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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1954
Page
1
Benalla becomes the first town in the northeast to install cats rain as a track warning along the Hume Highway. Marked every 40 yards from the bridge to Bridge and Arundel streets the system was completed by C.R.B. yesterday. Authorities hope the installation will reduce crashes on this stretch, long a concern for the CIB and Borough Council.
Leading businessmen are mentioned as likely candidates for the August borough election. Retiring officials include Mayor Dr W McCallay and Drs Bennison and Ferguson. Date not fixed for nominations. August 28 possible. Benalla Shire Council election same day with Peter Seunre and How Tek likely to stand. Dr Frmn Colsh term expires in a year and intends to stand again. shire nomination closing date not yet fixed.
Warrenbayne plans a town lighting event tomorrow featuring an electric plant switch on. Mr Hert Jamies will preside with Mr ACs McPherny at 10 o clock. The ceremony includes a crown procession of local youths and officials, with farm and district residents invited to view the new beam of light and extended power line improving rural comfort.
The Golden Vale Club reports £1700 received toward a planned new golf course despite a £1500 target. Chairman W Young announced progress toward £2000, with clubhouse plans drawn and work set to start within three weeks. Debenture details are provided by committee members Chiswell and H Martin, highlighting strong member support.
A community appeal lists donors for a local fundraiser. Dr W Ferguson is requested to assist with donations while Mrs Col. Abley contributes artwork for window displays by Ruding and A.V. Thin. Prominent contributors include McCulli, Frank Marriott, R. Roe, Jock Wiloughby, and many others with amounts ranging from £12/10 to £25.
Attention directed to a clearing sale to be conducted by Mrs Hol Pearce at her property two miles from Swanpool on Monday next July 12. Full details appear in our advertising columns.
Labor members in Menaila electorate vote to choose their Labor candidate for next year’s State elections. Two candidates, Em Strajghiil of Benalla and Mr C Batchelor of Kaleo, contest the pre selection ballot. An official result will be announced within seven days. Mayor Itirharda of Wangaratin, a sawmiller formerly from Benalla, seeks Liberal pre selection for the Legislative Assembly, aiming for next year’s State elections.
Fragmentary OCR displays names and places such as Jim Callow Fund OWI LAMATA Police Youth Clik and various establishments like Victoria Motel and Parmers Arms Hoot. The text lacks coherent events, dates, or actionable notices beyond scattered monetary figures and venue names.
Nominations closed July 23 for the Benalla and District Memorial Hospital committee election. Only contributors are eligible. nominees must be nominated by two contributors. The meeting to report results will be held at Memorial Hall on Saturday.
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