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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 08, 1952
Page
4
Fragmentary obituary notes Zita and her spouses and children mourned by family. The service took place at a local cemetery with prayers and hymns told by relatives and a lawyer named Dean Upton reading the portion of the service.
Mrs E Daws elder Benalla resident died at the fogged Benalla Hospital on the lat of Mr Elizabeth te aged at the time of Fi wt Samaria The family reports she had lived in Benalla 56 years Walter Henry Daws a son recalls her kindness and wide circle of friends She is survived by family including two sons and one daughter Funeral services were held at the local church with rev Moyle officiating The pallbearers were P Daws L Law Exton W Dowell and others Death arrangements were handled by Mr BE AD
Mrs Mary Jane Gray aged 77, daughter of Robert and Jane Wallace, born in Benalla. She married William James Dry in Benalla 56 years ago. he predeceased her 12 months ago. Burial at Benalla Cemetery after service at Holy Trinity Church officiated by Rev Moyte.
The burial of Barry Price occurred Tuesday at Moora Wag Cemetery Lima. The service was led by Mr L Roberts of the Methodist church with the casket carried by Terice Holt and others while G Beare A Evans H Price A Stafford and family supported.
A smoking chimney at Austral Guest House on Bridge Street Bosialiay caused alarm Friday night. A taxi driver noticed smoke around 11 30 pm and police and fire brigades attended. Firemen forced entry to the premises and found only a chimney fire with ceiling inspection completed and guards posted thereafter.
A large Sunday crowd welcomed visitors to a golf opening event at an unidentified club. Attendees included club secretary Mrs EB Surphena and Mrs Fresidicnin, with President Sy Nilk noting the afternoon as enjoyable. P Grubb won Sunday’s 14 hole stroke competition with a net 67, from St Clark’s players, as members were urged to submit subscriptions.
Funeral services were held for Mr Thomas Franch Bourke aged 53 at St Patrick's Church Wangaratta. A Benalla native he worked for 20 years with the Phwre and held roles in the Hackers and other departments. He and his family operated hotels across Victoria and he later farmed near Wangaratta before joining Bruck Mills. Survived by wife and children Kevin Brian Marie and siblings with one brother Edmund deceased. Funeral arrangements were by Bowdern and Diggle.
A Ladies' Shoot scheduled for Saturday was postponed from April 9 and moved to Benalls White Club range. A committee meeting decided the event would be staged as sock versus shale if weather allowed. Men will shoot 300, 500 and 600 yards. women begin around 3 49 p.m. and may claim two trophies.
Leslie McConnan, long chief manager of the National Bank of Australasia Ltd, will retire on a date reported as Daly 31. The article praises his 6+ decades of service highlighted by leadership in commonwealth banking, his role with the Association of Banks of Victoria, and his influence on monetary policy, with mention of his attendance at the Royal Commission on Banking in 1935-36.
Sunday events report a fund drive for the Baby Health Centre and an 18 wicket boxing tally. Weeklong notes mention hospital registrations and bank staff changes at Sey mour and local branches. Premiership Ball set for May 1 with Lake Rowat Cricket Club debated. Orchestra and royal hospital treatment themes recur as community updates. Journey to Tunainah on Saturday with 1.30 pm departure for a girls basketball event.
Benalla RSL branch meeting heard critics say the number of active members dwindles as concerns over venue use and high costs for parties grow. Proposals to protest Shire Council, cap admission, and curb alcohol at future events dominated the discussion, with plans to engage Ted Colar's Band again and organize a social program under the committee.
An inquest into the death of Jame Holborn, 44, a former Hendigo resident, who died after being trapped under a bus at McGill's depot in Benalla last Friday, opens in Wangaratta. Police and officials work to determine the exact cause amid unclear points, with Holborn moved from the Bush Nursing Hospital to Wangaratta Racecourse in a semi conscious state before death.
An announced theatre event at Shire Hall on May 20 promises a matinee and evening performance. Tickets are available through Sturken's venue, with reservations encouraged for the shows featuring The Tittie White Donkey and Wis Toriver.
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