Queen's Visit Prompts Traffic Crunch and Parking Plan
Amid preparations for a royal visit, officials discussed heavy traffic, special parking, and limiting crowds. Police warned of manpower needs to supervise routes, while railway services faced criticism for insufficient trains. a deputation to the Transport Minister was planned to seek more capacity for March. The event spurred coordinated efforts from Wodonga, Wangaratta, and local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minister For Transport
Mr. Coleman
M.l.c
Local Meeting Plans Amid Queen Visit Confusion
Fragments indicate a local meeting and Queen visit schedule discussed by inspectors. The text references Friday plans and a Sunday event, with unclear details and stray phrases about a committee and local representatives.
Insufficient Means of Support Conviction in Benalla Court
Frederick Saunders, 60, convicted in Benalla Court of Porty Spoons for insufficient means of support and sentenced to three months in prison. He also faced fines of £2 for drunken disorderliness and £5 for indecent language, with defaults. Prosecution noted prior denials, admissions of no money or pension, and recent work at Swallow's Port Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Saunders
Benalla
Porty Spoons
A. Collie
Wal Id
Swallow's
Wangaratte
Cater
Vie
Longest-lived North East resident Miss Eustace invited route visit
Miss Elizabeth Eustace of Templeton aged 111, reputedly among the oldest in the North East, celebrated her birthday as local officials from 18 municipalities sought a special visit route through Benalla. The plan, urged by Dr. Doris Tilson, involves inviting her on a personal trip with provisions for a vantage seat and continued care as she travels from Albury to Chiltern and Beechworth, then Waratah, while remaining at her niece’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla
Wangarata
Maxilgabeth Fuslace
Templeton At
Doris ‘Tilson
Jas Sunday
Eustace
Albury
Chiltern
Beerteorth
P. Cousin
Alfred Willon Eusbice
England
Cable case recounts alleged cable theft and eviction conflict
The case details an incident around December 8 involving alleged interference with a telephone cable and a protest linked to eviction actions. Witnesses including PMG officers and Mr Fitzgerald describe the removal attempt, the cable’s condition, and statements about department authority. The defense argues the act was not unlawful and seeks procedural clarity as the matter moves toward trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyott
Pally
Me Bowerd
C. St Limat
Psoatat
PMG
L Fitzgerald
Buroa
Bellmay
Willy
Bell
Suliman
Pinaraet
Tell
Alexander Pith Williams
Leenseinn
Amentsin
Paul
Benalla
Rulanliht
Itatey
Cowan
Barriaker
Melbourne
Mia
Owen
Defehdan
Eng
Hint
Jatin Willos
Tedey Jamey Ridley
Bel
Uie
Massed Band Festival to Be Held in Benalla
A massed band festival will be held in Benalla on Sunday week February 7. Thirteen visiting bands will perform including the Royal Caledonian Pipe Band and the Wangaratta Pipe Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla Hardens Lon
W. Ofus
Broomersni | Thrower and
Wangaratta
No Charge for Admission to Gardens on Queen's Visit
Gardens will not charge admittance on the day of the Queen's visit, Friday March 5, as the Hospital Carnival Committee plans a juvenile sports meeting with a voluntary collection. Prizes are trophies of small value and no permit for games of chance will be sought. Two merry-go rounds are hoped for, with public funds urged to cover prize costs and expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla
Royal vehicular rehearsal near Midland Highway
A chaotic clipped description details a royal motor rehearsal with Her Majesty traveling toward Fatima from Terrett y, near the Midland Highway. It notes a car convoy at eight miles per hour and a planned procession with MPs, cabinet members, and police officials present, emphasizing timing around 10.30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Britemann
Funn
Fatima
Terrett'y Ohe
Midland Highway
Milvourne
WJ Dapeaieths
Wisshart
A G. Coulthard
Tt Prench
Omeet
Liveut
Cal
G. 1T
Towden
State
Marini
Set W. ‘Kiet Com- Poulier
bin Tinsloner
Police
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Gait
Healey
Barrie Lng
Siney
Hinsey
Pollo
Sariou
Munich
Hagley
Tim Felt
Her
Enet
Wodenaw
Century
Treechworth Ha
Say
Wodonga
Dee
Mtr
Irom
Ilw
Fitzgerald
Peter
Boll
James Jepe
William
Francis Grant Harvey
P.M.G
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