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Newspaper

Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 25, 1949

Page

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Gardner elected new president of Benalla Show Society

Dr H H Wallace retires after five-year term as president of the Benalla A and P Society. Mr C J Gardner elected to lead after a one-vote majority from vice-president Dr J Crilly. The meeting praised Wallace’s leadership and discussed plans for future shows and cooperation to maintain high standards in Victoria’s show circuit.

C. J. Gardner Show Society H. H. Wallace Benalla A. and P. Society J. Crilly Victoria Aml Hw Turing Lewerd Ef Thar Doer Work Fm Arena Vyocuney Mears Coardner and Crilly Gardner Mr Clariner Walleee Dem Cooper

Welfare Club High School Ladies Meet Elects Rex O'Donnell President

Attendance marked the High School Ladies Welfare Club annual meeting. Retiring secretary Rex O'Donnell was elected president. Officers and committees were elected for the year. A letter of appreciation was read for past work. Gala sports and band displays were announced for the weekend.

Welfare Club High School Ladies Yon High School Ladies’ Welfare Club Rex O'Donnell

Clash on Show Dates Prompts Shepparton Meeting

Shepparton Agricultural Society votes to keep show dates Friday and Saturday, clashing with this year’s Benalla show. A meeting between Shepparton and Benalla societies discussed moving to a different week. Newly oriented president Mr Fines for Ora Wallace and Ceilly were appointed to lead talks.

Shepparton Agricultural Society Benalla Sheppers Low Shepparton Poe Gwiniinie Shepperton Ube Fines Ora

Improvements at Benalla Gardens Borough Council notes

At a recent meeting the Parks and Gardens Committee reported on town improvements centered on Benalla Gardens. Recommendations include gate and path repairs, tree work, sprinkler and irrigation needs, seating upgrades, fencing near the western gate, equipment purchases, water supply adjustments, and coordination with the engineer and fire brigade for access and mower control.

Lhat Parks and Gardens Benalla Gardens

St Patrick's Night Celebrations at Joseph's Hall

Joseph's Hall overflowed on March 17 for a St Patrick's night event organized by Mrs. W Murfitt and backed by the Girls Club and CWOG. The program featured songs, dances, and solos from local performers, with thanks to volunteers and sponsors and proceeds aiding St Patrick's Race Club.

Manele Derry Lema Clune Hyland Medi Manet Ce Geideenein Tabroring Dames Derethe April Andres Arnot Ont Beverley Cartereholr Plane Accerdoun Weleerjon Mies Margaret Hooper Wind Mes Sturken Ech Mi Margaret Law Humerous Aketeh PVM Teller Tulleoh Wendy Carter Marion Rourke Peg Donnell Maureen J. Gd. Ophea Olevghlin St Patrick Guild St Patrick's Race Club

Benalla Waterworks Trust Meeting Notes Resignations and Repairs

Full attendance at the Benalla Waterworks Trust meeting except Dr. J. Moore who resigned from both the Trust and Borough Council that week. Reports covered trenching repairs at Toombullup Bast, maintenance on the Brewehing line, and the plan to retain the city’s erosion work while detailing contractor liability for damages.

Benalla Athletes Visit Shepparton Tonight Carnival Visit

Benalla athletes travel to Shepparton for a Friday night carnival to compete against Shepparton and Dookie. The program includes men and women sprint and relay events with noted entrants, plus a men’s 220 yards and a women’s relay. Supporters depart Ellery's corner at 6.30 for a party of 39 or more. tickets advised.

Benalla Shepparton Enalla Flb.l Shepperton Dookie Vomien Yaros Loutonnet Yarde Jo Andee Pypur Hoskin Dieerreie Yaros Berger Theil Morenreg Ellery's Corner

Acquisition of Tolmie Tablelands Dispute Set for Arbitration

Benalla Waterworks holds a Monday meeting where Mr Fy Trenerry Brown and Son, Mr J Haaly, Mr LM Ley, and Mr AL Bevencl report that offers for their properties are unacceptable and request further instructions. It is agreed the matter be decided by arbitration. The discussion references related issues about timing and payment details.

Benalla Fy Trenerry

Commissioner Moore resigns from Water Trust

Commissioner J. Moore resigned from the Benalla Waterworks Trust at Monday night’s meeting after protests over the council’s appointment of engineer L. D. Fawlkner. He cited severit y peure for eed service to the Trump.

Moore Water Trust Dr Moore Severit Peure Trump Opal Bere

Vague School Election List From Baddaginnie Board

Fragmentary OCR shows Baddaginne school board members elected for the ensuing three years in March. Names read J Mewell T Kerrey Fo Fuhemetater Kettyle Himith MK Th Momma cle.

Atoh Parner Rasttaminnie Vonmimitier Enmuinge J Mewell T. Kerrey Kettyle Himith

Clearing Sale Today At Mrs Greenaway Home

Messrs Watis Turnbull and Co conduct a clearing sale of furniture at the home of Mrs F Greenaway this Friday starting at 2.30 pm. A full list of articles to be offered is in the newspaper advertise.

Watis, Turnbull and Co F. Greenaway Qup Cokers

Pipe Line Progress Delayed but Work Nearing Start in Benalla

After years of delay Benalla residents are promised a start on the pipeline from the Leombah War to the town. Three miles of pipe have already arrived. The article notes site preparations and expected construction milestones as authorities move to complete the crucial line. Local officials say the project will improve water supply once underway.

Benalla Leombah

Balts Coming to Benalla In Odd Fragments

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Balts coming to Benalla with garbled phrases about bikes, fetes, and local figures. The text includes scattered names and phrases such as Wooton, Forbegee, and Petree but lacks coherent context or events.

Tony

Fragmented OCR Summary of Local Notice

An OCR fragment notes a lone historical item with garbled names and dates. It hints at a public notice or brief item but lacks clear details or coherent facts to identify people places events or outcomes.

Takes Over Well Known Pharmacy At Teaneck

Fragmentary OCR reads like a local notice about a pharmacy changeover. Names are unclear and many words are garbled. The readable bits mention a pharmacy transfer and some proper nouns that may be people or places, but the text lacks complete details to form a solid summary.

Gift and Sprint Victory At Brawell Meet

The article notes a cyclist and runner achieving a win in a Gift and Sprint event at Brawell. It mentions Glenrewan, a hike, and securing a ride for the rear of the journey. Jim entered several running events for experience, with references to the day’s competitions and participant efforts.

Glenrewan Jim Brawell

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