New Year Tennis Tournament Outstanding Success
The Benalla New Year tennis tournament drew keen judges praising the high standard of play the best seen in Benalla. Notable events saw Reg Hartwig defeat Jim Matthews to reach the final with Hartwig and Kendall clinching the men’s doubles title 8 6 9 7. Presentation of trophies by Air Vice Marshal W D Bostock highlighted a well attended close with praise for volunteers and court prep. An exhibition match featuring Drobny and Sturpepess was announced for January 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla
Albury
Jim Matthews
Reg. Hartwig
Australia
Hartwig
Matthews
Carter
McGregor
Wathen
Kendall
Ledger
W. D. Bostock
Indi
Alver
Presdet
Lee Club
Mears
W. Burns
R. Woods
Marahal Bostock
Une
Air
Marahal Hostock
Whch
Victoria
Winners list for Central N E tennis championships
The notice lists winners across multiple Central N.E. events with players from Melbourne and Albury. It names K McGregor and B Peters as men’s champions and Miss J Warnock and Miss C Bilston among top female qualifiers, with details on handicap events and upcoming mixed doubles in Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central N.E
K. McGregor
Melbourne
B. Peters
B. Hartwig
Albady
E. Peatt
J. Hayes
A. Kendall
Hartwig
Albury
W. Bristowe
R. Brockett
J. Wilson
B. Godber
Miiss J. Warnock
Miss C. Bilston
Miss L. Ashman
Gorges J. Warnock
N. Ellis
Irs M. Slow
Miss J. Kidland
Mig Y Warnock
P. Strugnell
P. Parkingon
Mra. Symonds
F. Crighton
Brilliant play by junior lady players dominates finals
The Australian junior champion Judy Warnock defeated Norma Ellis in a three set final to claim the women’s title. Warnock and Ellis also won the women’s A time doubles over Madge Exciby and Mig Carmel Bilsten of Albury. The mixed doubles and under 19 events highlighted strong participation, with Jennifer Bialey winning the girls’ under 19 event and praise given for referees and club volunteers who supported the finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Warnock
Norma Ellis
Madge Exciby
Mig Carmel Bilsten
Albury
Mesers
Geoff Kerr
Max Healy
Good Shooting At Shepparton Opening
The Shepparton Live Bird Club held its opening day on Monday January 2 with a large turnout. P Pettit and St James led the field with strong performances while C Gordon from Shepparton also showed notable form amid a full day's programme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepparton Live Bird Club
P. Pettit &St. James
C. Gordon
Shepparmm
Ensign Changes to Tabloid and Thursday Issue
The Ensign will switch to tabloid form and be published on Thursdays instead of Fridays. Advertisers and correspondents are urged to submit copy by Thursday morning at 11.30 o'clock to ensure timely insertion. The notice applies to Benalla and surrounding districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ensign
Benalla
Second Nurse for Holding Centre Arrives in Benalla
Sister Fletcher arrived at Benalla last week from Ballarat to help duties at the Holding Centre. Alongside local Sister Clare McGill the two nurses will staff the Centre’s nursing setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Benalla
Ballarat
Clare McGill
Mrs. W Newman Dead at Thornton After Long Illness
Sincere sympathy goes to Mr. P Sawers as Mrs. W Newman, sister to the late Mrs. P Newman, passes away at Thornton after more than a month of illness. Funeral held Tuesday January drew one of the district’s largest crowds in years.
Mrs Irene Stilo Dies After Illness at Benalla
The death occurred at Lie Wangaratta Hospital on Turse day last of Mrs Irene Anne Stilo wife of Mr Frank William Stilo of 21 Benson Street Benalla. Aged 37 the late Mrs Stilo was a daughter of Patrick and Mary Jane Meelun and wife at Fremantle WA. She married at Richmond 14 years ago and is survived by her husband and a son Barry. Burial will take place tomorrow at Fawkner. E A Abbott in charge of the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lie Wangaratta Hospital
Irene Anne Stilo
Frank William Stilo
Benson Street
Benalla
Stile
Patrick
Mary Jane Meelun
Fremantle
Richmond
Barry
Fawkner
E. A. Abbott Io
Rarigeren le
Mrs Leak Widow of Henlla Factory Pioneer Dies
Mrs Mary A Leak aged about a half century died this afternoon at Benalla. Widow of the late Mr Joan Leak who for many years conducted the Henilla factory at West Hu. The funeral proceeded from the parlors of Mr E Abbott who had charge of the funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Leak
Henwlla
Kia
Leak
Joan Leak
Divided Rounds Mark Local Boxing Card At Essex
Divided results feature P Petth and G Pham in a 14th round split decision. Essex fighter A Hattie defeats Cooper and John Ryan in another bout while J Plum, also billed from Essex, shares a decision with Vv Ryan in a further subclass match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Petth
G. Pham
HK Cribb
P. Petcit
A. Hattie
Essex
D. Cooper
F. John. Ryan
J. Plum
Vv. Ryan
Benana Racing Club Summer Meeting Weights Listed
Nominations promise a good day of racing at the Benana Racing Club Summer Meeting on Saturday. Weights shown include First Restricted Handicap 5 fur, Grand Juror 9.4, Antiup 96.1, Tudorlime 48.10, Golden Myth 5.10, Tallaview 8.9, and many others across Novice, Summer, and Flying Handicaps with several entries like Pimpernel, Lilting Title, Syringa, Swan Prince, Grand Win, Tudor Gem, Air Bomber, Calmont, and Metrolite among the featured horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benana Racing Club
Antiup
Golden Myth
Tallaview
Affirmative
Chopin
Monet
Page Law
Plying Star
Mariocle
Tijuan
Moniard
Prestall
Game Frill
Pimpernel
Syringa
Swan Prince
Grand Win
Tudor Gem
Cordash
Air Bomber
Macinga
Pratt Glass
Calmont
Golden Heam
Sultan Omah
Sbar Monarch
Metrolite
Miss Sparks
Golden Park
Dungarven
Marius
Broken Song
Lawrence
Caiphas
Sur
Jack's Hope
Bone Lady
Rip
Tuderline
Creswick
Monel
Flying Star
Euripides
Tijuana
Mr. Plate
True Court
Merasia
Litheratule
Prattle Joy
Robert Greatfrey
Laureation
Bloling Tithe
87lb Cod Lands Benalla Party In Major Murray Catch
A Benalla party including Messrs G West E West W West and A Schults arrived with an 87 pound cod on the Murray River at Yarrawonga about 8:30 Monday morning. It is hailed as the biggest fish caught on the Murray in years. The group, led by Mr Dick Spencer, along with others, enjoyed a successful trip to Lie Murray and Milray near Barnawall before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benallalies
Mess
G. West
E. West
W. West
Sur
A. Schults
Yarrawonga
Ceu
Murray
Owdowd
Dick Spencer
Ditbo
A Howey
Camprallg
Ho Derrick
Hatlees
F Box
John
Charis Derrick
Devenish
Aloo
Milray
Barnawall
Benalla Names First New Year Baby for 1950
The 1950 first baby in Benalla is John Feler, born at Bush Nursing Hospital on January 2 to Mr and Mrs Anton Kacan of the Benalla Immigration Centre. The honor is noted for the new year in local correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Kacan
Benalla
John Feler
Bush Nursing Hospital
Policewoman Home on Leave in Ballarat Visit
Milas Lorraine McCrickard, who joined the police force at Benalla and is now stationed at Ballarat, spent Christmas and New Year holidays with her parents, Mr and Mrs McCrickard, of Aramiel Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milas Lorraine McCrickard
Benalla
Ballarat
Mrs. McCrickard
Aramiel Street
Boxing Day shoot at Glenrowan in Victoria
Boxing Day at Glenrowan drew visitors from nearby clubs and holidaymakers praising the grounds. Abe CWA ladies served luncheon while A Roberta and Holmes shared top hampers in a day of varied events won by multiple shooters, with Mr. L Goodwin presenting trophies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenrowan
Victoria
Abe C.W.A
A. Roberta
Holmes
A. Roberts
G. Plum
V. Ryan
G. Diamond
J. McMasters
J. Plum
G. Twemley
A. Jordon
A. McMaasters
Salvado
A Roberts
G Plum
C Gordon
Xmas Hamper
O. Holmes
D. O Brien
L. Plum
D. Smits
Co. Gordon
EK. Fell
RR. Jones
K. Reynolds
G. Ross
Chester
Well Known Tatong Resident Passes
The death occurred at Tatong on December 20 at age 84 of Mr. Michael Maher. Born at Stewarton, he married Miss Catherine Alice Cummins of Melbourne. He lived in Tatong district nearly 20 years, worked for local dairy and popular in the community. Funeral at St. Josephs Benalla proceeded to Moorngag cemetery with Dean Rohan officiating. Casket bearers included M. J. Maher and others. pallbearers named. funeral directors Todd and OBrien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hla
Tatong
Michael Maher
Deveneed
Michael
Catherine Maher
Stewarton
Hewie
Ab Weal
Melbourne
Catherine
Alice Cummins
Mienwel
Ealward
John
Ye ‘Tatong
Tieisseral
St. Joseph's Church
Benalla
Moorngag
Dean Rohan
Burne
Messia
M. J. Maher
P. Maher
J. J Maher
Also Mentioned on This Page
Super Organisation
Mr. Ledger
Lee
Drobny
Sturpess
Reg Stoiz
Bridge Street
Aingies
Jennifer Bialey
Mogg
Shepparton
P. Pettit
Mrs. V. Newman
Irene A. Stilo
Mary A. Leak
Cod
Boxing
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