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Newspaper

Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jul 09, 1948

Page

5

Catholic Rural Movement Big Conference at Benalla

Upwards of 180 delegates from Goulburn Valley and North East regions attended a Catholic Rural Movement conference at Benalla. Bishop Wade of the Solomon Islands and Fr. Turney of Myrreford spoke on Christian rural life and the Movement’s aims, with regional reports by Goulburn Valley and North East reps and a keynote by the National Secretary, Mr. J. A. Contamaria.

Goulburst North-East St. Wade Joseph's Hall Memorial Hall The Inherits G. Bennelia Bhapparton Goulburn Valley J. Glee Wodengm Bonnelle Underrn Coalburn Valley Clase Bandy Creek Kergunyah Bpringhurst Moyhu Whitheld

Community singing session promises another bumper night

Judging for the sale of tickets is underway for the community singing session in the hire hall on Tuesday in mid July. The committee secured an exceptional lineup including Freak Connelly who has starred with J C Williamson and violinist Mitten Mullen, pupil of Alberto Heiman, with ties to the University Conservatorium and Melbourne orchestras. Door prizes will feature as a special attraction, and the committee aims to deliver another night of excellent entertainment.

tha @hire Hall Freak Connelly J. C. Williamson Mitten Mullen Union Alberto Heiman University Comservatorium Ias Melbourne Symphony Philharmonic BHR Hill Billy Ue

Waterloo Cup Event At Donald Draws Dog Men

The Waterloo Cup held at Donald on Wednesday and Friday is billed as a major showdown since the war. The James Cour singing Club will be represented by President Frank Kelly and Secretary Medeck Crummy for the Victoraa Open Championship next month. British and Victorian dog men, led by James Bath, push to bring top hunters to the event with other talents from the region. The Waterloo Cup final is slated for Tuesday as Benalla band support continues.

Donald Mr James Coursing Club Frank Kelly Medeck Crummy Ermal

Cheaper Money for Municipalities The Country Road Plan

The Legislative Assembly considers a permanent worker plan that lowers the intertwt rate on municipal loans to 3 percent per year. This would reduce crore to per rent for financing road and highway works through the Country Reade Horr.

Legislative Assembly Horr

Potato Deliveries Policy Notice From Victorian Controller

The Victorian Deputy Pataty Cont roller announced yesterday that a basic quota equal to Bo hoa per pert would be accepted from holders of miseraeon and/or late contracts in the Line R gemap between fifth med pathy uly inclusive.

Pataty Clarkson

Benalla Memorial Band Appeal Acknowledgments

A local note thanks Mrs Guppy and Mrs Rex O Nea l for assistance with the 11th March parade arrangements. The event supported the Benalla Memorial Band with warm appreciation for help in preparing floats and arrangingwaters.

Benalla Guppy

Catholic church conference unsettled on child welfare role

The report notes confusion over church operatives and the Catholic group’s stance on preventing harm to children amid tensions in Austrasia. Leaders and clerics wrestled with policies as delegates urged care for the vulnerable, while parish ladies hosted tea before departing.

Harris wins Ugly Man contest in Benalla aid

The Ugly Man Competition held to raise funds for Benalla East School concluded Tuesday night with S R Harris named the winner. A broadcasting amplifying system is planned within a month, and attendees included Mr A Fleigner district inspector and others. The event featured games, refreshments, and prizes donated by local supporters.

Benalla East R. Harris A. Fleigner Mire W Fieihmer Wo Hte Mra Reavy Mre Bhon W NTL Vamdhciaion Mesere B. Harris J Moore Brurken

Large crowd attends Tateag Hospital Ball amid pageant highlights

A very large crowd attended the hospital ball on Wednesday as Ming Une New began, with Miss Newhegin chosen beau and George Sullivan tied for best gentleman. Music by O’Connell and others filled the evening, a fashion display featured a white frock, and prizes included a bouquet for George Sullivan and a pink tie presented by Mr Brana.

Wadnesday Ming Une Newbegin Belle Mr. Sullivan O'Connell RO Hunter G.mcaulife Amlib Odonnall T. Bulliven Mim Newhegin Kyane Meedamen Wo Murfty Bo O'Bhrne Heou Mewindick Crowe George Sullivan George Brana Mary TP Murry Keith Miller Joan Woodbury Leo Ins

East School Mothers Club Annual Fair Planned

Members of the East School Mothers Club will host an annual fair with proceeds and services for the community. The event will feature a tea service, entertainment, and a dessert table, with volunteers assisting and prizes announced for children.

East School Mothers’ Club

Benalla West Mothers' Club Curtain Event Recalls Charity Afternoon

The Benalla West Mothers' Club hosted a charity afternoon with songs dances and readings by Mrs Wattle and students. It featured contributions from Mire Wattle Valeriy and DLearraline Weelle and was supported by Mrs Fisher and other members.

Teruel Biel Valeriy Dlearraline Weelle Frobineon Wan Hale Ormer Meedaren Sieholeen Marneth Barron Prebured Vlitarie Mradames Fisher Nonkervie Met'nener

Spirit of England Hears Admiral Speak on Test Cricket

A naval figure reflects on England's cricket mood amid a crowd at a speech. He notes the old spirit lingering and predicts an offensive return once the Lindwall complex is overcome, signaling readiness for the next phase of play.

Wien Admiral Botte Br Cheam Werth Pisey

Obituary Notice for Mr BE Gorwell Bush Nursing Nong tal

A large circle of friends mourns the death of Mr BE Gorwell after a brief illness on Monday July 5th at Bush Nursing Nong tal. Born in Benalla on Jomaria Road he was the sole surviving child of John and Mary Gorwell predeceased in infancy. Raised by grandparents near Brown Bridge he earned a reputation for integrity and loyalty. He served as a preacher for 20 years and remained a trustee of the Phen wily Methene Church. Known for kindness and cheerful goodness his loss is deeply felt by family and community.

BE Gorwell Nongtal Gorwell Jomaria Road Benalla John Mary Gorwell Hile Jaarte Rober Brown Brown Bherwill Borwell Gorwel Delig Jor Peters Boehet Mr. Gorwell Ian Wes Detigy Delat Wwe

Velvertonm Wedding Notice Echoes In Local Ledger

A damaged OCR segment lists names and related notes around Velverton and Velver tenet Avelertan. It mentions a wedding and parental references plus dates and local figures in a fragmentary notice. The readable items include Velverter tenet and related family names amid scattered words.

Grain markets show mixed signals amid harvest delays

A battered regional report notes fluctuating feed wheat values and souring prices as harvest disruptions affect supply chains. Officials urge mills and farmers to monitor July trade volumes and weather patterns for upcoming bids.

Table Tennis Results From Warrenhayne Centre Meet

The report lists results from a Warrenhayne clothing centre event with men and ladies divisions. Winners include Andrew's and Mambers while teams such as Flamblers and Clothing Centre appear in standings.

Atlee Warrenton Flamblers Ty d. Mambers Clothing Centre Warrenhayne

Unclear Golf Club Notes and Miscellaneous Mentions

Fragmented OCR text from a historical page includes golf club references and a mix of unreadable phrases. It mentions names, locations, and scattered terms without cohesive events or clear outcomes. The readable content is insufficient to identify a specific incident or story with confidence.

Unclear OCR fragment with scattered names and words

Readable content shows scattered proper nouns and partial phrases. The text lacks a coherent event or context to summarize into a factual news item. No identifiable persons, organizations, dates, or locations form a concrete story.

Club Championship Recap Amid Riverside Theatre Nite

Local report details a club championship round with teams and players, highlighting a victory by the Whites against the Blues in a tense match. The piece notes a theater involvement and mentions community figures attending.

Associations Tournament Report Notes Missing Coherence

The readable fragments reference an associates tournament with scattered names and actions. Mentions include players or teams such as Piette Peree and Bahurehay with unclear roles. The text presents a jumble of names, places, and actions without a clear event description or results.

Golden Vale Club A Curry Plemne Utter Trestie

A garbled report from Golden Vale Club hints at a sports event with wit and confusion. The fragment mentions players, bets, and a Saturday session, but details are unreadable and names are obscured.

Fiearey Athena Pete Bal

Golden Vale Triumphs 3 2 Over Benalla

Golden Vale defeated Benalla three matches to two in a mixed results card. Key players include Tavendal, Oliver, Sayers, Young, and Hearn with notable scores and finishes described in terse match notes.

Okie Ven Bamally Ie Woot Kovieey AM Iecesed Phe J Manning Ioint Ty Ff Mipadicrey Tavendal Oliver Vo Laces J. Ik Sayers W. Young B. Hearn Lo Lewia

Benalla Market My Baton Mibeayt Vernet Deere

A jumble of fragmented text appears to reference a Benalla market scene with stray phrases about vendors, goods, and possible promotions. The readable items are scattered and largely nonspecific, offering no coherent narrative or clear events to summarize.

Lambs and Dogs in a Curious Device Tale

A fragmented old-column style piece mentions lambs, dogs, and a strange device or experiment. The text weaves between names, numbers, and odd phrases, suggesting a serialized or satirical note rather than a clear event or report. Readers would see scattered references to people and places without a coherent narrative.

Higher pensions under Superannuation Act rising 34 percent

The report notes Parliament plans to increase pensions under the Superannuation Act by thirty four percent. It mentions Mr McDonald and a legal framework in the year context and outlines the anticipated impact on retirees and state funds.

McDonald

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