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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1951
Page
1
Igorr and Son participate in a Benulla gathering with supporters thanking Carat y Sue ful Sun for the welcome. Pravel ceria is noted, while Wren tale results and Mi ton Ells are mentioned as in charge and tied to a mechanical mind. The report mentions 24% days and the versatility of his vein moony.
A proposed grant to the Benalla Musical Dramatic Society was announced with funds toward a theatrical production. The plan includes a schedule of fees and a promised review by authorities as the society prepares for performances at the Princess Theatre in Mel.
Next Tuesday features a district gala with a parade escorted by Boy Scouts and a guard of honor. The program lists inspections, floats, a timber display, a luncheon, and official speeches at Memorial Hall and Noonan Hotel with a mayoral welcome.
A resident notes gates at Howgrounds will be locked to restrict pedestrian access. He cites safety and property protection as the motive, saying the area near Cecil Street and surrounding buildings needs action after repeated issues.
The Benalla Dads Association held its first 1951 monthly meeting with a smaller attendance. Dad Arthur Bourke impressed as the new president and plans for Swan pool events and a later Swanpool gathering were discussed. The group agreed to assist the Memorial Band at Gardens next Sunday by selling programmes at 1 p.m. for the Korea Comfort Fund. A Preston City Salvation Army Band concert is planned for Good Friday with proceeds aiding Red Shield Service and local Dads efforts.
Polio case reported in Benalla as Mrs. A. E. Muldeary improves after respirator care at Wangaratta hospital. Nearby, Gordon Randell the Florist Shop proprietor who contracted polio after arriving in Sydney plans a return visit, with news of near full recovery. Final item notes a local stage production titled The Young Wives Tale returning March 9.
The State Electricity Commission directs all country towns and rural residents with electric hot water systems to switch off every other day. Heaters must be off on even dates and not switched on until the same time the next day. Exceptions apply to hospitals surgeries cafes and dairy water heaters.
The Mansfield meet on Saturday features the annual St Patrick's races expected to attract a large attendance from many areas. Entries are listed for several events with detailed horse names and odds, along with a luncheon arrangement for attendees.
Koonda A scored 80 points to Currana B’s 47 last Saturday in a decisive match. The win highlights Koonda A as the standout player of the contest.
Laurie O'Donnell, 20, son of Rex and Mrs O'Donnell, capped a standout Benalla performance by winning the senior 100 yards, 220 yards, and hop, step and jump events at Olympic Park last Saturday. He led in the 220 while his teammate Andrews claimed the javelin, with O'Donnell strong in sprints and jumping.
Eleven bands will participate in the annual festival at Benalla on Sunday. Participants include Beechworth Town Band Yarrawonga True Band Rutherglen Tomette Band and others arriving at 11 am from Smythe Street to the Memorial Hall. An official welcome will be given by Dr. J I Martin and Mayor Cr F R Harri AMT. An evening march from Miller's Corner to the Gardens closes the day with individual bands performing selections. Catering for luncheon and tea is managed by the Ladies' Auxiliary with substantial meat orders already placed.
The Benalla Kennel Club holds its annual meeting at Walker's Sports store tonight. Members will elect officers for the coming year and discuss plans for the Grand Parade next month with leading metropolitan and North Eastern studs expected to attend. Victoria's travelling theatre presents An Inspector Calls at Shire.
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