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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 04, 1950
Page
2
The Benalla Rifle Club hosts a large dinner with members and guests including Maria Kiwis and Jean Plum. Speakers praise club history, discuss past shoots, and honor long-serving figures while highlighting strong ties with Albury and regional shooting communities.
An Australian traveler from Atti Head on the Northern Rivers recalls never missing Melbourne’s Anzac Day march since World War I. He mentions Benalla locals, old mullock teams hauling timber, and rough routes between Toombullup, Benalla, and Tatong with storied local histories of the Kelly era.
A convivial evening highlighted by Jack Wheeler on violin and Pac Meecha on piano with Pat Wunimont delivering stories and songs. Jock Beuwart of the St James Club also performed, making the event a memorable night of entertainment.
The Belnap Tena Club hosted a celebration praising recent success in Rendle District Hardowart Auentation. Speakers lauded volunteers and leaders including Mr Wy Waller and Mr Geo. McCarty Aawoda while tributes honored long service by secretaries and committee members.
Buckland & Co. announce important auction sale Friday May 1 at 230 pm at Hall Mansfield. Items listed include dairy and fattening land near Jamieson and Ancona with extensive improvements, outbuildings, and water access. Also 400 acres wool growing and grazing land at Ancona with proximity to Woodfield railway and P.O. inspection details and payment terms provided by Buckland & Co.
A dingo blamed for months of sheep losses in Motyullah district was shot this week by Mr. Jack Mayne. He is hailed as a hero for removing the Australian menace to sheep men, and four dogs trailing the dingo were also shot.
Stephanie and guests enjoyed a light informal evening after a delightful sepant period provided by Mr and Mrs Frank Phillips. The association secretary and officers remarked the event’s success and suggested others follow the lead with more functions and a cheerful mood.
Benalla Golf Club shows players Summers Arnott Anderson Driggs Bone and others ready for a round. Weather or wind may affect tee times. secretary notes new rule books available.
Following the draw for the Knockout Competition, to be held next Saturday and Sunday May 7th and 8th. Match 1 Kenedy and Thorburn versus G Humparia with 4 Mackerel 110. Match 2 Stewart and A Wilms versus W Tavendale and Clarke. Match 3 Campbell and A Boyle versus Dawkins and G Bailey. Vic Lucas and M Voy versus Tavendale and partner.
Benalla Golf Associates lists Wednesday scoring pairs and partner lineups with times and initials. Participants include Minn Seholen, Mra Ledger, Mrs Johnston, McBensver, Miss Sheppard, Mix Standish, Mrs Thompson, Mry Halden, Mrs Cowan, Mew Wrows, Mre Lewis, Mre Davi, Fuh, Amun, Mim Clarke, Mr Sbnon, Miss McGinty, Mr Hendersa, Mrs Besley, Mrs Nell, Miss O Shea, Mr Hutaliineda, Mrs Stephens, Mrs R Stolz, Miss Stephens, Mim Gay, Mrs Henry, Frues, and Mr Greening.
Unclear fragments describe a Melbourne session involving business leaders and a timetable. References to a flight plan, a morning schedule, and a meeting suggest a civic or corporate gathering, but details on participants, dates, or outcomes remain unreadable.
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