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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 16, 1945
Page
2
Local notices report a day long event at the Wood Timber Convent on the 24th inst with a tea and entertainment planned to attract donors for a hospital appeal. Funds will support hospital schemes as district residents organize benefits and financial contributions.
The Queen of Victory staged a memorable ball at Benalla Memorial Hall on Wednesday evening with bright music by Vin Quiriplaned J Aimpton T Youns and two Air Force musicians. Norman Pangbourne and Miss Boittall won the spot competition while B Clarke Seymour took the banding prize. A supper followed and further events are planned in Molyullah and Winton next week.
Mr J Haddow, district inspector of schools in Banalis, is transferred to the Tandigo Inspectorate. Mrs Haddow, a longtime Had dow helper and active figure in community groups, will accompany him as they leave for new posts.
Local residents and service members return from holidays and deployments across multiple towns. Families welcomed loved ones from Band Anghem Devonish and Band Anghem while others resumed training and studies at Benalla High. A wedding is planned at the Presbyterian Church with guests to follow at Men for the Presbyterian Church reception.
At a Friday meeting the Benalla Agri cultural and Posters Society approved a month long rodeo starting May 1 with plans to secure horse supplies. President H H Walters reported discussions with Refco Association, outlining available horses and a program valued at £118 including steer ride, open bullock ride, and a slippery Biwi event with champion rules.
The Thoons Sports schedule has been adjusted with a definite revised date set for the events. Organizers announce the changes after minor delays and urge fans to note the new timing.
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