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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1946
Page
3
The readable fragments discuss the difficulty of choosing between two events and moving budgets, noting government needs and a push for panels and responsibility while addressing an arbitration system. It hints at constitutional concerns and employment policy without clear names or dates.
A Benalla coursing club meeting presided by Mr J W Connolly reported on the financial results of recent coursing events. Prospects and donations were discussed, supporters thanked, and plans outlined for a larger gathering later in the season. The club to hold a July 27 meeting with attendees slated to be notified.
At a Memorial Hall meeting in Ban sila, traders debated closing hours and a proposed lunch hour opening aligned with the Advancement League. The motion to keep shops open from 12.49 to 1.00 pm was carried unanimously after arguments on public service and worker welfare.
Penalia members played the fret round of the cle championship on Saturday with Archer and Diamond leading in A grade handicaps. The schedule lists numerous players and scores, upcoming rounds next Saturday, and two tied events with details of matches and times for the second day.
The Bute Development Committee heard evidence on Wednesday June 2 from Acting General Superintendent regarding the proposed closure of the Twit wey One between Hegelian and Tot. The meeting reviewed plans submitted by Vieturtin Park way Commissioners and the associated infrastructure, with discussion of the belt chimditic and related sites. The hearing focused on the impact of the closing and the procedural steps required.
Dr J J Devlin is named for Federal Elections. The report lists others on the ticket including Ted J Devlin and multiple associates, with roles in agricultural and civic bodies.
Sympathy poured in after the sudden illness of Mrs Ellen Maris at her home Urhlyatedia Park. She married Mr Christopher Mason years ago at Annalin and leaves husband, son Henry, daughter Mien Analé Mason, and a large family. A lifelong member of the Methertia Church she attended until ill health. Funeral held at Benalla Methodist Church with service by Rev McCunachy and burial at Benalla cemetery.
The district mourns Mr William Gscreet a highly regarded farmer sawmill operator and timber trader who died Sunday at his home aged about eighty. Born in Melbourne he lived at Warrenbayne Renalls Hewalla and Chelona before settling in Benalla. He married Miss Musansah Fmilth in 1874 and leaves a large family including Thimes Warburton Eileen Margaret Mathilda Joseph William James and many others. The funeral will be from Holy Trinity Church to Benalla Cemetery and is conducted by Canon Crimean with pallbearers from local families.
Benalla notes describe a home match day with good crowd turnout and rough weather. Rivalry with Corowa for fourth place looms large as teams seek clean play, solid umpiring, and hospitality from supporters. The report praises sport spirit, notes no injuries, and compliments local committees and volunteers.
The 28th Friendship Cheb card afternoon was held at the Cosy Cafe in Bid for Benalla and District Hospital. Winners were Mrs Banfield and Mrs Fraser. The ante was won by Mrs Morridge and the mystery prize went to Mrs Broadling. At a Wednesday meeting they planned fund raising for the hospital and an American Tas was to be auctioned by the OWA. Mr. ? fired isiy.
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