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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 02, 1950
Page
1
A car traveling from Albury to Melbourne skidded in loose gravel four miles from Benalla. Kilpatrick senior died at the scene, while Kilpatrick junior and the female passenger were rushed to Benalla Bush Nursing Hospital with the latter in serious condition. all fatalities occurred after the vehicle overturned.
Benalla team to play Goorambat on Saturday February 4 at Goorambat. selected from E Cleary C Volk B McCulloch B Kennedy A Templeton W Mason P Crichton K Ridley H Horsburgh Bo Taloohite K Sherwill J Arnott C Crichton. Players meet at Say's Corner at 1 p.m. If unavailable notify secretary. A UFS versus Winton match on the Benalla Show grounds will be played at Winton on Saturday.
At the Benalla Court of Petty Sessions before Mr J Bell Jeffrey Jewell did not appear to answer a charge of obstructing the footpath in front of the Garden and Rows Cafe on January 2. Senior Constable Haug testified he was walking on the footpath when he was obstructed by the defendant on a bicycle versus kerb incident. The defendant claimed innocence as the hearing proceeded with support from Constable Day and Sergeant Henley.
Contributors to Convent Wood Day are reminded the annual dinner will be held on Saturday February 11. The Rev Mother and Community will entertain donors and friends to lunch starting at 12.30 PM. Those who have not attended before should not miss this social event.
A fire near Winton on Thursday afternoon destroyed 200 acres of grass and killed over 100 sheep belonging to Mr Colin Webster. The flames burned through Mesata Webster Ladyer properties before being checked by Friday night as fire crews continued to douse hot spots and protect holdings.
Residents and neighboring brigades responded Friday evening to a fire near the crossing by Mr Harry Lees property about three miles from Winton. The blaze, believed caused by a passing train, was fought by volunteers who prevented further spread and safeguarded nearby structures.
Fragmentary article discusses alleged property issues involving Daoud Hill and local sales. Mentions residents, farmers, and possible HOA concerns with property lots and enforcement. Source text is heavily garbled and contains numerous unreadable segments.
Community workers held a local cleanup at Ormonoid Wicket with Belis and Dijoele Grice aiding in the event. Volunteers collected debris along west Soundkoy area and coordinated with Ke ui Bell and other organizers to finish the work efficiently.
Benalla prepares for its annual Hospital Carnival with top runners including Barney Ewell and claims of world record potential. The event runs Friday night and Saturday with ticket options, prize details, and a slogan competition offering £1 1s 0d to the winner.
In Benalla Court, charges were laid after a disrupted parking incident on the blue highway near Winton. Details indicate the case involved individuals from Wanparcita and neighboring areas, with preliminary proceedings and court dates noted.
Jasie Warlursh pleaded guilty to speeding over the intersection at Margaret Street. Brouning gave evidence while Lieut Vald noted long hours and tipped a fine. A magistrate imposed £40 for driving over the speed limit 42 miles per hour.Martin did not appear and was fined £6 for exceeding the speed limit by 15 miles per hour. Richard L. Bes tc], Hawkesburn, was fined £1 for driving on the wrong side after refusal.
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