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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1949
Page
5
An Australian notice outlines travel season January to April with second class single fare from Victorian and Riverina towns and return on satisfactory service. It lists minimum wage for adults and under 18, 40 hour week, overtime, and weekend rates, plus hostel accommodation at 27/6 week and enrollment via Commonwealth Employment Service Office.
The column records births and family news from Benalla and surrounding areas. It lists several newborns with parents and residences in Rosemore, Nor m Barge, and Lima districts, plus holiday updates and local social notices. Notable names include Flynn, Abbott, Levy, Francis, Davie, and Fraser among residents and visitors in Benalla.
Robinson and Monda present a full yarding of cattle and sheep at Benalla yard sale on Tuesday with strong fat cattle demand. Bullocks topped at 20 pounds, fat helpers firm, calves and dairy stock mixed, and lambs selling well with prices up to 40 shillings per head. The sale, advertised as occurring on Tweedar lat e, invites pearly etolea for the next market session.
Myo and Mn Ale Ryan and family return after a holiday in Mollounna. Mr and Mrs Hart, Mr and Mrs Mortimer, and others were guests of Benalla Golf Club members as they travel to Melbourne. Warrenbayne visitors, Melbourne guests, and St Kilda residents are noted among those enjoying time away.
A large gathering on Wednesday evening January 12 assembled at ValI Om to bid farewell to Mr. Healy and his wife as he accepts promotion and transfer to Ballarat. The event featured dancing interludes, Highland numbers, and tributes from colleagues led by Mr Clarice Horgan. Speakers praised Healy’s loyal service in the railway office and expressed best wishes for his future posting, with hopes he and his wife will visit Benalla again.
Notes describe lawn tennis matches at Beaulieu Wanghratta with players Mewlanien Tod Humphries Mime J Abbey and others. The event includes a draw for parties on Saturday July 22 with a 145 pm start, captains J B Row J Fealy H Cochranes F Bush and Crawford.
Jost Blay, a well known boxing figure of the 1930s, visited Benalla recently as a guest of his sister Mire. The visit and Blay’s storied career are recalled in a foreword praising his fighting spirit and impact on Australian boxing.
A passage describes a female marksman from Benalla West in a tense outdoor scene. The account recalls her steadiness under pressure as she faces a dangerous reptile, with observers noting her composure and readiness to act. The piece interweaves descriptions of place, distance, and surrounding onlookers, painting a vivid snapshot of a dramatic encounter.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls Benalla's early brewing era and the town's growth tied to its first brewery. The prose mentions figures like Thomas Menonny and Ensign, with notes on local forgetfulness of events and a pledge by Mr Ways to fund another vial of beer in the coming year.
A delegation from Levy and Greta district met Education Minister Towell to seek bus services to Benalla High School. Towell agreed to sanction the first 16 miles of the route from Benalla but flagged difficulty on the remaining 10 miles due to road conditions. The deputation planned a strong working party to work with the Benalla Shire Council to repair the road.
Mem Alice Margaret Leahy aged 78 died January 14 at tewitang sty. She was the widow of the late Brian Leahy and a well known figure in Menalla and Newnan communities. She leaves a sister Mrs Laddieiuar and several relatives. Her passing is noted with sorrow by friends and neighbors.
The alt perp Iain McLean starred as the lead in Victoria's Travelling Theatre in town on Friday night February 4. Audiences saw flesh and blood players in Latur num Grave.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a bowling event or practice with unclear names and scattered terms. The legible items mention players and lanes but details are incomplete. The status and results remain uncertain due to the damaged text.
A patient collapsed inside a doctor’s surgery after entering in the afternoon. Despite onlookers and staff efforts, the individual died shortly after with emergency responders in attendance. A cemetery nearby is referenced in the blurred notes.
A large contingent from Be nalla joins the N E Fire Brigades in a demonstration at Wangaratta. The event features teams, volunteers, and equipment displays as public safety officials showcase tactics and respond to mock incidents.
The Benalla team plans a visit to North Albury to play cricket tennis and other events with local players. Organizers include L C Davnell and J O Dollem among listed contacts.
A local celebration marked a silver anniversary and a birthday party with friends and family in attendance. Guests included several named individuals and neighbors from the community, sharing cake, music, and fond memories.
Unclear text outlines local religious leadership and possible school or community events in Shropshire and Benalla. Mentions chaplains, meetings, and unspecified individuals in a fragmented, wartime era ledger style. No coherent names or events can be confirmed from the readable fragments.
Fragmentary OCR text from a historical page mentions Methodist tennis teams and names individuals such as Semyhae M Henry and J Ahem Per Mier. The legible portions provide no clear dates, locations, or outcomes to form a complete event summary.
A garbled OCR passage outlines traffic prosecutions with scattered names and numbers. The readable bits indicate fines and court actions, but crucial details are missing due to text corruption.
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