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Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 24, 1951

Page

4

Obituaries and Births in Benalla Area Notices

Friends report Mr Kechi recovering after eye operation and hospital discharge. Mrs H B Johnston injured wrists in a fall at home and will be unable to golf for some time. Mr and Mrs Kevin Smith announce birth of son Michael Kevin Collis at Bush Nursing Hospital. Mr and Mrs Dave Webster welcome birth of daughter at Bush Nursing Hospital. Marriage announced for Lorna May Smith Tateng to Bernard Richard Exton Atcherton May 26 at 11 am Holy Trinity Benalla with reception at Austral House Benalla.

Mr. Kechi H. 8. Johnston Kevin .Smith Michael Kevin Collis the Bush Nursing Hospital Dave Webster The Bush Nursing Hospital Holy Trinity Church Benalla Lorna May P. E. Smith Tateng Bernard Richard

Anderson Hospital Morning Arrival Noted

A fragment notes the morning arrival of TM Anderson at Bush Nursing Hospital. The garbled text suggests a brief civil or medical record entry with limited readable details.

Wuweath Anderson

Gillams top rifle event as Westacott wins Cock O’ the Walk

C Westacott led the rifle competition finishing with the high score and took the Cock O’ the Walk honor. B Stapleton claimed top rifle with 101 points while several shooters achieved possible scores at 1 and 600 yard ranges. The event listed scores for Westacott Stapleton Redpath James Paez Johnston Trewin Ball Welsh Redpath Sawers Fem and others with varied totals.

J. Redpach GQ. James R. Paez Johnston K. Trewin L. Ball J. Welsh R. Redpath R. Sawers W. Fem

Council Grants 2 Percent Rebate to Bowling Club

At a recent borough meeting the Bowling Club received a 2% rebate on drainage pipes installed for Crequet Club House to Deas Street. The refund was granted since the pipes were part of a general drainage scheme and placed outside the club’s playing area. The club had aided Croquet Club with £200 for moving their house and covered maintenance costs of £1 weekly from May to October 1950.

Crequet Club Deas Street Bennison Parks and Gardens Committee Fawckner Dr. Gay

Mother Didn’t Tell Me at Regal Cra ma

Dorothy McGuire and William Lundigan star in a light romantic comedy about a newly married couple. The film follows a young woman who loves her doctor despite his mother's warnings, highlighting romance and the tender aspects of marriage.

Dorothy McGuire Willam Lundigan Regal Crama Miss McGuire Claudia Lundigan Pinky

Melrose Steeplechase Preview at Moonee Valley

The Melrose Steeplechase sparks a tight battle among Benarca Niblik Grey Morn and Glenvue with Benarca expected to seek a third straight win, while Niblik and Grey Morn challenge for place. Regal Scout tops six furlong field in the Miata Handicap as Glenvue aims for Deep Creek success.

Melrose Rel Benarca Niblik Ib Jess Lian Caulfield Benarew Mom Bere Wreak Adrastus Dail Green Music Glenvue Lucky Mascot Savoy Aberfeldie Mane Bruce Hos Moograbahari Siren Song Regal Sqout Reg Scout Lone Tink Macray Sister Ruth Bock Anslad Argyle Prediction Fordham Ben Adhem Grey Morn Rossfheld Clutha Mollandry Regal Scout Robert Bruce Grand Monarch

Annual Hospital Appeal kicks off June 24 in Goulburn Valley

The Argus Broadcasting Service in ISK Shepparton will run its annual appeal for hospitals across 27 centres in the Goulburn Valley and North East on Sunday June 24. Local funds go to the proposed memorial hospital with tenders for erection likely next year. Donations accepted at Nunn Street office rear of Benalla Hotel and broadcast over ISR from 9am to 6pm.

Argus Broadcasting Service Isk Shepparton Goulburn Valley Memorial Hospital Nunn Street Benalla Stapleoom ISR Cammmitver

Benalla Waterworks Trust Considers 56 Percent Surcharge

Engineer L D Fawckner flags a 56 percent surcharge on 1947 float bowls. Tender was £600, current bill £950. Board plans to apprise suppliers and seek price modification.

Benalla Waterworks Trust L. D. Fawckner Fawckner

Benalla and Seymour Youth Club Basketball and Football Results

Seymour Catholic Youth Club hosted Benalla C M and Girls Club with basketball a 18 to 15 in favor of Benalla. A football match at Friendly Societies oval ended in a 9.12 to 10.6 draw as Benalla pressed after half time. Umpire for both games was Miss A McInneny and Mr Michael McInneny. Teams planned next clash at Seymour late June.

Seymour Catholic Benalla C.¥.M Benalla A McInneny Oval Seymour Michael McInneny St. Joseph's Hall

Benalla Golf Club First Round Club Championship Details

The Benalla golf event will run Saturday with the first round of the club championships in three grades A B and C. Starting times span from 12 30 to 2 50 with players including Stolz Turpie Cowan McKenzie Westwood Sadler McPherson Oliver Heywood McLean and others listed by tee and time. Club house duty by J Roe and J Ferguson.

Ron Stolz A. Turpie G. Cowan C. McKenzie Reg Stolz A. Smith I. Westwood A. Sadler A. J. McPherson G. Oliver G. Heywood Rev. A. McLean H. McCardel H- Archer H. Clarke Robinson L. Ledger D. Smith Sayers A. Sutherland P. Bennell N Stephens R. Besley G Turple B. Arnott R. Aanderson Summers B. Scholes E. Standish H. Borie P. Larking J. Ferguson Jd. Ree B. Stolz L. Neil F. Badler F. W. McCormick Smith H. Gibbs H. James J. Coates T. Clarke P. Grubb F. Harrison M. Armstrong M. Arnott H Lindsey G. Briggs L. Holland A. Anderson D. O'Callaghan E. Veale A. Bruce McKechniec R. Potter Messrs J. Roe

Associates Four Ball Best Ball Winners Named

Saturday's Associates event ended with Mrs Poysden and Mrs Ledger taking first place at 1 down. Other top scores included Mrs Grubb and Miss Sheppard five down and Henry with Hutchison six down. A Wednesday stroke event was won by Mrs Trevor Clarke with 4 12 72. many others posted scores, and Saturday will feature a nine hole stroke followed by a general associates meeting.

Mrs Poysden Ledger Mrs. Grubb Miss Sheppard Mesdames Henry and Hutchison Mesdames Besley Henderson Miss Wann Simon Mrs. Fraser Mrs. Nell Mesdames Cowan Gibbs Miss Arnott Miss Stephens Mesdames Stephens Scholes Mesdames McCabe Fraser Mesdames Brown Arnott Trevor Clarke Poysden Bryce Stepiens McCabe Pennington

Swanpool CWA Sees Delegates Appointed At Monthly Meeting

Swanpool CWA held its monthly meeting with delegates named for the annual conference and all resolutions settled. Hostesses for July are Mrs W Hayes and Misses Dennis. The June contest for best article from used material was won by Mrs Jones with Miss L Down second. Food parcels to England will be sent by Mrs W Heaney and Miss Mathieson. Miss L Down filled the vacancy for food parcels duties.

Swanpool C.W.A W. Hayes Dennis Jones L. Down England W. Heaney Mathieson

Dads' Association Notes From Benalla District

The Dads' Association mourns the death of Dad A. Ralph by accident last week and sends sympathy to Mrs. Ralph. Dad Theo Old is continuing on, with a visit to Benalla. Capt. McIntyre donates £2 10s to the Korea Comforts Fund, aiding five years of A I P service. The 8.5. Mothers' Association plans a spring street stall, next meeting June 4. Women's Auxiliary plans a street stall June 9 and asks for saleable goods and eggs. Dads' monthly meeting is next Saturday night with requests for strong attendance and 1951 subscriptions.

Dad A. Ralph Ralph Theo Benalla McIntyre Wangaratta Korea A.I.P Red Shield Associaton

Obituary Notice for John Burns of Benalla

Mr. John Burns Road Benalla aged 77 years a son of the late Mary Burns Ayrshire where he was born was married at Toobrach to Miss Mary Ann survives him. He leaves two sons Lage Lindsay. Burial at Benalla Monday service at St Andrews Presbyterian Church by Rev McLean graveside. The funeral arranged by Mr E A.

Benalla John Mary Burns Ayrshire Victoria Toobrach Mary Ann Lage Lindsay St. Andrews Terian Church McLean Donaldson J. Rethus Ing. G. Robinson E. A

Death of Mrs Eva Grass at Convalescent Home

The death occurred at a convalescent home for Mrs Eva Grass age 68 born in Hansonville. Burial was at Grew tery on Monday with Be C Moyle officiating.

Eva Grass Hansonville Grew Tery C. Moyle

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