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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1952
Page
1
Benalla, sixth on the OandM ladder, meets undefeated Rutherglen in the last of the home and away rounds on Saturday. The match promises a stern test as Benalla seeks to improve its season position against a strong, unbeaten opponent in front of the home crowd.
Hotel fined seven pounds for Sunday liquor sale and for allowing persons on premises during prohibited hours. Two men charged later for drunkenness and permitting an unlicensed driver to ride a motor cycle. Additional charges include driving under influence and dangerous driving. Witnesses absent. dates and names recorded for July court appearance.
A deputation from the Benalla Police Boys' Club asked the Borough Council on Monday evening for a block of land near the bowling green to build club rooms. Led by Dr A. K. Gourley, the group requested about 130 by 60 feet and suggested a nearby site with access to light and water. President Golsh Hie and Secretary C. Mekhay presented, outlining monthly tenancy of Grill Mall on Friday nights and the aim to open weekly with a Ladies Auxiliary. Council support and referral to the Parks and Gardens Committee were indicated, with a plan to pursue funding and formal approval.
Weather update notes roadwork delays and repairs in Benalla Shire. Bridges north of Boweya School have rotted decking, pavement worn on southern sections, and repairs scheduled soon. Funds and plans discussed for Boundary Road, Kilfeera Road reconstruction, and White's Road floodway gravelling. Commonwealth funds sought for major repairs.
Percival Jours, a homeless man, was convicted and discharged on a charge of being drunk and dis orderly, with another charge of hay fog isomMerent means of support adjourned for fix. The court heard his interactions with Constable Metallung and noted a past record as a returned World War II veteran. Rainfall data for June and references to local warnings by Mr Bell pepper the proceedings, as a witness remarks on the blackout issue.
A Benalla Borough council meeting on Monday night debated the Health Inspector’s report on water sampling. The mayor Ort Bay clashed with the Department and Dr Wood Alexander over timing and method of chemical testing, leading to a reluctant approval of funds after a heated discussion.
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