Potato Board Seeks Support to Stabilize Prices
The Potato Board appeals to growers to back its plan to keep potato prices steady. Chairman Mr Bonnsted and manager Mr Tinney detail methods, with wholesale prices held at £20 10s per ton and first advances paid for export orders. The board probes illegal sales and seeks inspectors as rain boosts Eastern states crops. a table lists 1948 yields and grower figures across districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinney
Potato Wholesale Merchants Pty. Ltd
W. B . Department of Agriculure
Kinsella
Bounsted
Melbourne
Tt Wen
Commonwealth
O'Brien
McDonald
Agricultural Department
GINNIFER OFFERS ALL MAKES REPAIRED QEWING MACH PARTS
J Ginnifer provides repair services for all makes of sewing machines and parts including oil and needles.
Timber sale dispute heats up in Supreme Court
A contract dispute over a paddock timber sale draws in J Wilson of Violet Town, F W Stilo, and Frank Farrell with Kitchen as plaintiff. The case centers on whether Stilo could assign timber interests, if growing timber is considered land, and who bears liability. Proceedings delay as parties seek joinder and directions, with potential moves to the High Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
High Court
J. Wilson
Violet Town
F.W. Stile
Frank Parrell
Euros
Farrell
Kitchen
T. Clarke
Stilo
Field Day at Dookie College Opens Ferguson Equipment Show
The British Farm Equipment Co will hold a Ferguson Field Day at Dookie Agricultural College on Thursday in April. Demonstrations begin at 10:30 a.m. with Ferguson machinery shown by operators on pre-selected plots. Invitations extend to Agriculture Minister and officials. local agent Mr M F Warmbrunn can supply details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Farm. Equipment Co
Dookie Agricultural College
Methodist Picnic At Warrenbayne Draws Large Turnout
Despite threatening weather a Sunday School picnic at Warrenbayne drew about 140 children and many adults. The day included tennis cricket and football with races novelty events and notable wins by Rumpff Pax Hayes and others. Winners listed cover Under 5 to Senior age groups in multiple events with many participants noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrenbayne
Rumpff
J. Pax
Mr. Hayes
Miss J. Hayes
Gwen Exton
Margaret
Ares
Heather Beiley
Heather Hayes
Junior D. Ruth
Docking
Helen McCartney
Maurteen Joyes
Margaret Rumpf
Lasley Dosser
Judith Quantrell
Thelma Morthway
Judith Brown
Mary Moriarty
Olga Haerigan
Val @pencer
Ian Gibbs
Neil McCracken
John Jorgensen
Graham Hancock
A. Barry Docking
John Price
Erust Hancock
Petar Sutherland
Roger Manfield
Kevin Smith
Jon Mitchell
John Denner
Margaret Kay
Leslie Dower
Winsome McConechy
Beryl Spencer
Molyullah Sports Opens Easter Monday Book Fair
Molyullah Sports presents fine weather for the annual Molyullah Books event on Easter Monday with a strong committee lineup. A varied program includes drinks, ice cream, refreshments run by the ladies committee, a publicity booth, hot water for picnics, and Benalla Town Band music. Members of the Benalla Athletic Club will perform in events, cycling draws strong entries, Read and Brack’s bus runs from Miller’s Corner to collect attendees. The day ends with a ball at the local hall featuring a special orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ucan
Benalla
Avings
Benalla Athletic Club
Read and Brack
Miller's Commer
Ao Ma
Miss Jean Abley Lady Champion of Benalla Club
The Indies championship final saw Miss Jean Abley defeat Mrs Stow 6 3 6 2 to claim the Lady title at Benalla Lawn Tennis Club. Abley also won the Ladies Doubles with Mrs Gleeson over Mrs McCormick and Mrs Cuseen 6 3 6 3, with several handicap results and Easter court arrangements noted for maintenance and opening days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla Lawn
Mian Jean Abley
Mrs. Stow
Jeanales
Mr. Gleeson
F. McCormick
R. Cuseen
J. Abley
Mrs. Gleeson
Pickering
Mra. Farrell
Bush
Sharpe
A. Beer
Miss Sheppard
D. J O'Donnell
Miss Sharpe
D. L. Duncan
Mra
J. Ginnivan
E. Ginnivan
Bumphris
Valuer to Attend at Benalla to Hear AFP Teals
Local notes indicate a valued official will attend a Benalla hearing. Details are unclear as OCR text is fragmented, but the event is positioned as a formal proceeding with appointed attendees. Further information pending clarified copy.
Victoria Hotel Case At Supreme Court Over Lease Options
In Melbourne the Victoria Hotel case before the Supreme Court centers on a lease of the Victoria Motel Benalla with Mrs Warke as licensee. The dispute asks whether an option to buy the freehold at £15,760 must be exercised in one year or can be exercised in the second or third years. Evidence outlines verbal agreements, drafting errors, and changes claimed by both sides as to the option timing. The court reserved judgment after hearing arguments from both plaintiff and defendant counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doreen Werke
Leslie
Supreme Court
Melbourne
Fe Ming
Victoria
Benalla
Warke
Coy
England
Sleen
Clay
Mira
Thomas Cleary
Ormaf
Hunt
Mr. Gey
Mr. Cleary
Cleary
Costa
Bsbes
Gov
Benolla
T. T. Clarke
Jeane
Mrr Warke
Mcyev
Draf Lee Fred
Cry
Che Upder Bee
Lisle Warke
Seybean
Hily Honar
Mors Wark
Smith
Smither
Deputation to Meet Minister Over Benalla Air Service Plan
Councillors plan to request a deputation to Minister of Transport Kent Magnes to discuss Benalla air service prospects after a ministerial note said no service would be established yet. Local figures debate policy, timing, and potential pressure on the minister to clarify country development plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent Magnes
Benalla
Haerrat Tit
Mariday Lant
Burr
Werteck
Ar. Pfa
Tor Traeport
Kent Macins
Willy
Balesdair
Hughes
Kent Hughes
H. Wallace
Eric
Government
Borough Council Meets Amid War Time Policy Debates
The Bemana Borough Council met on Monday evening with Cr W Marris Talovhine thrubh Saw Firth and others present. Discussion covered government attitudes, long term policy, and a factory application approved for the Phimber coin contractor. The meeting referred valuation matters to Mr AT Rourke for further consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Solty
Amnettes
Peberenor
Faetorions
Fea
Tnetary
Benalla
Omar Tors
Wemacott
AT Rourke
Benalla St Patrick's Day Races Entries Delayed
Excellent entries for Benalla St Patrick's Day races are described amid a garbled calendar note. The article mentions preparations, officials, and expected events with scattered names and details, reflecting a club run meet and scheduling adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla
Benalla district proposes long term policy for playing youth
A damaged OCR fragment outlines actions by the Benalla district and council to declare a national pork and saetiary reserve area and to convene a meeting to formulate a long term policy for additional playing fields for the town’s youth. It mentions disposal of a soldier and interviews about forestry and reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Hills
Cammindian
Cray
Shue Council
Herala
Bowdern Won't Seek Re nomination Amid Council Meeting
At a Benalinshire Council gathering Dr J E Bowdern who has long represented Mokoan Riding intimated that he would not stand again at the August elections He stated he made the initial information so ratepayers could make other arrangements He would have a brief say at a future meeting if held about the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalinshire
J. EB. Bowdern
Mokoan
President's gesture appreciated at Benalla council meeting
Before Monday's Benalla Shire Council session, president Dr PF Wiedemann traveled a long distance to attend the meeting and was welcomed with appreciation for his gesture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla Shire
PF. J. Wiedemann
Samaria Road funds unavailable at Benalla Shire meeting
Cr Harrison reported to Benalla Shire Council that despite a cordial reception for a Samaria Road request the Board has no money to spend and will not declare it a main road. Cr Bayne urged Parliamentary action while Cr Gook noted £1800 previously withdrawn. Council moved to apply for state support and to seek road construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CK. A. Harrison
Cbb
Samaria
Benalla
Erty Ney
Browar Mel
Bayne
Cr FA Gook
Dale
Sseme
Gregwr Seon
Ladies' Committee Formed for Amateur Athletic Club
A special meeting of the Amateur Athletic Club formed a Ladies Committee at CW A Mall on Pace day evening. The group aims to host a cabaret in May and plan a Windpacct on Sunday 80th April with trophy presentations. The club, chaired by Dr. Sprimer, already lists two members and will invite Melbourne coaches to visit Benalla every third weekend in winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AVER
Amateur Athletic Chair
Cw.a. Mall
Sprimer
Pareh
Amidte
Glandcrook
Villars
Poulsen
O'Donnell
Bummery
Mi Enodes
Mamrs
Barberis
HH Sutton
T Mimball
H. Beot
Wan
Howe
Balunday
Willie
Melbourne
Benalla
Also Mentioned on This Page
Potato Board
Whitfield
Lala
Tatong
Atcherton
Toombullup
Myruleford
Cudgewa
Beechworth
Mansfield
Tolmile
Archerion
Euroa-Violet Town
Seymour
Yea
Alevandra
Yorck
Wodonga
J. Ginnifer
Igan
Mis Honor
Wilton
Wilbon
Bulo
Mr. Smithers
Mr. Voumond
Messrs. Tehan
Kirby
Mr.Thompson
Messia
Maddock, Jamieson and Chisholm
Dookie College
Vericulture
Oreaen
Mr. M
Warm‘brunn
Doxey
Gremgy
Jean Abley
Clarke
Buitence
Kennedy
Erie
Stantey
Col
TPC Is College
Cr Cook
Peter
Parsick
le Pracile
Bellairs
Welles
Fteculay Treanniry
Robert Cheol Frey
Arbenan
Bellewarn
Mab
Leery
Bursa Pri Peat
Manorgald
Nevarry Olan Turkey
Tudor
Grand Juror
Natisareian Aa
Golomur Kita
Vt Jery O Cmt
Creswick
Annandale Ie
Beonle
Ma ‘ Nevarra
RB Paa
Cmamnel
LD Faerie
Addy
CR. Bowdern
Samaria Road
Cabaret Krallts
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!