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Newspaper

Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Nov 07, 1947

Page

1

Local resident fined for prohibited hours at Basalls court

A local resident was fined for being at the Basalls court during prohibited hours on October 1. Constable Poa testified he was on duty at 6:00 pm at Benalla railway station and encountered the defendant in a refreshment room with his father-in-law. The accused allegedly drank beer while traveling, and the incident involved a train journey and a subsequent inquiry.

Merrie L. Gordon Basalls Court Poa Benalla

Protest Meeting at Tolmie For Potato Growers

Tolmie Tablelands Potato and Onion Growers Associa tion sponsors a public meeting in Tolmie Hall on Sunday November 18 to protest the alienation of valuable ferminnts in the Toombullup Archerton area. Attendees include Graves Floss and Melly from Mansfeld Shire and Morrison Payne and Lerpegrar from Benalla Shire. A large attendance of business people is anticipated.

Tolmie

Euchre party at Coay cafe hosts raffle and sponge games

The IR Friendship club held its weekly euchre session at Coay cafe on Monday. Prizes were shared among several members including Mrs Mlevena and Mrs Se See nae. Mystery winner was Miss Bhort, who also claimed the sponge contest. Arena Get-Together bookings open at Amtral House for November 11.

IR Friendship Club Coay Mra Hoakin T. Briest Mlevena Mrs Se See Pete Mre Mre Bhort Amtral House

Children Display Highlights At Friday Gym Event

Many parents and town representatives attended a Friday night drill hall program showcasing children’s work in gymnasium classes. The event featured Brownies, Kipling play, jungle theater, a war rope bridge, and a ten minute camp fire, emphasizing the Heart and Guiding movement’s benefits for youth.

Shire Counsil Paronla Eyminastica Firet Ald Moree Cole Preoyle Gate Deiii Brownies Kipling Price Melbourne Hot Feon W. Heonell DB. Stewart Fido Comer

St Andrews Church Anniversary Services Planned

St Andrews Presbyterian Church Benalin announces anniversary services to be held Sunday next 8th November. The preacher will be Rev John Alexander MA assistant minister at Hoots Church bourne. A Fellowship Hour follows evening services with a token Thanksgiving offering retiring envelopes.

Local Legion Event Ends With Cricket and Tennis Fun

A weekend gathering at Shepparton hosted by the Shepparton sub-branch welcomed Benalla visitors and featured cricket and tennis matches. Highlights included performances by local teams, with Saint A materials as the camera captured the afternoon. The hosts thanked Benalla for the reception and expressed hope for more joint activities. Cricket details show Shepparton 1% id, Hardie 40, Templeton 18, Benalla bowlers Wo Maso and Hind, while Tennin and Benalls performed well.

Preston Crickey Tennie Tennia Ufn Aleu Moes Prealden Shepparton Wals Brasch Benalla Damoe Ard Chopra Rhepparton Hardie Templeton Weorers Maso A. L. Hind FP. Crimmine A. Imzard Henalls J. Pollard

Sunday School Anniversary at Theona Presbyterian Church

Theona Presbyterian Church held a Sunday School anniversary last Sunday with seasonal decor. Children sang hymns “Joshua Gideon” and “Jews Loves Man” as two senior girls Lynette Morris and Joan Martin led choir. Rev D J Reekle delivered a sermon on The Book of Life. Sunday school superintendent Mr P B Emery presented each pupil with a prize, while Mrs T M Ainglair organized the organ accompaniment.

Theona Josue Gide Twee Wiria Lynette Morris Wie An the Onan Joan Martin Ton Mev D. J. Reekle

Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs Berthun in Carnesie Celebrated at Home

Mr and Mrs Berthun of Carnesie celebrated their golden wedding at home on a Saturday in October with all their family and grandchildren present. The couple, well known residents of Bowoynile-Soepee, were feted by relatives in a quiet family gathering.

Berthun Carnesie

Country Women’s M On Friday in October Event at CW A hall

The Henala branch of the Country Women’s Association hosted a pleasant American tea on Friday in October. Members collected produce and baked goods, with Mesdames Nankervim Meadows O'Donnell and Brown leading the event. An afternoon of music featured Mesdames Sturken Keavey and Mrs. Greening among others, and a birthday cake was shared with Willoneon. The meeting adjourned with a traditional tea.

Henala C.W.A. Held & Imomt Trish Tude Fancy Goode Francis Nankervim Meadows O'Donnell Brown Mesdames Sturken Keavey Mrs. Greening Mere, Gallagher Mra Creening Breoch Mre O'Callaghan Founda Tan Mannieter Jenkyn Mehereen Bourke Deeaney Wilson Atte Mitte Crees de Merete Row Bwanpes

Thoona and District Tennis Association results page

A cluttered OCR recap shows Thoona and District Tennis Association events with players such as Martin Sinclair Hoyated and Beholte. The text lists multiple matchups and scores across divisions, mentioning Misses Nicol Allen Frewwell Kamin and Rehertaon, plus references to Mo Wellty and Whedemann in a busy round of early season tennis proceedings.

Ares Heturrty Heweyia Therma Moore Binelniy Hoyatel Martin H. Schulte F Sinclair A. Drving C. Sinclair Amd Heyvabel W. Beholte F Martin Aml F. Sinclair J. Sammon G. Marcourtye Sinclair Hoyated Oh. Moertin K. Schulefi FO More Hiin Mra Teyated Mie BO Leary Mies C. Common Bob On Be Nicol Alien Misa Frevwell Mee Fo Ma En Y Mises Kamin I. Rehertaon Tay Miers Allene Bo Niaul Seta Ath

Dance at Chesney Vale School provides fund-raiser evening

A charity dance at Chesney Vale School Friday evening drew many alumni and locals to raise funds for the Christ wine Tree. The event featured excellent music by Ales Irvine and Ken Walker with extras by Lawford, and M. Goudie as MC. The floor and hall looked well, decorated in roses. a novelty dance won by Beattie and Home Melon.

Rowls Maree Ales Irvine Ken Walker Mine Fo Lawford M. Goudie Per Beattie Milas

P F A Notes Di Bundy Eeenine In The Order Of Bertin

PFA notes from the order meeting list members including Helen Abrahall Aileen Ballinun Deanette Boyle Margaret Brown Betty Brown Eline Clugeion Romo Ingram Jennie McDonald Florence Renshaw Greta Sturken Marvin Smith Hasel Smith Bul Hryor Bruce Wallace Ian Wallace Grahame Roberts Gavin Whytiaw. On the 20th they joined with the group in a formal proceeding.

di Bundy Eeenine Bertin Commonwealth Bul Hryor Bruce Wallace Ian Wallace Grahamer Roberts Gavin Whytiaw

Food for Britain appeal fundraiser held in Benalla district

An enjoyable garden party at Ooroola organized by the Beorunla wardens in aid of the Food for Britain appeal drew a large crowd from Benalla and surrounding areas. A well stocked produce stall, catering by Mrs George Croxford, games for children, tea, and prize-winners in dress and fancy goods highlighted the event, with proceeds assisting the appeal.

Bony Rides Busan Robertsom Urrag I Mamier Cane Urigan Mins Wal Todd Poe Mere J Thevinneg Mere FA Tom Wen Mra Mo Wurwaratia Mr J Tknby Kidiruan Tedroa Cirele

Benalla Dads Association Meeting Plans and Notices

Fragmented OCR yields a community association notice describing an upcoming meeting at Saint something in Benalla. It references members, agendas, and a tentative schedule, with notes about timing, speakers, and election of officers. The garbled text mentions a Monday event, preparation for a feast, and references to territory, members, and local governance.

Presbyterian Sunday School Notes

The notes describe a Sunday school session led by Superintendent Mr Bo Harris with Chania and Warrenbayne members involved. It mentions expectations for responses and member participation, highlighting a cooperative church activity in a community setting.

Sunntery Toone Ypberite Tell Warrenty Almaur Childewn Uci Bo Harris Seinday Actin Cages Chania

Lawn Tennis Season Opens at Ronalis Club Opening

The Lawn Tennis Club opened under clear skies with local officials including A Harrison at the shore ceremony. Notable matches featured Meridien with Mor Lo hedge and a final where Henkin and Mrs. Cormick beat Mcorwrths Jonah Mre and N. Baird, securing a win for BH.

Ronalis Aalur Joy Tan Coors Shore A. Harrison Uw Onite Prareres Meridien Wit Rastucrsl Mor Lo Hedge BH. Henkin Mra F MeCormick Mcorwrths Jona N. Baird

Advancement League Meet Postponed In Benalla District

The Benalla and District meeting is postponed due to Mr Holan's political meeting held Friday evening last. monthly gathering rescheduled to a later date.

Advancement League Holan Benalla, and District

Benalla Hospital Women's Auxiliary Bazaar Arrangements

The Benalla Hospital Women's Auxiliary held its October meeting at the W A Hall. A large attendance finalized plans for today’s bazaar opening at 2.10 pm with a one-day sale this afternoon. Evening arrangements were cancelled due to polling day preparations. The balance sheet for year ending 0/0/47 was prepared by Mrs. Wiluteratort, with expenses and donations detailed and a vote of thanks recorded for previous work.

Women’s Hospital Auxiliary Perec Ines Tion Muri Moone Trewanrer Urtleet Pefirenientia West Mecca Bam Crete Prewlebote Riage

Second Toota Girls Derby Set For Run

A second Toota Derby is scheduled with strong local interest and attendance expected. The event honors past winners and features notable participants from nearby clubs, aiming to continue the tradition and showcase emerging racers.

Change of Dance Night Prompts Community Meeting

A chaotic fragment hints at a community notice about a dance night and upcoming events. Names and places are unreadable, but the notice references planning, timing, and public participation. It emphasizes input before scheduling changes and invites local residents to attend a forthcoming briefing.

Band plans organize coffee house venture for town

A town meeting in Grill Hall formed a sub committee to recruit players and hire a band master to lead a new band. The group aims to provide services for the venture and schedule a Sunday performance at the local venue, with plans for future events and tea meetings.

Thie Grill

Bendigo Shooting Champion Crowned in Open Event

At Bendigo the lead shooter, Vie Tian, claimed a decisive win in the open championship. The competition featured top marksmen from the UA and other clubs, with the final rounds highlighting precision and speed.

James Shooter Bendigo

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