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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1952
Page
1
A police alert describes a bearded man connected to a district incident. The report notes actions in Wey ware and nearby areas, with mentions of a wound and death linked to the events. Authorities say the case involved local feasts and examinations, with names and places referenced as part of the investigation.
An obituary notes the death of Mrs Ann Kellen a well known Ben Hall resident. The report mentions her marriage to Mr O Parrell and her years in Ey Street. She leaves two daughters Christina Mary and Ellep and two sons Gee William with Patrick predeceased. The funeral was at St Meekay Church. A Melbourne paper is cited for comments on a local incident involving an attacked livestock beadle and a bearded man sighting. Neighbors recount livestock thefts and a bearded stranger described as Craborne Lawson who was seen with a double barrel shotgun under his arm. Police say no evidence supports public alarm.
Congregations gathered last Sunday to mark the 75th anniversary of Guarambat Methodist Church with visitors from other churches. Rev Howard W Abrey led worship and preached a mortgage service themed sermon. The ceremony featured tributes to founders and supporters. Local clergy included Mr PR Saunders and Mr Angws Mclaughlin. An evening service concluded with prayers for continued faith and community charity.
Fragmentary OCR records a court and police inquiry into alleged child abuse involving a boy, his mother, witnesses, doctors, and a priest. The testimony describes injuries to the child, possible medical examinations, and varying accounts of events at a camp and home, with references to nurses, hospitals, and a strap. The material notes expert opinions on psychological effects and possible causes, but details remain unclear due to transcription errors.
An all-women team led by a Benalla pilot prepares for next year’s Australia race. The crew plans to travel via central routes to Melbourne for a Melbourne meet and aims to set a landmark in women’s aviation with 1100 hours flying logged. Notable flyers such as Mrs McKenzie and Mrs Wax travel to compete and advance pioneering careers.
Licensing Magistrate Mr J Marty adjourned the case after hear ing evidence in Benalla following a Melbourne hearing. The court ordered Miss Stapleton to confer with the Licensing Inspector and prove capability under the Licensing Act. A report favorable to the licensee was noted, with a further court review set for January 23, 1953.
Three deaths are reported in Amite district as a family mourns multiple losses. Mary Hart, widow of the late Thomas Hart, and her husband Erenk Bowdern are named among the deceased, with other relatives noted in unclear references. A funeral service for Mrs Blaine Damperson, aged 59, was held Friday.
Sunday School Anniversary services at St Andrew's Church on December 7 include a morning service with a pageant The theme is Thin to my Father's World The prizes will be distributed after a new service at 3 p.m and a sound film will be shown at the evening service at 7 30 p.m The Netherhood Ladies Night will be held in St Andrews Hall on Friday evening December 5.
Four Melbourne youths previously jailed for two years over the Miller's Store and two garages break in received further gaol terms. Names include Keith Shins and Trevor Wilson. Court heard they planned and carried out thefts at Padua Hall area. one three months, another fifteen months, with further terms added.
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