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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 25, 1944
Page
3
A public meeting at Shire Hall, Benalla, backed plans for a postwar modern swimming pool. Speakers including Dr F A Cook and Crivelli urged government aid, municipal support, and phased development to provide two pools for adults and children on two acres near Byam Creek, with drainage to the river and park-like surroundings.
Mr Crivelli noted through Mr Meo Williams that an elite tutor painting by Mrs Thompson was made and asked Mr Williams to screen it for color view. The audience was impressed by Mrs Thorpeon’s work showing true perspective from the rubber factory view.
Town meeting reviews a swimming pool project with 14 000 pound cost, chlorination options, and deferment of a Bath dressing sheds. Crivelli Pryor and Garson discuss location near Beout building, funding via subscriptions, and long term city needs for Benalla youth swimming.
A Benalla council discussion focused on funding a swimming pool and water supply project. debate centered on whether the venture should be council controlled or privately funded, with calls to seek government aid and public subscription. A motion urged the council to present details to the Minister of Water Supply and J McEwen while considering ratepayer impact.
At Benalla court William Fisher Rigg was fined two pounds for causing a false fire alarm by ringing the bridge street fire bell on 12 February. He pleaded not guilty. testimony showed he rode a bicycle near the station and admitted the act. Police, witnesses, and magistrates debated conduct and potential outbreak risk before sentencing.
A man named Galvin, returned from New Chines, faced court for alleged bicycle theft. Witnesses testified balance of ownership and possession, with details of finding the bike near a tree on Bridge Street and its recovery at the Commercial Motel.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Benalla Red Cross and a cryptic date style. No clear event, names, places, or concrete details are readable. Summary constrained by the unreadable source. cannot extract a coherent factual item to report.
Memory Wolte reports a busy scene with prime boar calves and dairy stock drawing strong demand. Prices varied with standout lots topping the market, while many calves showed improved value. The next pig and calf sale will be held at Bennica on Friday March 17, inviting further entries.
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