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Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jul 12, 1951

Page

8

EST School Centenary Celebrations Open

A centenary gathering at the EST School featured Dr Tom Cols, president of the Centenary Committee and former pupil, praising progress and recalling school days. Speakers included Mr Hale for the Hale Family and Mr Hallett, head master, who highlighted committee achievements and noted twelve playground units built by Mr Vir Gotaly.

Tie Gatherine Tom Cols Mothers Club Row Hallett Vir Gotaly Cr Ot Golsh Aso Wae

List of Officials Mentioned in Local Education and Public Works

The truncated OCR lists a long roster of officials including Education Department leaders, housing ministers, and local council members. It names figures such as the Director of Education, the Mayor, the Shire President, and various committee chairs along with accompanying spouses and aides. The passage frames a formal assembly or event with many attendees from public works, education, and community groups.

Teain MALO Atrisierne Education Malr AH Rumuay Direc al Educatiad Ate Mora Rams Air Maruual Towtock MIR Bostock Howtye Swinburne Midiner Cook Veermt Cluet Public Works Department Eversit F A Hittrison Errain

History of Benalla School Highlights Through Decades

Fragmented text recounts early funding and construction of a school later statece sible in Benalla. It lists head teachers from 1851 to 1951, notes union, amalgamation with East Benalla, and memorial events led by Roy Pink and the Memorial Committee.

WG Hennett Sastania Wiliam ‘i Bennett Thomas N Barry John Menn James Oray Henry Winow Cornelius Piiagraine Alfred Jiseah Opie Joni Moeg Chew Benalia Raat Chas XK Gookpans SH Fry Benalia Real Ater G. Macdotvald Sun Bennie Robert R Clarke Selonsinew Tullime W. Porveus John Sebire Benalla John Sible WidSchool Jol Meaney Wiloon William Beware John William Thutoas O Doubleday OATH Merwe Clyesey Tae Robert Wo Hulett Ana

Memorial Gates Opened by Minister for Education

The opening of Memorial Gates and Playground was marked by the Minister for Education, FP Inchbold, praising the ideals of citizenship and the role of former scholars who served Australia in the wars. The Centenary Committee transformed an untidy block into a memorial space, urging Australians to work hard for the nation.

Inchbold Mab Keaton Australia

Dance and Social Evening Amid Festive New Year Feasts

A lively dance and social gathering filled a Saturday night in the village hall with guests in national dress and performers from Irish and Hungarian backgrounds. Mr and Mrs Kleckner led the elegant display while entertainers Tom Ciuddy Paddy Danyon and Ms Duiele Grmite showcased hillbilly and vocal numbers. The program, hosted by Mr R Pink, offered a evening of music and community celebration.

Danube Tom ‘Ciuddy Paddy Danyon Wie Frank Phillips Mie Duiele GriMite Meadames DL Wile Hinms McCabe

Extended by President Henry prompts tribute note

A formal appreciation text thanks several local figures including donors, the Mother Club, merchants, the Press, and the Director of Education for support. It also acknowledges Mrs R T Hallett and Mr Fink for help in celebrations set in motion eighteen months ago.

Henry Tre Tary Merchania Vie Colsh Dads Ampetition RSL Everett Rt. W. Hallett Fink

A.N.A.Prize for Best School Garden Awarded

Centenary celebrations at Ue Bemalla West school include receiving an A.N.A prize and an award for the Best School Garden. Mr M Mali presided as representative, praising ongoing efforts and hoping for progress next year.

Bemalla West School M. Mali

Benalla West School Alumni List From Many Districts

A fragmented souvenir lists former Benalla West School scholars and attendees from Benalla and surrounding towns. The names cover numerous ages and locations including Melbourne and Crofton Street addresses, with many individuals linked to former teachers and local residences.

Local Ministers Attend Town Luncheon at Centenary Commemoration

The Mayor and Ministers including Mrs Iurhbeld and Mr Inchbold praised district schools and teachers at a luncheon marking the Centenary Celebration. Speakers expressed gratitude for local progress and pledged ongoing support while a telegram from W D Bowtokk was read in apology for plane fusibility at Canberra.

Thurrbent Conk Martinshire Marin Wwalana Inchbold Ben Festernue Heyalla Apeeshes Ie Dr. Cash W. D. Bowtock MVR Canberra Laneheon

Street stalls permission granted for Benalla events

Street stalls were approved for Benalla by the Bemaite Memorial Band Ladies Auxiliary for September 24. Benalla Red Cross also received permission to hold street events on July 27 August 31 September 26 October 26 November 20 and December 21.

Benalla Kerwuph Rounoiers Bemaite Memorial Band Ladies’ Auxiliary Permiaion War Benalla Red Crom

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