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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 15, 1951
Page
9
Watson’s report notes January suspected diphtheria not confirmed and 1990 total infectious disease notifications reach 15. Six scarlet fever and three diphtheria from the Holding Centre, five diphtheria and two scarlet fever from other parts. Enforcement actions include health registrations renewals during November and food sample testing with compliance focus across vendors.
In a monthly report to the Borough Council health officer Mr. Watson notes one poliomyelitis case in January with no further cases since. The document lists January infectious diseases including polio and other illnesses, plus housing condemnation notices and factory registration approvals. It also mentions delays in health registrations and a backlog of tasks.
A Jubilee Massed Bands Display was planned for Benalla Gardens on Sunday afternoon and evening. The Benalla Memorial Band sought use of the Gardens and rotunda and permission to erect a platform on the area. Borough Council approved both requests at a Monday meeting.
A report presented to Monday’s meeting by Secretary Hater notes credit for two ridings in the Menalla Shire Devenish and Tatong area. The financials show Portia Laible overdraft of £18.74 and Devenish £31, with further unclear ledger entries and names obscured by OCR.
Auction notice announces sale of about 800 acres of property near Yalbendiy by the Gleebrawan company. The sale will be held at Memorial Hall Benalla on Friday February 1 at 2:39 PM. Vendors include HM Bay and Betate at Une rule of Howard arp. Beneficiary partners are Herbert Ledger Winn and Co.
Dick Spencer reports from the Korean War front describing dug-in positions south of Elon, harsh cold, snow, and mud. He notes shifting movements, weather, and limited supplies while observers recount enemy activity and life behind the lines.
The Euroa MCC fixture draws large crowds with plans for 11:30 start and stumps at dusk. Umpires named from multiple clubs. tickets on sale via BDCA secretary Keith Sher. Travel details include coach departs from Deniliulin to Euroa and back. team selections for Albury match announced. Delegates meeting set for February 27 at Gardens Pavilion. many matches and finals arrangements to be discussed.
At a Monday council meeting Gr T Colsh er proposed obtaining a light patrol truck for patrol and maintenance work in the Ben aie Shire. H Wallace noted Devenish has its own vehicle.
Unclear OCR text indicates a municipal matter where authorities refuse permission within a borough boundary. Mentions Cr Grubb and mayoral figures, with references to residents affected and a plan to stop activities. Details and exact actions remain obscured by damage.
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