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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 11, 1951
Page
4
Sunday church events announced for October 14 1951 at multiple locations including Church of Christ meetings at wale Hall Genelia Street and St Colme’s Districts. Warden Rev John Hall leads services with times in Lima South Warrenbayne Swanpool Tatong EP and other districts.
Benalla Methodist Circuit announces services on Sunday October 14 with Rev E Kei Ditterich at 11 am Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper at 7 30 pm conducted by Rev A Allinson. Additional services at Baddaginaie 3 pm Rev K Ditterich and Bournbank 1 am, with visitors welcome.
Devenish Tennis Club held an opening tournament last Saturday featuring an American mixed doubles event. Finalists M Clifford and Miss M Kelly defeated J Hooper and T Nunan 64 in the final. First round draws list several local clubs and all matches start at 2 p.m.
Racing notes flag three key events on Saturday the mile Toorak Handicap the Caulfield Guineas for yearlings and the Herbert Power Handicap for stayers. Eminent contenders include Grey Boots Beefeater Fenels Ponela and Savoy with Melbourne and Sydney horses vying for Cup favor in a tight field.
The card lists Debutante sakes winners Chequin Nivonra and Sopra with 2 and 2. Zalger and Rumany Star achieving second and third in divisions. midweek results show Kieta 1 Rumany Star 3 and Herbert Power Handicap entries. Other horses noted include Ineas Friar's Hope Mydro en ELsovine Broadside Rickshaw and Toorak Handicap participants Laurie Husa Ponela.
Obituary notes the death of Mr Alfred Hou Knight a long time Benalla district resident aged about 86 06 years in Lima district and later Benalla retirement. The funeral was held at Preston Cemetery with family from Eurow Springs Northern New South Wales and Perth attending.
Posters urge residents of St James and surrounding district to attend the Spanish- Meccan Ball in James Hall on Wednesday next the 17th inst. St James Tungamah FSIL branch plans a grand night featuring Adoree and Alveraz in Spanish dance exhibitions plus a top night from the Ladies' Auxiliary.
The Matron and staff of the Mun Nursing Hospital express gratitude to the Ben la West School children for their donation of eggs to the hospital.
Community notices recall W Bryce recovery at the bank, Croswaite family homecoming from Boweya, Agnes Phelan former Bungeet teacher, and Janet Pater am eye trouble progress. New Nyah West baby Lynette June announced for Royce Nutall family. Bush Nursing Hospital adds Wayne Stuart, Geoffrey Robert births at Gordon Street and Gillies Street households.
The engagement is announced of Thelma younger daughter of Mr and Mrs J Crilly Warren Dayne to Clive elder son of Mr and Mrs H C Cook of Baddaginnie.
Thoona and District Tennis Association fixtures feature a new mixed doubles event. Boweyn beat Mt. Bruno 17 0, led by L Wiedemann Martin dM Griffiths M Webb and A Nichol A Jones, while J Jones Amery defeated Griffiths Webb. The Gowrasinas and Coorambat East also posted results as play continued.
Benalla Associates of 25 points saw Mrs Poveden win the 13. dolon sexBlor ford event by two points with Mrs Henry present. Final round of the eclectric competition set for Saturday while Sunday marks Presidents Day and closing day. Tea on Sunday. Wednesday assoceds foursome will start at 1 p m with trophies donated by Mesdames Cowan and Stephens. Committee meeting at 18 Smythe Street Monday night.
The Myrrhee Progress Association urged Borough Council to erect a sign at the turn-off in Benalla marking the route to Molyullah Myrrhee and Moghu. The matter was referred to the Country Roads Board for attention. Holy Trinity Garden of Ireland Vestry Committee asked for drain cleaning and repairs to a culvert in front of the rectory. the engineer will arrange the works.
The Benalla croquet club opened on Saturday with a well attended afternoon. President Crosley welcomed members and guests. Trophy winners included Mr Howell and Mam Inder with others receiving prizes donated by Crossley and Durr. Refreshments were served and a well stocked marquee ran smoothly under Mr Hi. William’s supervision.
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