Death and funeral notices in Benalla district obituaries
The text records the death of Thomas Loftus Willis of Benalla after a fall on the Merton road, noting his long career in the local saddle and ironmonger trade, community roles, and family. It also covers the death of Mrs Mary Alma Gibbs of Mitchell Street Benalla at 80, with details of her London birth, emigration, marriage, and funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Loftus Willis
Benalla
Kurea
Oma
Deceneed
Lnte
Gerdes Willa
Bridge Street
Merton Road
Bures
Fire Brigade
Light Horse
Bensica
Marah Butler
Ooumalibee
Gorgs
Marjory
Mra
Matthey
Moybu
Mary
Agnes
Ells
Oare Gordon
Benalle
Frances
Moonce Ponds
Dolly
Mire
Flynn
Sandringham
Edward
Brenewich
Lottie
D. & Murphy
Bensia
Lily
Bert Hume
Ellsen
Fraser X.O.W
George
Jeff St. Joseph's Chuch
Benalla Cemetery
Father Shanshan
Father L. Loughrey
Messrs
MM. Butler
G. Wills
OG. M. Wuite
T. Waters
M. Calmin
Messie EK
Marne Be Cussens
F. Crimmins
W. Murphy
B. Crimmins
J. Gardiner
Mesere V. Williams
Pf, Willams
N. Willams
W.neill
W. Nolan
W. Bourke
ANA
Wan
Sacred Heart Fidelity
Pusat Pupta
F.C. Convent
Atea GO
Benalla Wear School
Mesars Todd
O'Brien
Club shooting Challenge Ends With Tight Competition
The third stage of the Challenge was decided on Saturday with good conditions and keen competition. Welpinks secured the log in for a TM clone shots while Don Merkis won E class and EB Cooper took the scratch event honors.
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Welpinks
Don Merkis
EB Cooper
Reminiscences of World War Era Travels and Tensions
Mr Crivelli recalls observations from Australia and England on wool goods and clothing, noting warm climate issues and the push to promote Australian wool. He discusses wartime alliances, naval power, and the Munich agreement, highlighting refugee stories from Germany and Austria, and urging Australia to improve port formalities to attract tourists.
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Crivelli Esid Thetic
Australia
England
Australy
Crivelli
Asia
Britain
France
Warcheslovakia
Menvel
Germany
Memel
Ciono
Mediterranean
Albania
Theer Fatia
Bwiiserland
Holland
Crivell Gald
Dangle
Germoiia
Ciermany
Poland
Crivelli Anid
America
Italy
Vienna
Austria
Meat prices and bread costs felt in old farmer tale
A letter to the editor recalls a pioneer era farmer’s round of wheat to the mill and back, noting high costs of meat and bread, bran kept by miller, and the strain on farmers as prices rise and supply logic shifts. The writer hints at future details from Bil and signs off as Wonder.
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Bir
Fiay
Hin Borme
Mewis Ag
Bil
Country Electricity Commission Reports Expanded Rural Supply
A statement from the Mate Electricity Commission led by Mr G Zobbins details a five year expansion of rural power. The commission increased country consumers to 17 892, added 4 400 in 1997 30, now serving 418 centres with supply and reduced extension costs through technology. By June 1998 there were 152 rural users paying 70 001 yearly under warrants, with average costs under 40 per week.
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Mate Electricity Commission
G. Zobbins
Ite
Sudden Death of Mrs Griffiths of Benalla
The death occurred suddenly on Tuesday morning at Benalla of Mrs Grace Marion Griffiths wife of Charles H Griffiths of Commercial Road Benalla She died while performing household duties at about 60 years of age A son and two daughters survive with other relatives The funeral was held at Fernalla Cemetery with many friends in attendance.
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friMtha
Cheries H. Grifiths
Benalla
Orifithe
Prokran
Af Benalla
Karlen Grif
Myrile
Mr Codes
Una
Fernalla
Tey
Fenalla
Wedmesiny Fant
Meyers J. Crifiths
E. Griffiths
J. Aritiths
Br, Kimball
Crifithe
F. Behotes
Queanbeyan
Margaret Roos Woods
Thomas Woods
Mra Moran
F. Moran
Alec
Gana
Temora
Catweran Ti Weeda
Enata
Inspector Vimts Benalla Seeks Radio Interference Solutions
Postmaster General's radio inspector Mr J. Williama visited Benalla on Friday and Saturday to detect and remedy interference to radio nets in the North-Eastern district. The service is free to the public. wireless owners troubled by electric motors or fans may fill forms at the post office and lodge complaints for attention.
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J. Williama
Postmaster-Gener's
Benalla
Ofa
Ahe
Passports and Inspections Frustrate Travellers
Continued passport checks and unmemorable medical inspections annoyed travelers. He noted everyone aboard believed Australia was a wonderful place to live.
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Australia
SPECIAL CATTLE SALE AT REGIONAL FARM SALE
A large cattle sale featured at a regional farm event with buyers from Tippeland Benttiquin Albury Workup and Yerrowongas. Animals include Shorthorn heifers cows and fat cattle with bids ranging from 4/16 to 7/1B per head and several lots offered as forward consignments.
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Rourke
Commonwealth
Allichthy
Salem
Tippeland
Benttiquin
Albury
Caine
Seria
Easusa
Eal
Warren Bayne Working Bee Leads to Clean Up and Planning
A Warren Bayne working bee held on a Wednesday afternoon led by Dr J Crilly cleared dead trees and cleaned grounds. Meni Besalone and W Mebher son were named as representatives for upcoming combined schools sports at Tatong on September 12.
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Warrenbayne
J. Crilly
Meni A. Besalone
W. Mebherson
Brighter Baturday Radio Contest and Farm Vet Service
A playful radio game offers two money pots as teams spell words with points for correct letters and listeners transfer funds with wrong spellings. Farmers in the station area also benefit from a free veterinary service. The engagement of a party guest is noted in local coverage, with details shared by Caedan after a tip from Ameren screen.
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Qrat
Arcond
Cha
Seeason
Peter Hemery
Teaditivens Aa Meade
Caedan
Ilek
Thoona Cricket Club Opens Season With Strong Turnout
The Thoona Cricket Club held its opening meeting last Friday with good attendance. Officials were announced, funds discussed, and optimism for a bright season noted as plans for youth development and junior teams were outlined.
Teachers Conference Promises Broad Educational Outreach
A garbled report notes an annus conference of teachers in Henoathy Enepeetommie to be held at Benoiin Mieh Behl on Friday. It mentions president of the talin Side and a plan to highlight religious and educational topics with featured speakers and special sessions.
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Annus
Henoathy Enepeetommie
Fridey
Talin
Dibeoton
Edurnthin
AL Relig
Cieborie
Fyti
Hoyer
Fentires
Whatua Dunes
Benalla Talkies Listings and Fragmented Titles
Fragmented OCR text shows cinema listings for Benalla Talkies with dates September 2 4 and 6 and partial titles including Khaduwkoon the Moon Soldiers of Fortune Hun Wipe and other garbled entries. The legible pieces suggest a program note but lack coherent film names or showtimes.
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Reanaprnr Olabe
Khaduwkoon
Hun
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR Thomas L Willie
Mary Alma Gibbs
Mitchell
J. Gibbs
London
Caniambo
Rev. Wilkinson
Tom
Ernest
Willam
Harry
Douglas
Mareid
Sim
Mesers FF. Wallin
A. Brown
FR. Gibbe
W. de la Fun
J. Glbhe
D. Gibba
A. Abbott
Violet Towns
Alma
Mire F. Wallla
Violet Town
Jamen
Canlambo
Kate
Mee A. Brown
Mitchell Sireet
Henalla
William
Orlitthe
Wal W.1
Harry Heginald
Mary Ethel
Decessed
Ethel Mary
Mra Do. de la Rue
Corowa
Karey Benale
Dour
Kynet
Peralla Club
Wephy and Weskly
Tephies
Lanse
Benaud
Geores
Goorambat Club
Methia
Cooper
B. Ellie
W. Meikle
Hammond
Shao & Westen
Gordon
Cleese
Don Meikle
L. Warhuret
Croucher
Crivelli Acdresses Advancement League
Refugees For
Alieas
Tol
Charles Griffiths
Mre
Margaret A Woode
Inspector Vimts
Methodist Sunday School
Aia
Bry
John Cooper
Eltteria
Thelmamith
Linda Alexander
Hetty Thwaites
Jack Dewey
Thoona Cricket Club
Sowdern
Tahoe
Peattihees Bone
ACM
Hess
Dick Chery
TNL
N.S.W. Department of Public Work
Wrk
Texaco
Eee
A. Miller and CO
Lidgerwood Bros
Devenish
Metra Goold
Golder
Talkies
Herbertnitae
Ian
Ciel
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