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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1953
Page
7
Full attendance as Captain Kiiv presided over resignations and four new members enrolled. James Football Club faced a defeat on Friday. Twenty points of steady rain fell Saturday morning. Farmers welcomed general rainfall. Town saw many visitors during the holidays.
In Benalla for the first quarter ended March 31, 75 births registered and 15 deaths recorded. Births included 42 males and 43 females with ten New Australians. deaths comprised six males and seven females, including two sudden deaths prompting police enquiries. The figures hint at a slight decline in deaths from the previous year and show an inferred tax impact.
The inquest heard two witnesses as McFarlane faced questions from counsel Berry and McSwiney. The deputy coroner pressed for clear answers on drink and memory while McFarlane admitted uncertainty about alcohol intake, with the case focusing on possible manslaughter charges and further proceedings against Thumpston.
Friday and Monday accidents on the Hume Highway near Benalla and Glenrewan resulted in minor injuries. Lea tte Neate of Coburg and two children were treated after a rear collision with a stationary vehicle. Kevin Kearney of Wan varsatta and Cam Antoci of Nor Melbourne were involved in a truck sedan crash. both drivers escaped serious harm. Police expect multiple charges for traffic offences across the two days.
The program explains detailed soil and erosion findings from four parishes with broader coverage in other areas. Attendees receive a CSIRO bulletin, colored maps, and soil type details. Transport and catering arranged. lunch is charged. A soil condition demonstration and Krilium plots will be shown.
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