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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1952
Page
7
The Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women elects a new president. The report notes social and financial activities, including a review of past events, committee updates, and upcoming plans. Apprenticeship openings with the Victorian Railways are highlighted, detailing eligibility, benefits, wages, and application deadline.
Victoria’s Travelling Theatre again presents a new form of play on Friday February 22 in Benalla. The Everyman Theatre Con has arranged a production by Mine Mitchell, famed Australian producer. Mitchell has notableJudicate work and amateur theatre lineage, with Mrs Mitchell cited for her theatre contributions. The forthcoming show, a Chinese folklore fantasy titled Enduring Tree by Rowell Oaken, promises droll humour and a unique stage style. A 2 pm matinee for adults and school children accompanies the evening performance. Booking is at Sturken’s for the Hospital Carnival Committee event.
A club official said the Ben sila Kennet Club Open Parade will move from June 7 to June 14 due to a long weekend caused by King’s Birthday. The change aligns with events like Poultry and Pievan Club opening, with limited entries already received. Exhibitors from Shepparton Wangaratta and nearby areas have shown early interest, including dogs and a springer spaniel among entries.
Local brigade members travelled by boat then air for a Launceston event. Benalla Brigade previously won the march in discipline and placed in other events. Captain B Squires notes tougher competition and lists teams for two man, one man, hydrant race, hose and reel, and ladder events with O Donnell leading many entrants.
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