12 Apr 1951
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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1951
Page
1
A mid page report outlines bids for a new hospital due to open next February. Local officials and contractors, including Pail Uber and Mr. FF, discuss funding, site plans, and construction timelines while noting community impact and staffing expectations.
A deputation met Premier McDonald Tuesday led by F A Cook MLA to urge a new 54 bed hospital at Benalla. The Public Works Department plans to invite tenders by February or earlier. Costs now estimate at £4000 per bed. land funds of over £27,000 were raised locally. The hospital will be built on the Bush Nursing Hospital site after site delays cleared and contract plans are drafted. The government pledged full support despite rising construction costs.
St Patrick's and St James races set to run in good conditions with high nominations. A luncheon and afternoon tea will be provided by St Joseph's Church ladies. Transportation by bus to the course arranged. weights listed on page 10.
Prominent dogs led the foray at Wangaratta on Saturday. Tanders showcased success with three firsts and a challenge certificate, while Simmons took three firsts and a challenge certificate. Smith with a Dalma Monchi Liree earned firsts, and Norm Vanier claimed three firsts and a challenge cert. Richard on earned one first, one second, and one third with Labradors. Vernon secured two seconds and a reserve challenge.
The report recounts a bold daytime burglary at a hotel where valuables belonging to clients and Mrs Phillips were taken. A warrant officer and witnesses describe the scene including locked doors and a struggle. Names and outcomes are noted, with emphasis on the impact on victims and ongoing investigations.
A Benalla sporting party led by Arthur Wood Fine and Jack Lodge shot 218 ducks including Black Teal and Wood Duck during a weekend trip via Kerang. Local shooters, including Gill Richardson Jim Noonan Alby Rovers and Frank Terrell, bagged 205 quail and 100 Redfin on Sunday amid wintry weather.
A Jubilee and Centenary Celebrations Committee event gives the public a chance to inspect the Jubilee train from afternoon until 10 p.m. Speakers include Dr J T Martin and Mayor Dr F R Harrison. The route includes a stop at Violet Town with schoolchildren invited, a Punch and Judy show at Benalla, and a marquee display for activities and prizes.
Mr and Mrs Chas Ape hosted a surprise party at their Benalli residence on Smythe Street to mark their seventy seventh wedding anniversary. Ten guests and many friends attended with children and relatives bringing gifts and well wishes in a warm neighborhood gathering.
A fragmented timetable shows train arrivals and departures at various stations with notes from district inspector Mr McLengan urging head teachers to align schedules. The document mentions arrivals at B50 and departures at 19h and lists several stray names, places, and times amid the blurred text.
A partial day off policy is agreed pending council action on Wednesday May 18. Officials discuss granting a half holiday fee and visiting arrangements, with attention to residents and local staff. The note records unclear names and locations but centers on the half day plan and potential attendance.
The bowling season nears its end with the annual dinner and trophy presentation planned for Monday evening April 23 at Frank Phillips' Mouat Hotel. Frank McCormlak leads the arrangements as organizer.
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