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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1952
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a land conflict involving a town and parish and a referenced property known as No 9 Ceri. A depth of unclear detail accompanies the protest or action, with names and exact actions not readable. The passage preserves a legal or property dispute tone in sparse terms.
Builders advance work on an all steel structure for D R McPherson on Bridge Street. A modern showroom and front end suspension lifts will be installed. The facility will service Fordson Major Tractors and graders, with panel beating and ducoing to follow, making the garage the region’s largest and most up to date.
The Golden Vale Golf Club opens its annual tournament with associates events on Friday, followed by the men’s four ball Saturday morning and the popular mixed foursomes in the afternoon. The draw lists many players including Mrs Hardiman and Mrs Clarke with detailed tee assignments across Tenth, Ninth, and other tees, reflecting a full weekend of club competition and social play.
In a fragmentary report a horse race and connections are described with names like Waterloo, Highland Beau, and The Muvtherk. The piece mentions betting, owners, trainers, and stables, with references to a final on Friday the 9th and a Sydney or NSW context. It notes a retirement potential for Waterlow Cup contenders and vivid damper details about horses and handlers, though details are garbled.
The report notes Winner Death winning on the straight at White City with strong praise for his quality. It mentions Springvale Mandicap, bets around £800, and a reference to Wan at Ma Beat Mare on Bendigo Va, with Tullheathes Great Wenn described as superior yet without a race record.
William Alexander Law of Benalla and Amy Agnes Awther of Benalla widow seek probate in the Supreme Court of Victoria for a will dated 12 April 1840. Perpetual Executors and Trustees Association of Australia Limited of Melbourne and Hamilton Clarke and Clarke, Benalla Proctors for the executors, filed the application.
Fortnightly stock market notes from the Australian Mercantile and Benalla market pages. Includes prices and listings for Watts and Watts related securities, with reference to usual trading patterns and market activities at the Benalla venue.
The National Theatre Company visited country centres with a sensational production costing about £2000 for costumes. Melbourne cast members including June Brunell and Reg Gillam performed brilliantly as Joan and other roles, praised by critics and audiences alike. The tour featured high praise for the actors, with special thanks from Melbourne Arts Council officials and a celebratory supper for the company.
Mrs Parish Phparaun died at Tower Airet Tunkaman aged 66. Daughter of Patrick and Margaret Tid she married George Parish of Dredemne. Funeral at Tungariaty all Bertie with service by Father Byrne and burial at AAT cemetery. Pallbearers included Moore W. Dunn Tid Connell and Dillon. E Parish and P Bounders assisted. Arrangements by Mr. If A Alvbott.
Mrs A NL Tranter dies after long illness at Moa Benalla aged about 84 born to George and Elizabeth Stley. Widow of William Tranter she leaves son Norman George and other relatives. Funeral conducted at Mogens cemetery with pallbearers named Simpson Moyle Simeiived.
Mrs. F E Mitchell died after a medical attack at private hospital on the day of Mrx orence svar Mitchell, aged 46 years. She leaves four sons and one daughter, with one son Alexander predeceased. Burial at Benalla cemetery after service. Also a real estate auction notice for 7 Wilkie Street dwelling and household items hosted by Bert Lasiger, July 24, with inspection invited.
A garbled report notes an encounter near a monument and a garage. It mentions Alderson and Berallshire and references a power issue affecting local towns.
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