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Newspaper

Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Nov 24, 1939

Page

3

Alma Jensen Weds Alan Mends in Benalla Ceremony

Miss Alma Lorraine Jensen married Mr Alan Mends in a Mary Trinity Church Benalla ceremony on Saturday afternoon. Relatives attended including the bride's uncle who gave her away, and a reception followed at the Marine Fair. The couple plan to reside in Benalla after a touring honeymoon.

Mary Trinity Church Benalla Baterday Alma Lorraine Jensen Alan Mends A. Jensen Lima A. Mends G. Horsbergh Magnolia F. A. Barger Goorambat Minn Mary Hossack Qorion Baines Beverly Woolbouss Shirley Jansen Mrs Monds Benalin Lee Alma Baynold Medi Eust_ Tiwan

Benalla West Cricketers Claim Showgrounds Favorite Status

The Benalla West sleven defeated the Friendly Societies to claim the top spot at the showgrounds. Chief mourners J. Jess and A. Kemet led the somber tribute to the late Gentlemen’s Cricket Club leaders.

Benalla Benalla West Mamery Srichot Club Shewere Meverne Undertokers GC McDoneld Pall Bosters Bevalin West Crisket J. Jess A. Kemet

Repaired Church Steeple at 106 Feet

A fragmentary report notes repair work on a church steeple reaching 106 feet. The scene involved scaffolding and careful maintenance on an exterior ascent as builders and local observers described the arduous task and safety considerations.

Ontr Weeden Maffelfing

Newlyweds feted at barn with cricket club gifts

Guests at a barn party celebrated the newlyweds with drinking and dancing. Mr Martin praised the groom and spoke of holidays with Alex, while the Cricket Club presented Mr Binnie a brass orcrema and the Unhettiers offered a fern tub. Dancing continued to late hours and Auld Lang Syne finished the evening.

Ed Wee Binals Martin Binele Alex Iy Messrs FF. Martin J. Conway Murray Martin Binnie

Obituary notices from Benalla district the latest deaths

Multiple obituaries detail the deaths of Mrs Charlotte Forest widow of Mr James Parsell at Tungamah and Mrs Bling Wallace of Ogeerambat aged 62 with a large circle of friends. Funeral rites were held at Benalla and Devenish cemeteries with dedicated pallbearers and clergy conducting services. Additional notices report the death of Mrs Elisabeth Wright at 72 in Goornbet East, burial at Benalla cemetery, and Miss Alice Catherine Burne at 101 Box Hill aged 101 with interment at Moorngag cemetery after residing in Mentone and Black Rock care homes.

Miley St. Turney Carriae Brrest Bataniay Chmrtotts Forest Isis James Parsell Tungamah Deommsed Om Maturoy Sena Sens Sebeth Decessed da Tien Bernard Turley Benalla Ebenalla Tungameb FR. Justice EB. Hoskins F. Crimmins M. Hogan Meserai Push Nursing Hopital Joe Mra Bling Wallace Jon Wallace Ogeerambat Mra Drysdale Cowanwardle Mra Wallace Quorambat Florence Ivy Toma Mev KO Warfe Ney. LE Wilkinsen Moenera J. Aime F, Sima B. Wallace Wanneratta Hospital Tiseday Elisabeth Wright Wright Robert Bergeant Qeorambat Emat Wiliam Wright Goormbet East Methoit Frew. L. F. Wilkinson Toh Benalla Moasra J. Williame W Lawford J. Lawford W. Melertorn KK. A. Abbott Longorgan Black Rock Misa Alles Catherine Burna Mise Burne Frank Elizebeth Burne Lima Fant Mhe Wan Slater Edith Dee William Famaria Mra Fione Frances Mra Lawrenos Hille Pat Moorman Tdec Chari Jake Howmn Jeore Mra Wardell Laabydale Aly Mee Pearce Lima Kean Box Hii Dorrie Mire Katamatite Interies Melbourne Me W. Horne Bamaria Mentone Mra Kane Black Hook Moorngag Bomet Bwanpool

Benalla Council Considers Events And Road Upgrades

A Benalla council meeting discusses regional Advancement Leagues activities, a Melbourne Boys Choir tour and fundraising plans, a carnival, and census planning. Officials consider lodging for conferences, route improvements on Kilfeera road, and seeking a training ground with Abbe Council.

CiNiman Jurk Londe Benalta Larson Kilfeera Coumethee Commonwealth Garren Sill Kilfeera Road Meeers Oliman Spitser Abbe

Maryborough Delegation Tours Sen alg and Bhire Works

A Maryborough group of councillors and citizens visited Sen alg on Monday, inspecting chordie aerodrome Wet Bebool Arta Crafta and sewerage works. The delegation included A Collings J Garvaas A Newnham G Co Micel and others, welcomed by Shire Presidents Cr W Maw Gregor Cr T Manion and E W Hieske and officials. They also visited the sewerage settlement works and noted local council plans, with the final route turning toward Shepparton.

Maryborough Senalg Bhire Works Mesars A. Collings J. Garvaas A. Newnham G. Co Micel Crook J. Fewlend J. Hocking Hy, Nune Advertiser Cr. C Joneham Ferris Cr J Parapoe Akl M. Logan J. Lean H. Bock Gilles Kievems T. Oldfield Ald J. C. Johowton D. A. Thompson Cr. W. Maw Gregor Cr. T. Manion E.W. Hieske W. Bayami Kod Crivelli Sewerage Authority Ehicf Murray Fawckner Alec Puld O Boroigh Council Letallattar Anime

Victorian Fishway Lawn Games Benefit Day Highlights

An enjoyable afternoon at the Victorian Fishway lawn featured ladies competing in hoops and peg, with prize winners listed as Mrs Long, Mrs Whitmore, Mrs Maynard and others. Funds raised supported the institute. A separate match at Benalla lawns between Golda and Oireenn drew interest. A two day tournament is announced to start Tuesday with entries closing Monday.

Long Mire Whitmore Maynard Golda Oireenn Benalla Resulia Mesdames Trestou Waller Mesdames Whitmore Briggs Mesdames Richardson Conk Meedames Philips Crowtcher Mredames A. Phillipe Marhin Dire Ff Willama Een Mra

Coach Ledger Schedules Week of Tennis Lessons

Miss F Ledger has arranged a beginner to advanced tennis week starting Sunday in November at the Tenalla Lawn Team Club court. Ledger's Sports Depot will take bookings for 1 2 or more players with group and younger players emphasized to learn stroke production and tactics. Mr Kendall, related by marriage to a great player, will help with techniques.

F. Ledger Allan Tenalla Lawn Ledger Fienalla Oclub Kendall

Shire Council Tackles Backyard Grass and Vacant Lot Hazards

The Shire Council in the Central riding extends enforcement on yard cleanliness with a health inspector now reviewing vacant blocks. After warnings, property owners may face action to ensure grease and debris are removed and safety is maintained.

Penriods Saetting Wiedemann Uniess

Benalla Military Camp Discussion Highlights League Interests

The Advancement League's meeting debated securing a future military camp at Benalla. Pryor urged inviting Defence Department officials and the Adjutant of the 8th Light Horse to join. Dr. Cook backed this, stressing liaison with MP McEwen and noting available grounds at Reef Hills, police paddock, racecourse, and drill hall.

Mewdhey The Advancement League Querius Benalla Pryor Bemalin Th Light Horse Lieut. Canning Defence Department Benalis F. A. Cook Mila 8Th Light Foree League

Scrambled hockey scoreline and player names noted

Fragmented report lists players such as Parnell Ham, Tate, Meikle, J Apinks, Mrs Hoberts, Mie w Tha land, Mingo, Heaney, Carleen, Martin, Belcher and others with various scores like 3-0 9-1 8-8, mentioning totals and a match at Bruno last Saturday with mixed results and unclear teams or venues. The context is a battered summary of a league or school game with many unreadable segments.

Mc Wright A. Spink Parnel Parnell Ham Nomey Tate Haytandd Reel Matereda Hokapinke van Meikle Fiaviind Porat Toberia Eure Aleve Misa J. Apinks Mrs Hoberts Mra Ior Miew Opin Miw Thaland Mingo Mam Heaney Mere Hoterte Warwel Mien Opie Miw Tinponeh Brokenreck

Benalla Livestock Market Report Shows Mixed Yarding

A Benalla market note describes a small yarding of cattle including young steers and heifers with some fetching price supports while heavier cattle and sheep show varied demand. Buyers and outside interests participate as yards tighten with limited numbers and steady to firm trends noted.

Market notes from Flonalia yards report fortnightly sale

Robinson and Monde describe a lively market at Flonalia Corporation Yards with buyers from Vedet Town Benalla Violet Town and Devenish. Prices matched market rates with light bacon and meat trades noted and a schedule of upcoming friendly football matches announced.

Robinson and Monde Report Havin Flonalia Corporation Warn Bt. James Wan Serena Rhepparton Devenish Cosby Pia Benalla Vy Coorambat Railways Benalla Weat Methodisia Vy Dookin College Biewarton Violet Town Baddaginsie

Red Cross Emergency Ball Draws Local Help and Dignitaries

A public Red Cross Emergency Ball drew community leaders and volunteers including Mesdames A Wann and S Hearty, with many attendees in uniform from the Sixth Battalion. The event featured a warm reception from friends and raised spirits for relief efforts.

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