Benalla Enright Friday Market Postponed for Holidays
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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1946
Page
7
Advertisers and readers are wished a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Due to New Year holidays, the first launch for what will be delayed to allow unsettled operations.
Fire broke out at Stewarton raising alarm as firefighters from Ptewar oo powtmistress Mire Payne rushed to the scene. With water running out the Flames spread to Mecors A Feldmann Dicker and Carhiy as power onlie helped bring the blaze under control. Dozens of trees and several neighbors reported losses up to 10 acres before containment.
A long-awaited homecoming this week greeted Mr White Tiaffeway, formerly of the Benalla band, as memories of the past revived among the local community. The reunion energized attendees and highlighted enduring ties with the town’s musical heritage.
The fragment lists engagements among families in Lake Rowan and nearby areas. Names include Siels Ando, Mrs G. FP. Holmes, Andrew John, Tass, Revineld Robert, Hiriey Joss, Allen James, and others tied to local households. The text appears as wedding announcements or engagement notices with family references and addresses.
A fragmented Australian newspaper item records upcoming weddings and arrivals at Benalls region homes. Notices mention Miss Ine Mite and Mr Albert Hanning with church details, other couples including Mr and Mrs Horsburgh at Mocenges, and memorials or hospital updates. Social events include Monica’s birthday party with a cake, gifts, and a farewell to Mrs Kemn as she leaves Bean Fil.
In a Benalla Racing Club event, Wes His Lucky Number 13 wins the top prize. Second prize goes to Mr Nourke with number 4 from Cosy Cafe, while Natend Benalla places third with number Mo. Friends plan festive visits to him after the win.
The ceremony took place at St Joseph's Church in Benafla with Mies Mansy as bride and Mr desi Anthony O'Sheanawr as groom. The wedding featured cream lace gowns, a belt of pearl, and a blue frock for the bride’s mother. The couple will reside in Mungeet after a brief honeymoon and travel. Fr. Gochrane officiated, with Genevieve Beurks at organ.
The Renalla Agricultura and Pastoral Society plans a rodeo on Easter Sunday April 9 1847 with events including novice burkjump open bullride and district buckjumping championship. Features include children's amusements merrygo round vendors and refreshments at Flasier with possible polo matches and fire brigade demonstrations.
Mr A W Burkes, agent for Mutual Lite and Client Ramirince Company Har, received the fourth successive Dintingalathed Service Order for outstanding year 1644. The company hosted a dinner in Melbourne in his honor and presented a cheque, with Burkes hopeful to lead again at a similar function in January.
Word from the Crown Law Department, received by Mr W Bay, confirms the appointment of Dr Moore as a new judge or official role, the latest such appointment this month. The notice references a sequence of recent federal or crown appointments within the department.
At a Benalla Racing Club meeting, £400 in stakes and a silver trophy were proposed for the first meeting likely to be held on March 6. Trustees noted rail work and rental fees while deciding the program, ticketing, and admission charges for gents and ladies. A charity allocation, club officials, and staff were named to prepare the event program and arrange racing details.
December 1 shows post arrangements with delivery by postmen. strict schedules on December 1T and 14 for shipments and opening hours. January 1 and December 9 detail further carryover and changes. Christmas Eve and Day impact noted.
American Davis Cup players Mery Irek Keamer Fred Echror der and Tom Brown issued to visit Yarrawones on Sunday 1h December. They will play an exhibition match at Farrawong Lawn Tennis Club courts starting at 3 pm, anticipated to interest tennis players across the North Fast.
Mansfield Jockey Club lists nominations and handicaps for the Maiden Plate, Mansfield Handicap, Novelty Pony Race, and Football Club Handicap. Races run from 2 pm to final Handicap with trophies, prize money, and start times noted, officer ROSS of the club confirms details.
A garbled report covers a tennis tournament at St Josephs Courts Kundny with partners and players named though misread. It mentions matches including a pairing of Cochrane with Bow and Alemnon with Ok while Trophy winners are hinted and a New Year date noted as the 46th.
The Whites travel to Cores on Saturday while Heanallia Hele hosts the Blues. Local players listed include Grubb Ephens Tirtres Richardson Palmer Collins Hide Tohineon Hourks Tomaretti Mona Vaughan and Waters Benalla Blase Wangaratta Golds Tippst Sayers Finn Greming.
The death occurred at Crete on Monday of Mir James Kelly aged 90. He was a respected leader in the district, known for civic service and long tenure in local affairs. Funeral arrangements were announced by relatives Tadd and O'Brien with burial at Creta Cemetery.
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