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Newspaper

Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 31, 1950

Page

6

Benalla Council Seeks Grant for Fire Brigade Practice Track

The Benalla Borough Council seeks a subsidy to build a fire brigade demonstration track on municipal land. The department notes no council funds are involved beyond the grant, with other details to be provided to Mr. Cook and reference to a recent grant to Traralgon.

Council Cook Benalla Municipal Association of Victoria Fawckner Fire Brigade Traralgon

Diggers Club Bid For Gardens Oval Put On Hold

At the Monday Borough Council meeting the Diggers' Cricket Club sought use of the Gardens oval for the season and £2 weekly support. Councillors favored letting the association decide club allocations. The council agreed to continue the existing oval cutting arrangement and postpone the oval use decision.

Diggers’ Cricket Club Talochino Bennison Diggers’ Club

Benalla Basketball Finals Result Summary

In Benalla Basket Ball Association finals on Saturday Grey defeated Stewarton 31 to 15. Benalla B defeated St Josephs School 23 to 11 and will meet Younger Set in the grand final. St Josephs Blue premiers beat Athletic Club 18 to 12. A Grade final pits Greys against F C J Primrose next Saturday.

Benalla Basket Ball Association Grey Stewarton Benalla St. Joseph's School St. Joseph's Blue Athletic Club Greys F.C.J. Primrose

Carter's Tip Still Unsafe

Borough Council discussed the unsafe Carter’s tip at a Monday meeting. It was decided the borough would perform the work at the owner's expense if not completed in 14 days, with concerns about fire danger and fencing needs.

Carter Talochino F. R. Harrison

Benalla Racing Club reports profit despite low turnout

The Benalla Racing Club posts a profit of £296 17s 7d on £3535 3s 9d turnover for the year with a £509 credit balance. Only 17 of 101 members attended the annual meeting where Mr. Forbes noted six meetings and one holiday fixture planned for next season amid improving attendances and thanks to officers, especially secretary Mr. Boyd.

Forbes Albury Benalla Fenner Phillips Mr. Forbes Boyd Mr. Boyd Racing

Police Wireless Patrols Expand Across Victoria

The Victorian Police Chief announces new wireless stations to link provincial cities including Wangaratta Ballarat Bendigo Geelong with Melbourne main station D24. Patrol cars gain extended reach and cross-station operation as funds approve statewide rollout. Wangaratta will host patrols in the north east district.

A Duncan Ballarat Bendigo Geelong D24 Melbourne Mr. Duncan

Friendly Societies Ground plans turf wicket and water

Dr J Talochino told Borough councillors that the Friendly Societies Ground cricket group plans to lay a turf wicket and approach the Water Trust for water for upkeep. He praised the young enthusiasts and noted possible erection of buildings.

J. Talochino Water Trust Talochino

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Carrier Street Ces Sheean’s Tyre St., Benalla Carters (Benalla) Ltd The Sun Australia Racing Club Mr. Talechino F. Forbes Messrs. W. Fenner F. Phillips B. Boyd Messrs D. Pittendrigh N. Byrne N. Brown B Smiles M. Simmonds Wangaratta Victoria Try Metropolitian N.E
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