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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1952
Page
6
Organisation to consider costs for installing showers and hot water at Wo facilities for Olympic relay team. Committee to meet Sunday to decide club policy and make other arrangements for the year led by secretary treasurer McDonnell and committee members Rhodes and Finatrio.
The club ladies organize a post luncheon tea moderated by President Goodle to thank members for their backing. Attendees are invited to enjoy light refreshments and reminisce on past events with fellow supporters.
Country Roads Board transfers funds of £750 to proceed with road work on North Winton Road by direct labour after a council meeting. CRE entity noted for the project and oversight.
A council session focused on land to benefit school sites. Officials reviewed parcels, funding options, and timelines for acquisition and future school construction. Community input and school district representatives were present.
A discussion notes that electrification of the North East line would require no heavy works and could extend to Gippsland and Geelong lines if favored. The plan would be monitored over time and the corresponding letter was received.
The Benalla Shire Council granted permission to use the Shire Hall on Tuesday November 11 for the second Festival of Remembrance at the xa Benalla sub-branch of the Wha.
Benalla Football Club held a wind up where club president Ron accepted the premiership shield for the B-T Premiers. Kevin Hide thanked the team, with praise for boundary re allocations and gratitude to drivers and officials. Healesville representatives were welcomed and shire riding tallies were noted.
At Monday’s meeting the council discussed maintenance on the Upper Lurg road to the post office and a culvert repair. Cattle yards at the market were debated, with a decision to refer the matter. Benalla Shire to co operate with Tungamah on road grading near L Cameron’s. Attention ordered for Recreation Ground access and Devenish back road. Drain near the station master's residence to be referred to the engineer. Firth’s road to the slaughter yards to receive attention. Holmes’ Gol Vv den inks discussed and action planned.
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