Benalla and Mansfield contest in NE DGA pennant final
The Benalla Golf Club met Mansfield in the NE DGA pennant final at Wangaratta with Benalla prevailing by two matches to none. A weekend gymkhana on the course saw strong entries and good handicapped scores including Miss L Paterson 18 holes 107 and Miss D Thompson 35 in 9 holes out. J ODonnell won both 18 holes scratch and 18 holes handicap. Next Saturday features a bogey handicap event with Parcher and time of play. Xat the clubhouse, tickets for Lae bent exhibition are on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre Ston
L. Paterson
Associates
D. Thompson
Mra
L. Ledger
J. O Dene
Hyland Jer
J O'Donnell
Playero
W Webb
A. Turple
Nouwse
Sucih Wood
Wiech
Reg Dte
Bent Locke
Stolz
Locke
Golden Vale Golf Club Match Ends In Close Race
Golden Vale links hosted a club match between President and Captain with 12 games tied and several ending on the 21st hole. A club dinner and social followed, featuring dancing and a sing song around a large bonfire. On Sunday a two stick competition produced strong scores, winner T Banfield with Moore of H. 71-47.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President v
Golden Vale Links
T Banfield
Moore
Large Jones family gathers at graveside in Benalla
A fourteen member Jones family group who had lived at Penn Hills and later on Garden Street in Benalla came to the graveside to bury a relative who died on Sunday. Gilbert, injured in an accident while traveling over the Alps, arrived in time for the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highly Jones
Penn Hills
Garden Street
Benalla
Lam
Gilbert
Alps
Minister Welcomed By Residents In Benalla
The Minister for Mowsing Mr Swinburne announced plans for 2600 prefabricated houses to be imported and 100 more to be placed locally. He urged Benalla to continue future planning as councillors and residents welcomed the news at the Broken River Hotel with Mayor Dr. F R Harrison presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swinburne
Benalla
Broken River
F. R. Harrison
Housing Commission
Mr. O'Connor
Davies
Borough Cownell and Water Trust
Grubb
Wilha
Dads' Association Plans and Restart of Subscriptions
The Dads' Association reports renewed member subs after earlier delays. Many former members have rejoined, and Lads in Korea are to receive continued support on their return. A meeting is planned for eligible members, with Mrs. Alexander expected to attend after illness. The Women's Auxiliary will hold a November street stall, and the Mothers' group meets October 1. A church parade is set for Sunday at 11 a.m. at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church.
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Korea
Mmeetlinves
Wong
Alexander
Mrs. Alexander
Women's Auxiliary
A. Mothers
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Warrentayne Road
Jack Oliver
Wang Hospital
Jack
Jack Hossack
Benalla Street
Babe Carroll
Benalla Bowlers Invited to Violet Town Green Opening
Benalla Bowling Club members are invited to attend Violet Town Club’s green opening this Saturday with an official Benalla rink and President Dick Hird set to represent. The event marks Benalla’s anticipated opening day on Saturday October 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Town Club
Benalla
Bob Tippett
Corona Club
Dick Hird
West School Library Committee Fancy Dress Party
Children of Benalla and surrounding districts can look forward to an outstanding entertainment at the Fancy Dress Party at the Drill Hall on Saturday afternoon October 7. Daily 1. for this and afternoon tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla
Community Gatherings in Baddaginnie Celebrate Hui Curries
Residents filled Pao la Hall for a Mayoral style tribute to Mr and Mrs Hui Currie with dancing, singing, speeches and gifts including an elegant mantel clock. Attendees included Steve Johnson and J Howell, while Ron Currie and Hazel Currie received warm wishes for the future. News of local visitors and family illness followed as Warrentayne Road residents report hospital stays and a new railway man, Ron, welcomed to the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paola Hall
Hui Currie
Ron
Hazel
Steve Johnson
Hee Cook
Don McPherson
Trevor Errey
J. Howell
Mergiburs
F A Cook
M.L.A
Fiumnsett
Don Me Pierson
Errey
George Crostord
Clive
Hec Cook
Baddaginnie
Jim Jungworth
Melbourne
Dick Holmmdk
Wilson
Benalla
Bob Bailey
Murchison
North Eastern Gun Club calendar announces 1951 events
The North Eastern Gun Club Association releases a packed schedule with monthly shoots from October to January across Benalla Yarrawonga Glenrowan Wangaratta and Albury clubs. A trophy shoot for teams will be held January 20 1951 using live and clay birds with five per team and starling targets.
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St A
Uoury
North-East
Benalla
Shepparton Claybird Club
St. James Gun Club
Glenrowan
St. James
North-Eastern Gun Club
Two Elderly Benalla Residents Fly to Show
Two elderly Benalla residents, Mr. and Mrs. Osborne of Deas Street, formerly of Mansfeld, have set a record since Benalla’s air service began. They hold the belt as the two oldest to fly from Benalla, Mr. Osborne aged 78 and Mrs. Osborne two years younger.
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Benalla
Mr. Osborne
Deas Street
Mansfeld
Air Service
Osborne
Obituary of Mrs. A McPherson of Violet Town
Violet Town residents mourn the death of Mrs. A. McPherson at Bethesda Hospital Melbourne after a week of treatment. Born at Pine Lodge sixty years ago, daughter of Albert Henry and Annie Banks she was active in the Presbyterian church and leaves two sons Roderick in Melbourne and John in Violet Town. Funeral from the Presbyterian Church with Mr Campbell officiating, pallbearers L White R Mitchell L Brown C Hardy A Marshall J Luscombe. undertaker I Todd.
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Violet Town
Bethesda Hospital
Melbourne
A. McPherson
Pine Laxige
Albert Henry
Annie Banks
John
Presbyterian Church
Campbell
Messrs
L. White
R. Mitchell
L. Brown
C. Hardy
A. Marshall
J. Luscombe
Obituaries Mention Carr McKenna Peters in Benalla District
Obituaries report the death of 41 year old Thomas Carr of Wangaratta and the passing of James McKenna of County Roscommon Ireland, a reservoir keeper and former baker, with family ties to Melbourne and Yarrawonga. Mrs Peters aged 80, widow of Albert Peters, longtime Benalla builder, is also noted.
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Devenish
James McKenna
County Roscommon
Ireland
Susan
Terence John O'Hanlon
Malmsbury
Devenkth
Fitzroy
Mary
John
Melbourne
Vincent
James
Yarrawonga
Philomena
Cyril
Obituary notices for Mrs May E Jones and Mrs Irene Moyle
Mrs May E Jones died after poor health in Tatong district where she lived for years. She was born in England and daughter of Henry and Ada Whitton. Funeral at cemetery with relatives named and mourners listed. Mrs Irene Moyle died at Moorabbin on 20 September. Private interment at Brighton cemetery after service at All Saints East St Kilda. she is survived by husband and two sons Tom and Bill.
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Ore
Jones
Henry
Ada Elizabeth Whitton
England
Eva . V. Barnet Highett
Btrathbogie
Allan
Agnes
Tatong
Trhemda
Dea
Benalla
Alistair McLean
Ao. Jones
G. Jones
R. Jones
R. Eyers
F. Byers
G. Taylor
Messrs
G. Wilson
Www. Eyers
P. Jones
L. Eyers
T. Exsenhigh
V. Barnett
A. Bell
E. Jones
E. A. Abbot
F. C. Moyle
Irene May Moyle
Moorabbin
Brighton Cemetery
All Saints
Also Mentioned on This Page
Benalla Golf Club
Fennant
N.E.D.G.A
Wangaratla
Sunda
Mansfield
Wangaralta
Jiners
Bobby Locke
Golden Vale Golf Club
T. Banfield
Dads’ Association
Dad Denner
Benalla Memorial
West School Library Committee
Annie McPherson
Hugh Thomas Carr
Rossmore
Tomas
HoOomse
Michael Carr
Wangaroita
Heathooie
Missedna Huanone Black
Beverley
June
Pamela
Christina
Mr. Carr
Benraser
Carey
J . Ray Cogger
R. McNamara
Mrs. Peters
Albert Peters
Bert Peters
Ellen Griffiths
J. G. Griffiths
Summerhill Dairy
May E. Jones
Irene M. Moyle
Highett
Regal Cinema
Ma and Pa
Marjorie Main
Percy Kilbride
Cathy
Miles Fronsom
William Powell
Shelley Winters
FOX Australian
Tarax
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