18 Feb 1954
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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 18, 1954
Page
1
A chaotic fragment describes a call for volunteers to assist with street decorations. It notes shortages, union labor promises, and plans for a weekend initiation with about 100 workers needed to meet demand. Mentions guardians of traffic and community groups in Mercer area.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a wartime or travel moment with phrases like Cette and war sounds, but lacks clear events, people, or places to form a coherent news item. The readable portion mentions amenities and astonishment, yet no concrete actions or identities are evident.
Coordinating Committee notes £1227 11s 6d raised toward expenses for the royal visit to Benalla. Chamber of Commerce contributed £810 4s, several organisations donated, and individual gifts included £50 from Foreen and £100 from Beechworth. Mr R G Crevills and Mayor Co W McCall Bay each gave £10 for the Family Fund. Chairman Mr J Learner said the result was satisfactory but more funds needed.
At a Benalla Camera Club meeting over 100 slides were shown with high judging difficulty. The popular vote awarded Mr. J. Roberts of Becopy for a Lake Lakerne Switzerland photo while Mr. N. Jones of Wunpoot presented a study on the Frans Jovet Glacier in New Zealand.
The Baths Committee ended free admittance after damage caused by youths who removed putty from the pool floor expansion joint. The incident occurred on ag day, leading to a decision to suspend free days for the season.
Mr Lindsay Allnutt chairing the Bathy Committee reports disturbance over children’s behavior at the pool. To restore order, free admission ends for the remainder of the season and opening hours may be extended after cleaning and maintenance. Tickets and shade awnings are being organized with local suppliers and newsagents.
The match committee sets Sunday completion for remaining quarterfinals at Benalla Las Courts. Saturday events include Men’s Singles at 1 pm featuring Dyker Y gedwaras utlaw Whittort Barberi Gibbs vy Oll i Korinsll Bone YMokcarale Boyd and Highland v Stevenson. Women’s Singles follow with Mrs Boyd and Mine Bois among entrants. several names appear garbled in the source.
Prize money totalling 930 pounds will be distributed at the hospital carnival meeting on Friday. Gifts include 250 pounds, 200 pounds, 49 pounds and 85 pounds to axemen. a wheel race, aces event, and guest Peter Fell are highlighted. The Merryland carnival plans and track conditions are noted with broadcast dates February 32, 35 and March 1, inviting all competitors to attend.
In Benalla a wide circle of friends gathers as Mr Bern and Mrs Meadenta face medical concerns and recovery progress. The town notes Mrs Joan Willison remains at Queen Victoria Hospital as well wishers send support and messages.
Members of the GWA paid tribute to Dorothy Scholes MBE at a meeting led by President Mrs. Byrne. A plan for the forthcoming conference at Tungaman was discussed as new members were welcomed and the group noted travel arrangements and other local notes.
Mr McLellan, Malay chairman of the Children's Strongposta Committee, says teachers will ensure students participate in the Queen’s visit on March 6 public holiday deemed a working day for schools. Transport details map train departures from Benalla to Wangaratta and other towns, with schedules to be provided by authorities.
The new Dean Ivan arrives in Benalla at St Josephs Church for the first time. He vows to focus on needed improvements while avoiding interference with existing ecclesiastical duties. Fr OReilly of Yarrawonga also arrives as curate.
A fragile infant, born weeks early in Benalla and brought to Melbourne two hours later, fights for survival in hospital care with Mrs Tony Day of Deveniah acting as guardian. The case highlights urgent neonatal medical efforts and family concern as specialists monitor the baby's condition.
An announced mounted troop will greet the Queen during ceremonies in Weralla on March 5. A meeting is set at Walker's Boarin Store tomorrow at 6 pm to finalize the arrangements with new entries to be lodged with Lilla Davis at 74 Barkly St. before the meeting.
Mr. David Cannon takes up duty as Agricultural Science Officer to oversee wool husbandry at Benalla. The Department of Agriculture notes the appointment among a small group of officers, with background including prior service in Melbourne and ties to the Education Department.
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