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Newspaper

Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 07, 1948

Page

5

Memorial notices for Charles Victor and F O Turnor

A collection of obituary fragments for Charles Victor and F O Turnor. The notices mention their deaths in May and May 7 1044 respectively, with family names Reg Lin Peter and staff of the BKC Benalla. Various church services and local names appear, including McConachy and Leighton Pitty.

Umudtner Charles Victor Famfort Reg Lin Peter Turmor F.O Keith Turnor Fuala BKC Benalla Rev McConachy McComachy Baddaginnle Leighton Pitty Goomalibes Boursbank Mr . King Larg H. Gibbe

Sunday Service Schedule Erratic and Unclear

Sunday schedule fragment lists various church events with times but contains misspellings and unclear entries. Mentions The Warden Rev John Biaii and several items such as Altar Vases Glen rowan EP and Baptiam with times 10.40 am 11 am 1 pm 7.80 pm. Context suggests a local church calendar with baptism and services but text is garbled and incomplete.

Gundsy John Biaii Grete Sesday Sohvel Vial Glenrowan Taminick B. Potames Sanam

Personal Engagements Span Benalla Community News

Announcements of engagements and births fill Benalla society notes. Dorothy Bernadette McCashney and William Ernest Patrick wed. Congratulations to Pitagerald and Jensen on a daughter Lesley Fae. Kay Maree Patpratt joins the family, as do a baby son for Geo Brooks at Yorrawonga Hospital and other births. Members travel for holidays and weddings. locals visit and renew friendships in Benalla and surrounding towns.

Dorothy Bernadette J. H. McCashney Benson Htress Benolia William Ernest Patrick Mire W. F. Spinks Ireland Street Bright Pitagerald Hetty Jensen Lesley Fae Margaret Cole Prahran EL. Patlpratt Devenieh Bush Nursing Hospital Patpratt Ter Kay Maree Rosemore’ Measpital Inq Geo Brooks Lure Yorrawonen Hospital

Clarkson Tours Potato District for Land and Grower Insight

Deputy Petats Contrefier Vieto Potato District reports Clarkson’s first tour of the district with on-site assessment of land quality and marketing difficulties faced by growers. Noting the potato industry’s importance, the article cites April figures of first-grade potatoes marketed from the district.

Petats Contrefier Vieto Clarkson

Football season opens with Benalla teams at home

Benalla clubs prepare for the new season with three teams ready to play on opening day. Wangaratta visits Blherw, Tungamah travels to its ground, and Wiln Ion hosts Geen at Winton as young players are promoted. Key veterans retire, Allan Hyland Alec McDonnell rise from lower sides, and Mick Meinenny moves up as captain. Umpires named and a large crowd expected at showgrounds for the opening matches and practice events.

Benalis Colle Wangaratta Blherwgrounds Spa Tungemah Geen Wilnion Winton Jim Epsnesy Jim Flynn Fres Tne Allan Hyland Alec McDonnel Kevin Clescon Elect Mick Meinneny Frye Hide Jenny Rebineon Claris Hosking Lighton Lawthar McDonnell Doherty Talochina Aymes Jones Bhiere Allen Jardine Brown Mocking Johnson Bambridge Pamblett Briggs Busse Delaney Coula Hhare Connolly Greens Law McKellar Murphy Farrow Barry Howell Seater Bamford Dus Bay Tungamah Dookle Goorambat Mee- Nemo Thotta Glentown Squires Hwanpooow Talong Mour Whilom

Outclags Dookie Mooroopna Benefit Match Report

Dookie, rested by a bye, hosted Big Jomens in a Mooroopna Howlal benefit at Dookie. Tatong beat Binalla 2 4 at Talong, ground conditions improve for the season after recent rain. St. James players set to host Devoniah next Saturday. kicks off at 1 00 pm.

Bookie Dookie Big Jomens Mooroopna Howlal Hi. James Benalla Tatong Binalla Talong Tatong Driver G Abley Pinny B. Squires W. Evans Pati Bt. Jamen Devoniah

Youth Parade at Shire Hall For Charity Event

Dancing pupils of Mrs Blanch present an evening programme at Shire Hall on Tuesday to aid the junior literary and Benalla Memorial Band. Nunn Street’s Mr Morn Brudken compères, Mre Eb Cowell and Rex O’Donnell perform, with a hoped for full audience. CYCLE SHOP MANAGER SENT FOR TRIAL. Arthur Smith, Benalla Bruce Small Pty Ltd manager, pleaded guilty to stealing 50 pounds four shillings from the fire, and is committed for trial at Waogeratts General Sessions.

Blanch Wuss Shire Hall Benalin En's Nunn Street Morm Brudken EB Cowell Rex O'Donnell Moen Arthur Smith Benalla Bruce Small Pry. Ltd Eines Waogeratts

Varied Night At Interesting Talk On Radar Music

A varied evening featured radar themed talk followed by dancing. Performers included Ken McPherson on violin with Audrey Crosford and the Merry Minstrels. Joy Nichelle sang Love Here Is My Heart and other songs. Mrs Blair chaired, with Mims Cook as secretary, and an enjoyable supper concluded the event.

Wwe Mra Meavey Balalike Ken McPherson Awdrey Crosford Merry Minstrels Ash Grove Joy Nichelle Valerie Crosford Lorna Bessione Blair Res Rua Mims

Former Benallaite Holds Important Post

Benalla born Mr. Chee Anderson, prewar grocery worker and later at Kuroa, has held notable posts. He served in the war and rose to major rank, returning to Australia to become Chief Inspector of Ordinance and later Chief Ordinance Officer at Liverpool, with a century of service. his family and town take pride in his achievement.

Chee Anderson Gror Kuroa Anderson Benalla Street Mer Alber Benalla Rome Australia Inapechir

Legion Card Night and Upcoming Dance in Benalla

A Benalla Legion social featured a successful card evening with winners Mine J Doser and Mr Le Vincent, and runners-up Mrs ML Tolliday and Mr Frank Green. Prizes included a radical prize to Mrs Beieben and Mr Lan Thima won theonts prize. Arrangements are in hand for a May 4 dance with free transport from Benalla and ample refreshments.

Lima East Pennies Mine J Doser le Vincent ML Tolliday Prank Green A. Heaney Legion Awd Arundel Atrest Mra Bbeien Lan [Hima Muriel Pryor Benalla

Rifle Shooting Trophy Won By J Red Pathy

In the recent rifle shooting event at the AEO meet, competitors from Henalia blot joined the contest across 100 and 50 yard ranges. J Red Pathy secured the trophy with a steady performance and precise control, edging out rivals to claim the top prize.

Baturdey Henalia Blot AEO Didinep Atin J Redpathy

Labor Rally Plans May Meetings in Memorial Hall

The Australian Labor Party branch votes to hold a further meeting on Tuesday May 1 at Memorial Hall to elect office-bearers for the year and arrange for the campaign. A meeting with Senator Hendrickson is planned for Friday May 14 and all members and interested parties are invited to attend.

Australian Labor Party Hendrickson Interdina

Memorial clock donated for Wally Davis memorial race

The family of the late Wally Davis of Benalla donates a Westminster quarter-hour chiming clock valued at Lib/ih for the Wally Davis memorial race to be held at the Shepparton speed course on May 15. The race will be a white end final on the Chelia track with the trophy on view at Lavin and Holes window Shepparton from Montay next.

Wally Davis Benalla Wally Devise Sheppardton Chela Lavin

District teachers conference to be held in Benalla

A district teachers conference will be hosted at Benalla East School on Wednesday and Thursday in May. Representatives from Stats primary school will attend as part of the event.

Stats Primary School Benalla Benalla East Thoreday Mth Ith

Diggers Cricket Club winds up season with social

At wind up social the Diggers Cricket Club honored outstanding performers and thanked foundation members including L V Kennedy Alan Chealer Frank Kay Bourke and Marty Hiecock. President Kennedy presided amid warm praise for club spirit and camaraderie across a season that featured strong play and good sportsmanship.

Secial Sida Diggers’ Cricket Club Ethers L. V. Kennedy Foundation Alan Chealer Frank Kay Bop Bourke Marty Hiecock Purdue Elf

Golf Genalla Club Saturday Event Attracts Players and Draws

The Genalla Club golf event runs Saturday with teams listed including Nell, Young, Mallerth, Cherker, Woelley, Silt, Crulet, Metardel, David Archer and many others. The program includes a draw, pairings, and notes on entries with emphasis on the inter club format and rotation of duties among members.

Genalla Club Bee Candin Fourdames J. Young BB Mallerth JT. Cherker J. Woelley A. Si Sanguinetti N. Stephene

Obituary for Dr Marcel Crivelli Reveals Wartime Life

Dr Marcel Crivelli of South Warrant, born 1887, served during the Prince frizzling war and studied under the French hospital system. He contributed to military care and pursued historical studies, recognized by the Laverion at Myre and the Meethoane. Diamond wedding celebrated. funeral held at St Marys Catholic Church with Requiem Mass.

Marcel Crivelli Barcel Urbain Criveltl South Lecerai Marlon Orien Hioupitiele Trench France Larabie Oriel Intern Marcel Roger Rivet Mendey Pleen Prench Etienary Leng Requiem Messay Bt Marys Catholic Whureh Rt Kilda

Bachelors Ball Audience and Committee Named

Bachelors at their meeting chose to hold this year’s event on a August date at 37th Avenue. George Slagensuer was elected president with John Hoe and Trevor Kimball as vice presidents, Jack Lattie secretary, Peter Grubb assistant secretary. A committee of Eric Standish, Graham Lawter, Hon Blois, Keith Firth and Jack Mate was formed. Mansfield special cattle sale by Watts Turnbull and Co set for May 17 with yarding of 660 cattle.

Henan Mondey Laat George Slagensuer Weere Mewwre John Hoe Trevor Kimball Jack Lattie Peter Grubb Aseietang Srenaren Mesera Eric Standish Graham Lawter Hon Blois Keith Firth Jack Mate Mansfield Mesers, Watts, Turnbull and Co Manefield

Textile sale list from Rockman’s fabric inventory

Rockman’s offers include 54 inch American Wool Jeney at 11/3 yard with coupon, 40 inch American Spun in smart stripes at 7/10 with 2 coupons, 36 inch Cottons in plain shades with 3/6 and 2 coupons, Floral Cottons 36 inch with 3/2 and 2 coupons, 36 inch English Crepes plain shades 6/9 with 2 coupons, 10/11 with 2 coupons, White Figured Crepe 44 inch Organdie white only 3/4 with 2 coupons.

Benalla Table Tennis Special Ceremony At Association

A long, marked OCR notice from Benalla’s Association describes a table tennis event held at St Joseph’s Church and Walker’s Sports Department with a large, representative gathering of players. It notes an award presentation by Mr Harriman, discussions and committee actions, and a May devotion in the Catholic Church.

Benalla ST. Joseph's Church Genalla Table Tanne Association Walker's Hrrriem Atteinehy Eden Ing Anuavertyore Petal Aileen Treveton Alter Hine Wralltate Pere Ing Reepebeliye Mel Poles Thinell Watkiate Hinden Speer

The Ministry of Mothers Meeting at Methodist Church

The article describes a church gathering at a Methodist church. It notes that every member is invited to attend and mentions a mothers’ pageant and a service planned for Sunday evening. The fragment indicates a community event focused on church activities and family involvement.

Mnie Bey Mathers Ube

St James Coursing Club Meeting Record

A fragmented note from St James Coursing Club mentions an event date and location. The readable text hints at a cancelled or unclear gathering, with references to Bt dames and local attendees, but specifics are obscured by OCR errors. No clear outcomes or participants can be confirmed from the legible portion.

Mothers Association Meeting Held at Memorial Hall

Memorial Hall hosted a Mothers Association meeting on Monday afternoon with Mrs Mumpreys presiding. Ten members attended as the committee planned upcoming activities and discussed aims for the group.

Ballers” Soldiers and Almen’s Mothers Association Memorial Hall

Benalla Band and public notices in Wheerickley Well

Local notices recount Benalla Band activities and public event details at Wheerickley Well. Mentions donors including Mr Arihup Rourke and Joe Mickey, with corrections to an earlier report on Amsac Day celebrations at Menalla and misattributed names.

Benalla Band Wheerickley Koo Abbett Pelary Armnit Gearege Banidl Joe Mickey Nunn Street Arihup Rourke Mir Flooth &Y Nekinaw‘lelged Cay Menalla Mra Vos Aseoetht Ton MW Seul Hare Mra Humphreys

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