Popular Methodist Minister Farewelled at Benalla
The Benalla congregation held a farewell for Rev McConachy with tributes from circuit leaders and officials. Dr. Harrison and others praised his five years of service, leadership in the choir and education, and wished him success at Hawthorn as he moves to a new post. Music and presentations followed, with further thanks from Devens Circuit and Myrtleford pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Efjoyaule Abe
Bemaly
Circuit
Tne
F. R. Harrison
le Circuit
Harrison
Wie
Gal
McCani
Benalla
Erin
Mr Conachy
Arel Miister
Hey
McConachy
David
Wik Olay md
Hawthorn
Don Sutherland
MecConachy
Iev
Osmond
Wangaratta
Partia
al Bine Ayamod
Revo
McCopvaens
Devenish
Flav Smith
Devens
Mi Colewehy
Mc Conachy
Devenish Cirecuit
Myrtleford
Harley
W. McCallay
Presbyterian Non
Jounoo
Weil
Wien
McConey
Severe thunderstorm hits St James amid fire in garage shed
A severe thunderstorm accompanied by lightning and heavy rain struck St James on Wednesday evening with up to an inch of rain two miles west. A fire alarm at 2 30 Saturday woke residents as a fire damaged a garage and shed behind the Hotel St James. Fire brigade under Captain J Kelly saved part of the shed while a car and bicycle were damaged and inquiries seek the origin. Local Red Cross branch held a street stall Tuesday afternoon and served afternoon tea at Mr T R Moores. James B tennis team defeated Wilby on the Tunga muah Courts Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Crows
T. R. Moore
St. James
Bolton
J. Kelly
Alan Halsall
John Boulton
Traffic By Law Enforcement Backed by Borough Council
The council moved to enforce the existing traffic by law restricting vehicle parking over 20 feet to parallel spots three feet from the kerb and to advertise the measure. Disputes arose over carrier access to premises, with a proposal to appoint Sergt Williams as prosecuting officer and to set a daily rate. The mayor suggested delaying changes until the new by law. the decision was to advertise enforcement of the current rule. A separate item reports a driver fined 20 pounds for dangerous, intoxicated driving on Bridge Street with licence cancellation implications.
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W. H. Firth
Talochino
Councilee
Het Tay Tod Ek Fee
C.R.B
Sergt. Williams
Bridge Street
Bennben
Grubb
Say
Firth
Benalla
Bay
Pirth
Spitser
Crimmins
Shiels
Violet Town Joins League as 1949 Premier Decided
The Football League admits Violet Town FC to the league and proclaims Jameson as 1949 premier amid praised grand final umpiring. A. W. Roscoe is re elected president with officers including Brock Jy Kelly Findlay and others. Ground arrangements for semis and finals to be set by league. Admission capped at 2 shillings. Visiting players to wear black shorts. Deputy delegates named Barker plus several club representatives listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Town
Jameson
A. W. Roscoe
Ha Fear Denis
Messrs
A. Brock
N. Jy
J. FP. Kelly
T. Findlay
Ay Rascoe
J. O'Connor
Wangaratta
J Jennings
Barker
Brock
Guppy
Benalla
Skinner
Reilly
Tungamah
Reillynor
Grogan
Cookie
Findlay
Coe
E. Roscoe
Angus
Devonish
Hammer and Cocks
Tennis Grand Final St Josephs v UFS
UPS earned the right to play St Josephs in the 1950 premiership grand final after defeating VRI last Saturday. UFS lineup includes M Cocks W Gregory K Grant W Walker and team members Mesdames Abbey Humphris Eldridge and Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.P.S
V.R.I
St. Joseph's
U.F.S
M. Cocks
W. Gregory
K. Grant
W. Walker
Mesdames Abbey
Humphris
Eldridge
Stevens
Boweya A Triumphs In Mt Bruno Grand Final
Boweya A defeated Goorambat East with final scores 84 to 66 in the Mt Bruno court last Saturday. The association schedules the grand final for Saturday April 1 at Mt Bruno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Bruno
Boweya "A
Goorambat East
Boweya
Boweya “A
Soin
Currawa Tennis Semi finals and preliminary finals slate
Currawa Tennis Association schedules semi finals with Currawa A defeating 78 to 65 over the other team and 18 games by the opponent while Currawa A meets Canambo at Koonds Court in the Section A. Section B has Stewarton B facing Koonda B at Nalings Court. A former Benalla cyclist, Jack Hillbrick, won a Junior Championship at Burnie Tasmania, and another strong day at Leongatha capped his performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Currawa
Oonda
Caniambo
Koonds Court
Stewarton
Koonda
Nalings Cours
Benalla
Vole
Burnie
Tasmania
Jack Hillbrick
Leongatha
Tippett Defeats Sayers in Semi Final Narrowly
Tippett beat L Sayers 21 to 15 in a tight semi final with a 13 7 score at ten ends and a late surge from reales. Hagelthorn won on the left end at the 20th end as Williams led before Hagelthorn overtook and claimed victory. B Handicap to Ossie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tippett
L. Sayers
Reales
Hagelthorn
Williams
OSSIE
Benalla Girls Athletes Shine At Weekend Championships
The Benalla girls impressed at the A and B championships with standout performances by Margaret Terrett in the 75 yards and more noted on their arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Terrett
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Mr. Nowak
Merk James Allstar McLean
R. Anderson
W. Gover
Miss Joy Sichells
R. Paes
5 Machin
Othe
ST. James News
Traralgon
Football League
St. Joseph’s v. U.F.S
Thoona Tennis Association
Currawa Tennis Association
Melbourne
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