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Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 30, 1950

Page

7

Benalla Council Eyes River Improvements and Pool Plans

Following a recommendation the Benalla Borough Council will seek a £3000 public works grant for river improvements and ask the engineer to prepare plans for submission. The council also agrees to have representatives on a new committee with the Benalla Water Trust and the Borough Council. The mayor noted time limits and asked for engineer discussion before action.

Swimming Bath Fawckner Bay Councin Jim Crivelu Om Ferguson Talochine Gourley G. Dolphin Harrison

Bright hosts Catholic Women's Guild Conference agenda and honors

The Sandhurst Diocesan Catholic Women's Social Guilds held their Bright conference with delegates from Melbourne divisions including Mrs Lagenbacker and Mrs Diving. Officers were elected, Bishop Stewart addressed the gathering, and instruments of support were presented to Father Hussey and the Bright parish.

Catholic Women’s Guild Sandhurst Diocesanatholic Women's Social Guilds Bright Ie Wealer Yarra Additiean Lagenbacker Melbourne Ackers Sab Bob Brady Buuren Mesdamit Bendigo Stewart Une Bright Fur Seadon Diocea Curie Fey J) Hussey An Biricot

Rabbits Eradication Debate in Parliament

In Parliament MP Mir. W. L. Bostock questioned the Minister for Development about steps to eradicate rabbits. Mr. Casey said the government backs the issue with CSIR investigations and plans to intensify attacks on the pest, while Mr. McEwen noted Commonwealth and State cooperation and a forthcoming expert committee report.

Mir. W. L. Bostock M.H.R Endl KR. Ts. Casey Bostock Causey Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Tully J McEwen Commerce and Agriculture Ned McEwen

Height of Walls Reduced to 9 Feet at Benalla Borough Council

Benalla Borough councillors last Monday evening amended the building by law to allow 9 feet walls in main rooms with insulation options. The clause permits 9 feet in main rooms and 8 feet in bathrooms and laundries if ceilings are insulated with mineral wool at least one inch thick and eaves project at least 18 inches and are of continuous ventilation type.

Benalla

Change Desired at Holding Centre

Benalla Borough Council moved to urge the Minister for immigration to convert the Holding Centre into a hostel. Mayor Dr. F R Harrison said the change had been promised by the previous Minister and urged action to implement it.

Benalla Immigration F. R. Harrison

Pretty Wedding at St Andrew Church Benalla

Margaret Elizabeth Walters married Reginald Mark Diamond at St Andrew’s Church Benalla on February 18. Rev. Carr officiated as guests admired zinnias dahlias and autumn foliage. The couple honeymooned at Apollo Bay and now reside in Melbourne.

Roy Meadows Valerie Scott Invergordon Inamond

Attractive Wedding Gown for Benalla Bride

Miss Roma Alexandra Ingram von ob wed Finley McPherson at St Andrew's Church Benalla on February 1. Rev Jones Roberts officiated with Joy Nicholls as organist. Bridesmaids Doreen Draper and Lorna Tattersall wore heavenly pink and delphinium blue.

Roma Alexandra Ingram von Ob Finley McPherson iJock Grant St Andrew's Church Benalla Gardenias Jones

Packing Apples in Cases Under Victorian Guidance

A Victorian Department of Agriculture packing instructor notes the main fault is over packing. He advises strict standard counts, correct fruit size, and precise sizing machine settings. Use paper pads and proper layer placement to avoid bruising and uneven height. Free packing charts available from Treasury Gardens Melbourne.

W.H. Harris Department of Agriculture Treasury Gardens Melbourne

Wedding of Bride in Benalla Details Arranged in Blue

Carmel Sudholz, niece of the bride, acted as flower girl with a pale honey gold frock. Mr Douglas Grail was best man and Mr Ronald Hunter groomman. C Rees of Melbourne sang during signing. Reception at Aus tral House hosted by the bride’s mother. Honeymoon at Katoomba Blue Mountains. Future home in Benalla.

Carmel Sudholz Niiece Douglas Grail Ronald Hunter C. Rees Melbourne Austral House Benalla

Presentation of trophies at Winton Cricket Club ball

Winton Cricket Club will award trophies at the annual cricketers ball in the Winton hall. John Stafford receives Best All rounder and Most Wickets, Jack Sergeant tops by Highest Score, J Sergeant and Kevin Hernan headline batting and junior runs, with L Freitag and M Corboy among fielding and bowling honors.

Winton Cricket Club Winton Hall A. Berridge John Stafford N. Joyce Jack Sergeant J. Sergeant Ome Messrs K. Pelly D. Beatuie Kevin Hernan R. Woods Joe Hernan Fielding M. Corboy L. Freitag M. Hernan W. Elliott Carboy J. Stafford D Beattie J. Hernan Corboy J Hernan M_ Hernan Ellio L. Prestag G. Green L. Preitag

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