Regional committee discusses postal and transport links at Wodonga
At a regional committee conference in Wodonga Mr W Jasper district postal inspector disclosed the PMG does not profit from all operations. Discussion covered extending mail routes by road, linking Wangaratta Bright and Yackandandah, and broader transport to support Highlands valleys and tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wodonga
W. Jasper
Mountjoy
Jasper
Wangaratta
Bright
Ovens Valley
Yackandandah
R. G. Crivelli
State Development Committee
Highlands
High Plains
Buch Nowels
Crivelli
G. V. Lawrence
MVD
Murray Valley
Justi
Lawrence
K. D. Watson
Jasper Mins
Orivelli
Hume Highway
Chiltern
Ryan
Wangaratta-Theona
Mayor Retirement Ends Long Railway Service in Wangaratta
Dr. J. C. Tilson retires after 12 months of accumulated leave from the Refecte Department. He began as a junior clerk at Newport in 1905, served at Daylesford Lilydale Korumburra Ararat and wartime, then Murchison Rant Bromsford Heathcote Mafra Mumurkah Mildura before Wangaratta stationmaster for 16 years. A clock was presented by North-Eastern staff to mark his service and retirement. He plans Borough work and laments labor shortages hindering street improvements in Wangaratta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Or Tien
Newport
Tilson
Wangaratta
oWe
Wienthi
Food and People warns of hunger plus war risk
The Current Affairs Bulletin reviews Aldous Huxleys Food and People and Sir John Russell’s critique of global food and population pressures. It notes world population over 2.5 billion rising 20 million yearly, food production lagging, soil loss accelerating, and potential conflict if science does not meet needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planty
Science
Aldous Huxley
Sir John Russell
Food and People
M.rsr.a. Food and People
Australia
U.S
Goorambat C W A Celebrates Nineteenth Birthday Meeting
Goorambat CWA marks its 19th birthday with delegates nominated for Brocklesby Group Conference. Over 10 visitors from Benalla Thoona Devenish Yarrawonga and others attend as Mra Trewin Jnr and Mra J Wee ton are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goorambat C.W.A
Trewin Jnr
J. Weeton
C.W.A
Brocklesby
Mechanics
Wedrirethy
Mra Trewin Snr
Benalla
Thoona Devenish
Yarrawonga
Evehre
Tli
Mre P. Lidgerwood
Devenish
Mra A Wallace
Mra Moore
Benalla West School Mothers Club Plans July Fair
The Benalla West School Mothers Club held a well attended meeting led by president M Bhert who welcomed new members. They approved a school fete for Saturday July 16 with stalls run by named members, prizes for dolls younger participants, pony rides and games, and asked members to bring cakes or sweets for the event with a general afternoon tea planned. The market stall realised £19 and afternoon tea raised 12 shillings 8 pence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Bhert
Bridgfoot
WPMLC
Slie Lo
Lie
Farewell Social for Mr and Mrs Willett at Upper Ryans Creek
Mr and Mrs Zade Willett were bid farewell at the Upper Ryans Creek hall on Saturday evening before leaving the district. A parting gift, a hearth rug and notes envelope, plus a miniature fishing rod, were presented by local sporting bodies and supporters amid music by M J Sykes and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zade Willett
Upper Ryan's Creek
Jade Wield
M. J. Sykes
W. C. Price
Zade
Gifia
Murray cod extinction warned by anglers at Shepparton dinner
Speakers at the Shepparton Club dinner urged action to prohibit inland fishing for Murray cod and enforce licenses to protect the species. They warned current practices could wipe out the fish, noting NSW controls and government tilt toward professional fishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepparton Club
Sapura Ee
Angiers’ Club
Martin
Pallahaw
Victorian Anglera’ Club
Mahwaa J
Victorian Anglers’ Club
Dynan
Pisom
Victorian Anglers Club
Murray River
New South Wales
Cource
Lie
Sugeesons
Miss Australia quest seeks entrants from every district
Organisers of Miss Australia seek entrants from every town and country district in the Commonwealth. The winner receives £500, a wardrobe valued at £5000, and a tour abroad funded to represent the Commonwealth. The junior prize is a university course overseas worth £1700. Contacts are Margaret Laker and One 1040 Miss Australia Victorian Division Melbourne. Devenish Footballers select Belle for ball queen title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonetti
Amg Vietoria
Miss Ausvalle
Piwe
Melbourne
Prive Mote
Miss Vietoria
Wlailie Vmive
Australia
Iyer
Bamjmon
Milas Auatratia
Lenacy
Fune
Gay District
Anywne
Wellong Mn
Mins
Margaret Laker
Misa Avateaia’ Quest
Victorian
Swanslat Street
FIG
Pavaag
Benalla Shire Works Improve Rural Roads And Bridges
A long report details funding requests to the CRB and Country Roads Board for road and bridge works around Benalla including Devenish Dookie Devonian Road and Bevenish area. It notes culvert and bridge construction, delays due to pipe shortages, and approvals for creek works, with costs and contractor issues and mentions Swanport Creek proposals and local property considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perlion
Renee Heart
Pertan
Rome
Benalla-Tocumwal
Thoona Flond
Blackyard Creek
Gouttry Roads Board
Uia
Benalla
Quinn's Lane
Plesstierriig
Mekean Reding Booth Bank
Bailey's Rere
Mor Cinpe Raakis
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Commonwealth
Great Britain
Bank of New South Wales
Bank OF
Naus
Forsted
South Wales
Ralia
Walker's Sports Depot
Jal Laanners
Gribble
Bridge Street
Carrier Street
S. Dept
al Pratt
Victorian Railways
J. C. Tien
Omaliy
Miss Bond
Euroa
Girlie
Benalla West School
Jackson
Miss
Annwi
Devenish Footballers
Carmel Innacor
Ali
Benalla Shire
R. R. Anderson
W. MacGregor
Blackbirne
Archerton
Lola
Whaler Trust
Tina
Swanpiee
Swanpes Creek
Aia
Jule
Ae Unewe Devin Thor
Hoe Heer
Hertridge
Feders Ald
Trolach
Warrenbayne
Murray
Oridve
Matavellan
Wiley
Warrsibavin
Uae
Acta Drorig
Abe Napeetton
Itr
Atom -Waelilth
Beale Sabre
Bell
Dale Furia
Mr A. Caean
Lina Boni
Fabiotas
Peter Clonea
Lorton
Jacka
Benalla Dry Cleaners and Dyers
Nunn
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