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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1951
Page
8
Fragmented OCR text shows a local agreement to install a pipeline, with references to work, water, and Valley areas. The note mentions a meeting, possible dates, and approval by a governing body or company. Details are unclear due to garbled source text.
Michael McGann of Melbourne and West Melbourne died after a long illness. Survived by daughter Mary Mrs K McKelvre, son-in-law Keith, two grandchildren Michael and Catherine, and brothers John and Terence. Requiem Mass at St Marys Star of the Sea Wrath Melbourne, burial at Melbourne General Cemetery. Continued prayers at the graveside by Rev Fr O Toole.
Obituary notes a prominent local businessman named Imegh Datwerty passing away after a long life. details include his home at Windu Street and age listed as nine, with sparse readable fragments indicating a sudden end in the town.
Obituary notes Benalla resident and former local sportsman James Doherty. Born in Benalla, he lived there most of his life, married Frannie Haley, and survived by three sons and siblings. Funeral held at St Josephs with many mourners, praised for integrity and community service.
The article notes Holbrook appointing a playing captain for the Wangaratta Rovers season. A young North re coach and a Wan garatta school teacher are involved, with details unclear in the fragment.
Mrs Meaney retired as Swanpool CWA secretary after five years of service at the annual meeting attended by members from Henalla and Wan karata. Mrs G Oliver was absent president. Mrs W Hayes elected president with a full slate of officers and an annual report noting total membership and a postwar balance.
Melbourne HQ cooperation lacking and Benalla members attend Wangaratta meeting. Branch totals over 40 representing taxi operators to road hauliers. Future meetings set for the first Friday monthly to boost interest and extend to other centers including Wangaratta. Wheat matters schedule to be revised after Melbourne talks. M. W. Fox elected president.
The 1962 Victorian Waterloo Cup selection process saw Benalla Coursing nominated to the NCA executive on Tees with an offer of £400. Other applicants included Mary Borous Bendigo Donald Donynd and more, while some contenders were rejected or faced allocation rejections and final positions.
The St James Gun Club reports a solid financial position after its annual gathering. Members including committee chairs and officers such as Paul Wright and M Pelutitiiini discussed plans and the next event coming on Boxing Day.
A report presented at the Benalla Waterworks Trust meeting notes a slight fall in town water use for October and a sharp rise in railway department usage. Figures show October 1980 town 9,832,000 gallons vs October 1951 0,543,000, railways 808,000 and 1,648,000 respectively, and daily averages for 1960 317,161 and 1961 108,000 for town with railways 27,677 and 53,000.
The club event drew playful barbs over commentary style and pacing. Noting a high record rate in Wins aratta-0, attendees commented on the 1950s comparisons while a local garbage site fee rose to 220.
The final Jubilee Committee meeting was held to review the year’s work and plan the Year Book handover. Speakers Mr Martin and Dr Gourley praised efforts, with thanks to members for their cooperation. attendees included A E Gourley, J Lester, V Lowens, M Nicholson, and others.
Community notices from Dookie Memorial Hall include the Auxillary salon Christmas event on December 16 and a memorial hall Christmas tree party planned for December 6. The Lwakwa branch reports annual scores in crafts and markets, with fund donations to Thanksgiving and Scholarship funds, plus jam and goods donations to local homes.
Lake Rowan reports the Rowan tennis team defeated Guardmbat by 108 to 55 games in a 10 set to 3 match. The event notes Tuesday 13th nat and remarks Mr Hamilton of St James and Minn Jew McDonald involved. Mr and Mrs J Leary announce the birth of son Joh Reginald at Yarrawonga. An entire evening is planned in Lake Rowan Hall on Saturday November 24.
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