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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 16, 1947
Page
5
A lively card afternoon at Scout Hall raised funds for the Me-Building Fund with the DM Collegians' Association organizing. President A Jones and secretary Mrs Frank Meadows led the event. door prize went to Mrs Eric Murray and guests enjoyed a tasty afternoon tea.
Mr G J Straughen informs Bennica and District that he has disposed of his bakery business to W B and W Manfeld of Goroks. He thanks his customers for their liberal patronage over the last six years and asks continued support for his successor.
Thank you to friends for cards letters telegrams and tributes for our sad bereavement especially Canon Crigan Mr Spencer and Mrs Lodgerlafl. Benalin golf links on May 2 Connors golf Mick and fairway river Mewar. In memory of beloved husband and father Thomas who died May 13. Inserted by wife and family.
In Devenish, Mrs Jack Moroney hosted a May week birthday party for her parents Mr and Mrs Eli, friend Mrs Dave Cooper, and her elf. Guests included Mr Jock McCormice, Mrs Boyd and her two Jamieson sons. Harold Ward presented shoulder sprays to the ladies. Supper ended a pleasant evening as guests socialized by the fire and cards were played.
The Women’s Auxiliary of the Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women met Tuesday night with Mrs. Martin presiding. A strong attendance backed plans for a busy season as members organized racial activities and a ball this August. Mrs. Mudge and Mrs. Merri were named vice-presidents. An American tea is set for Friday at the Cony Cafe May Piri. Mrs. Griffiths arranged the musical program and a pleasant afternoon was anticipated. members were asked to bring a cake.
Local society pages note arrivals and births at Hinsemore and Bush Nursing Memorial hospitals. Mr and Mrs Wy Shiels welcome a daughter. John Boyd born at Sacred Heart Hospital Moreland. Several cases of recovery after operations. families from Thonea, Wangaratta and Beechworth send greetings. The piece also lists holiday visits, hospital stays, and the Matrons Ball hosts.
Council debated supplying full records including Premature reports and the President’s legal opinion. An amendment to inform the minister that a car purchase with fees and trade-in was in line with the Del Government Act was discussed, with calls to send complete documentation and newspaper reports.
Frank Meadows shoots a stellar 68 to win the A grade handicap at Benalla Plus Saturdays. his 6 wins round matches the course record. PF Harrison takes B grade. leading JB players include Meadows, A Smith, B Besley, and Cowan with solid scores. Pennant matches see Bersin beat Golden Vale 4-1. Sunday Jubilee fixtures and tomorrow four ball event outline the schedule.
Report of Benalla fortnightly market on Tuesday May 1 notes heavy yarding of fat sheep and lambs with light cattle. Prices firm with exporters and Melbourne buyers active. top stories include fat steers and ewes sold well, and a large yarding expected for the next sale on May 31.
Representatives from the Gram more' Association Ghine Council and Beneda Agriculture Society met to launch a Food for Britain appeal in Benalla and District. G. J. Dardate elected president and Lance Weil named honorary secretary. A market event will be held at the Glenea ent market on June 6 and a fort nightly market on June 10. A committee is to organize charity efforts through the district.
The obituary notes the death of Vie Ortega Deen with funeral at Kemalia Methodist Church conducted by Rev McCenachy. Interment followed at the cemetery. pallbearers and attendees include Memere T. Fierdiner Merriman T. Arnott Ty Stamford Len Tamland and others. Funeral plans arranged by BAL Abbott.
Fragmented OCR text describes a community event involving the Benalla West Mothers' Club. It mentions members, a president, and a ceremony with various attendees and a speaker, referencing a teacher and a farewell or new position at a school. The readable fragments indicate a formal meeting and announcements about personnel changes.
Me Wh Pettitt chaired the St James District Gun Club meeting in Melbourne where plans for the Murray Valley Open Pigeon shoot were outlined. The event offers a 34 guinea trophy for the winner and a 6 guinea trophy for the runner up, with open clay shooting slated for August.
The government confirms continuation of potato subsidy through the grant period under the Australian Folate Committee. Mont Alberti resident Miss McKensie holidays with her sister in Radley Loewe. Millan celebrates retirement with friends. Aryan of Bale visits Mrs W Callahan aunt. Harold Gowers of Dnsign gla in Alfred Hospital shows slight improvement.
Despite dry conditions the Benalla Courting Club has decided to course tomorrow. Followers of the port can be assured of a good day's coursing. The fret course will os held oh.
Local team selections for a Benalla versus Wodonga match at Ghowgrounds with player brackets and emergencies. The list includes Becks FB 18, BH Lighton 0, MW Gisphems 7, halfbacks L Lawther 19, Robinson 6, C Clark 10, centres Hawkins 18, Lee 14, Green 1, forwards Davies 14, Kelly 16, Gyms 18, and Hoberta 8, Chitty 1, Corker a. Emergency Huck Doherty 6, Banfield Cory Rover Mund 30.
The readable text fragment outlines a jumble of phrases about parking, transportation, and local notices. It mentions potential costs, locations, and names in a garbled form, with scattered references to people, places, events, and dates, framed like a disordered newspaper snippet.
Yarding showed heavy store pig and calf lots with prices improving across classes. Notable entries included Mr WW AL Gierwill and Mr T Eesen- Whe pen of 18, plus numerous purchases by Mr MW Nicholson and others as buyers eyed best baconers and lighter stock. Market era and future sales hinted at June 6th timing for early market activity.
Fragmented OCR text describes monthly market activity with mentions of Mevere Tehinen Monde and Renata Cerpocatien. It references pigs and prices, buyers, and various names and dates, but the passage is garbled with many illegible terms and inconsistent spacing. The core detail is a livestock sale with price notes and participant names, within a historic newspaper style.
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