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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1949
Page
5
Fragmentary church timetable lists events at Methodist Church Benalla with times around 1 a.m. and 3 p.m. references to Mr F Jones and B H Dep include names and places such as Ber HS Mc Conuchy and Baddaginnic.
Fragmentary OCR lists several hospital balls and parish events with dates in June July August and September. Mentions include Joseph's Parish Balt Pr Sth July, Hospital Sully and Stewarton events, and a Sept Euroa F.S.L with Dan Suills to be announced later. The text is heavily garbled.
A volley of gratitude from Warrenbie and Benalla Amateur Native Club members thanks friends for condolences and floral tributes after bereavement. They acknowledge Theo Howard D Anderson and Kyabram and Lancaster club members, plus bank support and a July street stall plan.
The Benalla Dads Association notes the passing of Mr Norm Sturken and extends sympathy to Mrs Sturken and family. The Benalla sub-branch and the Mothers Association pledge full help for the fete on September 1, with Women’s Auxiliary arranging a meeting to discuss future plans. Members are urged to submit dues for 1960.
The Country Party leader Mr J G B McDonald spoke at Memorial Hall Benalla to back M L C Inchbold for the North Eastern Province election on June 18. McDonald outlined CP policy including extended franchise for ex servicemen and their spouses, soldier settlers, wheat silos, and rural schooling, arguing for reform and a stronger country voice.
The Benalla area league held a council style meeting presided by Mr J Pennington. New member Mr J Williams head teacher of the East school joined while Dr W Gove became Reputrilion Medical CMeer for the One Benalla area due to Dr Entiis Neminalien's resignation. Discussions covered land settlement, sub-branch elections, Remembrance Day notices, and social committee plans for a July ball.
Friends in Warrenbayne gathered at Warrenbayne Hall to bid farewell to the Grieve family before their departure to Western Australia. The event featured a piano duet by Alice and Isla Heywood, a vocal solo by Mr Ken McPherson, and remarks by local officials praising the Grieves’ district contributions. A travelling rug and a shaving item were presented, and Mrs Grieve received a Red Cross appreciation. Auld Lang Syne and the national anthem closed the evening. Also noted were upcoming local cycling events including a 10 mile race from Stoll’s Bridge and a T mile around the circular route finishing at Shepparton Road.
The Benalla Plumpton Coursing Club schedules two major coursing events this Saturday. The Benalla Cup offers £50 and a trophy, plus £10 for runner up and £4 10s for third, with a draw list including Heather vy Long Bay and several named entries.
Players including Gleeson Doherty Hoskins Connelly Kelly Burch Banfield Symp Green Brigga Leighton Exton Share Bleknel Bond Hoberto Andersott Caren Murray Miler travel as a bus leaves at 12 90 a m for a Saturday match in Benalla India St James Lee Miller Meronnell Dents Lindley Main Bambridge Howril Hide Cumen Tailor Curter Bamblei Hydael. Team entries show mixed names and placeholder notes as readers await kickoff.
A Monday football match between Benalla West and Benalla East will be selected on form from a long list of players including Roberta Stock Hurley Abley Stewart Rumpl Brock Gagner O Shea Quayle Goodman Goodman Mc Cartney Briggs Richardson Spencer Buss Spencer.
Mr Jones, a representative of the on Sunday nest, is set to speak to young people at 3 p.m. on Sunday at the John De FRY AB NSIS hall. The event aims to engage youth in the community and discuss local youth program opportunities.
Personal engagements include Maureen Frances McAuliffe daughter of Mr and Mrs D McAuliffe Greta West to Stanley Edward Maley of Benalla in a ceremony at Trinky Church. Dorothy Glen Biewsis to Murray Hadsing of Mildura to be wed at 23 pm. Mrs K Ainsworth of Thoona recovering in Benalla Hospital. Local society mentions twins, visitors, and notes on James Coursing Club at the MCC Derby with Lhesi James Guy Club members.
Full detail of an Amateur Hour event in Yarrawonga with a happy supper hosted by Mr E L and Mrs Waugsen on Bridge Street. Mrs Bourke received a reading lamp presented by secretary Mr Jack Mackrell for her valued service as planter during her Benalls residence. The president Mr Vaughan offered congratulations and Bourke expressed thanks for the gifts and good wishes.
A party of about fifteen New Zealand farmers and eight womenfolk touring Victoria visited Benalla on Friday. Civic reception followed as they toured irrigation sites in the Civalburo Valley and viewed the Metro politan Board of Works Farm. Local officials and business leaders joined the reception and discussed agricultural prospects between Australia and New Zealand.
The Borough Council presided by Marron discussed several major items including a proposed £10M development scheme, hospital capacity expansion, and a public works agenda. Objections were raised to a wall and roof construction on Cecil Street and inspectors were set to review for regulatory compliance.
Mrs CG O Grady of Melbourne Teachers College will speak at Menino Hall at 8 pm on Pine Day June 10. The Council of Adult Education presents the popular lecturer noted for engaging Melbourne audiences with daily life and art.
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