Council weighs 9ft wall housing plan for cost and comfort
The Benalla council discussed permitting 9ft walls with insulated roofs and ventilated ceilings for new houses. Proponents cited cost savings for low and middle income families and alignment with Victoria’s regulations. officials requested more data before a final decision.
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Mr. Fawckner
Dr. Harrison
Harrison
Bennison
Housing Commission
Railways
Weidemann
McKenzie
Victoria
Gealed For Theft Of Cars
Dennis Arthur Charles, 21, a Mooroopna laborer, was sentenced to six months imprisonment at Mooroopna Court after being found guilty on three counts of illegal use of cars. Arrested at Benalla last Friday, he drove off with vehicles stolen from Dalnerys Shepparton and Mr Donald I Cooper of Merrigan. Police and two taxi drivers chased and detained him. taxis sustained damage during the pursuit. Charles must pay for the damage and was fined £5 for driving a car without a licence.
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Mooroopna Court
Charles
Dalnery’s
Shepparton
Anther
Donald I. Cooper
Merrigan
Mooroopna
Benalla
Finn
Hospital Sunday a big success in Benalla district
Hospital Sunday raised £650 6s 1d for Benalla and District Memorial Hospital, with a gross total £60 higher than last year. M Nicholson president and L Berry committee member urged donations, while office staff and P.M.G. girls ran the Carnival. Donations due may be left with Nicholson, Arnott, Evans, or Spitzer.
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Benalla
Messrs. M. Nicholson
Riverview Road
M. Arnott
Bridge St
M. C. Evans
Carrier St
L. Spitzer
Fines Totalled 132 Pounds In Benalla Court
Ten defendants faced Benalla Court of Petty Sessions with fines totalling 132 pounds for breaches of the Motor Car and Motor Transport Acts. Offences included carrying goods without proper permits, unlicensed vehicles, excessive speeds, and Sunday transports on dates from February to December 1959. Names include Flahive of Melbourne, McMahon of Smythe, Ryan of Lake Roow an, Wall of Melbourne, Lord of Heidelberg, Hayes of Stanmore, Panucci of Stanmore, Hartridge of Botany, Luckward of Stanmore, and Stewart of Mulon.
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J. ©. Bell
S.M
Benalla
Rainfall Summary for Benalla Six Months Ended Yesterday
For the six months ended yesterday Benalla recorded 1048 points of rain. June total was 270 points across nine wet days. This week 56 points were recorded with 10 up to 9 am Tuesday and 46 up to the same hour yesterday. The heaviest fall noted was 103 points on June 2.
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Benalla
Caltex Theatre Of The Air Opens With The Hasty Heart
The Caltex Theatre Of The Air begins Sunday night at 8 pm on 3NE Voice of the North East. John Ewart and Pamela Page will be heard in The Hasty Heart. Listeners should not miss this grand night of entertainment.
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Voice of the
Benalla Hospital Carnival Committee Reports Small Profit
The Ona special statement in the year’s activities shows a profit of £2078 for the Benalla Hospital Carnival Committee with £819 raised from the carnival. Up to now the committee has raised £4, considered creditable for the small band of willing workers. Full details will be published next week.
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Benalla Hospital
Carn Committee
Benilla Arts Group appeals for more publicity
C A E Entertainment faces reduced government grants and rising costs. The Benilla Arts Group plans a publicity drive to boost attendance and expand activities. Upcoming events include Replicas Royal Jewels and Coronas Robes on August 9-12 in C W A Hall and Bermar Shaw's Pyemalion on August 13 in the Shire Hall.
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Benilla
of Council of Adult Edu Entertainments
C.A.E
C.W.A. Hall
Bermar Shaw
Pyemalion
Shire Hall
Redpath dominates Bore Rifle Club shoot night
R Redpath's Double R Redpath won both the main and handicap events at the Bore Rifle Club meeting on Tuesday night. In the B grade, C Smith I Kerr tied in the scratch event with 89, while H Stewart claimed the handicap title.
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R. Redpath
Bore Rifle Club
Goulburn Leaders Re-Elected To Three-Year Term
Following a recent postal ballot for membership to the Goulburn Regional Committee the Mayor Cr W McCallay and Cr B C Shelton Seymour have been re-elected for a further term of three years.
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Goulburn
Cr. W. McCallay
Lima farmer to stand for Warrenbayne Shire Council
Peter Jensen, 43, longtime Lima resident and dairy farmer, announces his candidacy for Warrenbayne Riding of the Benalla Shire Council in August elections. He argues ratepayers in the southern riding deserve representation as the area grows. Married with two children, Jensen will release campaign details soon.
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Warrenbayne
Benalla
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