This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 24, 1951
Page
1
A fragmented report notes a Tuesday service change on the Benalla to Sydney line. It mentions a direct detour via Mele and a plan to give travelers forty to fifty minutes advantage, with a reference to a TAO presiding over the adjustment. The unnamed source hints at a new direct path from Benalla to Sydney.
RILEE OK WINNER OF THE VICTORIAN JUBILEE OAKS is shown with new owner Mr Ron Harber postal assistant at Wangaratta and his young son The horse was sold to Mr Barber for £50 by Mr H L Nugent of Melbourne after she won two courses in the Oaks His chances in the stake were included in the sale Details page 11.
The Greys lead Saturday play in the 1B Grade with St Joseph's Blue and Gold teams also contesting. Registration payments due before Saturday with courts supervised by Benalla clubs and F.C.J. Silver. Umpires to be appointed on site. all players must pump and polish baskets prior to matches.
May 26 reports from the Soewartem Benalla Basketball Association show A GRADE results with Primrose 35 def Brewaron 35 and Le Greys 33 def Blues 16, St Joseph's Blue 27 over Silver 25, St Joseph’s School 18 beat Athletic Club 17, and St Joseph's on 12 8.
Fragmentary item notes a local Catholic ball in Violet Town with references to an event at night and possible tension or disruption involving a person or group. Details are incomplete but suggest a social gathering with associated concerns.
A surprise party was tendered to Miss Alice Wilson at the home of her parents on Boundary Road to celebrate her twenty first birthday. Many friends attended and enjoyed music dancing singing and games. A lovely supper was served and the birthday cake featured prominently.
The F C J Past Pupils Association hosts its annual ball at Shire Mall on Friday June 15. Judges will pick the Belle of the Ball from a galaxy of attendees. Goomalibee Hospital Ball is planned for August 24 with local auxiliaries coordinating dances and Carnival Committee contacts for dates to avoid clashes. The final ball in October features the Belle of North Eastern Victoria.
Auction notice for a modern brick veneer residence owned by Mr. R. T. Eddie at Memorial Hall on Friday June 1. The home is spacious compact in design nicely appointed and vacant.
At Monday's meeting Benalla Waterworks Board considered the installation of a water main for a resident on Meadows Avenue near Salisbury Street. Route D Oliver requested consideration, and the board reviewed the usual application for a new main with an estimated cost discussed.
Mr Geo McCartney former treasurer of the Manalla Football Club was farewelled on Saturday night at Memorial Hall in a presentation by Mr Cle Stewart. The event praised his role in the club’s progress and the erection of the club house. Police witness Mr Neil Tyrne Jamies described court proceedings concerning a defendant tied to local incidents and fines.
At Monday’s Waterworks Trust meeting engineer Mr. Fawekner said local residents have laid a mile of pipe toward Ryan's Creek pipeline to service the area. He noted verbal arrangements with Mrs Burkpoole to clear a section and reported work proceeding slowly with an undercurrent of delay.
Local reports indicate Sergeant Williams received a transfer to a new assignment in a distant city. The move follows recent duties as city police details and prompted reactions from residents and officials.
The Second Eighteen will be selected tonight as they prepare to face Yarrawanga Rovers. Players listed include Walker, Bartielal, and Connolly with others named in the squad.
The engagement is announced for Fairley Baran youngest daughter of Mex Warner and the late Mr Walker of 69 Dixon Street Wangaraly Latoya Cura fourth won of My.
The report details the death of Stanislaus Anderson, a 42 year old man from Mibury, who was admitted to Wangaruti Mase Hospital in an unconscious state after colliding with a utility trunk at the intersection of Harkly and Bridge streets on Monday. He did not recover.
Fragmentary OCR lists names of football umpires and leagues including Benaihe Tungaman, Heraila Yarrawonga, Pinte, James North Wan garatin, and teams like Dookie and Burra mine. Mentions Brisbane and Benalla District League with other uncertain names such as Winton and Dwyer.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.