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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1951
Page
3
The meeting led by Mrs. J. Short with 45 ladies approved payments for sports materials and fencing repairs. Arrangements for a July 5 gathering were set, with prizes and menus organized by the Memorial Committee and mothers supplying cakes and sandwiches.
The head master Mr R W Hallet reported on progress in fencing, gates, painting, playground units, and the children’s physical training display to be completed by July 7. Subsidies totaling £188 from the Education Department funded playground units and kerbing around them and the memorial garden. Mentions Miss Zela Hyde aiding organization for a one hour display with costumes and sewing circles for guardians.
The St James Church of England Ladies Guild held a successful Friday hall event with a strong turnout, good floor condition, and a supper after Lye music by Gervasoni's orchestra. A hare drive Sunday supported the State School Mothers' Club, boxing 14 hares. In basketball, St James girls hosted Tungamah, losing 17 to 11 with Frances Kelly as umpire.
The Methodist Home Missions League hosted an American tea in John Cooper Hall last Wednesday presided by Rev. E. Keith Ditterich. A varied musical programme featured Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Deans, Miss Collins, Miss Lawford and Mrs. Cummings. A well stocked table and tea topped a large attendance that raised £34 thanks to Mrs. B. Siow and Mrs. Willan. An After-Church Social is planned for next Sunday evening with New Australians expected from the Immigration Centre and local car drivers asked to ride out to camp 649 p.m. to pick up attendees.
A nuisance from a factory on Mary Street will be investigated by the Borough Council after a report from the health officer. The inquiry covers air pollution and related health risks and a recommendation for action by the council. The issue has prompted discussions on housing and public welfare.
Fragmented OCR reads show St James shooters performing well with several riders and scores noted. The text mentions players and possible match outcomes though many words are garbled.
The fragmented report lists shooters and scores for a 1851 event. Names include James, Redpath, Mall, Cooper, Elllis, and Reedpaith among others with handicap details and final tallies. The text bundles standings and participant notes amid unclear OCR.
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