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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1954
Page
5
The coroner examined the case of a death in Town, detailing overdose suspicions, hospital treatment, and medical testimony. Witnesses spoke of the deceased’s business pressures and drug purchases amid an outbreak claim, with questions about intent and possible disposal of a practice. The inquest reviewed medical notes, hospital care, and toxicology, noting the decedent died from asphyxia due to toxic inhalation after two days in hospital.
The school debates placement of new memorial gates with input from Education and Public Works departments. A public meeting is planned in the school library on Monday August 23 at 8 p.m. to discuss designs and location, inviting students, parents, and the community to attend and submit ideas. The headmaster urges support.
The borough Council agrees to share the cost of a dividing fence between properties of Mr K R Grant and the Council in Noonanst. At a Monday meeting Grant vetoed a notice under the Fences Act forcing the Council to join in half the cost. The boundary fence stretches about 100 feet and the current estimate is roughly £66, with the borough to pay half.
A Shaw stage comedy is presented at Shire Hall on Friday August fifteenth. Book tickets at Sturkin's for seating.
The Benalla Legacy Group hosted a formal gathering led by Clar Owen with delegates from Melbourne and regional clubs. Induction of three new members Frederick Wallace Rafe Drake-Brockman and Alan Mardy followed speeches praising local support from Yea Alexandra and Mansfield and noting 47 families and 70 children served by the group.
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