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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1952
Page
1
An Army jeep and a sedan collided at Tatong rail crossing in Coster feet last Thursday night. Both vehicles suffered damage. no injuries reported. Investigations underway, with two passengers receiving bruises and the drivers escaping harm. Local officials noted the incident near Swart B miles from Betiolia.
In Covangardie a group led by George Jones faced a stray ricochet after rabbits were driven into a corner. George was struck on the cheek but showed resilience, returning to work and hosting daily tasks, though unable to eat much for two days. The scene underlines the hardy nature of the locals.
A Benalla service celebrated Monsignor Rohan with Rev Pather Haugh of Camberwell delivering the sermon. The ceremony honored priests and their work in fostering the spiritual life of the community, with reports of attendance, decorations, and the baton symbolizing mission.
A long time carpenter known as Hill or Hilly died at his Salisbury Street home on Saturday at age 66. He married Catherine Lynch and leaves three brothers and three sisters. The funeral will be at St Joseph's in Benalla, with services at the church and at Winton Cemetery conducted by Rev Father Collins.
A pony ridden by a 7-year-old New Australian rider Zid gistaw Priawnevaick was struck by a truck at the western end of the town bridge on Monday. The pony, owned by Mr. L Knight, was destroyed after the rider was thrown. Police called the incident shocking and described the blood splatter along the road. The truck was driven by Perry Huber.
Advance collections for the 35M Hospital Sunday Appeal will be set up in Bridge Street tomorrow. Hospital secretary Mr J F Smith spoke yesterday about the annual appeal covering Beralla District and Vermarini Hospital plus four other sites in the N E Goulburn Valley and Riverina. Donations will be acknowledged during the Sunday event. Benalla offices at Nodini’s Hotel Buildings will host and Loree telephones will be available. Donations can be left with treasurer Mr Murray Arnot.
Secretary Mr N S Brown stated entries for all events are very satisfactory and the Athens Cup is almost filled. The club will stage events in Ben alia on July 10 and 1 with the Waterloo Cup Diggear event in the touring world on Judly 1. Finalists and winners are named with strong local interest, housing and materials costs noted, while weather is not delaying track plans.
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