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Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 29, 1951

Page

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Council Considers Ground Use Near Pine Plantation

Takeswest and adjoining Pine Plantation area discussed for possible use by Lands Department and local council. Dr A Gourley noted an application to use the land for grazing or as a garage slip while trustees weigh potential ownership and impact on nearby properties. Mayor Harri son proposed a cautious approach and council agreed to notify committees and Education Department of the intent to use the land adjacent to the plantation.

A. Gourley Uae Sehauls Tie Goutiell F. R. Harrison Ley Trumtees Educaton

Absence granted to Dr Spitzer for further leave

A notice states Dr Spitzer received an extension of his medical absence from the council for at least another month. Hopes for a speedy recovery were expressed by the officials and attending physicians.

Dr. Spitzer Wet Council Night's Inc Enunvatlors

Railway Commissioners Visit Benalla on Wednesday Tour

Railway Commissioners visit Benalla on Wednesday April to inspect the north line. The delegation will meet local officials at 2.50 pm to discuss proposed diesel express services and related plans.

Benalla Wednesset Willive

Incomplete OCR From Borough Meeting Record

Fragmentary text describes a borough meeting with unclear names and events. It mentions a chairman, a description of destruction or repairs, a debate on a plan or title, and possible voting or decisions in a council context. The readable parts offer no clear outcome or participants to identify.

Nighttime Fire Lighting Fine Fined Ten Pounds

At Benalla Court a motorist was fined £10 for lighting a fire on the Hume Highway two miles north of Benalla on December 30. Norbert Leslie of Sydney did not appear. Forest Officer Wikmore testified, noting a fire near a large weed pile within four feet of a stockyard. Evidence showed deliberate night lighting during a summer period.

Benalla Court Hume Highway Benalla Norbert Leslie Sydney Wikmore Leslie Held

Railways Take Strong Hold In Swanpool Final Clash

Swanpool bowled out for 101 as Railways dominate after first day. Swanpool collapsed to 101 all out with Newton taking 4 for 21 and Walker 4 for 16. Railways reach 2 for 30 at stumps with Bryce and Liddall contributing early.

Swanpool Cricket Association Swanpool Railways Friendly Societies Newton Wheat Trick Walker Tom Tranter Miller Kennedy Wales Liddall Qook R. Easenhigh Bryce

Benalla Football Club Granted Practice Time at Oval

Victoria local council considered granting Benalla Football Club permission to use the outer edges of the oval for practice on specified days while the show ground was watered or rain allowed, with conditions to avoid clashes with cricket. The Parks and Gardens Committee chair and the Mayor to finalize arrangements with cricketers.

Benalla Ouneil Cr. Bennison Wwe Une Cr. F. R. Harrieson Uw Crickets Claus Parks and Gardens Committee

Borough Meeting Dates Changed for April Schedule

The Borough Council alters its monthly meeting dates to Monday April 16 and Monday April 30. The Benalla Waterworks Trust meeting moves to Monday April 23 from April 9.

Benalla Waterworks Trust

Council faces cement slab shortage delaying projects

The Morough Council discussed a cement slab shortage blamed for project delays. Engineer Fawekner noted funding and material issues, with Meson Stalling and Stamonds proposing concrete work fronts while others offered partial compliance. The council planned to vary work and adjust cement allocation to move ahead.

Fawekner Morough Council Ninigwane

Used Cars Dealer to Open in Benalla

Benalla Borough councillors granted permission to Messrs. C. McKensie and A. Heaney to use four vacant allotments adjoining the picture theatre for salting used cars. The application was made through Mar Ryan Lewers and Byrne who asked if the council objected. It was pointed out that the council had no objection.

Benalla Messrs. C. McKensie A. Heaney Picture Theatre Mar Ryan Lewers Byrne

Four Priority Sections Plan From Mayor Con

The Mayor outlines four priority sections for redevelopment and revenue generation. Sections include Second 5 Bridge Kinglie Grey Barkly aircon and Section 3 Carrier Churea SMyie streets. Engineering and council officials commit to phased work and utility improvements to increase town capacity and future frames.

de Pit Huse Con Secon 5 Bridge Kinglie Grey and Barkly Seckon 3 Carrier Churea Smyie Becton T. Goomalibee Ken Arundel Wieela Cecil Bonnon Whreta Pawekner Ley Gr. Hennion Wits Howe

Benalla's Week of Sport Plan Introduced

A proposal at a Wednesday meeting seeks a Jubilee Week of Sport from May 14 featuring a gun shoot by the Benalla Gun Club State Championship on Monday Oaks meeting at Benalla Coursing Club on Tuesday and the Oaks final on Thursday with a full programme through Friday. Attendance anticipated with a view to strong local support. full Jubilee Train rollout details to be released after the meeting.

Benalla Gun Club Benalla Coursing Club Nenalla Hace Club Cupecliig Ube Apel Uv

Preston Citadel Band Visits Henalla on Good Friday

A large crowd welcomed the Preston Citadel Hand as they toured Henalla on Good Friday. The group performed in the streets alongside Salvation Army events, drawing a strong collection and engaging local residents in a festive outdoor program.

Preston Henalla Salvation Army Ube Ayalabhy Janine Anne

Dads' Association Message from Ded Denner

Secretary Dat Denner reports the Dads' Association plans a meeting on Monday at the hospital in Wangaratta and asks members to visit the hospital and announce their presence to Ded Quinn. Best wishes are sent to Miss end bege and Dear p toler.

Dat Denner Lake Kowan Wangaratta Moopital

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