Crowds Pack Benalla As 1949 Ford Debuts At McPherson’s Garage
A large town and district crowd gathered in Benalla to view the redesigned post war 1949 Ford at McPherson’s garage. Officials praised Ford’s innovation and engineering as MLA Cr F A Cook and local councillors lauded the new model and its national impact on Australia’s motor industry.
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Benalla
McPherson
Ford
Cr. F. A. Cook
Cr. F Morrison
Cr. B Mellor
Cook
Australia
Lim Comtinancia
Fenty
Renee
Borough Council Defers Ten Late Letters
Borough Council postpones over ten late letters to the next meeting. The Mayor Dr. F HR Flarrison warns the backlog hampers business and demands timely correspondence to allow proper consideration on the agenda.
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F. HR. Flarrison
Borough Joins Weights and Measures Union
Borough Council agrees to join the Genaila Tungameh and Violet Town group of the Weights and Measures Union and to pay an initial £206 with review after twelve months. Mr PF Watson is appointed health inspector and Cre Gay and Mellor will represent the Courell.
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Borough Joins Weights and Measures Union
MR. F. Watson
Ime Benally
Genaila, Tungameh and Violet Town
Weights and Measures Union
PF. Watson
Cre Gay
Mellor
Coupell
Benalla Publicity Brochure Approved for Rail Division
Borough Council approved a joint publicity brochure with the Railway Department and the Benalla and District Advancement League. The committee drafted by Dra Grubb Firth Spierer and Meller deputies aims to finalize the draft within 14 days. The cost is about 260 pounds for 10 000 copies to be distributed to rail state and tourist boards.
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Benalla
Railwaya Department
Benalla and District Advancement League
Dra. Grubb
Firth
Spierer
Marrian
Meller
Rai
Hhat
Convent Wood Day Tomorrow and March Benalla Gardens Event
The Rev Mother invites all to the Convent Wood Day tomorrow with a final service. Benalla Gardens hosts a WASBEG Bands event in March. The Borough Council granted permission for a charity bonfire in Benalla Gardens on March Sith to erect a platform for a ceremony praising the Hand and future successes.
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Revuler Donore
Mane
Witter
Plese
Benalla Gardens
Kenalla Memorial
Benilla Gardens
Sith
Oval
Taluching
Delag
Presentation Evening at Stewarton Honors Beryl Thomas
A presentation evening in Stewarton honored Beryl Thomas with applause and gifts as she prepares for marriage. Speakers praised her and Kneale James as a fine couple, and the event closed with dancing and Auld Lang Syne. Also noted was a postponed inspection of Millahcootie Reservoir due to regional committee scheduling.
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Musle
Mm W Heaney
Geo. O'Phanneny
Carey
Elvie
Kneate
Therh Tenrey
Raeph
Aml
Beryl Ower
Thele Romemet
Venice
Ettacer
Mr Hearted Picker
Lewis
Kabalei
Beryl
Nalin
W Heaney
Alec
James
Cr Stewart
Kneale
R. Thomas
Beryl Heanid
Spark Arresters Debate Stirrs Borough Meeting
Dr J Moore denounces recent fire theories and asserts spark arresters on railway engines rival any system in the world while criticizing unsafe claims. He urges caution and calls for proper inquiry before public statements on district bush fires and railway risks.
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Dr. J. Moore
Gr. de Moore
Traline
Railway Department
Dr. Moore
Mira Mab
Fooliel
Chile
Jelles
Fire Brigade Seeks Training Track on Camp Ground
Benalla Fire Brigade applied to the Borough Council on Monday evening to reserve a section of the camping ground as a training track if funds are raised. A Reserve Committee inspection and conference with the brigade were noted as needed steps.
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Benalla
Clarification Sought on Garbage Contractor Role
A meeting discussed clarifying the garbage contractor position. The contractor will report issues to the health inspector for possible action and inspection, aiming to resolve the matter and ensure proper oversight.
Benalla Deputation Seeks More School Facilities
A deputation from the Shira Council Borough Council and High School Advisory Council will present to the Minister for Education this Friday at 2 30 pm. They press for extra accommodation to handle rising student numbers at Benalla State School and for improved technical facilities at the High School. Mr Wo Mecall Ray and S A Marcin are named as representatives.
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Shira Council
Borough Council
High School Advisory Council
Benalla
Elaine
Benalle Bout School
Ona
High Schoal
Mla Onbe
Renee
Wo Mecall Ray
Met Aetiondl Advisory Council
Ors
A. Marcin
National Fitness Winners Named in Benalla Event
The National Fitness Ladies' Committee conducted the competition won by Mrs Hf Johnston from Benson J Street Benalla.
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National Fitness Ladies
Committe
Mra Hf. Johnston
Benson J Street
Benalla
Borough Council Seeks Full Time Engineer
The Borough Council on Monday night decided to advertise for a full time engineer at award rates for the Borough Waterworks Trust and Sewerage Authority. The Ryan's Creek scheme will be excluded and the mayor is to handle related duties with the trust and authority. Six weeks were set as a target to finalize arrangements.
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Borough
Waterworks Trust and Sewerage Authority
Ryan's Creek
Footballers Apply for Gardens Oval for Coming Season
Borough Council heard a request from the Thirds football team to use Gardens Oval in the upcoming season. Club officials pledged to assist with court preparation and club activities while defenders urged protecting the girls basketball access and rights.
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Gardens Oval
Elias A. W. Roscoe
Press
Lee Guppy
Woom
Flomcow
Say Wan
Application to Tap Water Main in Benalla Borough
At a council meeting Mr ILen Wann applied for permission to lay a temporary water main from Mr Hal's property to a nearby area. The application affects Mr Hall's water rights and the council decided to write to the applicant explaining the portions of the proposal.
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Benalla
Ilen Wann
Hal
Hall
Ap Plicant
Porliien
Woman Shooter Decided Who Should Pay For Dinner
An Australian shooting match at the Victoria Hotel saw Jean Plum captain a North-East team and decide who paid the dinner bill by winning the decisive last bird as both teams stood at 68 all. M Evans opposed, but Jean’s shot earned the standing ovation and crowned a memorable day among shooters.
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Benalla
Ehooters
Jorilderia
Jean Plum
Aly
M. Jordan
Shepparton
Riberte
Australia
Goulburn Valley
Victoria Hotel
M. Evans
Jean
Additional Portals For Tenalla Public Services
The article notes plans to add portal facilities and public telephones in Tenalla area. It mentions current public phone access being limited to a railroad location and references council action to pursue the matter with the Postal Department.
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Tenalla
Serner
Tia
Publc
Council de
Postal Department
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Methingworth
Pherson
Morse
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Goulburn
Benalia
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Rensis
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Feria
Mtg
Aieke
Harriaon
Bern
Erie
Peter Ber
Lahaye
Wanker den
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Rhea
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Patel Dyer
Presgident v. Vice Us
Pete
Regal Cinema
Starlit Theatre
Warren
Cary Grant
Loretta Young
David Niven
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