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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 07, 1954
Page
6
Formt Commission chief fire protection officer told landholders to clear and extinguish any fire hazards as restrictions on open fires near November move ahead. More roads and firebreaks to be built, dams to supply water for firefighting, and fire schools to offer refresher courses for crews.
Local council briefing discusses wage percentage changes for the Wangaratta bake rite with figures 3/8 and references to prior 3/3 levels. Mentions dates and coded monetary figures connected to the budgeting note and allotment, with a formal record of last week’s council discussion.
Benalla moves to alter pennant rules with aims to rearrange A and B divisions. Proposals include reshuffling top and bottom teams after a season, with two divisions and cross-overs to decide overall winners. Season opens October 23 with teams including Benalla second string and regional clubs in the elite association.
At a well attended Devenant brigade gathering the motion to raise a levy was approved to fund ongoing fire service needs. The plan calls for 0 on farms up to 900 acres and 1 per added 540 acres, with £500 needed for brigade operations. A work party is set for October to ready equipment as officers were elected including secretary Mr PJ Lidderwood and information officer Mr FW Lidgerwood.
An increase in deaths for the corresponding period in Benalla is reported for the quarter ending 30 September. The data show a rise among males and other age groups with details indicating a broader health trend.
A funeral tribute for Robert Tippett of Kenallé was delivered by Rev. K Ditterich at the Methodist Church. The service highlighted Tippett’s integrity and community service, noting his leadership in church work, Bundy School, and local sports. Mrs Tippett and her three daughters were asked for prayers for strength, as many mourners from Melbourne and distant towns attended the service and cemetery procession.
At a meeting on Tuesday evening the Devenish Sports Club discussed plans to improve the Mee Morista sports ground with funds raised by volunteers to be spent before May 1905. Chairman A J Boyd outlined progress and praised the tireless help of those who contributed to the project, noting it concerns the whole district and local sporting bodies. The meeting adjourned to a later date with high hopes for a large attendance.
Riders from across Australia New Zealand and Italy enter for 2150 prize money with 27 percent of riders already registered. The event uses the Tolmte Whitfeld road course noted for harsh conditions and starts from Eligabank at 6 30 pm. A radio relay will give minute by minute progress and cable updates reach the world within minutes of the winner.
A working bee is planned for Sunday week October 17 at the swimming pool to prepare for opening day. The drawing and rooms contract have been let and organizers hope to finish in time. The annual public meeting will be held at the end of October and all interested are invited to attend.
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