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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 02, 1945
Page
3
Local reminiscences tell of births, marriages, and deaths in Benalla and district. Frequent mentions include Wendy Joy born at Bush Nursing Hospital, weddings at Methellet Church and Holy Trinity, and the death of Sgt Jack Bennison in Japanese captivity. Studies, holidays, and reunions reflect wartime and postwar life across Benalla, Violet Town, and nearby towns.
A brief notice announces that returned servicemen and women are seeking a flat rental in Benalta on Friday evening in November under new management. The short item notes admission to those not quietly laden in basket and emphasizes a local housing opportunity.
An old classified style notice promotes the Blue Wren Café with various cooked meats and sandwiches cut to order. It mentions Dainy Merncon tea and indicates a trial solicitation, reflectively odd wording from the period.
Sunday events list Holy Communion and worship services in Benalla led by Rev H Palmer Phillips with additional meetings. Death notices include Thelma Haley of Bandringham and other Haley family members. mentions of GROSVENOR James Ciron-Vonor prisoner of war and Bennison J Herm of Benalla with relatives named. Also small advertisements for agricultural goods and tractors.
Upwards of 90 members attended the Women’s Hospital Auxiliary meeting at the Coay Cafe on Wednesday evening. President Mire A H Wann announced arrangements for show day catering and a balance sheet, noting expenditures on credit and a grant from the Carnival Committee. Donations were acknowledged from Mrs Jeffrey, Mrs Donald Harris, Mrs Floater, Mrs Gilmore, and Mrs Turner. A pledge of £81 12 0 was placed to their credit from a recent ceremony and ball, drawing spontaneous applause.
Fragmentary notice shows a committee planning club events with an early start. A committee meeting is scheduled for Monday evening to discuss pennant competition and other details for the upcoming season.
In Benalla Court Percy Ward and Herbert Webber faced charges over liquor on licensed premises. Webber allegedly carried beer from Farmers Arms Hotel during prohibited hours while Ward denied knowledge. A verdict found both charges concerning Ward and Webber unresolved, with Webber fined and Ward acquitted on some counts.
The article reports Benalla receiving the Military Medal amid allied operations. It notes Allied units forming lines and the enemy retreat as the withdrawal of peacekeepers progresses, with strategic actions detailed and the ceremony tied to ongoing combat events.
The Association outlines a reorganization of their eleven with matches set for Monday and Wednesday next. Players from Doolin College and Chaaraursayt will join in a bid to strengthen the team against Cree ce and Rallrag as teams prepare for the season.
Privates Tim Cogner and Jim Kirby, described as inseparable, were captured together, held by Gingapors and captors, transferred to Japan, and repatriated on the same ship. The wording portrays their shared enlistment and return journey.
The Benalla Lawn Tennis Club lists a fallowline grap of pfelale pre fete ton boathe dat bowen mt 130i em. Entries include Pandappers Ww Pumrty W. Rourke J. Crowford Co Wiver and others. Lady members are reminded to bring a basket. no charge for afternoon tea.
Local and general notices describe meetings of hospital committees and a dance hall gathering at Violet Town. The page mentions a recovered stolen car, a clear sale at Mol y, and a ship club event with prizes and social notes.
Advertisement announces an unreserved clearing sale conducted by Mabinson and Monies on behalf of Mr and Mrs Ward of the Farmers Arms Hotel. The sale will be held on Friday and Saturday in November with full details available in the advertisement.
Fragmented OCR shows references to cooperative housing groups, individuals, and meetings across multiple places. Mentions include names like Miranda Sivek Lage and Betty, plus various locations and dates, with scattered notes on meetings, bids, and community notices.
An unclear OCR passage shows scattered phrases about Benalla and local concerns. The garbled text mentions appeals, subscriptions, and a Presbyterian church hint, with references to TV choiceholds and average results. No coherent event or clear persons emerge from the readable fragments.
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