15 Jun 1950
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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1950
Page
1
The council discussed fire equipment gaps after a truck fire at Renold's Chain, planning to approach the Regional Fire Officer for Borough area access. They also agreed to host a July 13 conference with business leaders to outline the Australian Publicity Council regional brochure and invite key locals.
Following the Benalla A. and P. Society decision to sponsor a kennel club, a new club is likely to be formed soon. Dr H. H. Wallace noted a similar club's success at Wangaratta and said the Benalla venture would greatly benefit the area.
A note indicates three weekly meetings were held over for a later meeting. Details on new timing and agenda were not provided.
Following advice from the Private Secretary to the Governor, the Benalla A. and P. Society decided at Friday's meeting to invite Governor Sir Dallas Brooks to open this year's show in October. The society applied in January and was advised to apply before July as the Governor's itinerary would not be considered until late June.
Ten residents of Henry Street petitioned the Benalla Borough Council on Tuesday asking repairs be made due to bad conditions that threaten delivery of goods by tradespeople. After discussion the matter would receive attention as soon as possible. the Mayor Dr. F. R. Harrison noted that work would resume when rain stops.
Mr Jim Higgins a longtime Benalla railway member and his wife traveled to Tasmania for a fortnight. They viewed the 1823 convict built bridge at Richkumond and then went to the Great Lakes where Mr Higgins enjoyed kangaroo hunting. They returned with happy memories of a welcoming state.
The committee won a bid for a block in the estate of the late E. E. Tomkins adjacent to the kindergarten to be used as an extra playground for expansion. A fete at Memorial Hall tomorrow from 2 30 pm will offer a produce stall and several competitions. Donations of goods are requested to boost stalls and fundraising.
The show booth rights will be sold by public auction reverting from the wartime percentage basis. Dr. Wallace notes other societies used the move for better profits. The auction aims to restore prewar arrangements and boost returns. Also a film listing: John Mills and Joan Greenwood star in The October Man at Regal Cinema on Saturday and Monday.
The Riera sports Parade in the Shire Nall on Tuesday night featured Gimber comedy and local acts, with footballers and officials interviewed by Doug Elliott. Ken Walker and club captain were praised, while Miss Kiahka contest produced a dead heat between Fay Matthews and Lena Patterson.
The Southern Tasmanian Football Association will investigate rumours that umpires were instructed to monitor Bob Chitty. Chairman R Tyson calls the issue a slur on Mr J Cole and an inquiry will clear the matter. appeals by Scottdale Club officials were refused as out of order.
The Right Reverend Mbtute Yuuguro, Bishop of Kobe, will pass through Benalla on Monday June 19 starting at 7 30 pm at Trinity Cathedral. He will be greeted by Fey F G Moyle of Holy Trinity Church and Mayor Cr F R Harrison when arriving by train.
The annual hospital appeal will be held on Sunday June 25 and MW hopes this year’s effort will exceed all prior records. Donations can be telephoned to the central office toll free by calling Bernlca 700.
Jhon Held of Melbourne will have his name inscribed on the Belle Clarke Memorial Cup for a third time after winning the mixed four somes handicap at Benalla Golf Club last weekend. He won previously with Helen Todd and Joy Strickland and this year partners with Betty Meadows, all Melbourne residents. Held, who has played golf for only three years, achieves a feat warranting special mention.
Mr S Thwaites was re elected secretary of the North East Tourist Association and nominated as the Benalla Borough Council representative on the Association. The council will tender him its thanks for his service. Dr A Gourley deputised for the Mayor at Wangaratta on May 30 reporting Mr B Meller re elected president and Mr G Thwaites as secretary. The association is seen as addressing real community needs with many matters discussed.
Borough Council discussed the erection of swimming baths at Tuesday’s session. A Construction Committee will meet to finalize financial responsibility and the council will assume control. The mayor noted an engineer may be hired to oversee the work with a three month continuous presence anticipated.
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