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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 16, 1950
Page
8
Sunday February 1 schedule at St. Columb’s Hall includes Theona at 7.30 p.m. followed by EP service and annual meetings after all services.
Sunday services across the circuit include Ponere Waggarandall Devenish Goorambat and Devenish led by Rev. R J Smith and J M Poysden with times 11 am 3 pm 7 30 pm and 1 am respectively for the listed locations.
The notice lists engagement announcements for Heather Me from Egmont Street Benalla to Lawrence Henry Allott Swanpool and Mollie O Dea of Clonmell Benalla to Stanley Gardiner Nangwarry Station Penola South Australia. Also mentions a social at the O Dea home and several local social notes including holidays and convalescent home information.
Benallaire Council discussed approaching the Department of Public Works to secure a permit for a new Thoona public hall funded by a grant. If denied, they seek a grant extension as the June deadline looms. Dr Roy Hill noted Molgallay’s permit refusal. ministers stressed housing first and avoiding subsidy lapses. Councillors agreed to pursue assurances that grants will be carried over for both towns.
Neil Stewart Caldwell aged 23 died after a bicycle skid on Echuca bridge. He had just completed a carpentry rehab course and appeared well before hospitalisation. Survived by one son Garry. funeral with military honors held in Echuca.
Following a Parks and Gardens Committee inspection the Borough Council announces repairs at the motor area in Benalla West. Works include painting Gents on conveniences and west side and south side, increased garbage collection during holidays, removing two red gum blocks by Mr McNaulty, and a further inspection to grade and beautify the area.
A report argues tighter oversight may curb disturbances by offenders. It notes that prosecuting one or two individuals could resolve the ongoing trouble and mentions Winton Swamp as a site of concern requiring inspection.
Benalla firemen enjoyed a successful Tasmanian trip with a Devonport demonstration amid a large crowd. In the March Past they defeated twenty two brigades and won the Disciplinary event. Captain Bern Squires received a cup as onlookers celebrated the win.
Heavy rain within a mile of Goorambat township and up to two inches on the Benalla side caused widespread flooding. Four inches fell in one hour marking a record, with paddocks drenched and fences damaged. properties near Moylan, Sharp and Cooper eroded by floodwaters and land left waterlogged. Swanpool reported 1.65 inches and Lima South about 2.5 inches while Binalla recorded 0.88 inches.
The first consignment of materials for Benold's Chain factory arrived today. A start on the building will be made immediately with hopes the structure will be ready for occupation shortly.
The Devenish Methodist Circuit announces harvest services at Boweya Waggarandall Devenish and Goorambat with Rev R J Smith and Mr F W Ltd Cheul Steward. The Poysden family removal to Benalla is noted with deep regret by district friends.
The St James Coursing Club held a large opening meeting in Camada on Monday evening with J F Kelly presiding. Delegates included J Kelly P W McCarty and others as they planned to contest 2100 for the Victorian Cup Champion among the year’s events.
The Housing Commission informs Mr. F A Cook that due to the delay since the initial allocation and recent development at Benalla it will increase the number of houses to be built from 10 to 20. Land has been purchased for the extra homes and construction will start as soon as possible.
Mr Donald Beckett Leigh of 422 Collins Street sad bourne has been appointed to prepare a statement of accounts between the Shire and the Borough of Benalla. The decision followed protracted negotiations with the councils failing to agree. The Borough Council met and notified Leigh, with Mayor Dr F R Harrison hoping for an early start.
The Benalla Dads Association shifts its monthly meeting from February 25 to Saturday March 4 due to the Hospital Carnival night. Members are urged to attend and pay membership fees are coming in well. A Swanpool meeting is planned for March 25 with final plans to be set at the next gathering.
Bt Josephs Mothers Club applied for a street stall on Bridge Street on Tuesday February 2 and was granted because other events were held that day.
At a Women's Hospital Auxiliary meeting in the C W A Hall on Wednesday night catering for the Carnival was arranged for the weekend. Supper and luncheon options were planned with tea and supper services on Friday and Saturday. Donations of lettuce dairy produce and supplies were requested for delivery after Miller's or the Showground. The group noted staff and attendance times for Friday and Saturday and appointed representatives for the Friendship Club annual meeting. The next Auxiliary meeting is set for March 21 at 2 0 p.m.
A large number of applications has prompted a meeting at the school on Monday next February 20 at 7 38 p m for those interested in evening classes excluding plumbing Apprentices and those seeking pre apprenticeship training are especially invited Suggested subjects include carpentry and joinery fitting and turning dressmaking craft shorthand and typewriting ticket writing and more
The Saturday slate shows 8. Joseph's Cricket Club to field a lineup including Blues at home versus Molyullah and Reds visiting Warrenbayne. Blues team includes J Green G Humphrey K Bond R Kimball A McDonnell W McCabe J Hickey J O Loughlin F Kebbech W Bryce D Haley. Reds include J Bond K Waite J Conway G Boyd HH Wixnis R Saunders P Hickey R McFarlane T Kimball M Kelly.
The mixed doubles tournament scheduled for Saturday afternoon has been postponed until after Country Week at the Benalla club.
The 5 S E C rink led by O Mackerellc Graham J Smith and S Summers won the main prize the booby prize went to Watson Sullivan Howard and Scott with sparkling drinks. Graciers ring Steph ens Sailor Mellor and Monds took the corporation prize while club host Mr Jet Green ing presided over slow play results and a series of headlining matches.
The Borough Council approved land arrangements for a public swimming pool after long planning. Mayor Dr. F R Harrison announced the scheme will proceed and the Swimming Baths Committee will meet the public to organise construction. A £51 payment to Mr J T Connolly completes the land negotiations.
At the Borough Council meeting Dr A Gourley reported the malthold practice wicket had been laid down in the Gardens oval. The suggestion to place the wicket parallel with the fence was approved. It will enable bowling from each end and reduce wear on the turf.
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