Comforts for the Fighting Forces Appeal Backed in Benalla
Benalla RSL sub branch read messages from the State Governor and Lord Mayor urging quick, generous gifts for Australians serving in Korea and Malaya. The group agreed to send a Christmas parcel to Dick Spencer, Benalla’s only soldier in Korea, and organized a local appeal through the secretary for donations to support troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla
R.S.L
Dick Spencer
Korea
Malaya
Massys
Cimate
Tarrain
Victoria
Lomd
Eeralin
Christanas
Wis
Lee
Wat Promi
Pennington
Woodie Sai
Wan Chew
Mr. Bigmotes
Christmas Fancy Dress Party and Tree At Holy Trinity
Last Saturday evening the Parish Hall overflowed with children and parents for the Kinder sarten Fancy Dress Party and Xmas Tree. Names such as ana Dusener JJ Piaher Chris the Lawrence Francs Ford Betty Gordon Margaret Hair Carol Bridg and others are listed among winners and participants in Primary Girls and Boys, Beginners and Junior grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity
Ana Dusener
JJ Piaher
Chris the Lawrence
Francs Ford
Betty Gordon
Margaret Hair
Carol Bridg
Foot
Manager Retires After 42 Years Service
Mr. G. Hagenduer retires as manager of Watts, Turnbull and Co. Benalla and branches after 42 years. Colleagues from all branches gathered at Benalla for a presentation and gift. He is noted for long association, high prestige in the auctioneering business, and continued good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Hagenduer
Watts, Turnbull and Co
Benalla
How Manger
Ob. A. Pormexel
Beymour
Hagenauer
Is Jong
Seiet
Rasign
Mrucea. Alco Eng
Man Accidentally Shot Still on Danger List
John Gitney of Camberwell was admitted to Wangaratta Base Hospital after a rifle discharged while he held it. A bullet severed an artery in his neck and lodged in his head, with his condition described as critical before transfer to a larger hospital for possible further treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gitney
Rourke Road
Camberwell
Wangaratta Base Hospital
Will Keith Ross
Benalla
C.R.B
Gibney
Tocumwal
Alvoot & Rabbit
Re Neve
Uie Benalla Bush Nursig
Hawi Wal
Jaturaratin Hospital
Fay
New Year’s Eve Concert Planned for Benalla Gardens
Benalla Gardens hosts a New Year’s Eve concert with a committee including Dr J Y Mar-Lin Mrs Summera Max Rhodes Janey Club Mr Forbes Benue Racing Club Mr Woods Memorial Band and Dr Wallace Gala Committee Mrs Anderson. A choral society cannot participate due to time. a band directed program and midnight dance will entertain with soft drinks available. An exhibition train will visit Benalla on April 16 with arrival 2 30 pm and departure 9 am the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Y. Mar- Lin
Mra
Summera
Max Rhodes Janey Club
Forbes
Benue Racing Club
Woods
Wallace
Anderson
Naa Peen
Benalla
Benalla and Chiltern clash in bowling notes
Benalla defeated Chiltern as Henalla climbed to second place in the O and M pennant, one point behind Albury. The report notes players Raynor, Tippett, Howes, Wade, Grubb, and others, with fourteen rinks in a local competition and an upcoming intertown match at Wangaratta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangaratta
Graham
Bicknell
Quayle
Grima
Mel Cave
Sadler
Smith
Hide
Waterlo
Monds
Thornburn
Sumaners
Emergencies
McDougall
Jones
Belppeta
Palmer Trophy
DROWNING RESCUE BY 13 YEAR OLD BOY
Freddie from Kent Street could not swim and struggled in two feet of water at the pool. John Smith, also 13, rushed to help and saved the boy by reaching him and applying water safety methods before taking him home. The rescuer was praised for his quick action and provided care the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddie Hassell
Benalla West
Stock Bridge
Freddie
Kent Street
Preddie
John Shmimiths
Prank ‘Terrett
Wheatgrowers Meet At Goorambat Hall
A representative gathering of wheatgrowers met at Goorambat Hall to discuss silo space allocations for roaming wheat and to advise acreage. The meeting led to plans on allocating space to match capacity amid growing farming needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goorambat Hall
Roming Sana
Tkwan
Goorambat Crib Club Holds Fourth Meeting at Mall
The Goorambat Crib Club gathered at Goorambat Mall for its fourth meeting. Bra Cooper and Jim Prulijss won prizes. J Roscue and Bo Cook lead the championship on 15 points. The next meeting is scheduled for December 18 at Goorambat Mall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goorambat Crib Club
Cath Factory
Goorambat Mall
Bra. Cooper
Jim Prulijss
Progressive Paints
Benalla Retains Show Dates in New Arrangement
At a GV and NE Agricultural Societies meeting Benalla Society officials Monet C J Gardner W McPherson and Ho Wallace secured show dates under a new plan Sheypar lan will clash with Wan earntite while Bevalia no longer conflicts with Benalla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NE. Agricultural Societies
Benalla Society
Monet
C. J Gardner
W. McPherson
Ho Wallace
Sheyparlan
Bevalia
Wan Earntite
Lightning Strikes Hay Stack Sparks Farm Fire
Early morning smoke rose from a paddock after a lightning strike the night before. Investigators confirmed one of the paddock stacks caught fire, igniting hay in the field.
St James News Reports Fire Brigade, Sports and School Events
Fire brigade members keep rail line clear by burning off grass along the north and south approaches. Tennis and cricket in the St James district are suspended until after the holiday. Sunday School prizes were presented by Mr Armstrong to attendees of St James Presbyterian, and a Christmas tree was planned by the St James State School Committee with Mr J Pelly presiding. Farmers report poor yields for wheat and oats while a silo at St James opened for the first wheat delivery, led by J H Old and Son. A group of locals traveled to Portoca for the Lord Mayor's camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Old
Lawn Tennis Club Top Ranking Players In Victoria
G Land Jon Mathews Ming 9 Mara and others top the lawn tennis ranking for the annual tournament. The event draws extensive entries from Warrnambool Bendigo and Melbourne as many supporters are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Land
Wo Jon
J. Mathews
Ming
Mara
Victoria
Ondar
Warrambool
Bendage
Melbourne
Benalla Heat Wave Hits Victorian Towns
Benalla faced a searing heat wave with temperatures near one hundred degrees. Records show a peak around 99 degrees on Monday followed by 98 degrees on Tuesday and cooler readings later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Banalla
Methodist Women Raise Funds for City Missions Effort
Members of the Home Mission League collected a substantial sum on a Wednesday in late November to support social and philanthropic work of Methodist missions in the city. Miss Jane Steen of Boundary Road is preparing for training at Eaperanza in Descuem Home, Kew, next year, and will preach there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Mission League
Jane Steen
Boundary Road
Eaperanza
Kew
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RSL
F Bigmares
Siumary
Jennifer Panes
Janice Wallace
Guarry Wallace
David Mudge
Rtobert Evans
Ken Gibbs
Malcom Francis
Davia Short
Annette Martin
David Innes
Benalla Gardens
Chiltern
Goorambat
Gimmy
Benet Goorambat
Chesney Vale
Geomursmurgn
Nay
St. _ James News
Methodist News
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