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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 15, 1954
Page
10
A cautionary note indicates Victoria local government bodies will write to State Senators regarding a request. The text shows confusion but suggests an effort to reach a conclusion that the request should be acceded to.
The report lists awards from a regional athletics meeting with Lima East, Barjarg, and other schools winning trophies including the Nicholls and Sullivan Cup. It notes senior girl champion Phylla Stewart of Lima East and junior girl and boy winners from multiple towns, with officials praised for timely events. The piece highlights values of character and citizenship fostered by sport.
The committee led by chairman subMAbeE Uy Liu and Dr HC Payne reviews expanding special sale facilities for women. They consider extending the sheep pens north of existing yards, requiring two extra acres at a cost of about £1,000 for land and alterations, plus further groundworks totalling around £5,000. They estimate yard improvements at £3,300 for yard works and £1,800 for concreting, with total anticipated costs near £10,500, plus £1,000 for land and pier alterations and a hoped annual fee boost of £400. The council and Lands and Surveys discuss land transfers but government grants and transfer options appear unworkable, leaving final decisions to Cornell.
Victorian cricket authorities announced plans to develop cricket across 1 country districts with early events near Benalla. The visit by the visiting team drew 30 to 40 young players for coaching and lectures, and a conference with Luday Hassett and Tan Johnson will discuss future country tours.
A note says a ramp for loading transport was recently discussed in Baddaginnle trucking yard. The ramp is new and under construction. Mr A Cook MLA received the advice from the Railways secretary.
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