15 Oct 1948
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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1948
Page
1
A large crowd gathers for a royal party event in Benalla on May 16, with plans for a conference between local authorities and the Borough. The crowd is expected to witness ceremonies, processions, and a formal welcome, amid discussions on routes and timing for an occasion preceded by civic propoganda and public notices.
A large gathering at the high school marked the unveiling of a memorial plaque honoring past students. Officials including committee members and local dignitaries spoke as community members reflected on local history and wartime service.
Fragmented OCR describes Benalla CWA events including a memorial service, a speech by a local figure, and attendance by members. It mentions a parade or gathering, a staged program with hymns, and a formal address about wartime remembrance. Names and specifics are unclear due to poor text.
A fragmentary golf club report outlines season wind up at Golden Vale Links with names and scores from a mixed field. Notable players listed include A. Muldwary Mir, Sanaa Mune Tae ide, and others, with unclear event details and outcomes due to incomplete OCR text.
Benalla Shire councillors decided at Monday’s meeting to grant the Shire Hall for the Borough election on Saturday 30 October and to use the council chambers for vote counting. The supper room, described as mortuary, was also approved for counting votes.
At a meeting the Benalla Shire councillors voiced alarm over the delay in granting an air service for Benalla. They warned if a satisfactory reply is not received from Minister Kent Hughes on his return this month, the matter will be referred to Canberra for action.
Twelve months after local citizens and service groups formed the Memorial Band the annual report shows funds of £148 18s 3d spent. It costs £150 to function next year besides instruments, prompting appeals for generous public support to sustain community service.
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