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Newspaper

Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 01, 1954

Page

5

Investigation into West Benalla drainage upgrade plan

A detailed report outlines a 6000 foot drainage section to be concreted progressively with a small invert now and larger structures later. It maps seven culverts and a concrete drop outlet, notes possible railway coordination, and proposes joint funding with the shire of Benalla subject to Railways Department approval.

F Pawckner Boger Goodwin St Dean St Wedge St Bridge St Alonsg Bridge St Margaret Stee Railways Department Croming Roger St Beling Haing Country Roads Board Ttis Con Clarkest Mansfield Weat Boundary Rw Boundary Road Bridiett and Weat Bocidary Road Redways Shire of Benalla West Boundary Head Benalla West Railways Dept

Grand Old Lady Dies at 93 in Benalla

Mrs. Sarah Woollard Phillips died at 99 years old at her son in law D C Latch's home 47 Church street Benalla She was born at Stanley daughter of Augustus and Kate Hollister married Beechworth 67 years ago to Arthur Phillips predeceased her Survived by children Gordon Melbourne Alma Mrs T J Berry Eva Mrs H L Dowell Coburg Rita Mrs D C Latch Benalla Burial will be in Benalla today

Sarah Woollard Phillips D. C. Latch Church Street Benalla Ing Nalla Phillips Augustus Kate Hollister Stanley Beechworth Arthur Phillips Arthur Gordon Melbourne Alma T J. Berry Eva H. L. Dowell Coburg Rita Wangaratta Base Hospital Grace Thomson Foy Street Euroa Tilull Station N.e.ww Pierce Mary McDonnell Wiliam Tinomeon Euston N.S.W Thomson Violet Town Mys Bert Claude Byrn Raymond Cyril Mary Reid Josephine iMrs Muldeary St. Joseph's Church Dean Ryan Father O'Connor Euros Wns A. Muldeary Messhs Willer Thomson Arnold Thomson Arthur Thomson Frank Thomson Albert Thomson M. Willians F.thomson E. Thomson A. Thomson W Thomson N. J. Todd Clara A. Ellis Graham E. K. Ditterich Arthur Baker Messrs. C L. Ellis P. Walek Kubell Walter Messrs, We Kubell AW E Ells S. Croxford Arthur Walter Dean D. Ellis E. A Abbott

Railway Commissioner Visit Sparks Borough Talk

Borough officials welcomed the Railways Commissioner as he toured facilities and discussed proposed rail enhancements. The visit highlighted local concerns and potential funding options for improvements.

St James FC Plans Season Openers After Strong Financial Year

St James FC announced at its annual meeting that the club enjoyed one of its strongest financial years with a provident fund at £70. Officers were elected including President J P F Kelly and secretary team, while a match with Burramine is sought before the season opens on April 24. A grass fire at the shop yard was contained, and local club events covered mothers club party and tennis doubles winners.

F. J. Kelly Provident Jengt St. James Wl Burramine J P F. Kelly Messrs. J. Kenedy Ralph R. Lighton R. J. O'Brien Mersars T. Ruehgretson A Pry FP Hadley Eer L. J. Whitlock G. Parker J. F. Kelly Mater C. G Wright GHASS St. James Mothers Club Motiers Eucire James Kennedy Mira Alf Church Vo Smithers J. Ken

Model Aero Club trophy winner at Benalla meet

Laurie Knight aged 15 won the Benalla Model Aero Club free flight trophy. His aircraft stayed aloft for 4 minutes 25 seconds, defeating Col Ford. The aircraft designed by John Denner dived into the wind and fractured its crankshaft.

Model Aero Club Laurie Knight Revent Benalla Col Ford John Denner

Motor Cyclist Dies After Collision with WHS Truck

Wasyl Dyndyn a new Australian rider on a motorcycle collided with a WHS truck on Mansfield Ladoon Sunday night. He died from head and leg injuries. His funeral was held at St. Joseph's Church and proceeded to Beralla cemetery after prayers by Rev. Father Parrell. arrangements were led by Mr. NJ. Tadd.

WHS Mansfield Ladoon Wasyl Dyndyn Cig Seymour Dyndyn Minis Feted St. Joseph's Church Beralla Father Parrell NJ. Tadd

Top Town concert wows Benalla audience with famed soloists

In the Shire Hall on Tuesday night a large audience enjoyed one of the best Top Town concerts staged in Benalla. Soloists William Brown pianist William Laird baritone and Ernest Pettifer clarinetist received a great reception and were recalled several times. The second half featured local artists and will be broadcast on May 21 when Benalla faces Stawell.

Shire Hall Benalla William Brown William Laird Ernest Pettifer Stawell

Light Pennings at Bacon and Store Pig Sale Report

Light penning of bacon at the bacon and store pig sale drew two export buyers and solid local competition. Prices eased for bacon to around £2 below last sale while pork and calves held firmer values and yardings were generally steady or higher than prior markets.

George Robinson and Son Bacon H. Williams J. A. Goulding and Son L. Murphy

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