17 Jun 1954
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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1954
Page
1
Next week census forms will be distributed in Benalla and nearby districts. Households must provide accurate information on 14 questions including age, birthplace, nationality, and occupation. A personal form is available for individuals not listed on the household schedule. Delivery completes before June 30 with collection starting in July.
Jim Callow has moved to a new home and expresses happiness. A football club allows a collection at Saturday matches to raise funds. An admirer donated an iron bed and bedding. Various donors give small sums to the appeal, including several named supporters and anonymous contributors.
Benalla Camera Club held a meeting to reveal an instructional course in platography. The lectures will be of immense value to the club and will allmue late interest. Curtains at the club house were donated by Mrs and Mrs Jon Mason. Mrs Oxtorne and Mr Uied showed overseas films. Members welcomed the next screening of colored slides from their repeat holiday.
Justice proceedings heard by Mr H C Everard on behalf of the C.R.B. Ber eer Ware and Senior Hite abie J. Hiyvan prosecuted seven men for varied offences including overloaded timber jinkers, obstructing a highway semitrailer, and driving without permits. Fines ranged from £2 6s to £5 with several defendants ordered to pay costs.
Hoffman, a married man, was found dead in a hut at the Hold ine Centre camp yesterday morning. Police say he had been in residence four weeks and was last seen alive earlier. Otto Jungbeaur, a Genze employee, alerted authorities. Dr. W T J Alexander examined him and a post mortem was ordered at Wenge aralla Tae Hospital. An inquest will be held.
Leo Crawford, a long time Benalla figure and leader in local clubs, will depart the district within weeks after selling his dental practice to Raymond Johnston. A former president of the Benalla Lawn Tennis Club and Golf Club, he also served Apex Rotary and St Patrick's clubs. He plans a trip abroad early next year before resuming practice in Melbourne.
Senior-Constable Barratt of Footscray and his wife were in a single vehicle crash at Violet Town on the long weekend. The Holden overturned several times after it was allegedly struck by a passenger bus. Both escaped serious injury and were taken to Melbourne by ambulance. the car was badly damaged.
Following a public meeting at Thoona a committee plans the erection of a Memorial Hall within months. The group, led by President Arthur Irvine, aims to use a £1,500 grant with £4,405 on hand and may start soon, possibly at the old tennis courts or Main Street. A. J. Martin elected president, H Jones secretary, and Lindholm treasurer.
Benalla Chamber of Commerce plans a Tuesday meeting to discuss key business issues. Topics include the Shire Hall site valuation and holiday for the show, with potential criticism of the council if the hall is awarded to a leading Melbourne firm.
Personal item notes Mr. and Mrs. Wally Love of Dandenong and formerly of Deveriah spending a holiday with Mrs. Love’s mother Mrs. Harker in Perth.
The Tatong Fancy Dress Ball raised funds for the Red Cross, netting about £50 9s. The best costumes won by Yvonne Moore "Ilove" and Athol Summa "Gorgeous Gussie" with other prize winners including Mrs. Py Muller "The Wier" and Mr. Fred Cros "Monkey" among many. Music by Wangarula orchestra with M C A Henderson.
More than 200 teachers and their wives bid farewell to District Inspector Mr St P McLellan and Mrs McLellan at Wangaratta last night. The event drew many from Benalla Wangaratta Tafts Yarrawonga Violet Town Chiliers Rutherglen Strathmerton and nearby towns. McLellan soon takes the post of district officer in Lilydale. A full report will appear next week.
Miss Mary Byrne of Melbourne and Canberra enjoyed a weekend with Mr and Mrs Welfare of Bungeet. A noted writer, she is closely connected with politicians and has known Prime Ministers since Chifley era. She moves to Canberra as a close PM department member.
A profit of £1050 was recorded from the St Patrick’s race meeting. The event concluded on Sunday under the oversight of President Mr. J Tale who thanked all who contributed to the success and cooperation of the effort. The note expresses appreciation for everyone who helped.
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