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Newspaper

Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Oct 21, 1949

Page

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Benalla Grand Spring Show Opens With Wide Exhibits

The Benalla Grand Spring Show opens Friday at 8 a.m. with Sheep Dog Trials and a full program including ponies hacks and riding, hunting and novelty events. Judging begins Saturday morning for thoroughbreds ponies sheep and cattle among many classes. grand parade at 1 30 p.m. and a show dance Saturday night. Admission 2 adults 6d children under 12. members free with tickets at Bridge Street.

Camperliio Mia Wii Ck Kennedy M.L.A D. Dangerfield Drill Hall Benalla Drill Hall Ron Barber Wangaratta Shire Hall Bridge Street

Working Bee Cleans Pine Plantation For Future Planting

A school led working bee at Benalla East School cleaned and cleared its pine plantation on Saturday despite bad weather. Volunteers harvested firewood for next winter and prepared over three acres of trees with a further acre to be planted yearly. Mothers' Club provided afternoon tea and supported by President Mrs Meadows, aiding a community effort to promote school forestry and fund future amenities.

Benalla East School Am Ser M. Evans Mothers' Club Mra FR. Meadows

Funeral for William H Coleman to Winton Cemetery

The funeral of William Henry Coleman departed from Portoura for Winton cemetery on Friday. Rev F. C. Moyle conducted the Church of England service. Pallbearers included J. S. Brooker J. McNiven W. Wright J. Tanner Ro Melgaard and J. Challis with pallbearers C. Challis T. Green H. Gardiner L. McKean J. Ingram Co. Tanner and J. Burna assisting. Arrangements by E A Abbott.

William Henry Coleman E. A. Aboot Winton F. C. Moyle Church of England Minkwer Messra JS. Brooker J. McNiven W. Wright J Tanner Ro Melgaard J. Challis Ue Pall Megara C. Challis T. Greeb H. Gardiner L. McKean T. Challis J. T Ingram Co. Tanner J. Burna EA Abbott

Death of Mrs Margaret Carter at Benalla age four years

Mrs Margaret Carter died suddenly in Lima South on Saturday morning at 60 Smythe Street Benalla aged four years she was daughter of the late William and Amie Macawell of Yarrawonga born at Telford married to Mr Nicholas Carter she leaves one son Max Yarrawonga and one daughter Merle Mrs Daws Lima South funeral held St Andrews Church last Monday service by Rev Allvide McLean to Becaalla cemetery pallbearers listed with local names.

Lima South Margaret Carter Smythe Street Benalla Wma Mra Daws William and Am-ie Macawell Yarrawonga Wat Telford Nicholas Carter Max Merle P. H. Daws Carter A. Gourley Mesara OC Ob Webster Elliott H. McGavin O' H. Christian J. McNamara J. Ellis G. Price H. Chaham /McArmot

Renkin Rites Mark Lima District Resident's Passing

Mr John Renkin aged 74 of the Lima district died at home on Monday. Born in Maldon he was the son of the late Robert and Lacy Renkin and lived in Lima for many years. Burial was at Moomasg cemetery after a service at Bwanpool Church of England by Rev. R. J Stockdale. The funeral cortege included W. Renkin, J. Burns, R. Ren kin, W. McCauley, J. Mitchell and J Waters with pallbearers and attendants listed. Funeral arrangements were by E. A. Abbott.

Lima John Renkin Renkin Robert and Lacy Renkin Maldon Moomasg Cemetery Bwanpool Church of England R. J Stockdale Messrs W. Renkin J. Burns R. Renkin W. McCauley J. Mitchell J Waters Moers W. Bursa P. Jensen T. McCauley Ant T. Clarke F. Herbert H. Thompson A. N. A. Jones

Waterworks Trust considers holdover and pipe plans

Benalla Waterworks Trust officials at Monday night’s meeting debated holding over no charge water supply for greens and reviewed proposals for water pipes and extensions. The engineer reported progress on pipe supply, two-house block connections and plans to read water meters once yearly in May or June.

Benails Waterworks Trust Benalla W. McCall Gay Wan Tomer F. Aarreen W Firu G Oliver W. W Perguson J. Bennison J. Talochinn T. Rebbechli Enuinerrs FR. Bigmorg D. Fawokner Latch Bie Comleion Wil Malvern Davey Creckford Street R. J. Hair Shelly Market Street Behalla Tua Vieg Pawckner Bridge Street Lacy Hag Pom Comr Bay Harrison Lele Mephaem Fergudson Olver Caoribed

Benalla Waterworks directors re-elected without opposition

All retiring members of the Benalla Waterworks Board were returned unopposed at Monday night’s meeting. Commissioners J. L. Beanken W. G. Ferpmen F. Harrison G. L. Oliver W. McVill Bay and 4. Talechine were re-elected. Commissioner W. H. W. Firth praised ratepayers and lauded engineer Fawehier for closing the long delayed Water scheme and thanked the deputy chief clerk for his work.

Asmmemenr J. L. Beanken W. G. Ferpmen F. @. Harrison G. L. Oliver W. McVill Bay Talechine Benalla Onoppoerd Commie Aoner W. H W. Firth Firth Gymmel Bay Fawehier Om Hua Hala Lp Wey Mir Bates

Molyullah Cricket Club Ball Draws Crowd and Profits

The Molyullah Hall hosted its annual Molyullah Cricket Club Ball with a large gathering. Door takings reached £220 after attractions, with Lawford's Orchestra providing music. Prizes included silk stockings won by Arthur Ginnivan and various token awards, as Ryan's Creek Tennis Club also staged an event in the same hall.

Molyullah Hall Molyullah Cricket Club Eachlient Morse Lawford Orciectra Arthur Ginniwan White Gate

This Year’s Water Rate Change Passes

Unclear OCR fragment notes a 1/6 adoption related to water rate changes and a Monday night meeting. Readable text references a board or council action on utility charges and a local decision affecting residents. Further readable details are not available.

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Secretary Extends Thanks For Courtesy At Board Meeting

Commissioners thanked Mr Bates for his long service and guidance at the table. The chairman Mr Say praised Bates for leadership and cooperation, while others expressed appreciation for his help and the good work of the board.

Bates Hates Harrison Wea Oliver Alan Mir Bates J Bennison Balin Ji al Maybern Tien Tive Les Rhea Enetiowal Ein Say Agatt Hia Chuairmare Abe

Air Tax Visit to Benalla by Proctor Aircraft

A Proctor aircraft owned by Mr Chas Greenfeld of the Albury Air Tax will visit Benalla on Saturday. The aircraft will fly visitors to view the show from the air or tour homes and property. Greenfeld, a noted wartime wing commander, will captain the flight with three passengers aboard.

Proctor Chas Greenfeld Albury Air Tax Benalls Greenfield

Inter-Town Tennis Comp Begins November 26

Inter-Town competition under North-Front Tennis Association continues with Wangaratta Yarrawonga Corowa and Benalla. First round matches start November 2 with Wangaratta versus Benalla and Yarrawonga versus Corowa. February and March fixtures list Wangaratta Corowa Yarrawonga Benalla matchups.

Wangaratta Yarrawanga Corowa Benalla Locke Bowles Leen Beertall Penly Wongaratta Yarrawitigeary Curia Berialla Carowe Wangaratta Ware Cyige Berlin Wiarigueratty Carowa Warraworyre Yarrawonga Carowa

Biggest Soldier Settlement At Cobram Near Completion

A Cobram area project touted as the world’s largest soldier settlement is advancing rapidly after three years’ development by the Soldier Settlement Commission. The 60 040 acre site features 30 tractors on 7000 acres prepared for lucerne and pastures, with 1000 acres ready for sowing and extensive fencing, drainage, and irrigation work underway to support dairy blocks and housing.

Cobram Ensign H. A. Henry Benalla Lucerne Henry

Lima South Social Club Concert Draws Big Crowd

The Lima South Wall was packed for a Serial Club concert evening with varied performances by club members and guests. Proceeds go to buying a piano. many presenters and participants are named, including Keith Cleeland and Mrs Matthews.

Social Club Lima South Lima Adam Iwilte Leo Bremen Lew Witerela Welenpmne Belig Gauvette Ana Lh Natiiwial Wally Lily Ariel Talway Bay Margaret. Mitchell Albee Buwe Gows Mee Whirlies Keith Cleeland bin Brennan Fahmy Uebevy Mrr. Matthews Akelia Hotel Servier Club Miemimerk Teddy Ion Mr . Johnpern Alogue Wen Lorne Williams MenaratAfott Foo Ko Warnock Whomis Getter Lila Gitla Pela Alieleh Ho Exensain Muna Ko Williams Eduk Mmmuriteers Meare Ke Cleeland K Warnnk E Warnock M Willian Ho Dendy FO Vaughen William Mistes Willams J Matthewe Robert Witenes Bile Williace Heather Dennis Adrimy Willian Norma William Walker Williams Dearathy Matthews John Dennis AL Tie Fonmelieton Bindaleert Min Mat Uiewy Mre Adamthwite Dor Othy Matthews Norma Willame M. Willimma

Swanpool CWA Welcomes New Members at Meeting

The Swanpool CWA monthly meeting drew over 30 members and welcomed two new members. Committee plans for exhibits, charitable gifts, and a Christmas social were discussed with Mrs Wallace to preside.

Hwanpesi Country Women's Association Mra Wallace CWA P Jennen Heatiy L. Brennen A. Carer

Unveiling Ceremony At Goorambat Public Hall

Noted Australian soprano Mery Rows and John Amadis delighted Benalla listeners with musical performances at a Benalla concert. The program included Bach and Bruch pieces, featuring Merel Rows on flute and a full ensemble under artistic director A Hubbard Wend. The event culminated with an unveiling ceremony for the Goorambat park opening scheduled for Friday 28 October at 3.30 p.m., with plans for wide district attendance.

John Amadis Muke Virtwosa Nai Osborne Farmer “Hun' Aria’ Ner Soprans Meryl Ows Planisa Bennalla Mouale Bivern Buoti Elie Pei Martial Wade Sir Arter Uv Wilver Alice Fiji Humber Uae Nore Oeborne Foe Gaune Adule Benalla Button Miusiea Carr A. Huuber Jond Wend Nater Mr Sutherland Ettnerman Goorambat Goorambeat

Borough Clerk Appointment and Bridge Street Negotiations

The text notes no appearance of town clerk and mentions Mr Gras accepting a position at the Borough of Buna and other names. It references a pending filling of a vacancy by Mir DC laten of Benalla and mentions activity on Bridge Street with offices adjoining Watts Turutill & to, indicating municipal staff changes and local property work.

Gras Uwe Pow Thom Bunala Fae Mir DC Laten Benalla Grey Bridge Street Mesare Watts, Turtitull & To

Local Tennis Draw Notes Mixed with Undetailed Matchups

Fragmentary OCR shows a list of tennis matchups and dates at St Andrews and surrounding clubs. Names such as Saint Joseph, St Andrews, and Legion appear alongside venues UPS and Clothing Center. The text is garbled with unreadable sequences, but references multiple November dates and various school or club teams in a draw or schedule format.

Irbeber Clothing St. Andrew's Vutt U.P.S Moethochtiat Bt. Joseph's Legion Crocerra Eter Clothing St Andrews UPFS Chadiachier Val Andrew BR Aberph Cloibieaw Gente Legion St Andrew

Rifle Shooting Scores and Results From Saturday

C Westacott led rifle shooting with 97 points as club members competed Saturday at Benalla Bay. Stapleton followed with 72 points, while Redpath and Humphris posted notable scores amid a sparse field and no competition planned for the weekend.

Menoers Ho Stapleton Benalla Bay Sporm Batunday C.weatacott Stapleton Bawern Humphris ODR Redpath Welah Bos Khwions BOS

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