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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1952
Page
1
Fragmented report notes a district test with yards counted and certificates awarded at week’s end. Mentions names and places but text is garbled, leaving key actions unclear and several individuals referenced without full context.
Mr and Mrs GA Backhouse camped at UH Lie camping reserve near Hooval Hotel last night en route to Melbourne for a holiday tour. Backhouse, a carpenter, values the van at about £4000 though not willing to pay that much. The caravan is well equipped with built in beds wardrobes folding bed, wireless, fan, lights, battery power, and rubber underlay. The 21 foot wheelbase outfit has a fully underlain floor and is fitted with a bedford chassis. The couple travel for interstate business interests in Melbourne.
Two long respected residents, Mrs Elles Wagner of Riverview Road and Mr Joseph Cooper of Street, have died. Mrs Wagner, aged 77, died Friday at Rosemore Private Hospital after six months as a patient. Born in Winton, she married Frederick Wagner 51 years ago and is survived by nine daughters including Mary Arnott and Ella Banfield and a son, John Frederick Benalla. two daughters Isobel Cavanagh and Jean predeceased her. Funeral service was held at St Joseph's Church, with burial at Benalla cemetery, Rev Pathor Ryan officiating. Funeral directors Mess Todd and Trim arranged arrangements.
Regal Cinema Renata screens the Davis Cup at the Starlit Open Air Theatre this Saturday and Monday for full coverage of the No. 5 event.
The article notes a 110 degree heat reading at Ouyen, with records from multiple towns in Victoria. It lists January temperatures across Benalla, Donald, Tenalla, and Jarmanry, detailing highs of 110 and lows around 40 to 76 degrees. It mentions upcoming readings and compares daily maxima, highlighting eleven days reaching or exceeding 100 degrees.
The well known law service once run by Mr Pete Chaney changes hands with Mr Clancy Will severing ties with Mat section of his binviews from February 15. Long years of service have earned him many friends who wish him well in the years ahead.
Officials will raise the flag at 1 pm at the ANA as Benalla marks the anniversary. A cricket adjournment occurs at the oval in the Gardens, followed by Benalla Races at 3 pm. The day features public ceremonies and local gatherings.
A community notice announces a Saturday wedding at Holy Trinity Church in Benalla at 2 with Edan Mary and Raymond Alla to wed. Mr A Demnis of Swan and Mrs A Dick are mentioned. details are partially legible and local.
A muddled fragment mentions Dian Braid Judy Porshaw Pat Brodglay and others from Yarrawonga Heville Kariatean and Lipgote. It references a year of work and a center but provides no clear event date or action. The text lacks coherent facts to form a solid summary.
At Andrew's Church Ben la, a farewell event honored Mrs Pay Maisie Ves on her forthcoming marriage to Meg. Speakers praised Miss Matthews, and notes of good wishes were given by relatives and local leaders. The gathering included gifts and heartfelt blessings for the bride.
A brigade迅 of firemen swam the river to reach a blaze in a difficult location. Despite swift action from Rural and Unda brigades, access was limited so they fought the flames with hand tools until a motor pump could be used. The fire was controlled about 9 30 p.m.
A lively gathering at the CWA Mall on Port Day featured a surprise party for guests including Miss Barbara Yorrrat and Miss Shirley O'Don. Hosts, notably Harold Currie, expressed thanks to Asna and attendees for a wonderful evening and the delightful supper served.
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