Diewel Train to Make First Run and Rail Battle Notes
The Diewel railway line schedules its inaugural run on Monday July 2 with the 642 pm Melbourne departure and 1030 pm Benalla arrival while the Spirit of Progress keeps its Benalla Saturday night stops for passengers to New South Wales. The Benalla Air Service ends operations with the last Highter Saturday June 30. The article also describes carpet bowls gaining traction in Benalla with plans to form a local association under the Victorian Country Carpet Bowls Association and notes Carrier Street developments including a cafe the Do Drop Inn and a new garage. An amusing incident occurs in the Benalla railway refreshment rooms involving a New Aus train discovery.
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Benalla Air Service
Wien
Consig W
Jroxnes
Melbourne
Bemalie
Wan Eoratta
Wangaradts
Benalla
Spirit of Progress
Fiaeenger
New South Wales
Asun
Victoria
Omiiwlan
Logoloyen Arius
Ceir
Evely
Tringa
VRUT
Carrier Street
End of Benalla Air Service Ends Amid Rail Competition
A Victorian letter from the Benalla area notes the decision to discontinue the fast diesel rail service from Wangaratta to Melbourne stopping at Bealace from July 20. It contrasts rail and air travel times, cites a 80 percent fare difference, and thanks the air service staff while expressing regret at ending the service as railway competition intensifies.
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Fooi
BeniWla
Wangaratta
Melbone
Beealace
Beale
Lhetral
Air
Tadape
Mie
Gern- CraAl
Benda Stire
Dt Chat
Mel
Bern
Aimee Ibe
Beny
Rowle
Asie
Borough Council weighs INward service future
At a Monday council meeting Dr Gourley reported the tram service may be discontinued after prior struggles to secure it. State Development Committee hearings in Wangaratta raised agitation for a better transport service while the mayor and Dr Firth noted patronage declined with a new timetable. Local officials urged retaining air service as the Railway Department offered no assurances on Diesel operation. Business leaders supported reinstating the service if restored.
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Orien
Borouwgi Council
Gourley
State Development Committee
Wangaratta
Talochinga
Benalla
Aney
Firth
Prompted remark on coworker at work incident
A hurried remark from a worker about a colleague suggests silence will be maintained. The exchange implies a discreet handling of a shortcoming or incident at the workplace.
Small Agenda at Borough Meeting in Benalla
Borough council notes include appointments to the Tourist Association and a thanks to Mr Thwaites who will not seek re-nomination. State Development Committee report to be tabled, and details on sealing works, footpaths, and street stalls discussed. Council approves borrowing £4500 for permanent works and undertakings.
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SE. Tourist Association
Be Tours Association
Visi
State Development Committee
Cra. Gourley
J. Bennison
Sian Thwaites
Cowell
Jil
An Ber Wits
Tie
Oach
Fawckner
Benalla
Basket Ball Dance at St James Mall
A Saturday dance at St James Mall to benefit the Basket Ball Club drew good attendance. Tungaimah Orchestra provided music and Mrs W McCarty won a club competition. Miss Betsy Dempster was celebrated on her upcoming marriage with a presentation from Jack Kelly and others. Supper followed the event with thanks from Mr M Murphy.
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St. James
St. James Mall
W. mcCarty
Beby Dempster
Morrgage
Jack Kelly
Behall
M. Murphy
Kelly
Betsy
G. O'Donnell
Methodist News from Baddaginnie Trust Funds Event
The Baddaginnie Methodist community reports the trust secretary F A Cook MLA failing to present a wool cheque over £100 from wool donated by locals for the New Church Building Fund. Members praise donor generosity and outline services on July 6 with Rev Chas Gallacher as preacher. Proceeds from an American Tea support church property maintenance and plans include a Mt Buffalo trip for a Girls’ organisation.
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Baddaginnie
Trust
F. A. Cook
M.L.A
Warrentayne
Order of Knight
Chas Gallacher
Young People’s Department
U.S.A
England
Germany
Benalla
Ladies’ Guild
Clinch
Mt. Butiula
Alscusi
Iva
Misa. W Jones
W. Thirlwell
Fabled voyage and Hawking in a British era adventure
The article recounts a sprawling English medieval desert world blending Oriental shrines with a perilous voyage. It notes the cast including Wells and Hawking's screen taunt and the production aims, filming in a rugged border setting and the involvement of actors like Michael Heismere.
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Cathaygor
Ini Tedels
Tyr Welles
Michael Heismere
Pena
Viet Ira
Herkes
Welles
Rose’ Muads
Wwe
Cone Poser Hiewes Agi
Local Notes on Painful Death and School Fire
Fragmented report from St James mentions a junior teacher and a school gift presentation to Mr Mya amu. Earlier residents and a former resident Ted Parsi are noted, with references to a fox drive and Moodie’s Swan. Details are unclear. context suggests an obituary or community incident with several names and events.
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Mya Amu
Ted Parsi
Moodie
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Benalla Railway
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London
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F. R. Harrison
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Berger
Egnion
Strvet
Bulit Om Jis
R.S.L. Mothers’ Club
Muniicipal Association of Victoria
Dr. Bennison
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Goomaliber
Benalla West
Bennison
Grubb
Mildura
Ww Council
Methodist News
Thur
Black Bone
Tyrone Power
Crorile Aubry
Jack Jawikis
Costaiy
Tomadlc
Wantet
Cenary Farling
Sso
Pilon Eee
Wuts Co
Mighty Eos
ST. James Ni
Jillan Park
Mr 4
Don Mellor
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