Borough Pushes Police for Better Traffic Control
Benalla Borough seeks stronger police presence to curb speeding and traffic while noting inadequate staffing. Officials discuss extending speed limit signage near the bridge and adding intermediate signs to enforce limits, with calls for court proof of sign exposure and potential Commissioner's approval for additional officers.
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Ue Town
Borough Arcs
Beet
Poller
Wigain
Fawckner
McKenzie
C. Weideman
Mansfield Coronation Show Promises Strong Equestrian Display
Mansfield News reports Mansfield's Coronation Show, set for Saturday, promises best show on record with fine weather. The arena is ready with seating, beer, ample parking, and a strong display of ring talent. Outside competition will focus on junior equestrians and novelty acts amid bunting and flags.
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Mansfield
Vale Tors
Bunting
Hackney
Hue
Fatal infant burn tragedy near Manstivli
A baby died from severe burns in a rural incident about 18 miles from Manstivli on Tuesday. Firefighters found the child in a house near Nedjibours as neighbors reported leaving axes and tools nearby. The mother Mrs Bywawakt and the family were moved as police and medical teams rushed to the Mareteld hospital where the infant died the same afternoon. The family had recently moved from Berial to Mirrinbenty.
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Marrinisa
Manstivli
Narnia
Win
Berial
Memorial School Opening at Mansfield Hosts Arch Bishop
Memorial School at Mansfield will be opened by Dr J D Simmonds Archbishop of Melbourne at 2 30 pm. The brick structure named 8b v's Primary School and a shelter shed with a tank were funded at £1200. About 40 priests are expected, with parish priest Rev Fr Kogh assisted by Fre McCardy and Doyle in final arrangements.
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Nox
Linhinnehearn Cyilutie
Mansfield
J.D. Simmonds
Melbourne
Mans-feld
Kogh
Death of Mr McFadzean Funeral at St Andrews Church
The funeral for Mr McFadzean was held on Monday with Rev. A Mebean officiating at St Andrews Church. Bearers included Dr R Wil and D McFadzean, sons George and Gordon McFadzean, J Clarke, and L Howard. Pallbearers listed Mundy and others assisted, with attendants named in the service.
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A’ Mebean
St Andrew's Church
R. Wil
Messrs
D. McFadzean
Bnr
George
Gordon McFadzean
J. Clarke
L. Howard
Pall
Mares A
Howell
C, Mundy
Geoff
OD. Maidsenn
J A Terrett & Co Ltd Chairman's Report Highlights Board Changes
The chairman Mr CT Goode reports a loss after depreciation and taxation of £12,249 for the year. He notes resignations and new board appointments including Mr C I T Niven and acknowledges secretarial changes. Trading faced uncertainty with wholesale failures and high timber costs, yet activity in kilndried ash and weatherboards shows demand and a new Wadisin Mould order is placed.
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JOA, Verret and Co. Ltd
CT. Goode
Senail Fn
Terrett
Mss
Regal Sandown Hurdle and Financials Patchy Budget Notes
The report lists horse names and races including Ormonde and Altair with earnings around £10,000. It then details company finances for the year with depreciation £6,618 and tax provisions £7,310, noting profit and asset additions from building and machinery. Directors propose a 10 pence per 40/sh stock dividend, and balance sheets show increased assets and debtors with improved prospects and stable trade.
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Oupmr
Haehalders Tie
Death of Malyullah Postmaster McPadzean Chronology
Obituary notes the life of Mr. McPadzean born at Tiverleigh near Bannockburn Geelong who became Benalla Dairy Co manager and postmaster advocate. He helped establish a post office in 1910 and the first telephone in the district. A sports organizer and captain of the Rifle Club, he later moved to Marno Vale and then Benalla, leaving a family of three sons and two daughters.
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Tiverleigh
Bannockburn
Geelong
Mollyulah
Benalla
McPadeean
Adzean
Ir. McFadzean
Onany
Medius Len
Te ‘Rifle Club
Eee
Eave Mouylan
Marnock Vale
Charles St
Rossmore
Mus
McFadzean
Messrs
Douglas
Melbourne
George
Resmore
Sud Gordon
Pascoe
Vale
iMesrath
Howell Tour
Fire destroys service station in £8000 loss
The report records an £8000 fire at a service station causing total destruction and extensive damage. Details touch on local disruptions, community responses, and concurrent events affecting the bowling season and club activities.
Joan Hays Wins RSL Title With Partner John Shelton
Joan Hays of Reval won the RSL event on Tuesday with partner John Shelton among 24 entrants. Believed by many to outshine all other ladies, the pair triumphed in Henally, overcoming competition from northeastern venues.
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Reval
Wangarstla
Joan
John Shelson
Henally
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Belle
Yiliek
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Martin Tus
Ormonde
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Grubb Richardson
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Rowan
Archer
Aaleen
Livsialiir
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Gary Cooper
Thomas Mitchell
Edmond O'Brien
Lizabeth
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