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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 30, 1952
Page
10
The St James Church of England Ladies Guild held its annual meeting with Mrs Al G Clark declining nomination. Mrs Avaiai Cooper was elected president. Mesdames A Church and G Weight as vice presidents. Mrs Wat Rewits named secretary and treasurer. Members focus on annual dues, meeting Tuesday November 1 at 2:30 pm in St James Hall with tea served for attendees.
Weekend schedule shows MIC Kier versus Benalla and District. St Yeve gKeEN Gonmualitee faces Dookie College. Buddaginnie versus Urambad. Warrenhayne against St Josephs. Winton vs Molyullah. Rwanda versus Ex-Studer. Glendale Binck meets Cilensiale Wy. Andrew’s versus VAR. Centre versus Goan.
St Josephs announced four tennis teams for a Hardcourt Association round on Saturday. The listed players include An Grade, A Hyland, Hickey, Gihnlvan, Hoskin, Arnott, Mrs Hyland, Mrs Kelly, Miss Woolley, Ke Dodemaide, B Grade players Squires, Patt, O Loughlin, Murray, Gleeson, Costikan, McInneny, Eaves, and Patti, with several emergency notes.
A Methodist program featured Tom Dolan delivering a talk last Monday on Piro Sporting. The Auxiliary for Overseas Missions attended the dedication of their offerings with Rev Reich Ditterich leading services.
The ae Devenish branch of the Catholic Women's Social Guild hosted a social afternoon in St. Mark's Catholic Hall last Thursday with a visit from Diocesan President Mrs. Delanes of Trht. A large number of local members attended as musical items were performed by Mrs. EB Cleary, Mrs. Ludeman, M. Ryan, and Mrs. Delaney. The event included an addressed by a guest speaker and was well received by all present.
Fragmentary notice indicates limited delivery of famous year 30 Grammaster Combine Murvesters by UO Sees Bt South b Ltd, 31 48 Queen's. The readable text suggests forthcoming full details on entry delivery and available units. The source mentions an organization and a location but is incomplete.
A collection of local obituaries notes the death of Amelia Maria Hen at Copraicent Hospital aged 81, mentions her parents Mr and Mrs John ten and her children, burial at Benalls cemetery. Also reported is the death of a one month old Peter Francis at Rosemore Private Hospital with burial at Benalla cemetery following a Holy Trinity Church service conducted by Rev F C Moyle. The Benalla West School honored the deceased by a guard of honor. Additional notices honor Anastacia Brennan of Lima Butts, with funeral at St John’s Church and burial at Bettie cemetery, and list survivors including four sons and multiple relatives. Funeral arrangements were handled by Mr A Abbott with Requiem Mass for Mrs Brennan conducted by Rev. (name obscured).
Notice of the death of Mother Carmel, lamented by the Mercy Hose pillal Melbourne. Her long association and kind disposition endear her to many, with memories of her teaching and charitable works. The community receives the news with sorrow.
The death occurred in Melbourne on Monday of Mr Herbert John Pearce a well known Swanpool resident aged 66. He is survived by his wife. A full report will appear in next issue.
Mr Carl Robinson of George Robinson and Son Auctioneers Bridge Street Henalla is appointed sworn valuer for the counties of Delatile Wangaratta and An eye district as the official appraiser for tax and property assessments in the region.
At Memorial Hall the Trust reported little interest in rural pursuits and questioned lack of officials on the matter. The president declined reelection, citing workload, and noted radio efforts and a major February fire exposed communication weaknesses. A working group to recruit a radio controller and soil conservation contact was formed with positions appointed.
Sunday service notices list speakers and times for November 2, 19a7. Mr. Morey hosts 0.30 program with Trmbat M.P. and MPS at 1 PM. Almonds, EP, and Mr. A Dawkina appear as participants, with Iowan BPW pits noted.
Sunday November 2 195 Benalla services listed with times including 1 am 11 am and 2 30 pm. Speakers include Mr J Mi Poysden and Mr J J plus Pasar F Clenrowan and Rey XK Ditterich. Welcome message observed.
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