Benalla youth to stand trial for alleged truck theft
Brian John Turner of Benalla appeared in court charged with stealing a truck valued at £1400 believed tied to Permewan Weight. Police say Turner admitted taking goods from the firm and evidence showed he followed a second truck, jumped aboard, and turned off its ignition. The defence claimed Turner sought work in Albury and denied involvement, with witnesses giving inconsistent statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian John Turner
Odin
Turner
Permewan
Benalis
Albury
Murray Jones
Tur Hac
Wallace
Willa
Mairene Nee
Enong
Trust Fear sets May Go
A discussion led by Oliver and others touched on Trust Fear and plans for May. The meeting referenced assets on the property including sheds house a wind mill cyclone gates wire and steel posts. Present were Harrison Ferguson Bigmore Oliver Pirth and secretary Lateh with others invited to an informal gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trust
Comes
Harrison
Ferguson
Alen
Bigmore
Faloaltino
Oliver
Pirth
Lateh
Belle of Belles Announced for Moorng Bal Ball Schedule
A fragmented notice describes Belle of Belles events for Nowphiat balls and Moorng Bal on Wednesday August 20. It mentions Belle et Mranpool and a bus anpool with dancers, plus forthcoming events at Haphershire Wall and James Coursing club Ball two nights later and Tatong Ball selections in various towns.
Saturday Umpire Assignments For Local Football League
Umpires named for Saturday games in the Foothall League include Dreaver Siete Lidnan and national pothoora as officials. Matches feature Mulwala versus Wangars and other listed pairings with local referees announced for avurday Bai umpires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
wengla-Tunfauieh
Benalla
Fiatrict Foothall
Avurday Bai
Nat Ae
Poeta
Famet
Pee Bai Beepa
Mederhawke Mulwala
Th Wangars
Dreaver
Siete Lidnan
Onal Pothoora
Regions Divided Under Fire Renfee Plan No 24
The Country Fire Authority seeks applicants for No 24 Region leadership as regions 23 and 24 are divided. The 4000 square mile No 24 area includes Deesh Bright Chiltern Yarrawonga and other towns. Brock aims to spend more time with brigades. Benalla Shire Council debated the plan noting the risk of concentrating posts on single individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 23
C. A
Brock
Benalla Shire
Nese 3
Ogdentai
Umpire Roy Manning Draws Attention After Match
The Melbourne press focuses on Umpire Roy Manning who officiated the Benalla Myrtleford game at Bhowguounds last Saturday. Manning, an emergency league official, faced scrutiny not for officiating but for a football incident. Richmond trainer William McDonald apologized via his solicitor Ray Dunn in Collingwood Court, admitting Manning’s dismissal of a charge, while McDonald offered to cover damages and costs.
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Roy Manning
Bhowguounds
Melbourne Preas
Marming
Rich~mond
William McDonald
McDonald
Collingwood
Ray Dunn
Wishmond Clas
Dunn
Richmond
Fire destroys Major Co-Operative Store in Mary Street
Major Co-Operative Store on Mary Street suffered a disastrous blaze one Monday afternoon. Staff were away at lunch when a 12 15 start sparked flames. Volunteers from nearby districts battled the fire, hindered by water supply problems. Brick walls were saved with help from Doonie College Rural Fire Brigade and Shepparton, which sourced water from Mr Gmout’s property. Fire brigades, including Melt bean store and Cosgrove branch, coordinated efforts to prevent spread to the store yard and adjacent premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hile
Ile Worat
Mary St
Maines
Wil
Wax
Dookie
Ya North
Doonie College Rural Fire Brigade
Shepparton
Gmout
Dali
Cosgrove Ir
Doane Mistry
Prize-Winning Orchid Triumph at Melbourne Orchid Club
Mr. Mark Mason of Matt Street won a prize on Monday at the Orchid Club in Melbourne for a striking bloom with maqure red tones. He plans to display blooms from his collection at Stote's Windows on Nunn Street until Friday, showcasing the garden’s abundance and the expected continuation of a vivid display over the coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Mason
Matt Street
Orchid Club
Melbourne
Masur Fapes
Wejiaila Hospital Carnival Amid Unclear Fundraising
Incomplete note details a hospital carnival fundraiser with a donation form listing Mr J 0 Cinlrisis and a total amount. Mentions Garden of Roses and individuals John Rob seta and Min, tied to event at the hospital. Uncertain totals and wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wejiaila Hospital
Mr. J
Cinlrisis
Garden of Roses
Gusr
Wid Min
John Robseta
Ueviiuat
Popular Athlete Killed In School Bus Smash
A school bus crash left a renowned local athlete dead and another seriously injured. The accident occurred early, near a highway intersection, as the bus carried students to prekindergarten programs. An ambulance attended the scene and authorities investigated the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westwood
Royd
Mt Bruno
Ie Then Chi
Tlewaue Renalty
Midland Highway Seal Costs £7000 A Mile
A deputation from Benalla and nearby shires met the Country Roads Board in Melbourne to oppose the Midland Highway condition. They urged faster bitumen extension and warned that delaying could cost £7000 a mile to form and sell. The board pledged to extend the bitumen two miles toward Nwanpool next year and to keep high priority on the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asis
Benalla
Tle
Country Roads Board
Melbourne
Swange
Midland Highway
Somprin
Evans
Colm
Siily
Jones
Cleland
Darwin
Corrigin
Jan
FA. Cook
Gr. Cok
Joo Feardinia
Eyans
Butter Pactory
Colg
Cornell
Orlly
Te Fatepaytra
Fi Mansfeld Shire Councie
Te Tatong
Wey
Nwanpool
Hoard
Victoria
Taaene
Preservation to Cho Memiers Marks Long Service
The article honors Mr A M Ould of McKellar Street and Mr Nicholls of Arundel Street for many years of service to the Ben ala Methodiat Cuotr. The editor expresses gratitude for their dedication and contributions over the years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benala Methodiat Cuotr
A. M. Ould
McKellar Street
Mirif
Big Coursing Meeting At St James Preparations Under Way
Preparations for the big coursing week at St James begin Tuesday August with a meeting at St James Coursing Lab presided by President J F Kelly. Marine contingents arrive as accommodation lines are arranged with land beds and blank forms. Officials appointed include Judge T Bhelton, slipper C Grim ming, steward G Sparks, stewards Padly and McCarty, and others. The BEA president McArthur donated a prize, trophies secured, and preparations continue through the weekend.
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St. James
James
J. F. Kelly
Marine
T. Bhelton
C Grimming
G Sparks
Mesara
Padly
Wo McCarty
Downes
Loile
Eld Marshall
McArthur
BEA
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Gines
Dave
Lena
Tubsence
Birt
Jacot
Ater
Boeing
Herrwen
Com. Wold Wie Trust
Perusm
Belle of Belles
Pam
Denpased
Dionilie
Aurich Une
Kevny
Thi Neene
Jamies Douglas Wye Wood
Midland
Gibbs
Cho Memiers
Icewell
Nunn Street
Vincent Road
Wangaratta
Holvinats
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