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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 18, 1949
Page
5
Church notices list St Columba Hall districts events for the third Sunday in Lent on March 2. Activities include a 2 pm meeting led by Mr G Martin MP and theore. 3 pm evangel service with annual meeting. 8 pm harvest festival. plus services at Warrenbouyne and Swanpool with EP and Harvest Festival references.
The notice records births at Rosevine Prn wails Hospital with three new babies. Lynette Ann was born to Mr and Mrs Kothe of Bennon Street Benalla on 1st March. Patrick Thomas was born to Mr and Mrs T Naneon of Creftentreet on 1st March. Willan was born to Mr and Mrs J O Connell of Unper Ryans Creek on 11th March. Mr and Mrs F Ackerley of Cinter Burwet receive congratulations on the birth of a daughter Mann Jullen at the Bosh Nursing Howplint.
The home and home series left Benalla on 47 points and Friend Societies on 52 with Saturday’s results able to reshuffle three clubs. Benalla faces Gonema while Friendlies confront a Denicie rival as the season hinges on averages. Tomorrow Goorambat plays Benalla and other locals meet.
A list of horse names and weights for upcoming Mansfield races, including Restricted Handicaps at six furlongs and one mile events. Notable entries include Flying Star, Arbitestor, Anjo Bay, Annandale, Golden Myth, and Grand Juror with varied weights and conditions.
Elizabeth White, aged 82, died at her daughter’s residence in Blenalia on Wednesday. Born in England, she came to Australia as a young woman and married William Thomas White at Viilet Town 62 years ago. Survived by a large family, funeral held at Mary Trinity Church with burial at Kenalla cemetery yesterday. Funeral arrangements by B E Whelaort.
The council found few applicants for the 17 year vacancy left by Mr E Delaney and will interview two of the candidates before making an appointment.
Stated line up includes J Green F Krier K Oleeeon K Mond G Hum abeey O Louwehlin FE Creep PF Stetiech A McDonnell J Whe md Wo Meabe 11th K Walks Mayers ceqeesed to he mt BL seeps Diag at 149 eharn mind toe veitge ethernet A bus will be running and memb ere of BY Josephs Red and other Interested why wieh to travel are asked to notify J Green or J Whea rune
All Amateur Carnival at Benalla opened with many attendees and notable visitors. Swedish athlete W Bkejens-Grandy drew crowds while local favorites led by Margaret Hoo, Jantar Ole and Neville Arnott highlighted events. Officials from the hospital carnival committee and Victoria Amateur Association coordinated a weekend program of cycling and sprint races.
Readable lines show multiple heats and results from a Monday night athletics meet. Names include Marjorie Connell Lynette Cooper Shirley Wile and Margaret Rebchertal with placing notes and times across womens high and 106 metre events. Men’s 1600 and one mile results list M Ryan Toblieon Madden and Wangaratta competitors with top positions.
Bonalle and din chet branch of MSSAILA invites financial members to a Friday Empire Night in a hall. Notices cover catering, refreshments, guest invitations, speeches, and venue arrangements with timing and speaker lineup to be confirmed.
The Benalla Council meeting decided to ask the Benalla Water Works Trust to repair road sections where a pipeline channel had been laid. The discussion covered channel maintenance and related street work, with council members noting past delays and the need for timely repairs.
Proceeds from the Kem-Ora Sports Parade charity event will be shared with the Colts team. Benalla’s Baden Football Club and broadcasters are organizing the visit of top line Melbourne radio performers to Benalla in April.
A readers notice lists upcoming events for the Bowling Notes and epee leagues. It mentions a committee meeting at the club house on Sunday evening and a schedule for singles and team games with dates and locations to confirm.
Acting town clerk noted tenders called for sanitary works. Two tenders were received, Andy Joyes offering £486 and F Hambridge offering £409 for the track purchase. Joyes to be interviewed to seek a tender reduction.
A garbled report describes a clay bird shoot event with tangled phrases and scattered names. The text mentions participants from various places, a possible contest date, and references to equipment and targets, but the passage is indecipherable and incomplete.
At Tuesday’s meeting Peemewan Wright Ltd offered to erect a weighbridge with favorable terms. The council decided to ask the firm to submit a detailed plan for approval and to weigh the proposal against other options before proceeding.
Benalla Coursing Club announces two major stakes at Benalla for late July or early Rupert. The Inter-State Championship is valued around £500 with £100 extra from the NCA and additional funds from the Benalla Club. A St Leger event is planned over two days.
At the Benalla District League meeting the positions of president and secretary were filled with Mr Tom Moore elected president and Mr OJ Martin secretary. Members discussed seven teams confirmed for the league season and planned the next steps for competition starting May 7.
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