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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1952
Page
1
Benalla RSL sub secretary Mr. F Bigmore led a Monday evening meeting on Remembrance Day planning. The branch debated festival plans and fund raising with projected sums and a drive for public support, aiming to honor Lalor and past branch leaders.
The St James Coursing Club staged a three day Victorian Open Championship praised as the greatest ever. Club president Dr. Frank Kelly lauded dog owners and visitors across Victoria amid fine weather and a strong turnout. An annual reunion and duties by Belle of Wall were noted, with secretary roles filled and plans for next events hinted.
The report notes the death of a former Lima man in a crash on a bent road. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. WB Murray of Tama and survived by a daughter. Burial was at Beneath Cemetery with services led by Jabher Fillies Wheale.
A garbled report mentions a woman named Steph Stephens of Bene Street involved in a medical event and a funeral at Springvale Crematorium for a bereaved husband and two daughters. It references a Victorian Open Championship at St James and a Benalla court charge dismissals, with multiple distorted names and places making precise details impossible.
Record shooting event highlighted by Pettit Jone, F Willis, and Danitinens. Notable performances by Lalu Saunders Deniliquin and Garonne as top shooters, with praise for Mr. Petit as president and Mr. Murphy and J. Roberts in leadership roles.
New acts join the upcoming circus lineup as Felulien Bros and a roster of artists prepare to perform tomorrow. The show at Lester Tinhs features Chevalia’s liens and Tones in a dynamic program with bears and other acts.
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