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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1950
Page
7
A plan for a device called a viewing machine to showcase tourist resorts is described. Inventor Mr. M. Hane of Lome leads the project, with a company formed to install views and a pacing narrative. The Bemalla Borough Council approves sub-divisions for the venture at a Monday meeting.
The Lake Rowan District Cricket Association announces the second round draw starting January 14 with matches at Pungaiah St James Thootan and Lake Rowan venues. January 21 and February fixtures list Tungamah Wilby James Thoona Devenish Bungeet Lake Rowan and byes. notes matches on each grounds.
Swanpool dominated St Josephs Red and Blue in Saturday play to cement top spot. High scorers included Barry, Kennedy, and Murray on 28 27 and 26 with notable bowling from Evans Murray and Booth. Molyallah beat UPS by 54 runs as Swanpool posted 186 and dismissed UPS for 48 and 75.
The fragment lists February matches between Bt Josephs Blue and Warren bay Molyullah v St Junph Red UPB and Winton Swanpool with results noted as draws. It records byes for Warrenbayne v svete and Blues v Morgullan with Winton and Warrenayne Blues v Reds and Blues v Morgullan.
A new Car Act will enforce widespread changes from this weekend. No one under eightteen may hold a driving license. stricter rules apply to pistol riders on motorcycles. repeated dangerous driving can cancel licenses. penalties rise for careless driving. drug use now triggers drunken driving provisions. heavier trucks gain load and speed allowances. chief police power expands to cancel licenses and refuse vehicle registration with Court appeals available.
A Warrenbayne New Year picnic day drew a friendly crowd to the ball grounds on Monday in January. Profits from the afternoon were about £33 with ice cream and drinks popular. Events included wheel race won by Maree James, under 8 and under 10 and 12 races won by various children, a relay, Sheffield Handicap, weight and distance contests, a dance in the Hall, a Monte Carlo prize, and a spot dance. Supper was provided by the ladies and the day closed with the National Anthem.
The Broken River Water Conservation League wrote to the Borough Council at its meeting Monday suggesting membership. The council decided to obtain more information before considering any motion.
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