19 Jul 1951
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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1951
Page
1
Severe rains unleashed extensive flooding that authorities call the worst since 1939. The downpour began Saturday night and continued through Sunday evening, with rainfall totals reaching high levels across multiple districts.
Officials list includes Menalte y Wilby Pinnimare St Jame Mulwala Barey Deveney Burramine Sieve Tunabwa North Wanga ratta FP Barry Dookin Wangaratta Bris bane Yuawonwa Violet Pow How Benalla Seaupyl McCutre Giearowal Goorambat V Howard Tiwana Ty uige Galtagier.
Judge Convicts J C Bell for driving under intoxicating liquor with two year licence cancellation. Weatherall Road Cheltenham man Stanley Lark sentenced to three months in goal and £2 fine after speeding at Arundel and Bridge streets Benalla on Friday 13th inst. Offence noted as repeated and warning given.
The Railway Institute conducts a billiard tournament with results listed. Players include Brian Kens nedy P Stevens A Charlies H McDonald Kinehington Goudge A Smith Simons Chans Sivonghair Brennan and others. Twenty four games remain to finish the first round. The Trennan versus Smith match is praised for high standard. Players are asked to inspect the draw at the office and arrange to play promptly.
Mrs Stapleton and her son Bill of Benalla Hotel have travelled over 2000 miles by car returning from the Doomben Carnival.
Commissioner W. He Firth says many people discharge root water into the sewerage system unknowingly and may need only a warning. The report notes that the system was overtaxed and offenders face prosecution if ignoring rules.
The annual meeting will be held Monday July 23 at 2 30 pm. Dr Barbara Meredith, recently returned from abroad, will be guest speaker addressing welfare, travel through England and the Continent.
Mr Cook praised by the Minister for Public Works Mr T Byrnes for the tender by K P Duncan and de Critic's Yarrawonga for a sank painting project at the Lake Rowan residence.
The article lists LCP party officers and committee members, with notes on a crowded meeting and a crisis in football worries. It mentions individuals such as Mir iC Tokai Ef Burpon and Mrs G, plus players like B Cooper and Jack Roscoe.
The article notes ongoing discussions in Benalla about establishing public offices and a levee project. It mentions Minister Byrnes and local officials awaiting a decision on when construction will commence, amid public interest and anxious residents.
Readable text notes high turnout at The Health Centre during a May event. Records show total attendance reaching a peak while organizers advertise ongoing services and future activities. The fragmentary report emphasizes strong community participation and sustained interest in health initiatives.
Readable fragments describe a Diggers Ball scheduled for tomorrow night with marches and songs. Mentions a venue and expected entertainment, noting a festive atmosphere and community involvement.
A polio case is reported involving a pupil from Betala West School who was taken to Wang Path Hospital. The student, driven home by the school director Athabasiin Major-General Hhramsays, is part of the incident noted in Sumner pathe ease.
The Violet Town RSL hosts a ball featuring The Motet and RS Hibtoiter with supper and a turkey feast. Attendees are urged to attend for a lively evening and a quality floor.
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