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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1954
Page
9
The fragment details a court session involving a constable and a man named Stock. Witnesses discuss drinking, accusations, and actions at a doorway. Evidence includes questions about prior convictions, flight, and alleged pressure on Stock. The dialogue references bail, police, and a Brock home scene with a request to wait for a friend.
A sequence of events describes May incidents involving Pocock and Watkins with a doctor or witness remarks. Keith Irons Dickson states he drove a passenger on Saturday May 29 and did not observe injuries on Pocock. Pocock later appeared dosed and left after visits to a cafe and a meeting about marks on his face and ear.
A flurry of notices from Benalla and nearby towns details health treatments and improvements, job changes, and community milestones. Several residents including Miss Eline Kettyle and Mrs Tom Scott are noted for recent duties and celebrations, with town figures commencing new posts and attending coming‑of‑age events.
Councillor nominates for water trust amid local political activity. Five members of the Mor file council discuss the move while officials prepare ahead of a Saturday voting day.
Nine chiles from Legacy Homes in Melbourne will travel to Benalla on Saturday for a week’s holiday as guests of locals who pledge a pleasant stay. Benalla Legacy secretary F Cook confirms receipt of a share of £2000 donated by the Duke of Edinburgh to Legacy in Australia from proceeds of his book.
Ensign Challenge Bowl at Shepparton featured a day of heavy rain and competition. Winners included Mra No Premtice and Mins Pat Bale wards, with a combined total of 200 events. Visitors enjoyed an afternoon tea and buffet dinner, while hosts and officials received thanks for hospitality.
The death occurred at Nurse Grahams Convalescent Hospital of Mrs Margaret Beatrice Kemp aged 87 a native of Myrtleford She formerly resided at Kilfecra and was married to William Thomas Kemp who predeceased her Burial took place at Benalla cemetery after a service at St Andrews Anglican Church conducted by Rev Alistair McLean with Mr EA Abbott assisting with funeral arrangements
Miss Alice Wilkins aged 81 died at Nurse Crain's Convalescent Hospital on Sunday. Born in England she came to Australia at age four with her parents who settled in Caniambo. Burial was at Covangarde cemetery with Mr EA Abbott in charge of funeral arrangements.
Robert Lamont aged 61 died at Rosemore Private Hospital on August 18. The widower of Dora Isobel Wray, he leaves four children Rob, David, Patricia, and a second son. Survives by four family members, local friends note his retirement from farming. obituary lists survivors.
Mr Lentrence John Gleeson of Goorambat died after a nine weeks illness at Yerrawonga Hospital. Funeral at Sacred Heart Church with Father Owen officiating. he is survived by four sisters and two brothers, with one brother predeceased four months earlier.
The Goorambat Cricket Club reports bright prospects for the coming season after re electing Norman Davis as president and Allan Davis as secretary. Delegates named to BDCA and HOCA affiliations, with working bee planned at Goorambat sports ground to finish wicket dressing.
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