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Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Nov 25, 1949

Page

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Progress on Benalla Waterworks pipe line

At Monday night’s meeting engineer L. D. Fawckner reported two miles of pipes laid from Loombah Weir. Pipes arrive regularly, with more on hand. Weather and truck delays slow progress. road transport costs differ from rail by 6s 4d per ton, adding £70 overall. Chairman approval allows road delivery as permits and authorisation begin.

Benalla L. D. Fawckner Loombah Mir Pawekner Wilson Doried Corum

Apprenticeships education push in Benalla region

Officials of the Commission briefed employers and apprentices in Benalla as the High School offers limited evening classes to raise unqualified boys to the standard needed for apprenticeship. The program targets those who left school during the system transition, aiming to provide preliminary day training in hand work, trade math, drawing, and related crafts to enable qualified applicants.

Apip Victoria Commission Benalla Jis Aimee Wii Cay

Blitz on Town Rats Causes Publicity Push

Health inspector Mr F Watson to distribute M10 bait across the town as councilors seek wide publicity. Shops and households see action amid rat problem with poison reportedly prepared for rats and notices to alert business premises.

F. Watson Presa

Mr Bostock Campaign Promises in Regional Speech

The speechdenounces Labor policies and urges support for Mr Bostock, insisting pensions and child endowment were neglected by the Labor Government. It warns that a Chifley return would harm home life and productivity, urging voters to back Liberal and Country candidates and reject socialist policy. Authorised by H C Coggins campaign director.

Australia Labor Amy Liberal and Country Party Cine Palley Mir Bostock Pall Tallangatta Bhatock Uiey Tan Power Lisa Labor Party Imatiner England Bodalia Austral Anc Empire Tlee Socialista Bostock Wishey Bocalen Chiller Chifley H.C Coggina Pila Becellus

Benalla Track Season Opens With Record Cycling Field

A large field competed at the opening Benalla track meet with Beaulin and Cole Hall Mile winners snaring top honors. Weston led an early sprint in the scratch race as Warhurat and FitzGerald highlighted the junior event. The Weston club plans a boys race for all school boys with prizes announced.

Beaulin Racia Cole Hall Val Harper Arnott Arnoate B Tucker Wal Harper Benalla Weston Mmsily Wo Warhurat Pat Unis Tomocrow Lie Club Pure Anon

Appollyon Triumphs in Tight Benalla Racecard

In Benalla a crowded track saw Appollyon win a tight sprint despite sixteen runners and strong betting. Luck was with Lucky Mathew in the primary race while Mount Beauty led late in the Welter Handicap before mounting a late challenge by Appollyon ridden by Peterson.

F. Porbed B. Boyd Providente Luckty Mathew W. A Murray Hamcap OD. KB Meddillern Liliuig Luke Lin Manor Laat Tual Iuogey Crowwlek Peterson Maylo Hing Puter

Land acquisitions in catchment area by Renslia Waterworks Trust

The Trust Commissioners on Monday decided to issue notices of intention to occupy three properties in the catchment area named Masers Exion Greed and Menalcy. Chairman Comr W McCall ay reported that Com Harrison and he had waited on the State.

Renslia Waterworks .Trust Masers Exion Greed Menalcy Comr. W. McCallay Com. Harrison

Bright Sunshine Opens Lawn Tennis Classic

After three failed attempts to open their Eastern grass courts the Bensiis Lawn Tennis Club enjoyed ideal weather for Saturdays opening. Veteran Geo. Oliver teamed with a New Australian, Mra. Kaves, to win the final against A Fraser and Mra Wallace. The event drew visitors impressed by the course and setup. President Mr L Hedger and secretary Mr J Fealy oversaw a well attended program including numerous section finals and numerous ties.

Bensiis Lawn Tennis Club F. BR. Morrison Geo. Oliver Mra. Kaves Fraser Mra Wallace Mr L Hedger Mir J Fealy

Sister Whitehead's Departure for England

At a Bush Sarsing hospital meeting on Morley night the resignation of Sister Whitehead, acting sister in charge for two and a half years, was received with regret. President Mr Kennedy praised her service and reported plans for her to sail to England, noting the hospital's gratitude and-Worthy successor praised. The report also mentions a hospital gesture by a patient's husband honoring staff and the care given.

Bampital Whitehead Pie Mercury Ceruni Pat Thal Dyer Kbet England Kennedy Rown

Benalla Sewerage Authority Sets Minimum Charge

At Monday night’s meeting the Benalla Sewerage Authority fixed the net annual value rate for the district. The minimum charge is set at £4 10s, with rural land valued at £1.

Benalla

New President Elected At Benalla CWA Meeting

Mrs. R Meadows becomes new president as a large crowd attends the 20th annual Benalla CWA meeting and birthday party. Mrs K Meadows Jr elected president designate. retiring secretary Mrs J O’Mee dy and retiring president Mrs G Oliver greeted by the mayor and presented with a basket of flowers and roses. Awards and appointments announced including vice presidents and secretary. committee members named to continue CWA aims.

Benalla ¢.W.A K. Meadows, Jr J. Omeedy G. Oliver FP. R. Harrison Mra H H Wallace Mra Leahy Mra Franchy Denmiitten Wat Peres Eflyewewrer It Meadows Fur Oliver O. Jenkyn Beitnedy Teachber T. Muuufield Wudivar Hewell Husker Forrest G'Donnell Sell Auiglard Selly Adil Waller Sveimei Ie CWOA

Outstanding Statesman to Visit Benalla

Hon Arthur Paden, leader of the Australian County Party, will visit Benalla on Monday, addressing a large crowd at the Memorial Hall. This will be Mr Paden’s first public appearance in Benalla as a strong, forceful speaker widely awaited by locals.

Arthur Paden Benalla Clive Nason Country Party Ailac Faden Temie Australia Ahold Avi Maaini Nile Buye Ao

Benalla Bowling Club Applies For Free Water

The Benalla Bowling Club asked for free water for its bowling green. At a Benalla Water Works meeting it was proposed bowlers pay or be treated the same as cricket clubs. It was decided the bowling club would be charged similarly, with some ongoing committee review and information to follow. Goodwill funds approved for extra work on town projects amid a sewer blockage caused by children dropping plates down a manhole.

Benalla Bowling Club Egal St Mandaraight Benalla W. MacCalley Erin Bennisay Ae Ubey Kory Qnally Goodswili Muselay Pight Benalia Waterworks Trut Comemibn‘wippers Westie Trust Hernaldo OC. A. Y Ar

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