Benalla racing club seeks half holiday amid award changes
Benalla officials debate granting a half day for employees as a result of the altered Shop Assistants Award. Council sanction, post office and bank participation are discussed, with mixed views from the mayor and traders about mid week and Saturday closures. The motion to study the award and table the matter next meeting passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Grubb
A. and P. Society
Nimeelf
F. KR. Harrison
Taloehing
Talochino
Gourley
Spitzer Sak
Ferguson
Borough Approves Replacement Trees After Clearing Poplar
At Monday night’s meeting the Borough Council voted to destroy a silver poplar near Mr F Cum ming’s lawn and replace it with an ornamental species. Councillors also discussed other dead trees citywide and agreed to plant flowering gums to minimize future complaints. The tree in front of Mr R Gooman’s shop will be removed when suitable.
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F. Cumming
R. Gooman
Benalla Hospital Carnival Opens as Fund Drive Reaches 54000
In early 1951 the Hospital Carnival in Benalla celebrated progress on a new all bed hospital. Minister for Health Mr Guartaide praised the Hospital Carnival Committee for raising 42000 with 10000 government grant, noting the strong civic support and plans to complete the building with pads in place. He lauded Benalla citizens and the committee during a civic reception at the Shire Hall.
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Olliehally
Son
U.P. Guartaide
Mal
Benalla
Witi
Ihe “Ister
F.R. Harrison
Citterns
Hospital
Gartaide
Australia
Beoker
W L. Roe
F. R. Harrison
Shire Hall
Cemetery Road Borough Urges Grant Application
The Morough Council urged the Cemetery Head project grant via the Hume Highway funding. The Soiree Council argued the borough’s one third share was insufficient and discussed shared road usage with the Shire. The Mayor said the crowd would stay the people outside the munderalaty.
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Cemetery Road
Morough Council
Womay Everdag
Saayor
Hartson
See
Hume Highway
Soiree
Cowell
Taking Over Casey's Island by Borough Council
The Borough Council on Monday evening decided to write to the Benalla Snir requesting transfer of all interest in Casey's Island to the Council. Dr. W. McCallay said legal advice showed the Council could take over the £250 mortgage and continue the public recreation trust in perpetuity. The council also planned to apply for a grant for the SCT Home.
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Benalla Snir
Louw
Casey's Island
Counc
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W. H. Firth
Albury
Wangaratta
Firth
Bay, Ferguson and Spitzer
Borough
Benalla Hospital
Ray Williams Mair
W. Jackson
Hannah ST
Norm Morris
Bond Street
le Poidevin Bros
Margaret Street
Evan 5
Mary Street
Victor J. Crouch
F.C.D.A
Benalla and District
Corowa
Manafield
Wood's Point
Violet Town
Ariel Motor Cycles
Morgan Cars
Brack
Nunn Street
John Guare O'Shea
Mair Street
Casey’s Island
Senalla
Han
Boundary Road
A. Terrett & CO
Timber Merchants & Manufacturers
Rockmans
Rockmans Cor. Bridge and Carrier Streets
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