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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 05, 1951
Page
3
Fragmentary notes show Walla Rifle Club competing for trophies with mentions of Terrett Hu Penalla Stangard and Westacolt. Finalisation is unclear due to unreadable OCR segments and scattered names.
Good printing is good business. The Ensign now equipped to produce. Do not forget that good printing attracts attention. Call and consult us regarding your printing requirements. Account books and letterheads.
The Thoona district hosts a farewell event for Mr. and Mrs. E Cleary with speeches from A M Irvine O Donohue and local figures. Attendees praise their district service in sport and community work. A presentation case and gifts are given and the evening ends with supper and dancing.
A letter from the Dads Association urges members to contribute to the Korea Comfort Fund via their recent fundraiser. They note a total of £30 raised so far and thank volunteers including local church supporters. The piece mentions the upcoming State Conference in Melbourne, delegates FA Cook and the need to renew subscriptions.
The Victorian Department of Agriculture warns that sprays used against blackberries and weeds have damaged nearby crops. Horticultural officers urge careful use of 2 4D or 24-5T products to protect adjacent vegetables and fruits. Do not spray in windy conditions.
Under a certification by Mr. J. K. Donovan of the Federal Conciliation Commissioner the guaranteed minimum weekly wage for shearers cooks was raised in Sydney last week from £24/18/4 to £25 per week. The rise amounts to £5/19/2 weekly.
Miss Eileen Keenan was feasted by friends at her parents home in Winton North before Easter Monday nuptials. The gathering featured songs and cards with statements of happiness from the chairman Mr H Lee and endorsing remarks from Mr Simon Hennessy and Mr Keran Pelly. Bob Green presented several gifts. fiancé Tom Barnard and Mr Keenan expressed thanks. A pleasant supper ended the evening.
The memorial tablet for Rev. John Donnes the first Wesleyan minister in Benalla in 1875 will be unveiled on Sunday morning April 22. Sister Alice Donnes will attend. The Girls' Comradeship prepares for a church parade and officer dedication on April 15. Installation follows at a special meeting next Tuesday.
A mixed Violet Town report notes Mir Feo Viaraaet's wedding plans with Mir. Hurnole Thompson praised. Mayor Halli and Miss Bola Armintony are mentioned in community notices. Local bowling and cricket results include Gordon Tiller and J T Wits winning the pairs at a local precinct and Violet Town Juniors vs Euroa Juniors with Violet Town Hillside scoring 204.
Mt. Brune A defeated Coorwmbat East in the Thoona and District Tennis final. The report lists players Beattie Weston Walker and Humphries, with notes on lineups and upcoming matches.
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