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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1951
Page
3
Residents discuss watering in gardens and public spaces as Borough Council considers a water supply upgrade. Commissioners Tennison and Harriman press for faster action while officials note an outstanding permit and mention an official application related to Baroneh Curnell.
Fragmented notes mention a Methodist gathering with prizes and a tribute to Rev Henry Who Lie for 30 years of service in Meccaissland Musson. A meeting for trust property concerns is noted, with reference to a property display and potential sale actions.
Lake Rowan batted first and posted a competitive total as St James were challenged. Quinn and McQualter led the bowling for Lake Rowan with figures of 4/33 and 2/11 respectively while Saints top scorers included Holmes and McQualter.
Wilby won the toss and bowled Thoona out for a low total, then reached 7 for 102 in their innings. Gibson Mallows Irvine Nicol Box Willet Hovated Ruverta, and Booth contributed with several wickets and runs as Thoona were all out for a small score.
Bungeet beat Tungamah at Mungeet on Saturday by 2 runs. Bowlers J Derrick and R Martin feature with multiple wickets, while Sundries and late contributions shape a tight finish.
Large attendance marked the annual Thoona PMWU gathering with an afternoon social after the general meeting. Competitions were won by Mrs D Boyd and Mrs T Sinclair, with Miss G James performing a solo and Mrs Boyd on accompaniment. Offiers elected for 1992 include President Mrs T M Sinclair and several vice presidents, treasurer Mrs Binclair, and secretary Mrs Sinclair. The branch plans to donate to Carlton Mission and reports a strong year, surpassing targets for each objective.
Benalla Racing Club starts the 1951 52 season this Saturday with a six event programme. Nominations are strong and the course is in good order. The card features a mix of handicap races including a novice and a restricting handicap with several named horses in each division.
Sunday church services listed for Benalla and nearby towns with multiple denominations and times. The entry notes visits welcome and outlines a program including sacraments, sermons, and minister assignments across several churches and locations.
A pleasant St Joseph Mothers' Club third birthday party featured speeches and a cake cutting. Members from adjacent clubs and organizations attended, including the Red Cross CWA and local auxiliary members, as did society figures Mrs Crimmins and others.
After a stage win at Wangaratta last Saturday the Benalla Rite Club moved into second place six points behind leaders Rutherford No 2. At Wangaratta Kitty Club Pennant shoot teams including Wodonga Yarrawonga Buffalo River Tenterden Wongarietta Bright Morneford contributed shooters. Final tally and standings appear in the confusing report with several shooters and stores listed.
Changes to golf laws will come into force in Australia next year aligning with British and United States codex. The update clarifies penalties for strokes and lost balls, defines out of bounds play, and outlines procedural wording. Sydney reports indicate immediate orders for copies of the new code.
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