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Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 28, 1951

Page

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By law to curb traffic jams in Bridge Street

Bridge Street motorists face new by law to end parking jams and enforce road rules. Beret Healy will present views at Monday borough meeting as Works Committee discusses measures to keep through traffic safe and remove long trucks. Sergt Healy named prosecuting officer replacing Sergt Williams as Shire Council is informed.

Bridge Street Beret Healy J. Valochino Trafic Sergt Healy Sergt. Willams Shire Council Offcer

unclear fragmentary notice on housing and council action

Fragmentary OCR mentions Miller Homes and Borough Council. Indicates imminent action or condemnation related to housing. text is garbled with unreadable portions. No clear names, dates, or concrete outcomes can be confirmed from the readable parts.

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Borough Council Approves Housing and Road Projects

The Borough Council approved multiple measures including street and culvert upgrades, road channeling, and housing development plans. The session reviewed a detailed proposal by chairman Talochine and recommended schemes for public works while noting delays and urgent needs across several streets.

Football umpires named for district league matches

MeTOMOWLs renues have een appointed to take charge of matches next Saturday. Benalla Tungamah Leak Devenish v Benalla Flanagan Bt James vy Wangaratta Barry Violet Town v Wilby B Squires Tungamah vy Wilby Les Lee Dookie v Burramine M Mc Inneny Yarrawonga Rovers North Wangaratta J Garioon Benalla District League Win ton v Benalla Lewis Thoona Guarowan J Galeaner Swanpool v T E Drewer District League Lal DDER Winton Goorambot 2H Swanpool 16 Benalla 12 Tatong 10 Thoona 10 Glenrowan-

Metomowls Renues

Benallaites at Doomben Carnival Doomben 10000 race

Doomben carnival opens July 7 with the T M Ahearn Memorial 10000 prize, the richest print race in Australia. Benalla attendees include Mrs Stapleton and von, William, Mr and Mrs Pinigan, and Mr W Merrigan of Bwanpos.

Australia T. M. Ahearn Benalla

Back to School at Benalla Centenary Celebrations

The Back to School committee proposes a Picture Gallery of old pupils from 1881 to 1931 for the Benalla Centenary event. It invites former scholars to attend the July 6 dinner and participate in an Old Scholars Roll, with a display of 49 old photos likely of interest. Head Teacher W Hallett signs the note.

Benalla West 1 Rooma

Time Extension for Campers Grants In City Council

The council extended the deadline for campers Abbot and Johnson, both seeking housing extensions to continue work for Renold Chains. Mayor Dr. F Harrison and Dr. Firth backed another month, citing labor and housing needs, while Cr Gourley and Cr Grubb urged caution to avoid halting important industry. The motion passed with Dr Fergwon voting no.

F. R. Harrison Firth PrguMon Cr. Grubb Hanks Cornell Abbott Johnsan Fergwon

AU REVOIR TO STAFF AT Afton Lodge DINNER

Last Thursday evening at Afton Lodge Mr G Oliver hosted his staff before leaving business. During dinner he thanked the staff for long service and presented each member with a token. The staff responded with best wishes for his retirement and a travelling alarm clock was given in appreciation.

Afton Lodge G. Oliver Mr. Oliver Staf Oliver Busines

Kent Street area footpath plans discussed by committee

Dr Bennison noted most Kent Street land from Black Swan Mansions to Goomaliboe Street has been built on with a nearly complete area, and the committee decided against major public works now due to workload. The footpath issue remains unresolved but on the agenda for future consideration.

Dr. Bennison Kent Street Black Swan Mansions Goomaliboe Street Inter

Benalla Basketball Roundup A Grade Finishes and Byes

Rest of the week sees A Grade and B Grade matches in the Benalla Basketball Association with several byes noted. Teams listed include Stewarton versus Morning, Blues, Blues players like Symons and Iver, and schools such as Joseph's School and Pamrose with byes recorded.

Ca de Ipl Bente Symons Ae Eeses FGI Iver H. Rusherdson Benais Joseph's School D. Richardson Pamrose Bios Saaaree

Borough Discusses Road Race Donation Plan

Monday council meeting heard Mayor Marrixon say he was interviewed by the organizer who indicated the council was asked to back the race with 70 pounds. He cannot act as chairman but suggested forming committees to raise funds. Cr Dennison urged contacting the Centenary Committee while Cr Talocchine proposed Cycle Club involvement. The matter was referred to the Centenary Committee to seek Cycle Club support and inform the Bonalla Hospital Carnival Committee.

Ments Boforeh BF. R. Marrixon Denniaon Talochine Cat Cycle Club Bonalla

The Miser in Tremendously Funny French Comedy

A brisk note advertises a Tremendously funny French comedy titled The Miser screening at Shire Mall on Friday, June. The fragment hints at a lighthearted program with likely casual audience appeal.

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