Stage Set for Big Hospital Carnival in Benalla
Carnival opens with 13 heats of the W A C U Half Mile Handicap and events including the Benalla Gift of 200 pounds and the Benalla Wheel Race of 100 pounds. World record attempt by Barney Ewell at 3.58 seconds for 100 yards and opening by Minister for Health C P Gartside. Dancing and catering arrangements announced with entries closing at 1.45 PM Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Ewell
C. P. Gartside
Albert Grant
KE. P. Marantelli
S. A. Ross
Les Streete
L. M. Emery
H Aiggy G. Beavis
Benalla
J. M. Laurie
Duncan Donald
Piper
Hospital Ladies’ Auxiliary
Obituary for Ellen Grace Bevan at 60 in Benalla region
The death occurred at Bush Nursing Hospital on Friday of Mrs. Ellen Grace Bevan wife of Thomas J. Bevan aged 60. A native of Lurg she was a daughter of the late Biman and Louise Heyer and married in Benalla forty years ago. She was admired for her many good qualities and sympathy goes to her husband and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush Nursing Hospital
Fridday
Ellen Grace Bevan
Thomas J. Bevan
Lurg
Biman
Louise Heyer
Benalla
Benalla Country Week Cricket Faces Wet Weather and Strong Bowling
The Benalla Country Week team faced rain at Carlton against Barham Koondrock with a tense opening stand and half centuries from Barry Talochino and Talocino. Cleary led Benalla bowling with 5 for 36 as Barham folded for 201, while Crichton claimed 2 for 40. The following day Benalla met Colac Corangamite at Northcote, boasting 130 in innings highlighted by Lloyd Robinson Norm Davis’s 20 and Ted Cleary’s 6 for 61, proving his continued prowess as a top country bowler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla
Carlton
Barham Koondrock
Barry Talochino
Brian
Barry
Ted Cleary
Cleary
Peter Crichton
Thieves Enter Noonan's Garage Stolen Tyres Recovered
Early Sunday morning Noonan's Garage was broken into and three tyres two typewriters and an adding machine valued at about £200 were taken. Tyres recovered in Melbourne on Sunday afternoon by police after a local resident alerted officers. A quick arrest followed when police traced a truck and van involved near the garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noonan
Melbourne
Lightning Strikes Clothes Line in Benalla Narrow Escape
Mrs Harry Sheppard of Coster Street barely escaped electrocution when lightning struck a clothes line early Monday in Benalla. The bolt sent current through a wet garment as she pulled it from the line, causing only a slight shock. Nearby, a child screamed as Barkly Street mother found the youngster clinging to an electrified fence after a storm damaged a wire between house and garage. E.M.C. was called to fix the hazard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Sheppard
Coster Street
Benalla
Barkly Street
5.E.C
Over 50 Horses For Theena Sports
Arrangements completed for transporting over 650 horses from Benalla and Wangaratta to Theena Sports. Event promises the season’s finest showcase with bookmakers active. The program starts at 1 pm with horse events at 2 pm. buses run from Benalla and Wangaratta. Ken Grieves chairs horse transport, with Theenas Ladies arranging catering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goover
Benalla
Wangaratta
Wintgaratla
Ken Grieves
Record Entries for Annual Croquet Tournament at Benalla Club
The Benalla Croquet Club opened its annual tournament on Tuesday on its greens drawing many spectators over three days. Players from Wodonga Wangaratta Tallaganda Rutherglen Euroa and Corowa competed with Mrs S Noonan as president and Mrs W Bryce managing the event aided by a strong committee led by secretary Mrs T Howell. The club thanks donors Messrs Ww H Firth E Hiscock C Stolz H T Nicholls F McCormick J W Meadows OC Harris F Harrison A W Grubb F Phillips and Mesdames Sturken Shepley Cook Williams Briggs and Miss R Ledger for their support and the hostessing was praised for smooth arrangements and morning and afternoon tea and luncheon at the pavilion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla
Wodonga
Wangaratta
Tallagatta
Rutherglen
Euroa
Corowa
S. Noonan
W. Bryce
T. Howell
Ww. H. Firth
E. Hiscock
C. Stolz
H. T. Nicholls
F. McCormick
Builders Lead Voluntary Effort For Benalla West Home
In Croxford Street Benalla West a modern home rises with voluntary labor finishing in March. Builders Alun Trock Cree McCalties lead the project with Ian Heaton and assistants coordinating plastering and fittings as supporters and players aid, aiming for a spacious new residence for the club member.
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The
Ensign
Crosford Street
Benalla West
Benalla
Ken Walker
Croxford Street
Whit
Mewrs
Alun Trock
Cree McCalties Liat
Ahd
Ian Heaton
Max
Bill Buse
Rol Hall
Purden Pseral Line Tennis Matches Report
From the latest line following matinees the singles quarterfinals and doubles quarter finals are listed with participant names. Notable pairings include Mrs Grauiam with Mrs Snodgrass and Mrs Howell facing Mrs Smith and Miss Dawe, while in B doubles quarter finals Reilly and Woomey team with Dawe and Croucher and Dutcd among others. Semi finals show Robertson and Yates versus Wilson and George with Hartwig and Rogers, and other matchups continue.
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Yong
Nials
Grauiam d
Wilintres
Mesdames Hawksley
Robbie d. Mesdames
Long
Hryce
Mesdames Smith
Davidson A. Mesdames Robertson
Briges
Mins Green
Urendo
Watkins
George G
Baker
Yates
Kendall
Lal Bot
Mar Jeogers
Mira. Small
Wilson
Pamala
Fraser Ud
Robinson
Yuates
George
George de Mesduames
Benalla Arts Group Gears Up For Musical Revival This Spring
Dr. F R Harrison presides as Benalla Arts Group plans revival of musical activities. A March 24 meeting at One Tigh school aims to form a Liberal Faculty for future musical comedy representation. Committee members, officials and sub-branch reps set arrangements for events and exhibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Harrison
Benalla
Thenalia
At & Pom
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Benalla Showgrounds
Ellen G. Bevan
Geo. Noonan
Theena
Mwaapa
Luarney
Snederi
C.A.E
Benalla Arts Group
Migs
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A Suliecluid
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Hurriguu
Wis Ab
Teed Lith
Sulloe Lee
Credit Taliiee
Hpabe de UU
Bertiadin
Ike
Mesiumes Talooli
Sutherland Nicholls
Greehing
Misc
F HR. Harrison
AL Silverluod
Wd McCullom
W. Fitapatrick
Ucke
M. Proporsch
E G. O'Shea
W. Pitepatrick
R. Paes
Proporsch
B. Hiscock
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