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Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 20, 1953

Page

10

Obituary mentions local figures and cremation details

The notice lists Thomas Charles Now of his death and mentions Mr George Mp Benalla Mrs Other sur B ners SIRICT and Wesley i Melbourne along with Rodgers Numurkah. A sister is noted and cremation occurred at Springvale Crematorium with a Bathurst Memorial service in Fisternwick on Friday.

George Benalla Rot Wesley i Mel Lewis Melbourne Rodgers Numurkah Springvale

Newmarket Needs Modern Killing Works and Central Market

Mr Howell argues Newmarket cannot handle current and future fat stock trade. He says private sales replace auctions, abattoirs are outdated, and new modern killing works near Melbourne are essential. He criticizes government reluctance and touts need for centralized market alongside parallel on‑hoof sales options.

Howell Newmarket B.W.W.G.A Melbourne Benalla B.W W.G.A

Travelling Theatre Presents Misalliance and Tobias and the Angel

The C A E Travelling Theatre resumes after 12 months of negotiations to tour Victorian country patrons with Misalliance a satire on snobbery and a special Benalla matinée of Tobias and the Angel. Seats at Sturken's are available.

C.A.E Iis Ees Minellianes Golvnan Witty Ard Shaw

Apexians Hold Annual Hand Over Dinner and Charter Ceremony

The Apex Club’s Hand-Over Dinner at the Gun Club Tuesday night saw Alan Smith receive the Charter as new president. Awards praised yearlong town services. regional Apexians attended from several towns and new officers introduced including John O’Louchlin as treasurer and Fred Allen as vice-president.

Netenalla Apex Club

Beloved Benalla Club confident for new cricket season

The Benalla Cricket Club reported a healthy financial balance of £4 17s 3d and assets of £76 15s 10d after a costly season. The club expects most players to return plus younger members showing promise and plans to field a strong side again. Office-bearers were elected including President K Tuckees and joint treasurers R J Davison G W Bennell.

Tasmanian Carl Volk Colin Robertson K. Tuckees Messrs. A. Brown E. J. Cleary W.H. Shienwill W. J. Marr J. F. Smith J. A. McLennan W. G. Miller F. R. Harrison J. C. Brown T. L. Howard C. C. Bennell J. Talochino R. J. Devison G. W. Bennell BODC E J. Cleary R J. Davison W. G. Mills J. T. Brown E. V. Hisrock Messrs C Co Last Sea Nanning Omembers TOR Merm Sera

Benalla Hosts A B C Radio Interviews With Town Residents

Mr Newnham of the A B C visited Benalla to record interviews with six citizens on the town’s progress and development. The broadcasts will be aired in the 1945 Saturday night sessions after several weeks of work. Mayor Dr W McCallay welcomed the broadcaster and recorded the discussions at his home.

W Newnham A.B Benalla Benalla Broadcats Newnham Australia Wa Aken W. McCallay

Week at Benalla Education Week showcases at two schools

Parents visited East School to view student work and praised displays while West School hosted a large gathering led by head teacher Mr. M. McKee. District Inspector R. P. McLennan spoke on Home and School relations as plans for a new sound broadcast system and endowment center improvements were outlined.

Benalla West East Schools East School West School M. McKee Henry R. P. McLennan Chesney Vale

Travelling Theatre to present Misalliance in hire hall

Mr G. R O'Dwyer advance manager for C A E visited Ben Nila this week to finalize arrangements for the next Victoria Travelling Theatre visit. The John Alden Company from Sydney will perform George Bernard Shaw’s Misalliance at Hire Hall on Friday September 11.

G. R O'Dwyer C.A.E Bennila Victoria John Alden Sydney George Bernard Shew

Education Week Arrangements At Violet Town School

Education Week activities at Violet Town School include an open day on Friday afternoon with speeches by R. P. McLellan District Inspector of Schools and others. Students will attend a ceremony of motion films, a visit to Dookle Agricultural College, and football and basketball matches. A school jumble sale raised funds.

Violet Town School Shire of Violet Town Ave Walters Chilfo Walter Marela Wilson David Lamont R. P. McLellan Dietrict Inspector of Schools Dookle Agricultural College

Visitors from Melbourne and Beechworth Attend Thochha Event

Visitors John and Albert Bowdein from Melbourne and Mr and Mrs Leo McLaughlin from Beechworth attended Thochha. The note mentions a murderer hiding in a Turkish bath and promotes Bernard Shaw's Miss Alliance play on September 11 with bookings at Sturken's.

Thoona Thochha John and Albert Bowdein Melbourne Leo McLaughlin Beechworth Sturken’s

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Ns Thomas Charles Bernard Shai Crsilians Theatre Company S Visit Shire Ha Sturken's Sean Oe Bride Tobias and the Angel Legislative Council Pill MR Keith North-Eastern Province Country Party Bradbury Adult Franchise Ivan A. Swinburne Myrtleford Mr. W. J. Findlay Bradbury, A. K Cahill, G. L Findlay, W. J North Eastern Province C. M. Smith Wedge St. Benalla Menzies Cahill Norman Jones Bdc.a Memorial Hall At & Pom St. Joséph’s Club B. Hide D.C Benalla Cricket Club Bl Aes Oval A.B.C Benalla A‘ DD District Lander Blacks Glenrawan Tatong Goorambat Tolmie Devenish Winton Swanpool North Wang Mr. Cepeese Mr. McLellan Williams T. Coish Violet Town
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