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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 25, 1949
Page
5
In memoriam for our beloved mother Plinth Bridge who died November 24 1048 a grieving daughter Hilda and son Arthur and son in law Chearat insert thanks for the life she shared with smiles and fond memories that will never fade in Ind.
The Shell Company of Australia Ltd will stage an educational picture night at Memorial Hall on Wednesday evening next featuring Farming for the Future. An Australian soil conservation officer from the Victoria Soil Conservation Board will give an address on erosion and crop care, inviting Benailn and district residents, especially the farming community, to attend.
Thooona travelled to Ooorambat last Saturday and were defeated 12 sets 115 games to 1 set 47 games. Boweya A versus Mt Bruno was closer, Boweya A 8 03 games Mt Bruno 1 83 parniea. Players listed: W McCabe, W Bryce, K Bond, G Boyd, J Con way, F Praser, J O Loughlin, B Dower, FP Hickey, R Saunders, J.
Wally Bernal presided as a warm welcome was given for a comprehensive report on the committee’s work. Officers elected included H Archer F Ball D Stow ine and F Follett. Receipts totaled 11 9 from the boube drive yielding £882. District Scout Master Norm Vanner reported progress. Mayor Dr Harrison gave an address. Scout Master Dick Parr was presented a gold mounted cigarette case. Bernal departs for New Zealand. Lick praised for long service. Willers praised for leadership.
The many friends of Minn Meather James of Ky Valley and formerly of Goorambal regret she is a patient at Mooroopna Hospital with a bad form of polio. Assister of Mr. Lewis James, Heather is remembered for representing Goorumbat in the Belle of Belles Ball at Benalla two years ago.
Later Velde Lindholm and Jule returned to Australia after nursing in New Zealand while Li holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs EB Lindholm in Rockgrove Sympathy extends to Mr and Mrs T J O Lanassy of Leatin Lang Bungeet on the death of their infant daughter Paullce at Yarrawonga Hospital. Funeral at Benalla led by Rev Father Cochrane. Roy Allan Mathewson and sister Min C Mathewson renewed acquaintances in Devenish over the weekend. The former stayed at Toe Parsonage. others were guests of Mr and Mrs CW Hooper Devenish. Word arrived that their daughter Ivy reached by train and was met by her aunt Bers.
Mr Kom Aker organized a lively welcome for Dr F Harrie and Benalla’s citizens. A detailed address followed with a program of Latvian music and dancing. Singers Karli Liedaga Elena Bapyeeat and Oma Tije Savickia received strong applause for classic operatic and folk numbers.
Pergwon and Mr OH C Bird hosted a welcome for Corowa victors. Yarrawongad Beechworth Albury Laghthue de Wanaon Ted and Ruthergicad Grintern competed in commerce events. Wodunge and Violet Town teams funded travel on Saturday. Fateh at Witara remained unchallenged as Siyrrebs prepared to make good on rates.
Officials declare the Benalla lawn courts open for play on Saturday with Mayor Dr F Ro Harthan praising long service by Mr L Savera and Mr Sayers. The event features a display of local handiwork, needlework, jewelry, and wares, with notices of a Country Party rally and a forthcoming public announcement for space expansion.
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