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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 30, 1950
Page
8
Palm Sunday schedule for the Devenish Methodist Circuit. Rev. R. J. Smith to lead at Wagenrandall at 11 a.m. and at Devenish at 3 p.m. Other time 7 p.m. noted. all welcome.
Watts Turnbull and Co. will sell by public auction at 3 p.m. on a day in April at Benalla Hotel. Mrs M Freitag is the account. The land features a 60 foot frontage to Deas Street and is described as desirable residential property in Benalla.
The timetable lists Rev John Hall traveling to Thoona H C at 9 am and 11 am HC with Peechelba ES at 2 30 pm and 3 pm E P. Mr J Price has sessions at Lima South 9 30 am Swan Pool 11 am War renbayne 2 30 pm and Tatong 5 30 pm E P.
A short In Memoriam entry dated March 29, 1949 shows an expression of remembrance inserted by his roving mother and sisters.
Edith Ledger beloved wife of Ernest Ledger and mother to Joyce, Norma, and Robert died at 51 Stirling Highway Medlands WA. The obituary notes her former ties to Benalla and indicates surviving family in Melbourne and Perth.
Euroa residents mourn the death of Mrs Eileen Mary Cronin wife of Albert William Cronin at age 32 after a illness lasting weeks. She was a Della member of St John’s Tennis Club acted as pianiste at dances and is survived by her husband and two young sons. Her remains were interred in Werribee cemetery after Requiem Mass at St Mary’s in Werribee. The death occurred in Lemnos, and another notice reports Mrs Edith Ledger died in Medlands Western Australia wife of Ernest Ledger formerly of Benalla and Myrtleford. she leaves a son Robert and two daughters Joyce and Norma.
The Methodist Church changes Sunday service to 7 p.m. for Rev. R S McConachy farewell. A large congregation is expected in Punsvel.
A Saturday ceremony marked the joining of the Earlston and Earlston Upoti churches into a single rebuilt structure on Lois Gibbs Memorial Block donated by T Gibbs. Dedicatory address given by Rev A W Pederick, plaque unveiled by J Down, and greetings from regional clergy.
Violet Town hosts a major cycling carnival on Saturday April 8 at the recreation ground. Bruce Opperman, recent Australian professional track champion, faces Billy Guyatt in a highly anticipated match race. Also competing are noted riders K Hurley P Anthony and B Jones among others. Children’s footrunning championships will also be held.
Science master Patrick Fitzgerald of Dookle Agricultural College died at Moorooona Base Hospital after a fall from a bicycle on a training ride near Pine Lodge. He was known for cycling and frequent night races with students at Shepparton. He skidded at high speed, was thrown, and suffered fatal head injuries.
Morning service sermon delivered by Mr. Collis. PSA session chaired by Llin Mayor Ald. F. R Harrison. Address given by Mr. H. Down. Attendees included Church of England Grammar School Melbourne with ties to Apotpotpon Church. Thanks extended to ministers trustees and visitors for success.
The marriage will occur at East Brighton Presbyterian Church between Moyle of 578 Nepean Highway Brighton and Victor Alan Sueet of Preston. A reception at Lidloma Lodge Gardenvailg, Bheila Belt will follow with guests including Mrs Mackrell and Mr and Mrs KM Reade of Melbourne.
The Wangaratta Golf Club planned a trial of Saturday morning play for members and associates with start times from 6.30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Associates will begin on the 13th tee. Subject to favorable conditions the season opens on Saturday April 2.
Benalla District Cricket Association social committee met on Wednesday to arrange a ball on June 30 and dances at Baddaginne on Friday April 14. Details will be in advertising columns of the local paper.
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