Sidelights Gatekeeper for 20 Years
Sidelights Gatekeeper for 20 Years notes praise for local volunteers at a Benalla show, including Mr Geb. Robinsa for organizing the event, Mr Alen Nixa and Mr Nut Hoelend for special tasks, and police who kept traffic smooth. The Benalla Memorial Band and Wangaratta Band provided music, while Mr A. Hunkin handled catering. New kennels for dogs and improved seating enhanced spectator comfort.
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Geb. Robinsa
Norman Ones
Uie
Alen Nixa
Nut Hoelend
Phe Locwty
Benalla Memorial
Wangaratta
Clydesdales Impress Judges At Royal Show
A NSW judging panel led by Mr A Baker praised mares and fillies as nearly Royal Show quality. Champion mare shown by Mr J T Martin lacked a foot but was well boned, while reserve champion frood mare from Mr O W Hiscock placed narrowly ahead of rival. Stallion classes were small but met show standards.
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J. T. Martin
O. W. Hiscock
Baker Cald
Convent F C J Musical Results Summary
Convent F C J music results for October include Grade V performances by L McCormack and O Webb with piano. Grade VI features credits for J Perry and J Matthey while J Doyle and G O Dwyer earn perceptions and passes. Preliminary results show L Doherty passing with 77 marks and So Shepley achieving 40 marks.
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McCormack Pano
Pilinl
P. Nolan Jianu
Uni
Oj. Webb
Matin
Erect Perception
Priss
Mitcheller
M Tv
Berke
Pues
Devlin
Pass
AO Arnuit
Matthey
O'Dwyer
Perry Pig
D. Field
Bons
M L. Temple
J) Williams
So Shepley
L. Doherty
Improvements at Friendly Societies Ground
Borough councillors were told a £20 grant funded fencing at the Friendly Societies ground. Dr J Talochine praised the planned upgrades, predicting a top town playing area once works are finished. Trustees must meet a £100 grant condition, with early start hoped.
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Friendly Societies
J. Talochine
Wedding of Kath leen Shadwell Joy and Francis W McCormick
The marriage of Miss Kath leen Shadwell Joy of 9th Avenue Mildura to Mr Francis William McCormick of Church Street Benalla is set for Saturday October 28 at 12 30 p m in Holy Trinity Church of England Benalla.
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Kathleen Shadwell Joy
9Th Avenue
Mildura
Francis William McCormick
Church Street
Benalla
Holy Trinity Church of England
Maytime in Mayfair heads to Regal Cinema this weekend
A romantic Technicolor comedy starring Ann Neagle and Michael Wilding follows Michael who inherits a Mayfair fashion salon and falls for Eileen Grahame while rival D Arcy Davenport schemes to win her. Peter Graves co stars and wrote the screenplay as the studio touts a bright successor to Spring in Park Lane.
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Mayfair
Britain
Ann Neagle
Michael Wilding
Peter Graves
Nicholas Phipps
Thora Hird
Michael Gore-Brown
Eileen Grahame
Anna Neagle
D'Arcy Davenport
Eileen
Michael
D'Arcy
Regal Cinema
Benalla Lawn Tennis Club Opens 1950-51 Season With Gala
The Benalla Lawn Tennis Club will officially open at 2 p.m. with Mayor Dr. Harrison presiding and a mixed doubles tournament for players from Benalla and nearby districts. Members and guests are invited to attend the opening events including a social dance at night.
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Benalla
K. Harrison
Wikay
Viatas Wiil
Tie Ates
Gates
Willi
Willi Wiebe
Collis
Moses
Grand Parade Impresses with Notable Dairy Stock Display
A grand parade showcased over 40 head of valuable dairy fat and stud cattle led by animals in the arena. Mr R D Bakewell and Mr A N A Jones provided brief descriptions as onlookers watched riders and horses in a lively show.
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Messrs. T. Ballantine
W. McPherson
H. Payne
R. D. Bakewell
A. N. A. Jones
Traffic Warning Signs Planned for Five Intersections
Borough Council agrees to erect five traffic warning signs at major intersections as a test run. Public Works Committee sees potential, but Mayor questions cost and scope. Signs to read Slow may be installed at Arundel Thomas Nunn Carrier and Smythe street crossings pending further report.
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Roule Works Committee
J. Talochino
Public Words Counc
Arundel Thomas, Nunn, Carrier and
Smythe Street
Public Works Committee
Council
Memorial Hall Gets New Jarrah Dance Floor
After a long material shortage the Soldiers' Memorial Hall in Benalla received a new Jarrah dance floor this week. Contractors Powell and Richardson completed the job with skilled workmanship, addressing a long-standing need for dancers who patronised the hall.
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Memorial Hall
Soldiers’ Memorial Hall
Benalla
Messrs Powell and Richardson
Benalla Show Class Judges and Exhibits 1950
List of judges and exhibitor entries for Benalla's 1950 show across divisions such as Clydesdales Hacks Equestrienne events and various cattle sheep poultry and craft sections. Notable names include A Bower Hughie Bourke W Miller R C Buchanan T Nevaskis J Yelland and D Blair among others with locations like Tallangatta Wangaratta Benalla and Shepparton.
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Benalla
Hughie Bourke
W. Miller
Walker
Myrtleford
Minister for Education to visit Benalla schools
Mr P P Inchbold the Minister for Education will visit Benalla tomorrow to inspect Benalla East West and High Schools and confer with headmasters. He will be hosted to dinner by Mayor Dr F R Harrison. The visit focuses on additional East School accommodation and a hostel for High School pupils.
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P. P. Inchbold
Benalla
Benalla East
F. R. Harrison
Benalla to Apply Music for the People Concert
Benalla Borough Council at its meeting on Monday decided to apply for a Music for the People concert in November 1951. The council considered options for scheduling either in the next winter or summer season.
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Benalla
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Bne
Les Horley
F. E. Kay
Glenrowan
E. A. Westen
Winten
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Killeera
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G. Horsburgh
W Monds
W. Heywood
J. F Smith
Clydesdales
Clydesdale
A. Baker
Henry
N.S.W
Clases
Convent F.U.J
Benalle
Ree
Fawckner
Show Society
Dorothy James
H.W. Wallace
C. J. Gardner
Wo McPherson
Ensign
Park Lane
Herbert Wilso
Family Re Union
J. Beard
Violet Town
A. Walsh
Melbourne
A. E
M. Beard
Messrs. A. Beard
George
Caniambo
Jim
Mansfield
F. R. Hartison
Say
Monomeith
R. C. Buchanan
Tallangatta
Jersey
Mr. T. Nevaskis
Ayrshire
Melvor
Sherthorn
Mr. Parker
Tallarook
Wawarra
Parker
J. Yelland
Newlyn
Merino
Polwarths
S. Donelan
Shepparton
Corriedales
J. €. McDonald
Bundalong
Down
Mr. G. Mcintosh
R. Christie
D. Blair
Mr. E. W. Ham
Mr. Crawford
Goldsbrough Mort and Co
Mr. WN. E.taylor
Brackly Kennels
Northcote
Mr. J
McQuarrie, Yaroke
Hy. Park
Dookie College
A. McDonald
Heathwood
Albury
Anelzark
Prahran
Flowers
J. P. Larkings
Education
Music For the People
Benalla Borough Council
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