Death Trap to Be Removed by Town Council
A chaotic council meeting at Bellalla Borough discussed the so called death trap. Officials debated actions to seal or remove dangerous electric lights and potential hazards on the public works project.
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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 01, 1952
Page
3
A chaotic council meeting at Bellalla Borough discussed the so called death trap. Officials debated actions to seal or remove dangerous electric lights and potential hazards on the public works project.
The round up describes a queen contest closing soon with proceeds from a free medal and a carpet bowls event planned. It notes social clubs backing regional bowls, inter-league matches next Thursday, and funding efforts including a drive by Witt Cricket Club to Devenish, where a poor rabbit harvest occurred and a hunter reported a litter of kittens born.
A fragmented report describes salvaging baling wire from baled hay. It details preparation, cutting, and handling steps to reuse wire for agricultural balers, including securing wire in a vise, drawing it through grooves, and drying in a protected area to prevent damage.
Mr Cook MLA Opens Golden Vale noting swift improvements at Curerms Thediitaes where a single ram structure was expanded into a spacious social room with separate cloakroom and verandah The work, done by local tradesmen and workers, preserved the old barn feel and will suit open days with refreshments provided by volunteers Long community effort supported by Ila Lachlen and Dee Dawkins with further plans for verandah and extra members spaced for opening days
The Minister of Agriculture Mr G C G Mow announced the prize scale for the recently concluded dairy farm competition. A total of £84 will be distributed with £60 and a trophy for the State championship, £38 and a trophy for the State reserve championship, £15 for Aut fritiana, £10 for second, and £10 for sectional awards.
Secretary Mr Oride reports at Mondits meeting on a carnival plan and age restricted play. Council discussions consider a lease, arrangements, and possible future rounds with the Golf Club while aiming to inform Mr Hide of the decision and next steps.
The Benalla Association outlines a mixed schedule with teams such as Primrose, Blue, Gold, St Josephs, Greys, Athletes, and Benalla Ex-Studets. Matches run May to July across rounds featuring Brumrose, Saintita, and Greys clashing with St J and Primrose as listed, plus various player names and officials.
Next Sunday is Crusade Sunday at the Methodist church in the Wadle Commonwealth area. The Le of Prayer Pledge will be available, and copies of The Upper Room will be available. There will be retiring collections for Crusade funds and the Society Service Department. An annual Sunday service and retiring offerings will occur. On Saturday May 10, the Grand High Council from Melbourne will attend a banquet. Sunday services will feature special music by the Knight's Choir.
Fragmented text references food consumption, a musical moment, and a mention of grades. The readable portions hint at an event or performance context with individual progress or achievement. Names, dates, or places are not clearly legible in the fragment.
A fragmented OCR notice mentions furniture and a sale range with dates and prices. The legible parts reference a May date and a potential price or discount, but key details remain unclear. The item appears as a damaged local classified fragment with uncertain vendor and exact terms.
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