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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1947
Page
5
In loving memory of my dear husband Michael John who departed this life on November 1. One of five brothers Deene in the Ameee. Sadly missed by his devoted wife Alive.
Mr and Mrs J F Smith visit Auburn for their son Alan's wedding to Mins Mavis Ball at the Presbyterian Church. Guests and relatives stay with local families including Mrs KE Mackrell and Mr Jack Bolton while travel from Sydney and Melbourne areas. Several attendees return from long absences, renewing ties in Benalla and Tatong districts with updates on schooling, military service, and social visits.
The Benalla branch held its usual fortnightly meeting at the Memorial Hall Letye Toom on Thursday evening. President Mr A Nicholson chaired with fair attendance. Discussions covered sick pay, lodge wellness, and the forthcoming empire night on November 16 at the Memorial Hall with Mr W O Fulton as Chief President. Tickets urged from members via Drigen Sullivan Nicholson Fisher or Trevor Kimball.
Cricket notes announce Country Cricket Week in Melbourne starting Monday March 1948. Includes under 22 only Country Colts matches at St Kilda Ground on January 4 and 18, with nominations via Victoria Country Cricket League by December 1. James cricketers to meet Devenisham. tomorrow’s local matches listed with venues and times.
The Swanpool and Mooragg Hot ermaking oabQ Derry Co-operative Co. Ltd will hold its annual shareholders meeting in the Swanpool Hall on Wednesday night November 6. Mrs Selemith, general manager, will address matters of interest to those in the industry. All jora cupppliers are invited. a large attendance is expected.
At the Benalla Court Mr J C Well presiding, John Brigee pleaded guilty to conducting a common gaming house and was fined 20 days imprisonment with costs. Percy Bamford of the North Eastern Hotel also faced charges of gambling and related offences with detailed eyewitness testimony and confiscations. Evidence described cheats at Moores Valley races and store-room access, with financial penalties and brief imprisonment for the defendants. Separate sports news notes Jack Dodd of Fenalla won 220 yards at Melbourne combined Catholic school sports, clocking 10 18th seconds.
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Tennis teams clashed with mixed results as Waegrondall defeated Devening while Beoks fell to Beems in a 2 1% score update. The Big flames host Tum A Sat with remaining matches planned for Monday.
A dense list of district association table tennis draws shows numerous pairings and venues across Currawa Green Nalinga Stewarton Nalinga South Tamleugh North and related locales. Dates noted include November 15 and December listings with multiple age group and team matchups.
The pennant fixture for Saturday Best draws two Benalla teams in a highly contested clash. Blues feature Meadows Magelihorn McCardel and others while Whites include Wilson Sheppard Foster Grubb Itols Bullivan and more. Play on Saturday commences at 2 49 pm with a 2 15 pm roll call.
A letter from Digby as secretary HM Meek discusses publicity matters and wartime messaging. The missive references Der Verein and local traits, noting public sentiment and campaign tone. It mentions Me Foreland and Vance, and signals appreciation for public cooperation.
The women’s auxiliary of Betend District Bide stegebt hosts a bazaar to raise funds for the hospital’s needs. The fair features quilts, clothing, cakes, jam, flowers, and a plant stall, with afternoon opening and an entry to inspect electoral rolls at a public portal.
Fragmentary OCR text references a gathering or event in 1847 with mentions of a general department, a people or group, and a keel of roles. The readable fragments point to a meeting or notice involving members and a date near 1847, but many names and specifics are missing or garbled.
An October sale at Banes saw a mix of pigs calves and dairy stock offered by shade bearers with pies and tasher. Buyers in attendance included J He Halph Anguos Peuldiy di Co Wangaratta Maccun Factory J T Biuart Heiman & Bill and local buyers. Prices varied with backfatters Ace HT Lee and Horst OSL among others. many entries listed with large alphanumeric codes. The sale featured numerous consignors and buyers from regional firms and towns, reflecting a busy livestock market day with substantial participation.
Fragmentary item from The Sun oe the ARTs notes a local gathering with social and civic details. It mentions neighbors, a meeting at a hall, and routine activities including a fundraising or social event. Names and places are unclear due to damaged OCR but reference to community groups and local turnout is evident.
A fragmented note mentions Perry and several named individuals connected to city concerns. It references interests in a local project, scheduling details, and potential threats. The text signals community attention to developments around businesses, meetings, and public notices without clear outcomes.
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