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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 19, 1953
Page
8
Trustees discussed water service work on the north side with old 1% pipes and sections lacking water. Officials debated funding from revenue, government grants, and measures to ensure funds return to the local area amid broader restrictions and proposals for state commission aid. The engineer will prepare a detailed report for the next meeting.
A November report shows Benalla’s water use with 16.7 million gallons recorded at Wes Centre and 2.6 million elsewhere. Fawckner reported float valves repaired but unsatisfied with current performance, fearing ongoing issues with valve reliability.
At a Trust meeting the engineer reported on the matter of appointing Mr. James Bell as caretaker for the property in the ment area. The proposal outlined weekly inspections, fence repairs, and monthly reports in exchange for work on the Dent area, with arrangements tied to year to year terms and a potential property exchange.
Fragmentary text discusses shift in water trust fire plugs, costs in pounds and shillings, and a person named Fawekner or similar. Mentions delays and potential covering money but content is garbled and specifics are unreadable.
Benalla trustees discuss a deputation from the Order of Knights and urge a new kindergarten. New members Dr William Gove and H G Cook welcomed to the Trust. Rev Keith Ditterich addresses on Modern Heresies and Value of Prayers. Local Preachers' Association meets tonight.
Comr Harrison urged timely water access at a Trust gathering Monday. The plan covers extending service to lot 15, Clarendon Street, for a house and immediate construction. Engineer Fawckner noted a short extension funded by a loan and revenue, with approval sought for the one chain extension.
Ex student C C John Archer led batting averages with 19.6, edging Vic Lawther. Archer also claimed 23 wickets for 123 runs as R. Manfield headed bowling. Bill Westacott totaled 296 runs and Bridgfoot took 11 catches. the report lists other players and figures from the home and away games. An accident near Benalla left a Wangaratta stock transport overturning, 180 sheep escaping, and road damage prompting calls for Shire repairs.
James Boys club held a meeting electing Blake as secretary and James Sangier to the committee with Sosephees Pelly and other officers. Members pay 3d per night, donations encouraged, with £34 already raised. A girls’ section may form and a donor list will be published later.
Plans for the new Devenish school opening are in hand with a formal ceremony on Thursday February. Mr T Trewin is president and Mr F Lidgerwood secretary of the organizing committee. The event will be opened by I Cook MLA with Ben Shire Council members likely to attend. The Mothers' Club will provide afternoon teas and children’s games. Past pupils can renew old associations and many residents are expected to return.
USNAY February 22 1953 lists several church events with times and speakers. Fr K Ditterich D presides baptism commemoration at 11 am and 3 pm sermons by Rev E Dt Terish Harvest Festival announced with attendees including Mr F R Howell and Mr W Thirlwell marking the day.
At the borough council's request the Water Trust will secure pipes to extend water to the Urban Fire Brigade grounds once construction begins and training in the FS is proposed.
The St James Gun Club held a weekend shoot with 25 shooters from the district. P Pettit won the main event 8/8 and the best break with 24. A Williams took second 7/8 and A G Wright third 6/8. Referee was Mr. Jordon. trophies by Mr. A Boyd.
The Devenish footpath through the township has been gravelled and sealing is set to begin soon. Local residents welcome the improvement and the Shire Council receives praise for the forward project.
The Henalla and District Rifle Club will stage a practice shoot at the horal range this Saturday. Events include distances over 300 500 and 6000 yards with a 118 pm start. The club will also shoot matches at Albury and Shepparton next month and held a productive working bee to ready facilities.
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