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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1950
Page
4
At the Borough Council meeting Dr. Bennison reported dead trees removed and the Parks and Gardens Committee ready to plant new trees once delivery arrives. The town clerk was asked to investigate delivery status and wire-tapping issues were noted.
A brief record notes a large adventurous program titled Sams of Matthew shown at the Regal Cinema across Saturday Monday and Tuesday nights, highlighting a traveling presenting event in Australia.
The Benalla Borough and Shire Councils agreed to work together to control the dog menace in town. Immediate steps will implement regulations and involve the local clerk and council members in starting actions.
Benalla Borough Council decided to repair the Coster Street to Salisbury Street footpath to remove a dangerous section near Lew Austrabianys. Work includes approach to the aerodrome and railway crossing with an estimated cost around 2100 pounds. The council will coordinate with the Railways Department on widening Coster Street.
Sudden death at Warrenbayne Post Office on Sunday afternoon. Alexander McPherson of Cinna aged 64. He had poor health recently and was well liked by many friends. Survived by wife and one daughter Alice. Burial at Benalla cemetery after service at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev. Alistair McLean. Pallbearers listed.
The death occurred at his home 6 Webb Street Coburg on Saturday of Joseph Bernard Egan a well known Boweyn resident. He is survived by his wife two sons Bernard and Kelman and daughter Mary Mrs Jeffreya. Deceased was 71 years old. He was brother in law of Mrs Po Belly of Wangaratta and formerly of Winton. Three sisters survive and reside in Melbourne.
Mr. Martin Bergin, a well known resident of Barna wartha and formerly of the Bergin family of Thoona, died during the week. Burial took place at Barnawartha.
Week long school activities culminated as about forty parents visited Benalla West and East Schools on Tuesday afternoon. They toured rooms displaying work in cookery painting drawing sewing woodworking and book work. Acting headmaster Mr J Hodgern and staff guided visitors who praised the standard of student activities and the project displays. Mothers Club and School Committee members offered to assist with teaching and equipment needs.
At the High School on Tuesday a large number of parents attended an open day. Students showcased crafts needlework and models while Mr A Sutherland guided tours. University personnel Miles Mary O'Reese delivered a lecture with professors Rubbo Maxwell and A A Wilcock also speaking. A report will follow in our next issue.
Wangaratta Club members visit Benalla Golf Club next Sunday August 20. The party will arrive in the morning and play a few holes before being entertained in the club house.
At the Monday meeting the Benalla Borough Council discussed Carter's Up continuing to cause worry. Dr Bennison reports rubbish still tipped on banks while the mayor Dr F R Harrison says fence repair is the remedy and action may be taken.
Dr A W Grubb urged borough councillors to promote spring cleaning of verandahs and shop fronts in Bridge Street with Press publicity. He said a refreshed look would lift the town and reflect progress. A committee of three was formed to study verandahs and lighting.
Kevin Gleeson wins the Benalia Branch table tennis tournament held at Walkers Sports Store on Wednesday August 9th. The event featured round by round results with Gleeson defeating D Younger Volk Marks Sherwill Sheahan Davis and Heaney to reach the final and receive the presentation from Branch president J Ferguson.
Lor raine Nancy McCrickard of Halwakia Benalla becomes engaged to John Evan Wyane of Ballarat in a family announcement. The piece notes Scot ish migrants settling in Benalla with a visit by Mrs Bremner and three children, and farewells for Miss Sheila Hearn and Miss Patricia Dodd as they depart local posts and roles.
Borough Council planned drainage work near the Croquet Club pavilion. Engineer Faweil reported bowlers object to transferring pipes to the ladies, but cost would fall to the council at about £12 to £14. Dr Bennison noted ladies’ concerns. council agreed to bear the expense.
The three year old son of Mr and Mrs Armstrong of McKeller Street Benalla sustained a serious accident while playing with a spade. The sharp edge nearly severed his left finger and the skin remained attached. Medical intervention followed to save the digit.
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