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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 04, 1949
Page
1
The Goorambat community unveiled an Honor Roll of 62 names at Victory Park, six of whom paid the supreme sacrifice. Air Vice-Marshal W D Bostock opened the park and Captain Clive Nason unveiled the Roll, with attendees including the mayor and shire officials.
The ceremony led by Dr. A Cook MLA included school children marching to park gates to raise the flag in memory of six World War II soldiers. Air Vice-Marshall Bostock spoke on sacrifice and democracy while Captain Clive Nason unveiled the Honor Roll and the Last Post was played.
A presentation evening will be rendered to Mr A Harrison in Tatong Hall on Saturday night in recognition of his loyal service to the ratepayers in the Tatong Riding of the Benalla Shire for over 25 years. An enjoyable evening is assured all who attend.
Obituary notes Archdeacon George W. Carter dies after a long life of service in the Wangaratta diocese. Born in Oxfordshire, he served as rector, archdeacon, and vicar general, with wartime chaplaincy, botanist interests, and a century of devotion to the church across multiple parishes from 1899 to his death.
The Thoona congregation honored Rev Br Stockdale who is leaving to take a parish at Wackandandah. E Lindholm congratulated the couple and presented an electric clock as a memento. Messrs Gibson and another speaker thanked Stockdale for his spiritual services and wished him happiness in his new home. He replied gratefully, noting a warm spot in his heart for Thoona.
At a district gathering in Gorambat the Shire President praised the loyal residents and the wartime spirit. The Mayor commended the timely ceremony and the Honor Board display. Donors including Mr Jogeson of Benalla and others were acknowledged for their contributions.
Remembrance Day events stretch through Armistice Day and the Victoria observance with poppies. The Benalla service at Memorial Gardens begins 3 pm with the Memorial Band, public invited, and a dress presentation by J Penumbington, president of the Benalla Sub-branch of the RSL. Poppy proceeds benefit soldiers in need through the Soldiers Association and allied groups.
A representative gathering of townspeople attended the annual dinner showing the influence of the V R I in Benalla. Speakers praised the branch, and presentations included the Commissioners' Golf Cup to Geo. Long with remarks by Vice-President Mr Keating and others.
A noted middle distance runner and coach from Awetvalle, Alex Wilthouse, will attend the Benalla show tomorrow. He will conduct training sessions at 10 am and 2 pm as part of the carnival events. The Melbourne Athletics Club and Benalla AAG back the event, with invitations extended to local competitors and teams. A serious injury to secretary Mr Wally Bernal has disrupted club activities, causing delays in selections and future meet preparations. New members Jean Abley and P. Quayle join the organising committee as the carnival unfolds under the Sports Committee.
John Hil of Benalla, aged 10, won the College Cup with an estimated 48 points at Chee Jong College sports. He secured multiple events including the 100 yard dash and shot put, setting a school record in the heavy shot and earning a place in the 440 and 490 yard races for the combined college meet on Monday.
The Welfare Officer Mrs Carreras says 160 children at the Migrant Centre need books and toys. An appeal is launched to gather suitable items as the center prepares for reopening and to support the children awaiting attention and learning materials.
Discussion of establishing an air freight and travel service linking Benalla with Melbourne Sydney and Brisbane. Officials and residents discussed securing urgent air operations, travel bookings, and private transport to promote an air freight network and early government approval.
Readable fragments show a scheduled visit by a national fitness director on Monday. Mentions of meetings with various officials and youth representatives appear, but many names and places are obscured or garbled.
A very pleasant day with many members attending the lane activities. Saturday competitions were held and final results noted. Readable entries mention October events with two pairs including Mrs Howell and Mr Andre and Mrs Oroushar and Mr Roti.
The Mt Bruno picnic drew a large crowd for a warm day of family fun. Organizers Ralph and Harold Jones led a well run event with prizes, races, and generous local donations from Benalla traders.
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