Benalla housing plans progress in regional meeting
Commonwealth and state housing officials meet to form a new housing agreement. An initial conference between state housing chairmen will precede a federal state ministers session to amend the pact. Tenants may buy with a deposit around per cent of capital and schemes aim to speed work on Benalla housing projects with ongoing regional visits by Mr Hayes and his party.
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Warty
Meyer
Wo McCall
Firth
Fawesner
Hayes
Benalla
Tome
Abel
Arthur Fadden
Commonwealth
States
Borough Elections Scheduled for August and November
A local notice announces upcoming elections by the borough clerk with vacancies in the water trust and council. An extraordinary election is set for late August to fill a brief vacancy, followed by annual primaries and a general election in August or November, with voting ready for the primary.
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Mir
Gr. Jirrett
Pell and Water Trust
Counne
Othors
Oddities and Local Quips Reported Across Regions
A Canberra dispatch notes humorous remarks about human frailties and quirky local lore. The piece recounts a Sydney driver seeking jury service exemption and a judge's witty reply, plus assorted regional slang and cultural vignettes from NSW and Melbourne.
Police Deny Report on Rifle Permits for Wombats
Supt Kerr-Taylor rebutted claims by Victorian Sporting Shooters’ Assoc secretary H Scott that Benalla farmers face long trips and six week waits for rifle permits. He said no permits have been issued since the Act began on June 1 and only one permit was granted July 3 to a man already holding a rifle.
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Kers
Ayror
Benalla
Melbourne
Victorian Sporting Shooters’ Association
H. Scott
Scott
Wombats
Kerr-Taylor
Russell Street
Nice
Geelong
Association
Rafferty Guides Leading Lady in Final Wardrobe Rush
In the film King of America, actor Chips Rafferty shows fatherly interest in the female lead Dine Adey as he helps her select shoes and outfits in a last minute wardrobe rush before the Thursday location shoot. Bud Tingwell co stars opposite Adey.
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Chips Rafferty
Dine Adey
Ethan
Jima
Bud Tingwell
Voting for Top Town Today
Voters head to polls in a local Top Town election with a focus on candidates and turnout. The article notes early morning activity and calls for community participation as residents decide on leadership and future plans.
Coronation Letter From Buckingham Palace Acknowledges Benalla Ensign
Post from Buckingham Palace dated June 1 expresses to the Benalla Ensign proprietors appreciation for the coronation souvenir color edition of May 24. A copy was air mailed to Her Majesty on May 29.
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Queen Flizabeth Iil
Buckingham Palace
Benalla
Butcher fined for tripe price manipulation in Benalla trial
In Benalla Justice Court, a butcher faced penalties for selling tripe at inflated prices. The defendant admitted manufacturing tripe at the request of customers and freight costs from Melbourne, resulting in a £10 fine and £4 4s costs plus seven days stay of proceedings.
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My Byme
Coryer
Melbourne
Coprer
Tae
Henry
Ali
Cotmetty Frei
Deir
Mirbyrne
Cosin
Bell
Labor elects president and campaigns in Benalla
The report outlines party leadership at a Labor meeting with Mr Findlay as endorsed candidate for the district. It notes Mr W Ekins of Wangaratta as Labor’s endorsed candidate and details campaign plans, dates, and venues including the Benalla Memorial Hall. It also mentions rivals from the Liberal Party and roles of local officials and organizers.
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Cloynitey
Aerhern
Perdia Thal
Wategarina
Bteles
Pacmier
Tanya Pee
Covet Weet
Ryhark Tammet
Devalia Renin
Merporial Hill
Puiesday
Molla Gantt
Mon Anid Aswinburee
M's
HO W. Wade
Parentded
Aminye
MN Wallace
Berlin
Wheeum Qin Cormixtitee
Holdsworth
LABOR
If AL Rameter Tetiat TurasilTa
Tiaat
Althoukh Romina- Hain
Pyent
Lennarrow
Ip Owns
W Ekins
Wangaratta
Findlay
G. Moss
Onhart
Rene
Labor Campulen
Benalla Memorial Hall
Mid State Liber
Liber Party
Wannarakta
Bradbury
Moss
CLP
Congupna Road
Shepparton
Guernsey
Melbournne
Guernsey Cattle Society of Victoria
Wannaratta
R.A.A P
Reste Sant
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Wodonon
Rutherglen
Yarrawonga
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Hapes
Mough
Bennalla
Cairns
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Anydney Tami
Huse
Narrandera
Nsw
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Pdr
Canberra
Federal Country Party
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Top Rown
Feelay
Coronation
Butchers
MTP
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Paneer
Liceed
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Ack
Delerndant
Jabor
Clark
Gald
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Apriot
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Lakers Evi
Nielloen
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Lenirney
Clarke
Uae
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