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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 10, 1951
Page
6
A meeting discussed missing names on the monument after advertising urged citizens to send in names. Some relatives failed to forward entries and blame was avoided. Officials promised to coordinate with Shire and Borough authorities to add missing names, though engraver delays were possible.
Weights for the Jubilee Cup meeting are listed, detailing assigned weights for participating horses. The figures determine handicaps and are set to balance competition across entrants.
A Benalla sub branch honors fallen World War II servicemen with two silk Union Jack flags donated by Lutoof and Callis after local efforts failed. Mr J Townsend presented the flags, and a letter from RK Eadie aided the gesture. Directors covered costs, prompting a token of appreciation from the meeting.
Thoona hosts a grand ball on Wednesday May 2 to end the tennis season and honor the Thoona and District Association Taminick club. Taminick wins the Standard Cup for the third year and gains the C. C. Bailey Cup while guests from nearby districts attend. Lindi, president, voices gratitude to donors and congratulates Taminick on a splendid victory as members receive cups and acknowledgments.
At the Benalla RSL branch secretary Mr Bigmore reported a loss of £16 3s 4d for the latest smoke night. Mr A W Roscoe questioned £4 for travel costs of two Irish singers, noting the orchestra had donated services. The discussion touched on fundraising, membership, and administration.
A Benalla Teachers Union meeting discussed a letter from the Benalla branch opposing school displays at the show. Members noted lack of operation and duplication of Education Week and decided to invite all Benalla school headmasters to comment and attend a future meeting.
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