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Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 28, 1952

Page

5

Spotting Tower Highlighted By Forest Commissioner

Representatives from Baddaginnie Warren Bayne Boho Goomalibee and Swanpool heard Tom Coisn the forest commissions spotter discuss the Spotting Tower at Reef Hills the tower 260 feet above Benalla aids fire detection with wireless ideas for future use and a seven day work schedule from 9 to 7 the address praised the tower value noting 26 fires reported in the Lower area and inviting visitors to inspect the view while stressing wireless communication needs.

Baddageinnie Baddaginnie Warrenbayne Boho Goomalibee Swanpool Tom Coisn Forest Commission Reef Hills Tom Colsh Benalla Selescot Murray Glenrowan Hills Strathbogie Hills Washire Map Thirnawartiva Basel

Mortuary Plan Discussed for Benalla Hospital

The Hospital Committee will discuss including a mortuary in the Benalla and District Hospital. Drs A W Grubb and A E Gourley will represent the Borough Council and Dr Grubb will aid the committee with mortuary details.

Benalla and District Hospital A. W. Grubb A E Gourley Grubb Benalla

Better for Equipment to Wear Out Than Rot

The Benalla West School head teacher Mr Hallett reports Gould League results with West Behawl scoring 2425 and overall 9441 points. A record school bank contribution of £317 is noted with 12 percent higher attendance. election of a new school committee planned for May 19.

Benalla West School Hallett Gould League of Bird Lovers West Behawl Benalla Imaperorates Leach Merk Keer Seven Penson Howing Commission Benalla West Bain O'Shea Fkst Harrison

Local Bowling Standouts Highlight Weekend Matches

Reports from Benalla and surrounding clubs detail strong performances as McCarty and Grubb lead their rinks. Richardson and Graham secure wins, with Arch Trophy contenders bidding for three victories and the secretary urged to tally results.

Shooters Shield Presented At St James Hotel

A pleasant Saturday ceremony in the St James Hotel lounge saw Dr J Kelly place the North Eastern Gun Clubs Sleams Moateh Shield in position. The St James shooters led by H Pettit the club president won the shield at Rutherglen with A Roberts G Twamiley P Pettit V Ryan J J Cooper and P Pettit among the winners. Local Gun Club members attended the affair in numbers.

St. James Hotel H. Pettit St. James

Bendigo Runner Wins 880 Handicap In Duel Of Fast Times

Ron Rose of Bendigo dominated the Maryullah 880 Yard Handicap final after winning his heat in 1 55.3. He posted the final in 1 52.7, defeating N Guggenheimer and AL Gooding who battled in the late stretch as Temby and Gawne trailed.

Bendigo Ron Rose Maryullah Siymour Vin Cousins Abe Tein Uudii C. Com Howe D. J. Howe Aia N.guggenheimer Hac Winey Tha Rose Guegenheimer E. Temby Temby AL. Gooding K. J. Gawne

Benalla Show Society Overdraft Discussion At Meeting

The Benalla Show Society held a Friday Memorial Hall meeting to discuss finances. Mr McPherson outlined £600 bonds and a possible overdraft, while Secretary Straughair listed £1424 in works and projects. The group noted a £600 government grant must be used by June, with plans to raise funds and guarantee figures to clear the overdraft within a year.

Memorial Hall McPherson E. Straughair Franke Gardner Callec

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