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Newspaper

Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 11, 1938

Page

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Farewell Evening for Briggs Family at Warrenbayne

The Warrenbayne hall hosted a farewell to Mr and Mrs W Briggs and family before they move to Rochester. Guests came from Benalla Swanpool Lima and nearby areas. A prize novelty dance sponsored by Mee Jensen was won by Miss Briggs and Mr F Hopkin. Speakers from golf cricket tennis and district clubs lauded the Briggs family for years of active involvement and presented a chiming clock as a token of esteem. The Briggs thanked friends and invited visits to Rochester, with dancing and supper continuing into the early hours.

Mee GO. Jensen Mien Ls Briggs F. Hopkinn W. Hopkins Meee WW FL Brow Gawtey Swanppool H. James Mac Price Esid Briggs Rochester Golf Club Mr Briggs Hill Mra Briggs Club Jack Wardle Trict Resents Mra Hochenter Warrenbayne Mr. Brie Anithy Sporting Clube J. Crilly Bie

Youth's Lapse Leads to Suspended Sentence

Meith Le Mon, one year old laborer with no fixed residence, pleaded guilty in Benalla Court to possessing a leather overcoat and boots suspected of theft. Prosecuted by Menarn J. Merpell and Sergeant Kennedy, he was sentenced to three months imprisonment suspended on entering into a two year good behavior bond due to his youth. Mounted constable Hurley testified he questioned the items’ origin at Noonan's Hotel rear and Butter Factory.

Meith le Mon Eurebin Benalla Court Menarn J. Merpell Man Ja Kennedy Conan Hurley Arrierd Noonan Socretien Ina Ples Jeniency Anid Berpell Wee

Women's Auxiliary meeting opens year and pledges aid

The ME Women's Auxiliary of Benalla sub branch RA B L A held its first year meeting on Tuesday March ath in the club room. Mrs Murfitt chaired a well attended gathering welcoming three new members. Enrolment reached fifty five. The secretary reported plans to publicize Red Cross appeals and urged attendance from related bodies. A donation of 1 1 to Ambulance fund was approved. Tokens for Annie Day were ordered for April distribution. In a separate Bealls court session, Batterio and Hobbs were fined 2/4 each for transport breaches on the Hume Highway.

Benalla Ra.b.l.a Murfitt Bealls Cour Mesara J. Berpell G. Naser Luet Batterio Aubrey Hobbs Hume Highway

Benalla AN A holds well attended Renalin tranch meeting

A large Renalin tranch of the Austra- Tian Natives' Association met in Benalla Memorial Hall on Wednesday. Mr feo Fisher chaired. Mr Olahame Roberta was installed as a full benefit member. Dinner arrangements for the annual Badameke night were set for the Victoria Hotel on Saturday evening in March with prominent officials and community members listed. A separate court matter involved an ejectment order against Wer het Moefinvin with ten days to respond.

Puesta Breen Mila 1 Inchhold F. A. Crrnk T A A. Cook

Fire averted at Benalla residence in Swanpool district

Mrs O Callaghan and Mr Arthur Heaney acted quickly to save the Hayes home as flames threatened a room near the chimney. Helpers arrived soon after and the fire was contained before spreading. In a second event, Mr George Carter bid farewell to Benalla residents after nine months as sewerage authority watch, honored by a memorial gathering at the Memorial Hall.

Mra O'Callaghan Gwanpool Arthur Heaney Memorial Hall George Carter Carter Benslis

Benalla District shines in Country Week cricket clashes

Benalla district fields a strong side at the Victorian Country Week in Melbourne, with standout performances by Alan Andrews and Ted Cleary boosting their victory hopes. Behrne Wanwaratta and Behrne's squad face tough fixtures as season progresses, while Cec Kennedy and Fred Cleary lead bowlers in tight contests.

Melbourne K. Brown Geelong South Melbourne F.C Aindamy Tiesertt Oles Dee Long Victoria Fredman Bil O'Reilly Pal Prescat Benalla Beyour Trl Cleary Wi Castles C. B. Meadows Hale-Main Eehuea Wangaratin Bevef Croup Hale Martin Tichmond Henalla Bey Wo Wickels Wheketa Hale-Mature Igg Fink Dookie Collere Alan Andrews Violet Town Mel Ted Cleary Rant Keoneds M. Ciliver Ned Genthe Pearetek Feoinet Echoes Wanwaraka Awieheke Mire Pizmeind Erin Bar

Annual meeting notes from UCP Goorambat branch

The Cen hat branch of the Pied country Torty held its annual IE meeting. The balance sheet showed a sound balance with officers elected including Tae VWerton and PLie Woo Metkfe. Other attendees listed were Abe PY Pepe and Me bbe, with remarks on party unity and future plans.

Effire Sewrere Treupinen

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