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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1951
Page
4
Propaganda circles claim American and British POWs were murdered by Chinese Reds and North Koreans. A letter from Sgt. Ernest Elliott reports his hope and faith from a Korean POW camp, while officials deny the killings.
Golden Vale Associates held their annual meeting last Thursday and reported a record season. Mrs R Meadows was re-elected president as the club reintroduced handicapping with awards going to Mrs B Parreil and Mr Maxwell. new player Meo Washington showed promise while Mrs Geo Hamphria won the silver spoon competition. Birth congratulations were sent to Mr and Mrs Frank Meadows on their son Richard.
Racing notes predict Chatspa a strong Stayer in the Noble Park Handicap at Hemington on Saturday. Odds favor Potentate and Golden Field with Chatspa seeking payoff from prior forms and weight allowances.
Fragmentary notice reports a children's Xmas event titled Renalla £0 permimadion for a Went Betinal Mother Church. Detailing unclear due to OCR errors but indicates a charity or church Christmas celebration being affected or cancelled.
The retiring president Miss M O Shea welcomed Mr Oliver back from a trip and Mrs Oliver praised the return with golf friends. The secretary reported 104 full members plus provisional and social members. A and B grade championships were won by Mrs A E Stephens and Mrs I Nell. Social Committee earned £274. treasurer showed £50 18 7 credit and £10 Commonwealth Bond. Office bearers elected include President Mrs Bo Arnett and Vice presidents Mrs O Shea and Mrs Geo Olver. The retiring president thanked all officers and noted kitchen expansion plans and associated room enlargement. A VLGA move and other committee decisions were also recorded.
A list of church services and community events organized by various groups and locations. Highlights include sessions at Benalla Circuit and district meetings, with times ranging from early morning to late afternoon and visitors welcome.
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