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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1945
Page
3
Padre Dakers, returning POW and Methodist minister, spoke in the Lure, Greia and Glenrewan districts to a gathered audience. He recalled camp life, praised Australian resilience, urged unity among Allies, and thanked Red Cross workers for support while praising Australian women and campaign morale.
The Brewarlon Hall hosted a Welcome Home event for Corporals Dennis Grogan and John Corboy recently discharged from the forces. A large crowd enjoyed dancing with piano and violin music, a ladies prepared supper, and a presentation of War Bonds. Speakers from the Welcome Home Committee praised the men, with thanks to the Friendship Club, and the night ended with singing and late dancing.
Cricket notes list Benalla Goorambat Haddaginnis footballers and Dookie College v UFA Balloways v Diggers matches. Ballways Diggers match moved to home ground at Friendly Societies oval. Benalla team selections announced for 1.49 to 4.30 batting times with players to report 1.30 pm sharp. Next Sunday working bee urged for oval maintenance and Christmas wicket prep. town players requested to attend at 10:30 am.
Petition sponsored by Penalta and District Advancement League reports strong town support for an Elective Water Trust. Mr W Phillip notes progress past one third of required signatures after five days of active collection. Ratepayers appear to favor the suggested change. A thorough verification of signatures will follow before submission.
A meeting at Goomalibee Hall revived competitive tennis for the district and neighboring areas. Representatives from Coonimbo, Berrington, and Goomalibee formed the Goomallise and Matric Tennis Association. P Emery elected president and H Currie honorary secretary. Matches to begin on the first Saturday in January.
Congratulations extend to Mr and Mrs D Boyd on the birth of a son at Wangaratta Hospital. Reports also list births at Fosemore Private Hospital and Hueh Nuraing Hospital. Several residents, including T McCoombe and Lene McCoombe, prepare for holidays in Sydney and Wellington while others return from service or leave, with many extended family notices and social updates across Violet Town, Wangaratta and surrounding locales.
A wartime style local event in Rust Week featured a welcome gathering with a large crowd. Alana Ver Les Smith and Sigmaller Amich were noted for their contributions and release from Japanese captivity was celebrated. Dempers led the Baldiera Welfare committee in presenting thanks and signals of continued support.
A wartime themed program features The Lamp story starring John Stewart Orange and Margaret Vyner with recent drama about a British family torn by war. Other film Mil Mons Like Ua portrays civilian hardship as each member endures personal sacrifice for the war effort.
A chaotic fragmentary report details the Nalinga school picnic with events and results listed for various races and demonstrations. It mentions teachers Betty Witaugeritel and June Hewn ti presenting a small cut, and notes community members including Mr Kennedy and Mr Whorne, with several race results and names like Barry Belt, June Down, Petty Down, and Jenn Gail among others. Additional items mention former Army member Jack Wills receiving discharge and local figures such as Mr Hamilton Crigan and Mrs Crigan on holiday, along with Mrs Eo Castles holidaying in Melbourne.
Tesidenta of Benalla were shocked Wednesday morning by the death of Miss Catherine Gaffney Oliver Rice Onarney at her residence Mason Street Hawthorn. The late Miss Gaffney was sister to Patrick and Tigabeth Gaffney and owned by Benalla. Educated at the Convent FC she worked for years on the Benalla Daily. She held a position in the Customs Department. Known for a cheerful and helpful nature she was greatly missed by family and friends. Survived by five sisters and one brother. The funeral was held at St Teper church with burial in Benalla cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs O Synlines VF Clancy Tally and 7 Moon. The funeral service was conducted by Father Khanahon and Teather Po Watera Mr Th Mokunzie. Hats
Mackian family learns Corporal Vivo Mackian is a POW presumed dead after being missing since February 1942 in Ambeina Labs. His wife Mrs Mackian and their son mourn as Private Edear Macklin, with Vivo, is also presumed dead before enlistment. Vivo worked at a hairdressing salon before joining the service and was connected with local football and cricket circles. Neighbors and friends recall the couple’s popularity and express sympathy for Mr and Mrs Macklan as they grieve.
Trustees offered tenants opportunity to purchase homes occupied by privative sale. Several allotments and houses sold or passed in while others sold privately. Billeting arrangements made for Pipe Band members and families visiting Benalla during holidays. contact Mr TL Bplerer for cooperation.
Rail services face cancellations and altered departures across multiple Melbourne routes. Key services include Melbourne to Seymour and Albury on specific weekdays, with times and days varying. Other runs such as Spirit of Progress and Albery-Mal hourne express show schedule disruptions and repairs affecting Bennalla and Terrowonre lines.
A charity event organized as a gift evening will be held at Winton Hall on Saturday night to support Mr and Mrs Jim Costeta of Winton after their home burn last month. Proceeds aim to aid the family with dancing and card games featured. Tatong school concert and Xmas tree event set for December at the Tatong Hall.
An important gathering of wheel and wool growers in the Violet Town district will be held at the Memorial Hall Violet Town on Thursday the 18th. Notable speakers include Mr Erle Hitchens adviser to the Government on Wool and Mr Mow of the Meat Commission. The meeting will commence at 8 p.m.
The Baddaginnis Welcome Home Committee hosted Bert Whitney returning from service with a large crowd cheering. Dr. Cook MLA gave remarks and gathered local figures to honor Whitney as a wave of salutes and public praise filled the station.
At a Wednesday meeting the Benalla and District Memorial Hospital committee heard the fund was now 10,996 pounds. The War Loan conversion moved 2008 pounds to open contingencies. Treasurer Mr Chidlow offered resignation due to impending departure and was thanked for service. MF Aryee approved for vacancy. Beale’s platform offer for the Duke’s visit was rejected.
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