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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 21, 1948
Page
5
A notice reports the death of Alan Ferndale aged 24 in Adelaide. The obituary notes his loved ones, Valde and Bally mins, and mentions a sudden passing on 12h May.
Saturday June 19 1948 restricted handicaps list five furlongs to one mile events. Notable races include Watford Handicaps and Winter Handicap with minimum weights and entry figures. Entries close May 26 1948. A Lo Macceorgi, secretary, Box 37 Wangaratca, phone 20.
At the request of the Victorien Bee Foard a meeting will be held on Thurelay May 7 on the Henally Beg Floor. The business will be to discuss the export packing of omen. The meeting will be chaired by Mr. i POT.
A local garden center announces new stock of fruit trees and roses arriving soon. They urge customers to place orders early to ensure selection and avoid disappointment. Available varieties include several fruit tree types and rose cultivars.
Marriage plans set for Holy Trinity Wannaratta on Saturday May 2 with Rosalie Wood, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Vi Wood, to Orast Lewis of Fairview Lure. Also noted are birth congratulations for various local families and other community notices from Wangaratta and surrounding districts.
Obituary notices report the death of merchant seaman Alan F James in Adelie Avenue on a Wednesday morning aging 17 months. Also noted is Moira Grainge of Tongala aged 19, a former WAAF member who married May Grainger and died in Beulah with pallbearers named from local families.
Benalla v North Albury team choices include Doherty Jones Talo Chino Symes Roberts Erines Kenny Melheny Lighten Robinson Hoskins Kelly Gleeson Banfield Clarke Homi Johnson McDonald Mide Barmbrides Share and Low. Benalla seconds v St James lineup features Leo Jardine Juron Piekney Andersen Taylor Share Cuseen Allen Banvfield Hytnd Connelly Pobherty Murphy Brown Green Banfield LL O Donnel. Umpires named for Benalla and Leas tomorrow. Colts match tomorrow.
A charity night yielded a profit above £164 with further donations, led by Mr. Pennell who has previously raised over £40,000 for patriotic causes. The Pangore Park shed near Benalim hosted music from Lawford's band and SAW volunteers, drawing praise for a bright, successful evening despite turpentine rain.
A Stewarton Hospital Ball welcomed a large local crowd with festive decorations and floral interiors. Estelle Feldmann drew praise as a popular hostess while music from Poorvesoni’s orchestra kept guests dancing and in good spirit throughout the evening. Proceeds supported hospital funds, with organizers reporting strong support and gratitude from attendees.
A wart organization held a meeting Thursday evening May 14 with plans for a donation drive. A concert is announced for the Well Vell to feature the Beatie Phen with proceeds aiding local groups and a tax deduction note appears for the current year.
The Plenittia VAT Ladies Auxiliary held a pleasant social afternoon at Merora Hall on Tuesday. Representatives from other towns were welcomed by President Mrs A Hyland. Music by Mrs Hourke Mr Moetabe and Mrs Lawford. A competition was held and a light tea was served. Mrs Hourken thanked the visitors on behalf of the hosts for a very enjoyable afternoon.
At a Benalla Waterworks Trust meeting notices were to be served on two more property owners in the catchment area for timber sales, citing a breach of a verbal agreement. Attendees included chairman McCall Say, W Firth, Harrison, Bennison, Oliver, Taleehinn, Moore, and secretary Mates, with discussion on reticulation and water supply in nearby regions and the need to replace meters and renew mains. A letter from the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission was reviewed regarding new pipe allocations in the mont, Dung and Markey Kipreta, and plans to publish replacement costs and depreciation funds were considered. The meeting also covered land in the catchment area and the potential for further notices to owners who were selling timber on their properties.
Community fundraiser details and names appear for a Benalla memorial band appeal. The fragmented text lists contributors and local organizers, referencing persons and places across the event, with scattered notes on dates and involvement.
A notice from the Benalla National Fitness Committee outlines an upcoming meeting at the Copy Cafe on Thursday. The event will discuss the election of officers and related organizational matters for the fitness group.
The Best Years of Our Lives becomes the most honored film in history winning seven Academy Awards including best picture. Marek and Russell win acting prizes while Wyler Sherwood Mondall and Fried hole share technical honors. Cast stars Myrna Loy Fredric March Dene Andrews Teresa Wright Virginia Mayo Cathy O'Donnell and Harold Russell with supporting names seen in features as the drama noted for romance and human interest.
A dense scan of golf notes highlights leading players and scores from an event with names like Wentyrneel and Beale among others. It mentions top finishers, notable shots, and a mix of players across regions, with references to teams and venues in a period voice.
A pleasant afternoon at Golden Vale Club produced no win for J Ward. Matches featured players Tavendale Kennedy Radler Looms Stewart Bryant Lakeman Bruart O Gennell and McCabe Chapple Harris, with several 4 to 6 down outcomes. Next Saturday's fixtures were noted.
Public meetings will be held at Lurg on Monday and Heddaginde on Tuesday next week. Mr Allardice will give a talk, with local attendees urged to participate. On Sunday evening the Rev F B McCondy will preach at the service, as scheduled by the deputation organizers.
The Benalla Trade Union Committee notes a meeting will be held in the VILE on Friday evening, May 1st, with the West meeting also planned. A dance in aid of the Memorial Band is announced for Tuesday 20th May at the Miem Ortad Hint, with proceeds supporting the band.
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