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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 05, 1951
Page
2
Mr. Bird closed his shop shortly before six and a sedan vehicle was seen at the rear of the premises in the right of way by Miss Mar Ride who lives next door. The incident involves a daylight robbery and details remain sparse.
Mr. F. A. Cook has approval for expenditure of £49 10s on Devenish East road. The project covers 8200 feet of clearing farming and sheeting to be carried out by direct labour under municipal supervision.
A village farewell was held at the Devenish Methodist Sub‑district for Mr and Mrs Hassett prior to their move. Speakers praised the Hassett family as pioneers, noted Jim Hassett’s community work and mail contract service, and presented a crystal set as a parting gift. Rev Smith and Mr Hins erli were among those offering best wishes, with Rev Smith thanking the couple and praising their local contributions.
In Benalla Hardcourts semis, Glendale A held off Hailways for a comfontauw win while Joseph's edged a close counh ers. In B Grade, UFS claimed the premiership, with St Joseph's suffering a 12 game deficit as the finals concluded.
A Royal Australian Navy carrier H.M.A.S. Sydney deploys a Sea Fury fighter lowered from the elevator into the hangars. On the right, a folded Firefly of 816 Squadron stands by, illustrating the carrier’s air strength.
On Sunday April 15 Yarrawonga hosts a Grand Jubilee Massed Bands Display organized by the Yarrawonga District Citizens' Band. Eleven leading bands from North East and Riverina will attend including the famous Shepparton Pipe Band. Recital starts at 2 p.m. with a day of music and enjoyment promised.
Electors eligible for postal voting are those outside their enrolled state on polling day or located five miles or more from a polling place or unable to attend a booth. Applications for a postal vote and the seal form are obtainable at any post office.
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