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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 17, 1951
Page
1
Mrs Raymond Sayre, world president of the CWA, addressed over 1000 women in the Shire Hall Benalla. She hails from Chute Us and Dixon and Wour of Australia before flying to London.
A Borough Council meeting cites aviation safety concerns in a plan for a new hospital adjacent to the Benalla aerodrome. The Director-General of Aviation notes Commonwealth power over building near the aerodrome and urges careful enforcement of safety standards.
The fragment notes a shooting event with references to Benalta Rifle and scores or stages. It mentions conditions described as dull and mentions eight shots and a handicap, with unclear details about participants or exact scores.
Thirteen teams took part in the season opener as the Basket Ball Association began. The Mayoress Mr and Mrs Harrisson witnessed the ceremony with a bouquet and crystal vase presented to Mr Harrie Richardson. Matches included F.C.J. Primrose A and Blues 20 to 18 and Bt. Joseph's School 39 to 17, with several grade games noted.
Alesander Halph 61 of Lake Rowan dies when his car leaves the St James road near Church's Bridge and tumbles 32 feet into an embankment. He is found next morning by a neighbour. an inquest opens at St James with CPO inquiry into the outbreak. He left St James for home and is survived by his wife and two children, Marion Jew and Alt Willis Mualph.
Shooters from Victoria and New South Wales gathered for the Jubilee Starling Championship at the Benalla Gun Club on Monday. Norman Jordan of Shepparton won with a perfect 13 13, followed by G Walker of Wangaratta 14 17 and J McMastera of Burrumbuttock 13 17 in the shoot off for second and third.
Benalla reports no new polio cases after rapid action by Mayor Dr. F. R. Harrison and Health Inspector Mr. F. Watson. They helped bring Chief Polio Officer Dr. Colville to town for a full investigation, with the council noting successful precautions and no further outbreaks.
A woolgrower from West Australia is scheduled to address attendees at the Memorial Hall Benalla on Paes day afternoon. The meeting discusses the referendum on woolgrower rights and the proposed formation of a new national wool organization with governance by member states.
The article describes a local centenary effort to plant trees with council involvement. It notes planned distribution of trees, funding details, and the competition for best two trees in the area. Delegates discuss methods to encourage planting and community participation through a regional committee.
A car carrying Rott Junen and Frank Brown plunged down an embankment on Mise Ford property along the Tatong Tome road. Both men crawled from the wreck, and Brown narrowly escaped death as the vehicle rolled onto its side.
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