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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1951
Page
1
A fragmented OCR item lists school names and officials with a note about poll participation and penalties. It mentions Avondale, Rupert, and connections to Mretim and Cleary families, plus several Hofman and Osborne names and a tentative community deadline.
Attendance exceeded previous years as about 200 people including children visited the Benalla High School Open Day tied to Education Week. Guests Dr Weldemann Dr Harrison and Dr W M C Say represented local councils while university lectures spoke on Tuesday and a program continues with exhibitions and social service themes.
Benalla Golf Associates held a Wednesday event titled none stick and putter competition. Winners included Mrs Brown from Mrs Paysden with Mrs Bryce and Mrs Stephens noted in results. The draw lists many pairings such as Mrs Town with Mrs Henderson, Clarke with Mr Atinait, O Sies with Men, and numerous other pairing entries and scores.
Mokoun riding ratepayers are reminded that there will be no polling booth at the Benalla Shire Mall on election day.
The schedule lists umpires assigned to Benalla Tangamuh matches and other venues. Officials include J Barry Vielet Town Devenish B Squires Mulwulu Yarrawonga P Barry Fwangaratta Burramine J Bonenalla and District details indicate semi final duties at Winton and Tatong with league control noted.
The Mayor Cr FR Marri mot announced at the Monday evening monthly meeting that three retiring councillors W Mee J Bennison and Wo Fer pacted were re elected with no other nominations by the Monday closing time. He congratulated each councillor and the three gave thanks to the Mayor for his congratulations.
Fifty four shooters from Wagga Melbourne Bendigo Corowa Geelong Albury Ballarat Burrumballock Shepparton and nearby districts contested the Benalla Gun Club £250 Pigeon Handicap. Jean Plum led as club president with 34 participants. Purdey sponsored the top prize and a dramatic 18 straight by an unnamed shooter highlighted the event.
The defendant pleaded not guilty as the jury found insufficient evidence to convict on two charges. The trial noted the accused could not recall driving the car and no decisive identification was made by witnesses.
The article lists personnel including Brain Lark Sadier Arnatt Sutherland Hardison Judd and others assigned to duty at the club house with start times around 1.30 and 12.45. Names such as Pennanne, Metlunt, and OCallaghan appear among the staff.
A cow and calf from Arthur Heywood of Warrentayne sold through Genner Rubinson and Son at a record price for the years. The purchaser was Kelly Doser, butcher, at Baddaginnle.
The clipping lists births and family news from George Hospital and nearby clinics. It notes a son born to Mr and Mrs Krilar on May 13 and mentions Mrs Preece formerly Miss Pat Grubo of Benalls. It also references carnival activities and community planning with several names and addresses.
In Beil Hall last Friday the Police Boys Club hosted a dance night attracting over 100 attendees. The event featured a lively program with dancing and entertainment, including a performance by Bodenwieser Ballet at Shire Mall Benalla, promoting club activities and community engagement.
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