Amateur Night in Benalla Draws Big Crowd and Prizes
Eddie Balmer hosted a bustling Amateur Night with 136 pounds raised for distribution. Dulcie Griffiths won the adult section with 1240 votes. Mal Ware, Reeves, and other performers earned primes and prizes for music and dance pieces. Judges and volunteers managed votes as performers from Benalla showcased piano, guitar, dance, and song numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Balmer
Dulcie Grifiths
Benailé
Mra. Keavy
Berger
Plaka
Joan
Marion Rourke
Mice Jean Munro
Allen Murphy
Hon Hunter
Valerie
Lorraine Volk
Hon
Mir
Hon Rock
Benalla
Endo Oaleo
Rook
Mim
Margaret Lawford
Social Evening Honors Miss Joyce Woods in Devenish
The Hiternian Hall in Devenish hosted a Saturday night social for Miss Joyce Woods before her upcoming marriage on Saturday. Residents from surrounding districts attended to wish the couple well as music and dancing entertained. speeches from local figures extended best wishes for their future in Devenish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deveniah
Minn
Joyce Woods
Jover
M. Berger
Byron Raundere
Humphries
A Cameron
Mise Wonde
Wonla Renide
Devedah
Wonde
JP to Confer Next Month in Shepparton
The Hinorary Fine deere Amsuclatin of Victoria holds its conference in Shepparton on Saturday August 1 with Northern and Midland districts meeting at the Shepparton Town Hall after a dinner at June Convention. About 2600 members are in Victoria. Mr FB Clarey, brother of MLC PJ Clarey, visited to arrange the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Bhepparton
Hoiliwick
Mhepparton
Hhepperton
Balliwick
Murray and
Honntia
Coulburn
Elmore
Hechester
Ela
Bhe Parton
FB Clarey
PJ. Clarey
Benalla Plumpton Goursing Club Show Results
Saturday’s coursing meet produced strong performances with multiple wins and byes. Calawinad and Heal Chieft led the all aged finals while Brandy and Golden Border claimed notable showings among the winners and runners-up across divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla Plumpton Goursing Club
Wisner
Browning
Calawinad
Maeius Tess
D. Browning
E& Lee
Scobie
Methodist Order of Knights celebrates fourteenth birthday
The Benalla Court of the Methodist Order of Knights marked its 14th anniversary with a Saturday evening ceremony. Mr Clive Cook was inducted as Knight Commander, with officers invested by Companion Frank Williams of the High Court of Victoria. Attendance included members from Koatamatile and apologies from Shepparton, Myrtleford, Violet Town, and the Chowan Court of Australia.
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Benalla
The
Methodiat
Order of Knights
Clive Cook
High Court of
Victoria
Frank Williams Ung
AH. Codd
GL Sinclair
Brain
Rand
Teward
Docking
Koatamatile
Shepparton
Myraleford
Violet Town
Grand Comenandey
Chowan Court
Australia
St James Gun Club Plans club events and safety rules
The St James Gun Club held a meeting with a large attendance to discuss upcoming shoots at the James Pieterer hotel site. President Mr IE outlined the season schedule, entry details, prize values, and safety rules including expulsion for protected game shooting outside permitted times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pieterer
iMr
Perera
Inter-School Sport Match Recap With Ageing Teams
The report details a multi school rugby style contest featuring Turis 6th ditty, Frei Wankorttn and Wangaratta. Key players include Shi Wolet and Fredy leading Wangaratta with scoring bursts while Peetalia and Beeurdte show rival defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belea
Wangaratta
Fredy
Eeoren Ware
Phemilly
Kesile
Weangaratta
Emily Wer Hickey
Peuos Veen
Webster
Aixere
Atlen
Peetalia
Smith
Green
Kane Dreatthe
Crichton
Wangaratia
Allen Joy
Cannoin Oleton
Fisher
Alleen
Seyi Match
Recruitment Notice for Navy Apprentices at Port Melbourne
An appeal from Chief Patty Officer H Waites and Captain Raynde of Bondips calls two men to join naval service at Lonedale Port Melbourne. The text invites young men with aspirations of service to apply for naval apprenticeships and promotes recruitment in Melbourne.
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Lonedale
Port Melbourne
H. Waites
Fragmented Notes From Dads’ Association Meeting
A garbled OCR fragment reports a Dads Association meeting with scattered mentions of members, talks on costs, projects, and possible future events. Specific people, places, or dates are unreadable, but the tone suggests a parish or local civic gathering with planning discussions and routine updates.
Holed in One at Teasel Creek Tournament
A mysterious local note reports a hole in one during a late afternoon golf event at Teasel Creek. Competitors and spectators noted cheers as the ball found the cup on the Par 3 hole amid foggy conditions.
Devenish Church of England Ladies' Guild Notice
The fragmented OCR text references the Devenish Church of England Ladies' Guild and indicates a church group notice. Details are unclear due to corruption, but the item appears to be a community notice from a church women’s guild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devenish Church OF England Ladies’ Guild
Warren Bayne Red Cross Receipts in Year End Report
A ledger shows Warren Bayne Red Cross receipts for the year ending June 144 totaling 34 in membership fees and donations, with 18 recorded as gifts from the Church of England. The fragment notes additions from church benefaction and overall fund intake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Presentation to Mr and Mrs Alan Robertson
A fragmented OCR item conveys a formal presentation to Mr. and Mrs. Alan Robertson. The readable portions show names and possible ceremonial language, with limited clear context or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Alan Robertson
Increase in Births and Deaths Reported in Benaliq Quarter
The quarter ended with Benaliq recording a rise in births reaching 55 for the period, including 10 males and 22 females. Deaths totaled 17 males and 9 females in the same span, reflecting demographic changes for the year.
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Benaliq
Debs Ball Promises Fun At Shire Hall Tonight
Tonight in the Shire Hall a Debs Ball hosted by the CWA Younger Set promises a social and festive evening. Attendees expect music and dancing as the event aims to raise funds for local community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CWA
Road Racing Meet Mentioned In Local Brief
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a road racing event with mentions of heats and participants. Names and places are partially legible, indicating a timed meet with multiple heats and the potential for concluding results.
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Margaret Berger
RG. Crivelli
Ho Alec
Genevieve Lourke
Firifade
Etywards
Bleh Preasure
Meyers
L. Lee
Lo Mansfiedled
D. Smith
W. C. Bourke
A. Fink
GO. Dolphin
N. Suurken
Mr. Vie Propesch
Old Father Thames
Mins
Tot Hunter
Miner
Min Mirgoare
Plage
Solun Dean
Marlon Hugrke
Dig Antre
Dorothy Arnott
Mary Brown
Lesley Patterson
Highlant Ming Jeunesse
Bjurken
Mia Jontee
Deniell
Lorta Puns
Beverley Carter
Oe Fom Moore
Wenly Carter
Fairy Danem
Alerts
Lorrine Volk
Rhean Truss
Griff_thas
T . Fae Mrs. Keavy
Benalla Fireman
Colin Prosser
Deagen Crean
Alan Thorne
Wong
Frank Phillips
C. Hutton
Herbert Adams
Griffiths Summerhill Dairy
Benalla Clus
Calawint Dd
Akrahies
Calawind
Feel
Mere EO Crilly
Bunn
Ardmena Howe
Cullen
M. French
Trinhten
Dragenwyck Ff
Iby
Beowning
Hillview
Er L. Jackson
Davie
Joy
L. Buon
Bitch Pup
T. B. Cullena Dorn
D. Hunn
Glmee
K. Lee
Fission d. Lennon
Mary Joan
Iteee Hare
Judy Brad
Tzeee
Dera
Fleaion
Dee
Gora
D. Fisslon
Twick
Dela Ty Dackson
Avena Fb
Hunan
Ulver
Urichion
Plusie
Shy Couns
Methodist Order OF Knights
Menalla Court
Waimecdeu
Nat
Pete Fen Weir
Monwdbe
Willinte
Ales Patrick
Ole Kalamatite
Mod
Hive
Pepey
Cori Wilkes
Compa
Fra Ucelini
Henallg Court
ST. James
GUN Club
Thuratoy
Singin Barre
Leephy
Potties
Mason
Ames
Turis
Kymin
Henalin Hehtet
Wonie
Beth Lema
Ariel Beam
Hho
Leas
Wee Shi Wolet
Waetwiralla
Noble
Bal Hive Wereraereract
Tate
C.Y.M.S
Evagqa
Dads’ Association
Pete
Vernier
Tatong
Warren Bayne
RED Cross
Henis
Ali
Pere
Wwe Homer
Anne Weeheebery
Hythe
Petia
Herkin
Albury
Adder
Phostet Petadhe
Pioneer Bus
Mollyullah Man
Suetavlemet
Fred Manning
Talkies
Shire Hall
Jolson
Larry Parks
AL Jolson
Evelyn Keyes
Julie Benbow
FOX Australian
Veval
Tarax
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