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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1954
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR shows garbled names and directions about a truck on a highway with references to a windshield tint and a location near Ben and Wisi. No coherent events or outcomes discernible from the readable text.
A terse wartime era notice confirms B Hope assigned as duty officer with duties outlined. The document lists appointment details and expected responsibilities for ongoing service periods, emphasizing proper conduct and adherence to protocol.
An injured nun identified as Edward Harper, 35, was struck by metal from a Spirit car near Benalla while a second worker received a glancing blow. Harper suffered a compound leg fracture and was transported to a hospital after ambulance care. Officials halted the Progress for inspection as they sought the source of the metal and the cause of the accident remains under investigation.
Donations to the Kilt Fund beyond those acknowledged last week include multiple contributors such as A. Barber with 5, Ken Brown, Wardrop, My’Twller, A Collins, McQualter & Waly ker, FM Grant, JE Martin, Mr and Mrs Gillies, Thornes Robinson, Nortean Morrisey, Dr. David Phillips, Ken Greaven, Gillman & Baldwin, David Gow terill, J.P Bivilch, Ine gram, Les Read, Steve Kennedy, Ably Bru, J. J. Cunningbarry, Howell & Cook, Harry Ryan, and others, varying amounts to support the fund.
The St James meeting attracted an estimated crowd over 2000 with a three mile line of parked cars. Under Huy president Frank Kelly the town backed the event as coursing began on Miss Kelly's property and moved to several others with hares plentiful and several good courses witnessed. Officials praised the organization and progress despite some minor misdirections on a paddock, with final events anticipated tomorrow and a high turnout expected for the concluding day.
Aged 70, Mr Richard Macklin died at his Benalla home after a long railways career and local VRA involvement. Born at Tallangentte, he married Miss Margaret Brien and leaves a large family. The funeral was well attended by friends and railway men across the community.
Crown Jewels from the British crown are to be exhibited in Henalla starting Monday next week. The display, organized by the Council of Adult Education and the British Council, includes replicas of robes minor crowns miniatures and photos of royal families. Mr J Dorey the replica maker will give a formal talk at the opening and attend the exhibition Tuesday to Thursday 10 am to 9 pm.
A new rule will set a 30 mph limit on all Victorian roads with street lighting from next Monday. The law applies to cities, towns, and many provincial roads, making speeding on lit routes an offence for motorists.
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