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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1952
Page
5
Borough council agreed to subsidize CAE Productions after debates over high hall charges. CAE proposed bypassing Benalla for performances and the council discussed special concessions to allow two CAE shows in one day.
Telecommunication improvements announced for BOORHAMAN CUDGEWA NORTH EVERTON UPPER GAPSTED KITHBROOK TATONG UPPER LUC WHOROULY WOODFIELD outline new daily hours Monday to Friday Saturday and holiday schedules. These adjusted service times, effective September 1, 1952, reflect guidance from Mr W I Bontork MOLE and apply to multiple towns.
The report outlines a veterans group appeal for donations to the Korea Comforts Fund and mentions an upcoming Victorian Dads' Annual Dinner during Royal Show Week. It notes a meeting on Saturday night and urges attendance, with references to representatives and a petrol pump anecdote.
The secretary indicated at a Wangaratta meeting that the president S. B. Mellor who is abroad had offered his resignation. Delegates praised Mellor’s work and a letter from Minister R. T. White congratulated the civic Association on promoting tourism in the North East. The chair noted the area’s potential as a tourist center and discussed dividing the Association into smaller groups with a main meeting later. The session adjourned to November 1 with each municipality urged to send three delegates.
The article describes Australia’s postwar prosperity fading as a slump in wool prices and reduced foreign money inflows hit the economy. It notes higher wages but stagnant family income, unemployment concerns, and doubts about the Menzies government’s election prospects amid budget cuts for 1962-63. It cites skilled manufacturing sectors and immigration challenges as factors in the shift.
The world renowned Wirths Circus performs at the Benalla Showgrounds on Saturday September 13. The show promises an entirely new production featuring circus stars and animals from far reaches of the globe.
Society members eyed an appeal to raise funds for memorial gates. W Mc Pherson, voting chairman, cited £400 needed and urged donations from members and supporters. Secretary E Straur hair suggested membership money, while usual show profits were noted at £500 to £600. the gate appeal would run after the show.
Borough Council received a £900 grant and must add £300 for graveling the bottom of Arundel Street and part of Bolger Street. Engineer Mr Pawckner said the grant is on a 3 to 1 basis and suggested placing road sealing on next year’s programme if the council reconstructs the road. Bad weather delayed street work but is expected to start in Benalla West within about four weeks. Rough plans for new borough offices were sent out for a rough cost estimate, and a Keep Left sign was erected near the Bridge plantation though no word on line markings has been received.
A fragmented report from the Commenda School centenary celebration outlines committee efforts and education funding. Details mention a final program, speakers, and community support as the centenary committee advances plans and records various donations and arrangements.
A local barbecue gathering hosted by the Benallari Club and the Maratha Chair raised substantial profit. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Brockman and figures such as Reeth and Aylar, with praise directed to organizers for a successful day.
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