22 Jan 1953
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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1953
Page
1
fragmented OCR report recalls a fire scene with brigades under orders. references to Chesney Vale Irvine and Taminitke groups describe shifting positions and delayed communications while crews fought and rested during a long blaze.
A public works dispute outlines financial trouble and delays on a council project. Officials debate whether a completed job could have saved funds, noting a working bee saved £300 and that next year’s actions hinge on funding approval and department input.
A short service at St Joseph's Church will be led by the Bishop followed by the official opening at the school behind the church. Local officials and residents attend as the community celebrates a £31,000 education project. Working bees cleared debris and the grounds present a pleasant sight as routes run from Benalla East at 2 and 2 15 pm.
Nor Mills is named captain coach of Benalla for two seasons after weeks of fan whispers. A local hire, Mills has been a Magpies stalwart in midfield and defense, renowned in Morris Medal voting. He will join Miller's as salesman and start March 1 earning £13 10s weekly.
Peo Benda SoC and teammates Geof Dodd and GAN Turner complete a four month fishing trip in Merimbula NSW nicknamed the fishermen s paradise They parade the camping area with a load of fish and a caravan load of gear The climb back to base proves more thrilling than the haul of their catches
Women Janet Pateerson and Mrs Aub. Carmichael battled a rear premises fire on Salisbury Street after a blaze broke out yesterday. Neighbors helped douse flames until the Fire Brigade arrived, with praise for Janet’s quick actions and steady attack preventing the spread and protecting a local child in the Swanpool district.
Mr and Mrs Osborne after months abroad return to settle in Benalla to run a new shop near the Post Office. They previously managed Au tral Mouse and traveled England and the Continent visiting 12 countries and meeting many people.
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