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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1952
Page
4
Round up covers Bankers Rye Queen Contest delays and petition issues for Dillele Manning. Notes on carpet bowls aims, doubles event setup, May 1 start, and upcoming weekly tournament. Also mentions USFLAILY library inquiries and billiards table tournament planning and delays.
At yesterday's council meeting Benalla Shire decides to press for declaring the castor oil plant a noxious weed. A letter from MLA Dr F A Cook notes officer advice and council wishes while residents along Teck Road push for eradication.
The Hume Weir water level is unusually low though not critical. Bulldozers work on the No 2 AB auxiliary bank to build a new concrete wall and embankment to raise the weir ten feet above the current wall, with other sections left intact as seasonal conditions allow.
At a Wangaratta Shire Council session residents urged an interstate inquiry into Upper Murray bushfires. Critics blamed poor handling and lack of equipment, while calls grew for a statewide investigation covering all Victoria fires. Officials prepared to present views at the North Eastern and Goulburn Valley councils conference in Beechworth.
Went School plans Anzac Day activities with more than 10 members attending a musical program and stalls to support general funds. May vacation marks a change as new infant mistress Collingwood State Behoo is appointed and Bain resigns after five years with the Education Department.
Committee secretary Mr. dF Smith announced plans for the annual Bella of Belles Ball to be held in October. Local organisations were asked to forward their applications for dates as the event calendar is prepared amid ongoing public health concerns from polio.
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