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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1952
Page
1
A fragmented notice lists families from Benalla and surrounding areas taking holidays at Lake Entrance and Bright. It mentions Mrs Tengubalanga and daughter visiting The Boweya region, and delays as trains pass near their cottages.
At the Goorambat Country Party annual meeting E A Cooper was reelected president and W B R Meikle named secretary for a third year. The branch appointed Cooper Trewin J R Meikle and R H Meikle to attend the annual Conference with Dr P F A Cook MLA organiser J Hinsck and Bruce Little from Federation Insurance Co attending.
Thoona hosted Gooram and won in a two match format. Thoona claimed three sets to two while Gooram totaled five sets and sixty games. Howeya defeated Mit Brune seven sets sixty nine games, and Taminick had the bye.
The club reports unopposed nominations for president and officers. O'Donnell is named president with A. Castles and Me Rtmm as vice presidents, R. Hodder treasurer, and a long committee list. Returning officer B L Boyd will issue ballot papers next week at the New Zealand Loan office Nunn Street. Featherby remains Williams Tow captain pending clearance after the new committee is formed and Berialla Club may interview him.
The Gardens and racecourse ceremonies ran at 1 pm and 3 pm with Mr. Lucas as speaker. ANA branch members organized events, honoring Captain Arthur Phillip’s 1788 landing and Holany Bay, while welcoming New Australians. The day featured a flag raising by a young New Australian guest, guided by the Rotary Club president.
Yesterday reached a high of 93 degrees the hottest in the state since Thursday when 109 was recorded. The calmest day was Sunday with a 74 degree low. Seven day readings show 100-84 0-52 86-52 74-44 80-44 80-52 99-52. Forecast calls for fine warm to hot conditions with increasing fire danger and NW to SW winds.
Bungeet travelled to Wilby on Monday and bowled the home side out for 106 after posting 133 all out. J Derrick shone with 6/26 to dismiss Bungeet for 133. Wilby’s L Hargreaves top scored with 5 not out in their 106 chase while Bond and Flynn added 25 and 10.
Florence Maureen Bond and John William Previch to wed at St Josephs Church Benalla on February 16 at 11 30 am. A Do Drop Inn reception will follow. Dorothy Jane Elizabeth Thompson and Eric Thomas Standish plan to marry at St Andrews Presbyterian Benalla on February 23 at 3 30 pm with a reception at CWA Hall Rosebud beforehand and after.
John Albert Danaher, who had a leg gone, was a pillion passenger on a motor cycle driven by Lee Arthur Braid when it collided with McPherson's car about 3 miles from Benalla on the Hume Highway. In court earlier Braid was fined £7 on two counts for carrying a pillion passenger without a licence and for not ensuring secure seating with proper grips.
Eyewitnesses describe the crash as car from behind bus skidding and approaching with headlight issues denied by McPherson. Statements reveal confusion over headlight faults and accommodation claims while police note no written statement given.
In court, McPherson testified he pulled out to pass a bus and saw a distant car headlights dimly, not noticing a motorcycle until level with the bus. He said he was traveling 48 to 50 mph and braked, staying close to the bus. the motorcycle was moving about 30 mph. He claimed the oncoming car appeared over a half mile away with strong headlights, and he could have passed the bus safely if the motorcycle had not been there.
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