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Newspaper

Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 20, 1953

Page

4

Noted Railwayman Wallace Dies

The obituary notes the death of a Benalla born railwayman son of Robert and Jane Wallace. He married Alice Maud Webster in 1899 at Benalla and was soon in charge of the White Gate Creamery before joining Victorian Railways in 1903 as an engine cleaner later becoming a driver. He retired in 1930 and returned to Benalla. He supported Bush Nursing Hospital and Red Cross work and was a member of the Benalla Bowling Club. Survived by his widow and six children living in Melbourne and Benalla, with a brother F J Wallace of Thoona.

Benalla Robert Jane Wallace Mooragag Alice Maud Webster Holy Trinity Church White Gate Victorian Railways Wallace Melbourne Leslie Victori\Yarck Eric Edward Vera Maud Doris May Moss Linda Jane Beattie Cecil Street Benillat Melba Irene Butler F. J. Wallace Thoona

Rachael M Willis 90 Lay Died at Lemnos Convalescent Home

Death of Mrs Rachael M Willis at Lemnos Convalescent Home aged 90 follows a long life born in Donnybrook South Australia. She married James Willis, who died in 1929, and leaves six daughters in Yarrawonga Yandook Yarraville St Kilda Bendigo Mal Laughiter Peel and others. Funeral held Saturday at Lake Rowan cemetery with Rev W J Burr officiating. Burial arrangements by E A Abbott.

Lemnos Rachael M. Willis Charles and Marion Letts Donnybrook South Australia Lake Rowan District James Willis Fima A Ralph Yarrawonga Rae S Fear Yandook Doris A Kelly Yarraville Coreena St. Kilda Vern A. Calder Bendigo Elsie W. Garrett Mal Laughiter Peel James Redeceas E. A Abbott Lake Rowan W J. Burr

Greek Earthquake Appeal Opens in Benalla

Local figures G Caldis H Theo logos J Castrisos and Matis Bros. have opened a Greek earthquake appeal in Benalla. Public donations accepted at The Ensign office. List shows donors with varied sums from £25 0s 0d to 1s 1d and smaller amounts.

Messrs. G. Caldis H. Theologos J. Castrisos Matis Bros Benalla Ensign Caldis H. Logos Spotarn Aaiari Gafe Sac Beesen Cafe Christou J. Demeris G. Gelagotis F. Harrison G. > Ltd E. In Bracy Tarax Bar R. C. Wilson Brown N. A. Vanner B. Kelly F. J. Ginnivan E. Challis Chanter V_ Bengglow Jackson J. Stafford N. Joyce J. W. Prench A. S. Confee B. Mencink J. and Bent Whitechurch Shana W. Murray N. Ware N. A Mrs. Jones A. E. Blair J. Pennington G. Horsburgh Mr. Hamilton

Mrs. E A Dowell Obituary At Benalla Private Hospital

Mrs Elizabeth Ann Dowell died at Rosemore Private Hospital Benalla aged about 48 years born Devenish daughter of Sampson and Sarah Hooper married 48 years ago to George Henry Dowell who predeceased her in 1942 Survived by two daughters Vera Stolz and Esther Webster Burial at Benalla cemetery after service at Benalla Methodist Church conducted by Rev K K Ditterich Funeral arrangements by E A Abbott.

Rosemore Elizabeth Ann Dowell Benalla Street Benalla Sampson Sarah Hooper Devenish Wayram George Henryell Dowell Vera H. Stolz Esther A. E. Webster Wannaratta Benalla Methodist Church K. K. Ditterich

Death of Mrs Edna Frances Alice Paterson

Mrs Edna Frances Alice Paterson wife of Mr George Maxwell Paterson died suddenly at Bond Street home of Mr Alex Lennie aged 35. She leaves two daughters Lynette and Joan. Burial at Benalla Cemetery after a service at Benalla Methodist Church tomorrow morning.

Alex. Lennie Bond Street Edna Frances Alice Paterson George Maxwell Paterson Lynette Joan Benalla Benalla Methodist Church

Funeral notices for Leheny and Sherwill families

The funeral of Albert Edward Victor Leheny passed from St. Joseph's Church to Tenalla cemetery with Rev Father Farrell officiating and pallbearers named. Separate notice records the death of Mrs. Jessie Sherwill at Sister Graham's Convalescent Home aged 65, burial at Benalla with service by Rev E K Ditterich. family mourns her daughter Phyllis Jean Leask and many friends.

Albert Edward Victor Leheny St. Joseph's Church Tenalla Father Farrell Messra A. Henderson R. Gibson E. Lenehy C. Ross Messrs J Wilson T. Hamilton E. Foch J. Leheny R. Leheny F. Day Graham Jessie Sherwill John and Jane Swaby Benalla James Andrew Sherwill Phyllis Jean E. N. Leask Swanpool

Flying Halo Eyes Stakes Glory at Flemington

Flying Halo, a Flemington stalwart, wins the Open Mile Listed Stakes last March defeating Peshawar and Hydrowen. Back from a spell, he ran 4th in the Moondan Plate and is expected to improve over the furlong further. Others like Swordsman, Bytact, Desert Breeze, Hardway, Anouk, Frill Chief, and Kendee are cited as contenders along with open-race rivals Mizzen Top and Cyklon King in a crowded field.

Flying Halo Flemington Peshawar Drowen Tir Caulfield Welloch South Austr Bytact Desert Breeze Hardway Brisbane Black Don Jovial Lad Anouk Golden Pippin Frill Chief Fordham Kendee Ponela

Turf Topics Horses to watch in Melbourne races

Vantage impressed by finishing fourth to Grolden Pippin at Moonee Valley. Matterhorn showed speed to place fifth to Winmana at the same track. Tarien gains heavy Epsom betting support, with Silver Phantom close behind. Birdwood races next in Epsom after Saturday’s win, equal second favorite with Plato. Carjoca remains Metropolitan favorite, with Friendly Feeling second. A Sydney punter built a racing winnings business after a lottery win, then investing in land and art. Raconteur withdrawn from Epsom and Metropolitan, James Elliott indicates uncertain spring plans. Raconteur, once a ten-race winner, hopes to rebound after Doncaster layoff.

Melbourne Vantage Grolden Pippin Moonee Valley Matterhorn Winmana Tarien Quetes Silver Phantom Birdwood Plato Carjoca Sydney Raconteur Epsom Aj.c

Fragmented OCR Summary Notes Content Across Phrases

The readable portions hint at a Victorian era context with references to care, counting, and esteem. Details are too fragmented to identify a clear event or subject and no distinct person or organization stands out.

All Blacks lead after shocky weekend in premier league

All Blacks top the ladder with Glenrowan four points clear of Featong and Goorambat after a chaotic Saturday. Tolmie sits two adrift as Glenrowan faces Tolmie and Goorambat eyes a final four spot with Tatong looming.

Benalla Tolmie Glenrowan All Blacks Tatong Featong Goorambat All Black Tambat Goor Gooraumbat Downs Burrell

Albury Wane Moves in Local Club Scene

Albury’s clubs see notable activity with key figures and groups shaping local social life. Movers include Corewe Napoleon and Myrtlefordt Rutheryler as clubs in the region adjust leadership and events.

Wari Yrara Beniahh Albury Myrtlefordt Rutheryler Warrawo Tea Nord Albury Corewe Napoleon

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bush Nursing Hospital R. M. Willis E. A. Dowell E. F. A. Paterson Mr. A. E. V. Leheny Mrs. Jessie Sherwill Nealing el ‘Tirsdor Helhaven Magic Mountain Oh Tirador Silver Hawk Cyklon King Panhua Sans Delad Wy Uwe Sandhurst Hurdle Chesterfield H'Cap Burindi Relhaven Handicap Hardway Black Don Anouk Liston Stakes Flying Halo Nealing Sound Business Dan Morgan Glennrewan Britain Alec Guiness Glynis Johns Valerie Hobe Petula Clark Robert Montgomery Les FOX Australian Tarax Ose Alan Young Dinah Shore John Guare O
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