amounts ranging from 149 to 1 pound 1 shilling. Requests for sponsors to contact secretary E Straughatt.
Responsibility for all election comment in connection with the Victorian Legislative Council by the new for the Notwcener Province is taken by J O Shea of 10 Mair Street Benalle.
On Saturday a four ball event is listed with a detailed draw schedule. Matches include Armstrong with G Wayilow versus McCabe and Sheppard at 12 30, then Gleeson paired at 12 35 and other pairings through 1 10 with several Mrs or Miss players. The list ends incomplete with Clancy and Clarke scheduled.
The notice lists men's draw times from 12.30 to 2.05 with many players named and warns players to be ready for sit offs or move to rear seats. It also announces a return social match at Wangaratta Club on Sunday August 36 and asks members to sign the list on the notice board.
Mr Vern Benjamin joins Mesres Scholes and Simmonds as an outside sales man of stock and property. He is described as experienced and well regarded in this line of business.
Mr McDonald denounced two for one reform and uniform taxation as damaging to Victoria. He accused the Labor Government of centralising power, weakening state rights, and risking constitutional disputes while claiming the tax system cripples the state and reduces federal payments by millions.
Umpires for Saturday's Ovens and Murray League matches include Rutherglen or North Albury Fegan for the Wodonga v Wangaratta Rovers game, Yarrawonga v Myrtleford with Little, Hindson for Albury v Benalla, Perry for Wangaratta v Corown, and Sutcliffe officiating.
Entries for the Ensign Challenge Bowl close with secretary Mrs. L. V. Kennedy on Monday August 17. Participants may sign the club notice board or notify the secretary to enter.
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