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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 12, 1948
Page
5
Lost and found notice for a lamb branded Moon Jump started in a Benalla paddock. Rightful owner may claim by paying for this advertisement. A Jones, Bridge Street, Benalla, West.
Sunday schedule shows NW AllA at 11 am with Rev H McConachy administering Sacrament and sermon on Harvest Thanksgiving led by Rev A B McConachy. Up on Rev BR McConachy delivers Harvest Thanksgiving at 140 pm at Upper Ayana Creek with Mr King officiating.
A Church of England notice lists services for St Columba Districts on Sunday March 14 and a memorial tribute to the late John Glescen, remembered with insertion by the Train Eraminore section of the Benalin railway stint.
Personal notices report births at Rosemore Private Hospital and a hospital birth for Chevyl Joan Harris. Also notes Plead family birth at Devoniah Nursing Home and births for Walter Dyall and others. Mentions Bruce Bellamy Australian advertising manager leaving for UBA on a four to five month business stint with the American Vacuum Company.
The annual report shows a prosperous season with substantial donations toward club funds. Elections elected L V Kennedy as president with a slate of officers and committee members. Members urged to assist operations and maintain a happy, successful season on the links.
Se seea Mathioen from Ches Vale holidaying at Mardialine. Audrey Holmes resigns telephonist post at Inca exchange for upcoming May marriage. A Evans of Wallville appointed to vacant position. Shirley Knowles at Bendigo M capital to rent a holiday home. Marjorie James of Lima Mass wins manual aria studentship for two years Melbourne Technical College and one year Teachers Training College. passes all subjects to gain teachers certificate. A Grieve of Warrenhayns holidays in Tosa. A James, Wo McFherann attend Agricultural Convention. Nurse Barbara Hindman of Byer and Kar Hospital enjoying holidays with friends. J and F aery Miss Mery Meaney holidaying with aunt Mrs Chas Ludeman. Theme hotel changes hands. Mr Blake proprietor hands over to Mr Denny Frien. Ren McCrivhord of Penalla completes course at Diskle Agricultural College. travels to New Calmma for training. breaks journey in Sydney for three weeks. advancement welcomed for permanent appointment with Poort Moervenby HQ.
Waterloos Cup applications were discussed with Benalla Coursing Club found wanting in its request. Donald’s bid of 319 axminet Benalla’s 1050 faced rejection as St James Coursing Club remained unopposed for Victoria’s Open. Other clubs such as Trnrone Maryborough Charlton and Geelong also failed to secure entries. The Benalla Club chose not to pursue further classics if Waterloo Cup rights fell again.
The AS L state president Geo Halland to visit Benalla for the memorial day meeting. Ric W McPherson announced plans and welcomed Sister Edna Burns of Samaria visiting Toar more Hospital. Members discussed form of memorial honoring the last war and other new meeting innovations.
The secretary reported a recommendation to the general pennitter to hold over the before a decision on appointing the Lemgrue’e preprenentant ye Wheepee ain Figg committee. The proposal aimed to align with league regulations and avoid repeating the past issue of nonrepresentative selections. The plan would appoint Gymkhana Committee members from the League representatives with full voting rights.
The president said he interviewed the chief president Mr en Helland who promised to attend Denalia on the night of the event. A catering plan was set with increased donation charges and a general committee handling catering. Funds would support nursing training and пациents, with appeals for ex servicemen’s home construction and a barbecue planned at Weir. Good prices were reported for Warrentoyne stock.
Championship bowling routes to be played at Corowa on March 14 with a 1 pm start after a 10 46 pm greeting. Gowanwardie Estate auction to sell 1200 sheep six head of cattle horses and vast plant holdings on Wednesday March 17 starting at 11 am.
Railway planien fer Petry wine and Goldon Pouwmen ger C125 parcel outward inward 645. Tivesterk fod and F2 cellanewus noted with teleonl timings.
A garbled note praises a community push for a big project, referencing a quartet and a sheriff. It hints at gratitude and a pledge to move forward, though the exact details are unclear due to damaged text. The item reads like a local appreciation blurb with names and roles partially legible.
The St James club faced a disruption as president Chris Peel temporarily barred members from leaving to attend a planned outing at Abney. The measure followed concerns that members would travel to Nie where tensions rose over store loyalties and club unity.
Umpires for the semi final to be played tomorrow include Ped, Upb vy, Diggers, of Benalla Meese, Sherelll and W. Murr, Foot re oy, Baddiglanie, Matthew erounds, Menara, Stewart and A Templeton.
Donation of £1000 to establish a Bernard Briggs Memorial Free Kindergarten in Benalla memory of the late Mr Bernard Briggs drowned on a fishing trip. The offer elicited strong support at a Beralla Kindergarten committee meeting led by Mrs CG Westasett. The Benalla Apes Club contributed £41,000 toward the project with total funds around £1800, and girls meeting qualification are sought to train at the Kew Kindergarten Train College. Applications and details are with Mrs Wielecett and Mr A. Buth.
Devemish sports were held in fine weather with a large crowd. Notable events included the field and barint events, a funds-raising program, and the new secretary Mr A Hi Mbelaa announced future plans. Several officials and attendees were named, with tribute to the popular proprietor Me Mur Ue OL four death noted.
The clipping records multiple age group games for 8 and under, listing players and outcomes across teams. Notable names include Parker, MecKenna, Reuathy Woods, Liddigow, Jing Chong, Maroney, Hooper, Tay, and Warder Hoan Wieheter among others, with several matchups and final tallies mentioned.
A statewide queen contest is scheduled at the MPI center with arrangements announced for Friday afternoon. Honor contestants from various towns will compete, with local officials guiding the event and ceremonies at Dadid's corner and nearby venues.
Auction to be held on Tuesday March at Cilllies Street Benalla North topposita saleyards. Furniture advertised is in good condition and will be offered for sale.
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Fragmentary OCR text references positions, voting, and names. many garbled phrases. Distinct readable items include mention of voting shifts, an American political point, and unnamed individuals. No clear event, date, or location can be determined from the readable content.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Thoona Mt and Bruno fleeing a city amid betrayal and strange names. It references Tina and Shoom Thee frida, with scattered phrases about feet, men, and a sequence of unlikely terms. The readable facts are minimal.
Readable portions describe various doubles events and participants across LiMaA and related teams. Names such as Tillie, Merrino, and Denney appear with scattered results and placements amid a broader list of players and pairs in the event schedule. The text resembles OCR from a sports page with multiple doubles match results and partner pairings across venues and dates.
Tatong Geld were edged by 18 points as Tatong Geld and partners faced Lure m on Saturday. Notable results include A McCall and J Mitchell losing to BL Gardiner and Gram Lepoldevin on 4/8 and 7/8, while W O'Connell and PF Smith fell to IB Gardiner and Bianca.
At a contentious Tatong Football Club meeting, members reformed the club partly to honor retiring president Mr Tom Sullivan and to back “new blood.” The session focused on leadership roles, internal reforms, transport commitments, and preparing for the year ahead with revisions to officers and structure.
The Benalla and District Football League held a meeting on Thursday evening at the Memo. Delegates discussed the upcoming season and potential changes, with Mr. O. J. Martin elected secretary as the league prepares for a renewed competition.
Teams led by Annee Mundy and J. Wipple prepare for home ties with Me Connell and Steve Tag vty. Key players include Ginnivan McCall and OConnell. Semifinals kick off Saturday with Gold versus Tarong Blue and a full roster of Blue and Red squads listed.
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