Melbourne to Wangaratta Diesel Rail Service Schedule
A daily diesel rail service from Melbourne to Wangaratta with departure at 6.42 p.m. and arrival at 10.10 p.m. on July 2, returning next morning at 7.35 a.m. and arriving Spencer Street at 10.80 a.m. The service stops at Benalla in each direction and excludes Sundays. Conveyed to Mr. P. A. Cook, MLA.
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Une
Melbourne
Wannareete
Wangaratta
Spencer Street
Benalla
Benulia
Wangarwita
P. A. Cook
More Fuel Pumps Roadways in Commonwealth Oil Permit
The document reports an application on a windy night to erect fuel pumps along roadways in the borough. The group discusses decision making, placement to avoid road obstruction, and mentions several individuals and local officials involved in the process.
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Commonwealth Oil
Permivien
Romaway
Benalla polio scare ends with clarification
Rumor claimed the wife of a High School staff member suffered polio, but the worry proved unfounded. Mrs Toomey of Baddaginnie and Mr Toomey apologized for the alarm. A three year old from Benalla was admitted as a polio suspect at Wangaratta Hospital, not yet confirmed.
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Benalla
Toomey
Mi Vin
Wangaratti Hospital
Benalla Football Club elects new secretary at meeting
At a Benalla Football Club meeting last night J D Bacon was chosen as the club's new secretary from three applicants. Colts will play in the curtain raiser at Manafield with buses leaving the Fire Station at 11:15. Rainfall at Benalla reached 198 points with the Broken River rising above summer level. Book seats for The Miser at Terex Bar on Friday June 20.
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Benalla
J. D. Bacon
Manafield
Binen
Ben~alla
Broken River
Ming
Willy
Lts
Shire Tall
Sudden Death of Former Australian Prime Minister Chifley
The sudden death of Mr J B Chifley former Prime Minister of Australia at Kurrajong Hotel Canberra last night shocked the nation. He was found semi conscious by his typist Miss P Donnelly and died about half an hour after admission to Canberra Community Hospital.
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J. B. Chifley
Australia
Kurrajong
Canberra
Printer Ernest Hunt Killed in Wangaratta Car Crash
An from Wangaratta Chronicle Dispatch reports printer Ernest Allan Hunt married father of four living in Crisp Street Wangaratta died after being struck by a car driven by Richard Gavin Shanks of 58 Carrier Street Benalla Hunt rode his bicycle home from work when struck about 30 pm Monday night sustaining fatal injuries.
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Wangaratta
Ernest Allan ‘Hunt
Crisp Street
Hunt
Bleyele
Riley Sire
Richard Gavin Shanks
Carrier
St Benalla
Bookmaker's Narrow Escape Near Benalla
Denis O'Brien a Parkville bookmaker and three passengers escaped serious injury when their car returning to Melbourne from the Chile fern races hit a tree four miles south of Benalla on the Hume Highway. The vehicle skidded after a near head-on pass and struck one tree then another. All four passengers stepped out uninjured despite the severe damage.
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Denis O'Brien
Parkville
Melbourne
Chile
Benalla
Hume
Cyelist
Nin
Mic
Tende Set Fo St Josephs School
Building Committee of St Josephs School reached a further stage in the £25,000 rebuilding scheme. Tenders were considered and the successful tenderer was Mr Frank Ford of Benalla. Work to begin soon with preliminary tasks.
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St. Joseph's School
Frank Ford
Benalla
Alarm over road crashes prompts calls for safety measures
Local safety campaigners urge action after a surge in highway accidents in Arundel Street and other residential areas. The Rational Safety Council and councilors demand traffic calming, clearer signals, and state transport minister intervention to prevent further fatalities.
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Arundel Street
Benalla Council Rejects North East Victoria Map Plan
The Benalla Borough Council condemned a proposed tourist map labeled North East Victoria. Mayor Harrison stated the map did not reflect the region and urged the Department of Rail Ways to revise it to correctly show the north east area.
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Benalla
NortheBas
Ce PR. Harrison
Fiat
Victoria
Rear Sights for Eyeing Prophecy in Torque Column
A Wangaratta man was killed on a bicycle in a crash described with grim prophecy in the local Torque column. The motoring writer notes the danger and calls for no further comment.
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Ensigo
Torque
Wangaratta
Auction notice for modern home in Bridgy Super Benalla West
A new HY rhunon dwelling near Bridgy Super Benalla West will be offered at a Memorial Hall auction on Friday June 22. Finished recently the tract ice cream BV and tie root dwelling attract buyers seeking a convenient modern home. Herbert Ledger Wann and Co and G Plum are the sole agents.
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Benalla West
Memrial Hall
Vo Thone
Herbert Ledger
Wann and Co
G. Plum
Concert for the People Draws Warm Town Visit
Officials thank visitors after a town appearance described as well received by the mayor Dr. PF R. Harris and attendees. The piece notes appreciation for the audience and the positive impact of the event on local residents.
Dads Association Plans Meetings and Special Events
The Dads Association announces gatherings at St Andrew's Church and related events. A special service at Pentecost is planned with Kee and Misti Mekewn hosting. Meetings include a June 20 church gathering and a Women's Auxiliary event on June 21. A matinee at The Miser in Shire Hall is set for June 29 after a Mother-Get shopping session.
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Dade
St. Andrew's Church
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CAB
Rational Safety Council
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