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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1950
Page
2
A Benalla show discussion ends with a proposed lifting of the amplifier ban after inspection and a view on audience safety. Local officials weigh a limited speaker volume plan and the impact on attendance and security at the events.
A local event titled Victorian School Week supports the UNAC appeal. A window display will be shown in the Mayor Cr F F Harrison's window. The Benalla community is urged to contribute, with a collector soon visiting the district. The effort aims to aid sick and starving children worldwide.
The Benana saire Co proposed to the Borough Council to cooperate in commemorations for Victoria Centenaries. They seek a state broad plan to mark the Commonwealth Centenary of self-government, the Gold Discovery Centenary, and Victoria’s formation.
A Saturday night event at the Benalla Golf Club celebrated with birthday greetings for Mr. J We Meadows. The gathering included thanks to supporters and a surprise appearance, with a donation noted totaling £290 to the club.
Residents along Riverview Road caused concern as road walking continued despite warnings. Officials led by Mayor Bennison urged caution after a close near miss and emphasized public safety while investigating the incident and who bears responsibility.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention C Maxwell as a general carrier or elevator operator with scattered names like Agett Tortle David Bay Lamde Beiaue and Huy Elevators. The text is garbled and lacks coherent events or dates.
Council discusses cleaning out drainage systems and improving roads adjoining property lines. A portable workshop grader costing 2112 98 is approved pending engineer purchase consideration. Plans cover road access, safety near schools, and maintenance at Swanpool recreation area.
Cr M G B Meadows the Shire President plans to resign at the upcoming meeting to avoid by election costs and spare ratepayers ongoing expenses. He suggested timing his resignation for Wednesday in August and thanked councillors for their consideration.
Avantion is invited to the advertisement in this Lane ii to lodge land tax returns for land held at midnight on 30 June 1950. Returns must be lodged with Box 7090 G P.O. Melbourne on or before 31 August 1960.
The Greys top the day with 78 goals the highest for a single team this season. The tight race sees St Josephs Gold defeat Centre as four rounds remain for finals with Primrose Stewarton and Benalla A likely. Results include Stewarton over Benalla A 30 to 0 and Greys beating Josephs Gold 76 to 12 in a postponed match.
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