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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1951
Page
1
A Weather hindered progress reported at the Waterworks Trust monthly meeting. Engineer Mr D Fawekner noted slow advancement on the Loombul Fern line due to adverse conditions, with lingering concerns about water supply reliability and seasonal impact.
Fragmentary text references a hospital setting and names such as Lindholm and Bowdern. The readable portions mention an oath, a death, and individuals linked to a local event. The garbled OCR provides limited coherent facts but points to a notable incident at a hospital with several named people and possible memorial or recitation.
Health inspector Mr. Fo Watson warns Poliomyelitis is spreading rapidly in the Benalla district with figures suggesting a more serious outbreak than the 1937-38 epidemic. Citizens urged to avoid crowds and seek medical care for symptoms, while theatres and public venues face cautionary measures.
A Renalle hotel proprietor who rose from a pri itiin and WWI service died on holidays in Brisbane. The obituary lists survivors including wife, children, and grandchildren, noting long service at hotels and community ties. The report reflects a ceremonial notice with family names and places in a dense, OCR-influenced text.
James Club shooters win at Shepparton Guard in the Goulburn Valley Championship. Albert Rate, prominent Ames County figure, led the effort as competition concluded with top marks and a likely win for the club in a high profile meet conducted on a Saturday in September.
Local football notes say Benalla, buoyed by strong form, faces Rutherglen in their last game of the season at Myrtleford. Key players Kevin Bond, Max Carson, and Kevin Gleeson near 50 game and goal milestones. Gleeson hit 50 goals this season. Referee critique notes, ground conditions praised, and committee comments highlight good marking and passing.
Mex A. E. Stephens defeated Mis Nan Armstrong to win the Benalla Golf Associates championship. Armstrong, a second year player, reached the final stages and impressed with notable potential for the future.
The Belle of the Ball Season will be held at the Drill Hall on Tuesday October 2, with eleven more Belles to be elected to reach twenty two. Decorations are under way by the hospital carnival committee to outdo prior efforts. Two bands have been engaged for the dances and free admission is requested to boost attendance across the series of hospital balls.
Winton meets Goorambat in the Benalla District League final at the Showgrounds. Umpire IK Lee will control the match as fans anticipate a tense showdown between the two towns.
An open day at Swanpool features tours and demonstrations. Attendees can visit booths, hear safety talks, and meet local groups including youth clubs, volunteers, and organizers coordinating a weekend of activities.
The Greys top Joseph in a league match to claim their twelfth premiership in thirteen years. Team officials and club leaders acknowledged strong play from key players as the season concluded despite eligibility and disciplinary concerns affecting late matches.
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