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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1951
Page
5
North East and Goulbury Valley show dates are listed. Details specify the scheduled events and times for each location, outlining the upcoming appearances and related activities.
The annual election at the Racing Club reselected F Forbes as president. Frank Phillips senior vice president and other officers were suggested for reappointment. Members praised Forbes’s past service and backed his continued leadership while noting duties and committee roles for the upcoming year.
In the NSW league a cricket match and related fixtures are outlined with start times and penalties. The note details venue, duration, and rules for delays, including a current plan for a November 13 game if weather permits and related penalties for noncompliance.
On Friday September 21 at 3 p.m. a substantial brick residence at No. 9 Nine Street Benalio will be offered for sale at Memorial Hall. The property sits on a handy and convenient location with security and conversion potential noted. Full particulars appear in the advertisement columns of this issue. Heemer Ledger Wann and Co. real estate agent.
Police records show polio cases rising in rural areas with Mooroopna Base Hospital at capacity. Mayor and council discussed hiring a physiotherapist to triage patients and split workload between Benalla and other towns, aiming to relieve overwhelmed Beral and nearby facilities.
Benalla Golf Club held a Saturday event with Ronstole winning the A Grade and T Robinson taking the B Grade. Other scores include A Grubb on 36 and C MeXechnie among the finishers.
The Ladies' Guild elected Mrs Ditterich as president and Mins WK as secretary during devotional studies led by the president. Vice presidents were Mesdames Morrison Gibbs Bo Mans id and others. the group reported a successful year with seven new members and notable donations to the trust.
The Dads Association extends condolences to Stan Crockett on the death of his son Keith. Swanpool Dads have not set a date for the old-time dance. Tickets for the Salvation Army event at Mall on September 22 are on sale. The Dads Women’s Auxiliary meets September 20 and will host guests at Cosy Cafe to celebrate the branch birthday. Mrs Hide donates a birthday cake. The Dad resident and secretary accept an invitation to the next Gurnee meeting on September 29.
Large crowd celebrated Presidents Day at Golden Vale with mixed foursomes. The event featured Mr Wr Young and Miss M Marin in a lively round, while Saturday’s play saw a stableford-like scoring contest and a 55 point win by an associates team.
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