Benalla council debates By Law and traders impact
Council hears deputation on the extension of Myers store and the effect on town trade. Dr. MacGregor questions a press report and the handling of Memorial Hall finances while Grubb defends by-law relevance. The chamber’s stance sparks debate on local business, by-law extinction, and compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rmn
MacGregor
Aree
Chamber of Commerce
Terrett
Myers
Chubb
Bates
Wallace
Myer's
Senilla
Grubb
Ben+alla
Cr. Green
Payne
Memorial Hall
Crilly
Myer
Lidgerwood
Benfirma
Melbourne
Comcillora
Chamber
Dangerous Fluorescent Tubes Found in Rubbish Heap
Health Inspector F Watson told Borough Council that broken fluorescent light tubes on the rubbish tip are highly dangerous. A cut could hospitalize a patient for months and the tubes contain poison. Discarded tubes must be disposed of properly to prevent child access. Dr Weidemann urged burial of these tubes as instructed by manufacturers. Dr Spitzer echoed a warning to parents and children about the danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Htealth
F. Watson
Weidemann
Spitzer
Sheep farmer seeks damages over dogs that killed sheep
Kenneth Greaves of Benalla testified that two dogs a grey hound and a black kelpie attacked his flock on the neighbour’s property. He saw six dead sheep and several injured after the February incident. The neighbour admitted dog ownership but offered £5 for two sheep, which was refused. The case continues as lawyers argue the dogs did or did not attack all sheep and the extent of damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Greaves
Wannaral Bit
Benalla
Attucking
Aherys
Mr Byrste
Mr. McSwiney
Kenneth Richard Greaves
Caledonian Pipe Band Fund Reaches 1000 Pounds
Donations pour in for uniforms as the Caledonian Pipe Band appeal hits 1000 pounds. The list includes many supporters and notable contributors such as Mrs D W Heaney and V Kennedy, with varied amounts and names spanning local backers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonian
D. W. Heaney
V. Kennedy
Benalla High to Add New Block at Technical Annex
Benalla High School headmaster C Alexander announced that a tender has been set for erecting a new block to the technical annex. Mesars Cook and Bradbury have worked for the project and briefed the Department of Public Works. A prefabricated component was ordered and a tender issued, but contractor start date is unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bradbury
Eduction
A. H. Ramsay
Inter-School Sports At Benalla Matches Result Strong Wins
Wangaratta technical school toured Benalla for a day of matches in banker ball hockey and football against High School teams. Benalla dominated football 12.11 to 2.5 with Barry Connolly Trevor Gordon Ken Glaniter Brian Mullarvey Jon Thompson among top players. Second football team won 1.10 to 1.8. Basketball at Gardens saw Benalla first team win 43 to 20 as hockey followed with a 13 nil victory signaling steady improvement.
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Wangaratta
Benalla
Wil Benalla
Barry Connolly
Trevor Gordon
Ken Glaniter
Brian Mullarvey
Jon “Thompson
Barey Nowe
Tex Wanwarnitu
Cr. E. Straughair Wins Ballot for Benalla Election
Cr. E. Straughair won the Labor pre selection ballot to contest Benalla in the Legislative Assembly at the new state elections. Straughair defeated G. J. Batchelor by 155 votes to 43, with Ellden Weir as a noted figure in the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cr. E. Straughair Wan
Labor
A.I.P
Benalla
Legislative Assembly
Cr. Straughair
G. J. Batchelor
Af Ellden Weir
Dog Sets Council a Problem in Benalla
A council meeting discusses a dangerous dog described as a vicious brute kept by a second-hand car park owner near Bridge Street. Dr McKenzie calls for fence or other measures as the animal frightens residents, especially the elderly, and the council agrees to approach the owner to seek action.
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Bur~ Council
McKenzie
Bridge St
Han
Dr. McKenzie
Weidemann
Harrison
Stepparton
McKensie
Jani
Callow Appeal Ends With Gratitude and Donations
The Jim Callow appeal is closed with thanks to the Ensign and tradesmen. Total donations reach £163 10s 7d, including £142 previously, £50 in new gifts from Benalla Football and others such as John McLennan £3 18d, Colonel Mitchell £1 1s, M and J Mitchell, Dr Margaret Garon, and Anon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Mitchell
J. Mitchell
LH. Garson
Am Reynolda
Margaret Garon
Alexander
John Conway
M. Currie
L. J. Craneford
Anon
W. Fergus
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Winton Cafe
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Victor ‘Heaney
Murray Armstrong
T. T. Clarke
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Roy Hill
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Peter Jensen
Percy Bamford
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Robert Buchan
W. J. Webb
Jean Plum
J. A. Bourke
J. Carus
Wo J Clarke
Jos Boyd
Herb. James
WG. Daubenthaler
Hector Cook
Tan Burton
P. Branigan
Herb. Heaney
Ait Heaney
A.M. Irvin
Oswald P. Lave
Andrew Say
Ray Boyd
H. Cognill
Robert Wilso
Harry Westwood
George Jensen
John V. Little
H. ©. Jurd
Roy Goodman
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Frank Connolly
Cr. E. Straughair
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