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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1949
Page
1
Inquiries by local police reveal concerns over a poisoning formula and phosphorus preparations. The Bonchia police station chief warns that possessing such preparations can lead to up to twelve months in prison and urges property owners to heed the warning and avoid tampering with or distributing dangerous mixes.
Benalla branch of the Dada Association changes plan for annual meeting. Instead of a day meeting followed by massing, the society will hold only the annual meeting tomorrow night at Memorial Hall. Secretary W Denners has arranged a social gathering and seeks strong attendance to approve the coming year’s officers and plans.
A contested Liberal preselection in the Indi electorate is underway with Noble Pennell signaling his nomination. The Ensign notes the process involves the Liberal Party electoral committee and delegates from each electorate branch.
In a chopping wind fires broke out after a train passed near Benalla, with power units and private crews fighting flames along a three mile stretch of Goomalibeer road in a paddock owned by Mr. Arthur Croxilord Fleree. The blaze was contained with authorities and workers coordinating to quell the fire.
Another race meeting at Benalla scheduled for Thursday March 3 offers 220 prize money. The main event is the 130 President's Handicap over 8 furlongs with a card including the Handicap Maiden, Prince Handicap, and various supporting races.
A fire erupted near Serdlack at the rear of the Arcade in Benalla's Ommain Hue area on a Friday afternoon. Prompt action by the Benalla Fire Brigade averted a major blaze. The fire likely started from crackers, with witnesses describing rapid smoke and flames as volunteers assisted locals and attempted to contain the spread.
The Wangaratta carnival presents its most entertaining program yet with the handball and track events, including a world record attempt. Local clubs, including Wangaratta, prepare a marquee carnival weekend with performances, racing events, and crowds expected to attend.
The Benalla Gun Club hosted a FSO Pigeon Handicap drawing shooters from many areas. Notable competitors included A G Woodfin Benalla, A Roberts 61 Jamess, MN Jordan Chapparton, J Cooper Geerambat, and H Mann 10. Results show a seven round division among M Harris, I Lodge, Baers, J Quinlan and others with byes allocated to J Edge.
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