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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 27, 1954
Page
1
The Benalla council debated a proposal from the A and P Society to establish a half holiday on Friday October 22 for a show but deferred the decision to a future full council meeting. The letter urged fall holiday observance and attendance of all members, with discussion planned after doctors on leave return.
A working bee will be held Sunday morning next May 30 at the Smythe Street property of Mr Ian Callow. Help of any kind is appreciated to complete the building as soon as possible.
William Berbert Arnott of 132 Bridge Street Benalla pioneer of motoring in town and first to drive a car into Benalla in 1906 died at Benalla District Memorial Hospital on Thursday aged MM. Born in Hamilton he left Yarrawonga in 1902, ran a bicycle shop on Mair Street, then a garage at Bridge and Carrier Streets. Survived by wife Catherine and two sons Bert and Murray, funeral held at St Andrews Presbyterian with Masonic relatives in attendance.
Dr Spitzer reported a well attended Benalla meeting by primary stock and station agents from Melbourne Wagga Tongala Rhepoton and others plus Crs McCullay Warmbrunn and Harrison. He praised the outcome and urged full data collection to build a case for inland killing if government approves. a successful plan would be a great boon to the town and district.
Polling is compulsory across Australia on Saturday with voting hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. In Benalla the booth is Memorial Hall. Absentee voting allowed only within the state. Postal voting papers must be obtained from the Post Office and sent to the division’s returning officer. Candidates listed include Boatock, W J Liberal. Davy, C N Country Party. Reevis, Labor.
J G O Shea of Mair Street Benalla accepts responsibility for the election comment in this issue. The declaration is filed in accordance with local practice and implies endorsement or clarification of the noted opinion. Further statements will follow as needed by the editor.
Worries grow among Molyultads district landholders as two pure bred dingos, black and tan, are trapped within six weeks by Mr. R. Wilson. A dog trap set on parched wheel-tracks yielded the first dingo in 48 hours, measuring 5 ft long, with sheep corpses found on the property. The trap was moved to another locality and caught the second dingo.
At a Monday committee meeting final arrangements were made for the band’s juvenile ball on Friday night May 28. Indications point to at least 900 children in fancy costumes with prizes on display at Wardrop’s. A special day for the winner’s child includes Wilies and supper. The judging starts at 8 o’clock sharp on stage with unique dance tape routines. The Benalla Memorial Band will assemble at 7:30 pm to perform selections.
Labor's endarmed candidate for Thoi, Mr Carl Reever, criticised Wool Board policy and government actions on textile labelling. He urged action over regulations that disclose wool origin only partially while condemning use of processed and re used wool in fabrics.
Borough Council approves a drain along the south side of the railway with Railways Department permission read at the meeting. A letter outlined conditions for erection and a proposal for joint work with the Shire to share roughly £300 cost, half by the Shire council.
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