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Newspaper

Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Sep 17, 1948

Page

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Central Benalla Shire Borough Move Marked By Farewell Meeting

At a farewell gathering for the Central Riding of the Benalla Shire, Cr Mellor and Cr Moore praised the retiring president Cr Herrieon and welcomed the borough's creation from September 1. They stressed unity, duty to ratepayers, and future cooperation with the council to advance Benalla while anticipating a royal visit next year.

Benalla B. Mellor J. Moore J. A Mellor Wietemann Aveldabhe Ciliman Ie Bisco Cr Herrieon Ville Counelers da Cillore Mr Moore Bey Bernugh Council Mr. Moore Cremon Coureil Gorre I Lo Shire Council Central Biiing Ryery Eucceen Tle Huey Cone Anemai Shire Peerthy

Benalla Air Service Deputation Seeks Prompt Consideration

A deputation met Air Marshal Williams to press for air service for Benalla. They argued delays and funding do not justify ignoring the issue and urged the Prime Minister and ministers to grant service promptly, warning against continued postponement.

Shire Re valuation Approved At Council Meeting

A council meeting approved the re valuation of the Benalis Shire for 174 632 pounds. Details and venue plans were to follow with notes from Mr R I and Verious Ob tees od tebe.

Benalis R. I

Air Force Commemoration Service Set For Sunday

Benalla shire councillors approved use of the Shire Hall by the Air Force Association for a Sunday commemoration service and a donation covering rent. The article notes a state of remembrance with a requiem and local formalities.

AIR Force Commemoration Service Benalla Air Force Association

Blitz on Cyclists Warns Offenders on Roads

Superintendent Robertaiver issues a public notice warning cyclists about riding on footpaths and wrong-way traffic. The statement draws a firm line that future offenders will not receive consideration.

Robertaiver

Publicity Folder Taking Shape For Benalla Railways Projects

A publicity folder printed by the Veteran Railways Department is being prepared with participation from the Benalla Shire Games and the Benalla and District Advancement League. The compilation aims to be ready for distribution soon, outlining local railway initiatives and community interest in regional development.

Vwetaran Railways Department Benalla

Public Works Minister to Meet Benalla Councillors

The Minister for Public Works Mr Lenhop will visit Bemalle Monday and Tuesday to confer with Benalla Shire councillors. Borough committees are invited to send representatives and a meeting was arranged to include them in discussions. An adjusting officer was appointed as secretary E Cotes takes up duties with the Public Pry Department.

Lenhop Bemalle Benalla Shcillors Fred Fieena Tania Forough Benalla E. Co. Hates Waltom Public Pry Department An T

Infusing New Life Into Advancement League

The article describes the Benalig and District Advancement League seeking to reenergize by contacting local organizations and inviting them to appoint a representative. The annual meeting is planned for Memorial Hall on 20 October with details on fees, funding, and attendance to be finalized.

Advancement League Benalig and District Advancement League Han Themo Memorial Hall

Unscrambled Text Or Nonsense From Local Page

A garbled OCR pass presents fragmented phrases and non­sequit lines. Names, places, or events are unreadable, offering no clear report or identifiable subjects for a summary.

Passenger trains restored after suspension notice

An official notification from Benalia railway station states passenger train services will resume on Monday September 27. The Sunday Albury Express will restart on September 28, with further timetable details to be announced by Met Piyttere authorities.

Benalia Railway Staton Mornfay Albury

St James Tennis Club Faces Uncertain Election Vote

Fragmentary OCR text shows a local sports club or civic group at St James Tennis Club with unclear names and a flagged vote. The readable portions hint at community involvement and a formal decision process but lack concrete details or outcomes.

St James Coursing Club reports £100 credit from Open Championship

At a club meeting the treasurer Mr Chamberlain announced a credit balance of over £100 after the Victorian Open Championship. The club agreed to apply for the championship again next year and will present thanks to Messrs C Tonkin and T Skehill for their efforts.

St. James Coursing Club Chamberlain C. Tonkin Dipper T. Skehill

Wiedemann Elected Shire President and £100 Allowance Set

Cr P J Wiedemann was elected shire president for the ensuing months at Monday's council meeting. The allowance was fixed at £100. Eulogistic references were made to retiring president Cr Harrison and a letter of thanks under the council seal was approved.

Cr. P. J. Wiedemann Cr. Harrison

Tuesday's Mannequin Parade

Fragmented OCR reads refer to a Tuesday mannequin parade with garbled names and phrases. The legible bits hint at a fashion event or display with participants and venues, but no clear dates or organizers emerge.

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