Pupils Return to Convent for Reunion and Benediction
At the convent the past pupils of the FCJ gathered for a reunion with the nuns. A blessing service followed by tea in the Study Hall showcased homemade dishes, while the annual association meeting elected Miss N Waters as president and a slate of officers and committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ryan
Monsignor Rohan
Pr. Keenan
F.C.J
N. Waters
Mises M. Ride
A. McInnenny
P. Connolly
8. Kimball
Rennie and Feeley
P. Rognah
L. McCabe
M. Cooke
N. Drummond
N.todd
J. Clancy
A. Rogash
J. Dademaide
Cresp
Benalla Awards Highlight Local Pet Contests
Four winners including Benalla participants were recognized in a neighborhood pet show. Stephy the Springer Spaniel and a Gold Setter claimed top spots while a small child from Ma Mick Betis received a prize for a child category.
Commemoration Service Endorsed by Local Committee
The Juilee 4 Centenary Celebrations Committee backs a commemorative service to be held at the Shire Hall on Sunday 11th. The meeting last night drew strong support for the event.
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The
West Rs.l
Shire Hall
11Th 1
Juilee 4
Festival program proposed by It.8.f secretary
The secretary Mr P Bigmore outlined the programme for a two hour Festival of Tk starting at 8 p.m. He wrote to churches and Monsignor Rohan signaled St Joseph's Circle would participate. The committee planned the event as a potential annual Northern Victoria feature and would cooperate with the RBL.
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P. Bigmore
Mbichetl Erignator
Monsignor
Rohan
St. Joseph's Circle
RBL
Borough Council Faces Sewerage Delay and Drainage Woes
In answer to Dr Grubb the engineer Mr Fawchner said sewerage could be installed within two years. Drainage issues were highlighted as severe, with calls for decisive action to relieve households. The mayor Dr W McCalt Say noted it was physically impossible to proceed now and Dr Bennisati concurred.
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Grubb
Fawchner
Twleshine
Passon
W. McCalt Say
Bennisati
Benalla Considers Financing New Ambulance
The Benalla Apex Club leads a borough wide drive to fund a new ambulance ordered for delivery soon. Subscriptions will grant benefits to supporters, with details to be finalized at a public meeting in Memorial Hall Library Room on a future date. A constitution and office bearers will be elected at that meeting.
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de Benalla
Benalla Apex Club
Berna
Benalla-born Desmond Mitchell Joins Jet Age Flight Crew
Desmond Mitchell, a 31-year-old Benalla born man, is selected by British Overseas Airways to be among the first jet airliner pilots. Training in England on the four engined De Havilland Comet, he aims to enter passenger service at Christmas. Mitchell has logged over 4000 flying hours since transferring from the 2nd ALF to the BAAS in 1943.
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Benalla
Children’s Picnic Cancelled Over Polio Epidemic
The Renalla Jubline and Centenary Celebrations Committee cancelled the monster children’s picnic planned for November 11 due to the polio outbreak. Secretary A Gourley cited replies from many schools showing limited participation while chairman J Zvari announced the decision at the meeting.
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Renalla Jubline and Centenary Celebrations
A. Gourley
J. Zvari
Belle of Belles Ball Set for November 13 1951
Reassuring advice from the medical officer led to the decision to hold the Belle of Belles Ball. Arrangements are progressing for the popular local affair with committee optimism for strong support and a successful event. Jubilee and Centenary Stations Committee met to plan next steps and set October 24 for the following gathering.
Benalla Show Promises Bright Two Day Event
Benalla prepares for a two day show Friday and Saturday with Thursday preliminaries for the sherp box Irish. Notable entrants include Mia Mary Coombs with Alone and Mise Lars Coles daughter of E Coles. Capt Baressy brings a team including an Olympic standard horse that won the Usage Test at the Melbourne show.
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Benalla
Australia
Mia Mary Coombs
Mise Lars Coles
E. Coles
G. J. Coles
Munich
Baressy
Melbourne
Double Wedding at Presbyterian Church Seeks Two Brothers’ Marriages
Two sisters plan to marry two brothers this Saturday at 2 pm in the Presbyterian Church. Doreen Agnes Ryan will wed Gordon Alexander Mair while Margaret Ryan will marry Otanam Hair Toth. Both brides are daughters of G. Wilson of Garden Street Benalla and Mrs. T Hair of Mansfield Road Benalla.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Doreen Agnes Ryan
Gordon Alexander Mair
Tda
Margaret Ryan
Otanam Hair Toth
New Australians and births reported for Benalla quarter
For the quarter ending September 30, 5 births were registered in Benalla with 27 males and 3K females, of which 18 were New Australians. Deaths registered totalled 31, including four over 90 years, nineteen over 70, and over 60 years.
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Benalla
Housing Commission to assist Wangaratta project delay
A controversy over urgent housing work leads to referring the issue back to the Housing Commission. Talochine notes Wangaratta solved a similar problem by tendering through a French firm and urges the commission to provide services or subcontract parts of the adwork. The plan includes transferring work to Bennll after Wangaratta's jobs finish.
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Sui
Housing Comminnion
Child Dies After Being Run Over by Water Wagon
A six year old girl, Regina Suanewive, died at the Benalla Molding Center when she was struck by a water wagon at about 3 30 pm. The vehicle, driven by Leon Policha, was watering dust along a lane and police believe the child clung to the rear and slipped under the wheels. The driver did not see the accident. An inquest was opened and adjourned to a date to be fixed by deputy coroner Mr AW Grub J. The funeral occurred at 3 pm today.
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Benalla
Regina Suanewive
Gabriela Braniowicz
Leon Policha
AW Grub J
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Commemoration Service
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