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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 15, 1951
Page
4
The Borough’s offer to buy bunting is reviewed as Dr. Harrison recounts its history. The bunting cost 25 in the past with Central Riding paying 25 and others sharing. He claims 50 percent shire interest but the severance agreement blocks action. Gourley moves informing the Shire to adjust their offer.
Arrangements are being made by the RSL and the Ladies’ Auxiliary for a Children’s Picnic at Benalla Racecourse on December 9. Invitations have been issued by social secretary J Spencer with replies due by November 19 to finalize catering. A similar successful dance held recently will be followed by another event on Tuesday November 27.
The Benalla racecourse trustees won approval at a Monday borough council meeting to buy 75 empty bitumen drums for use as fence material. The drums will replace brush fences that must be removed due to vermin infection, with sale price to be set by the council engineer.
Durham, winner of the Herbert Power Handicap and runner up in the Moonie Valley Gold Cup, targets the Williamstown Cup at Caulfield on Saturday amid strong opposition from Glenvue Iron Duke Grey Boots and Hampden Park. Kintail again favored in the Cantata Stakes, Merry Scout seeks form, Desert Warrior and Heatherton may also figure.
Mrs Abbott is re-elected president at the Benalla Memorial Band annual meeting. Officiating officers include Mrs Burns, Mrs H Smith as vice presidents, Mrs Rex O'Donnell as secretary, and Mrs Hickey as treasurer. Retiring committee re-elected, Hickey praised. Financials show credit of £52 3 8. They will equip the kitchen in the proposed new band room. Next meetings set for the first Friday of each month, December 7. Also noted is an approaching marriage in Benalla between Patricia Way McCrickard and Murray Irvine Souter at St Joseph's Church with reception at Hinwathe.
Glendale posted decisive wins with 108-45 and 102-45 in A and B grades as St Joseph's edged VRI 85-80 in a tough B grade. One A Grade match was abandoned due to heavy rain, while St James A defeated Lake Rowan and Thoona district matches were declared drawn after showers.
18 year old first year shooter Laurie Mall shot 99 to win the Benalla Rifle Club shoot at the Grange amid bad light wind and rain. Hall missed a possible at 500 yards after six straight balls with the last shot an inner four. Shooting covered 300 500 and 600 yards. Shire works funds delayed CRB advised no funds for road works in several ridings including O Shana s s Road Renkin Meikle and Gardiner roads in multiple divisions.
Village veterinary officer for Benalla and district, Brian Hagelthorn died at Rosemore Private Hospital after weeks of illness. A Melbourne native and Xavier College alumnus, he served farmers, played rowing, supported St. Joseph's Church, and leaves wife and two children. Burial at Brighton. condolences from Shire officials. Irene J Weston obituary noted, 74, at Springvale Farm North Winton.
A Sunday service at Benalla church includes Rev Howard and Rev J R Price with visiting speakers. Donation appeal seeks funds for Litia Hospital, aiming for £50 from attendees.
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