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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1947
Page
5
Local notices list numerous births at Wasgersta and Rossmore private hospitals, plus more babies welcomed at Bush Nursing Hospital and other town clinics. A wide array of residents from Thoona, Tangong, Tumut, and nearby areas celebrate Christmas holidays with family, travel plans, and school postings while several teachers and students arrange vacations and relocations.
Fragments note readers delaying Friday departure for New Year tournaments while many locals and visitors plan holidays. Mentions Mise Bel O Connell of Taore and numerous residents furloughed with family, visiting kin in Tatong, Koon drock, Rhepparton, and Melbourne areas during the season.
Social notes list visitors and guests staying with residents in Warren Bayne including families from Coburg Pimpinare Springvale Brunswick Finnelian Bonnewick Bonnewick and Metournes. It records multiple households visiting, hosting, and holiday gatherings with names and relations across several towns.
Notwither aiding the busy shel ping period in Benalla the after noon prise is Mew Years Day, upwards of 1000 people witnessed the exhibition tennis match between Frank Parker (U.G.A.) and Dinny Pulls (Australia) in the Benalla Larm Tennis Club courts. Parker had full control of the two set match, which ended 4 1, 0 0 in Parker's favor. An outstanding feature was Parker's cleverly concealed backhand shots and crisp power, as Pulls appeared to lack pace and form on the day. The tour group, including Matthews and Manger from Melbourne, drew strong interest and applause from the crowd.
A brief interview with representative Frank Mar highlights how Australian spectators impressed him during the arrival scene. He notes the lively atmosphere at the venue and the private reactions of attendees, reflecting on the overall reception without naming additional individuals or specifics.
At the Shepparton carnival in Beppirten Benalla competitors danced in a new channeling event. Kath Dillon of Renita won the 18 championehip, with strong showings from Shen Trute and others. Donnell of Tonyla claimed the under champion title, while Mire Manche impressed in the high pipe and sword events.
Heavy Diggers and Thee ov Baddaginnl team played at Belurday for the annual examination. The match ended in a one innings win for the first named team. Games on the grounds of the first named college start at 2 pm with stumps drawn at 6 30 pm.
Mise Jeveie Roterteen of Melbourne traces her journey at Benalla while on tour with Pioneer Conches through NBLW and spends time with Mr and Mrs W Heaney.Stewartan Manter Chae Guthrig spends time with Mr and Mrs Arthur Heaney heading to Frankston Sea Camp. Mere Jee Burrowes Major Mlala returns from Milbourne after a brief stay. Brewarian Letts To Join the Boy Scouts at Franketon. Mrs J Gall Stow-Jarton progressing well as Benalla Bush Nursing Hospital patient. Jack Dennis travels Xmas with Mr and Mrs Keeresy.
The J James Gas Club held a New Year shooting day at its grounds with shooters from Melbourne, New South Wales, and surrounding districts. Mr H Pett welcomed attendees, and Mr W Hutchinson led arrangements. Referees were F W Beil and C Plum, with handicappers J Pelttmann and H Pett. The event featured a main handicap with about forty entrants and a sweepstake division, producing a day of competition and tallying entries and results among players like J Collins Parker and E Guyatt.
A New Year's Day aquatic carnival featured a children’s program and rain interrupted events. Volunteers and donors funded activities, with a listing of participants and prizes across ages from under 8 to 14 years. The event, held at a hall venue, included ping pong, darts, and races, supporting community entertainment and youth engagement.
The quarter ended Stel Th omber shows 48 births and 1 death registered at Benalia. Of births 46 were male and 2 female. Deaths include 7 males and 1 female. Yearly totals reach 180 births and 61 deaths with a decrease of six births from the previous year and an increase in mortality.
The Benalla Bowling Club annual New Year event featured a smaller field due to Test Cricket and city bowling. A. W. Grubb won the Singles Championship and C Bielz Cup for the second year running, defeating T. C. Robinson, with W. Collins edging Bob Tippett in the Singles Handicap. The event included multiple divisions and notable performances from Wangaratta entries, culminating in a final where Stevenson and Greece from Wangaratta beat Robinson and Roverveen 10/1 to claim the Bingles Championship.
At the conrtuaten oof play in Sat ueley evening the poreeident Mr Bob Steprett congratulated the winner. Two slow bowls cabee donated by Dr McCardel and Mrs Diamond accompanied the competitor. Allen ton hosts the sale, with Mr Perry leaving Banallg for another state, seeking a total clearance. Calling agents are Herter Led o-r and Waan amd Oop.
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