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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1951
Page
2
A local committee linked to the Good Mergies will be formed in Benalla with representatives from town organisations. A meeting to form the committee is set for Tuesday April 17, while the Borough Council meeting backed the venture and urged Bhire Council support. Mayor Dr. F. R. Harris on the need to aid New Australians and stressed the council’s backing of the Immigration Department.
A Cogger family reunion in Benalla brought six sons and two daughters together at Weirframe on the Easter holiday. Two Melbourne brothers Neville and Ross travelled with their spouses Norma Meckseny and Itay. Other members included Harold, Tin, Jack, Ev Doherty, and Beryl Chivers, all joining the Cogger clan in Benalla.
The funeral for Mrs Catherine Harrow was held at St Joseph Church with a short service by Rev Father Murphy, proceeding to the Benalla cemetery. Pallbearers included E Conway, P Conway, T Conway brothers, F Conway nephew, and the supper pall members J Conway, G Kennedy, W Waters, B Kennedy, S Sullivan, J Headland. Arrangements were by E A.
William Thomas Standish, 76, longtime Benalla resident and farmer, died Friday. He served as president of the High School Alumni Committee, was active with the Benalla Cricket Club and the Benalla Agricultural and Pastoral Society, and guided community affairs for years. Survived by five sons and five daughters and a quiet influence across the town. Funeral held with prayers at Holy Trinity Church after services led by Rev. F. C. Moyle.
The Holy Trinity notes describe Holy Week services led by The Lord Bishop and Reverend F. Moyle with well attended Good Friday observances. A new Friendly Society Banner features fine embroidery. A tennis court project nears completion. An upcoming Diocesan Priests' meeting will be led by Canon M. D. Collinson, as he becomes the assistant Bishop of Bathurst.
A former Khev tush resident journeyed 2200 miles from Northam, Western Australia, to spend Easter with Mrs. Hissett in Dev, staying a few days with Mr. A. R. Herridge and relatives. The long trip homeward was described as a happy rejoinment with his West Australian kin.
The Benalla Methodist news notes a Sunday service and annual picnic at Warrenbussie Hall next Saturday with large turnout expected from the region. Citizen volunteers are urged to assist. Dr. H. W. Huse and Rev. Dandenong Meliodins Circle will be present. The Young People’s Fellowship meets after the morning service. the Quarterly meeting is set for April 4 with a Leaders’ meeting at 7 30 pm.
The Devenish venue hosts final matches in the Tungamah District Tennis Association on Saturday. Dookie and Tungamah A meet in Devenish, while Temgamah B faces Devi tch B, with teams listed as the contenders.
Montrose Handicap selections list Hoyle favored to win with Purple Prince and Royal Release as rivals. Purdey’s recent Australian Cup form noted, while Clutha looks strong in other races with Medius and Savoy among potential challengers. Selections cover Waratah Trial Hurdle Berwick Berwick Chairman’s and Members Highweight events, with Hoyle top pick for the Montrose.
The article lists numerous residents and visitors in Violet Town over the Easter holiday. Mr and Mrs Cecil Smith and Jamaly hosted by Mrs Sinion's parents. families from Glenhuntiey and Bendigo Teachers' College-affiliated individuals visited various households, including the Le Page and George Le Page households, with gatherings at Mrs Lea Le Page and Mrs James Stevenson, plus other relatives from Melbourne and Wanavgie.
The Benalla air service proved as popular during the Easter holidays as on other days with demand high for advance reservations. A special aircraft operated yesterday to Benalla to serve local passengers and more flights would have been added if aircraft were available.
A successful Easter tennis tournament at Devenish drew entries roughly equal to last year under good weather. Winners included Kathi Kelly in Ladies Handicap Singles, D Cirant in Gentlemen Handicap Singles, and doubles champions W Parker with Mrs Parsell, Jack Parker with J Old, W Louie with Mrs Parsell, and W Lone with Mrs W Pourcer in Open Mixed Doubles. Officials praised local clubs from Tungamah, St James, Dookie, and Stewarton, and thanked all participants and ladies for afternoon teas.
St. Joseph's faces UPS in the A Grade semi finals at Glendale with Glendale and Urs as venues noted. UPS and St. Joseph's clash for a spot in the final as the city meet advances.
Victoria shooters gathered for the North-Eastern Rifle Championships at Wangaratta over Easter. Laurie Hayes of Albury Kweman won the overall title amid a strong Benalla showing with multiple prize winners across matches. R. G. Paez led numerous events with top finishes in 300, 500 and 600 yard contests and multiple aggregates, while L. Ralph and S. Sloan also earned Tyro prizes in several matches.
A church camp at Benalla with services at St Andrew’s and guest Rev Kelly from the Methodist Church. The program included a combined morning service, a film The Kindled shown in the evening, soundly themed discussions on Christian Liberty, recreation and a concert, with a large choir and the president thanking Mrs McLean and others for support.
At last night's council session a single councillor visited local schools in Empl to deliver a brief on the matter and said a final decision would be reached at the next meeting.
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