Car chase ends with two youths charged in Victoria incident
Police intercept a car theft suspect pair, Sidney Perry aged 18 and Eric George Leeich 19, after a pursuit along the Wangaratta area. They admitted stealing a car from Fairfield near Sydney and heading toward Melbourne. They were held for Benalla Court of Petty Sessions on September 5 for related offences in New South Wales.
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Sidney Perry
Eric George Leeich
Fairfield
Sydney
Melbourne
Gambier
Wangaratta
Benalla Court of Petty Sessions
New South Whales
Best Player Award Sparks Local Club Drama
The club announced B Jacobs as Best Player and Best Disc, with D Fairest named as runner up amid a tense vote. Secretary notes confusion over results as questions linger about voting accuracy and future trials.
Husband Convicted in Assault Case Over Wine Dispute
The Crown alleged the defendant attacked his wife with a pick and wire after a dispute over wine. Key witnesses described bruises and hospital treatment while the defendant denied memory of the incident. The bench recorded a conviction with a wood-behavior bond.
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Sergeant Healey
Crown
W. McCallay
G. James
J'S.p
Mur
Sne
W. J. H. Alexander
Muir
the Bush Nursing Hospital
Serul
Healey
Not Gone Back On Word Says Trust
Trust chairman Comr. W. McCall comments on press reports of a fire brigades group meeting. He notes a proposal by trust engineer Mr L. Fawckner to build dams at sluice valves for bushfire use, while Brigades president Mr G. C. Leask says no action until official word is received. The meeting hears the trust has fulfilled undertakings and insists they are not going back on their word.
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Healey
Alexander
Hin
Sergi. Healey
Say
Joan Percival Clancy
Benalla Waterworks Trust
Fire Brigades
Gomersault
Cour
Law
Brock
Sid
Comr
Pirth
T. Coish
Leask
Fawckner
Goodwill Visit To Hospital by Bush Nursing Leaders
The president of the Victorian Bush Nursing Association Mrs Currie from Buroa with Dr Simpson secretary and Mr Anderson treasurer and Sister Francs administrator called in on the Benalla Bush Nursing Hospital on a goodwill tour. They were greeted by matron Sister Evans and later hosted at afternoon tea by the Benalla Bush Nursing Committee led by Rev F C Moyle president and secretary Mr L Y Kennedy.
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Victorian Bush Nursing Association
Currie
Buroa
Simpson
Anderson
Francs
Benalla B
Evans
Benalla Bush
Ovens and Murray Grand Final Aims for All-time Records
Saturday's Ovens and Murray final at Albury is set to break the league record and post a new final series high. Recent matches total 2075 pounds, just 359 pounds short of last year's overall takings, with Wangaratta and Rutherglen meeting in the Saturday decider. Rutherglen seeks their first premiership since 1935 while Wangaratta has won the past three titles. Comparisons show rising finals totals across 1951 and 1952 semi finals and finals, with grand final sums exceeding previous years.
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Ovens and Murray
Albury
Wangaratta
Rutherglen
Gale
Variety Concert At Tatong Provides Local Entertainment
Rev Hall opens the Tatong Variety Concert with the song Top Town. Margaret Lawford and Mrs Allen sing. CWA performs Lovely Little Robin. A one act play by the CWA and Highland dancers from Benalla entertain alongside two local entertainers in humorous skits. Mrs Coghill presents guests’ thanks as organizers are acknowledged. a dance concludes the evening under Mr A Henderson.
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Rev. Hall
Se Colomb's
Wangaratta
Ma Comwe
Top Town
Margaret Lawford
Allen
CWA
Quarretto
Little Robin
Benalla
Cher
Colemane Brog
Dan Reilly
Co Operative Housing Plans Expanded for Benalla
A meeting at Eurow last Thursday decided to form a Benalla Benalla district Co-Operative Housing Society. Funds are to be provided to support cooperative housing efforts with intended members from Benalla invited to nominate. Leaders Duffell McCormack Tehan authorised to arrange meetings at Benalla and Violet Town.
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Benalla
H. H. Duffell
J. L. McCormack
J.J. Tehan
Ben
Crowded Town Top Town Concert Showcases Local Talent
Mr Willan Brown performed London Fiun tania and impressed with piano skills. Herbert Pettifer led violin pieces including Brahms and Dvorak fare, with strong vocal turns by William Laird. The Benalla event featured many local artists, with broadcast scheduled for October 6.
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Willan Brown
London
Cleiver
Toni Dicion
Herbert
Pettifer
Nebed Castles
Errios Pettifer
Brahms
Massine
Bridgwater
Prince
J C Williamson
Ab.c. Ide
People
Bainwif
William Laird
Vol
Saville
I. Strauss
Vielitt
The
Isles
Lord Randall
Thete
National Opera
A.B.C
Music For
C.A.E
Australia
Korea
Japan
Benalla
Merrie Melans
Dave Brennan
the Sun
Wis
Teomilor
Clemenger
Piiahinetto
Aline Mortimer
Prenemil «Omtudying
Melbourne
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Ford Sales & Service
Pardison
Ford Consul
Prefect
Thames Truc
D. R. McPherson Motors
Wanga
Main Bridge
Jacobs
Serenils
Cap
Weason
Cemwe
Wille Hide
Nim
Qeely
Jack Creen
Shearer
Tatong
Co-Operative Housing
C.es
Reading
Berkshire
Crowded House
Madame Poviovika
Mini Margaret Lawford
Mick
Brian Coleman
Dan Ofeeny
Ron Hunter
Jon
al Regal
Betty
Meadames
Fraser
R. Joyer H
M. GO Donnell
Roblin
St. Jowah
McCabe
Qgowell
A. Paes
Witzwerad
Bb Fiscock
Mrs. Cummings
Victor
Lee
St. Kilda
Tiany Volt
Tor
Ton Town
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