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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 15, 1954
Page
3
Officials urge careful driving and planning during the Easter break to prevent accidents. They remind drivers to rest, observe speed limits, and avoid distractions as families travel to events and visits across towns and regions.
A new grinding technique enhances the action of Phenothiazine and related drenches. The method increases parasite control in cattle and sheep, reducing immature stomach and black scour worms. It claims superior efficacy against adult worms and supports better weight gain and milk yields under outbreak conditions.
The caretaker and inspector report a collection of overdue rates in the yard area. The Council directs firms to lodge their cheques for rates directly to the Shire.
The Shire meeting discussed transferring the caretaker to the multisid seat. A committee recommended appointing a replacement and pursuing pay adjustments. The minutes note faults in the process and mention an interim supervisor while appointing a new hall keeper.
Council discussed land and allotment matters near Mile Creek and furthering road and bridge works including the Midlind Highway project. Officials approved tenders for a three span bridge on Benalla Tatong road and adjusted funds to cover excess costs with a total CRB and CAR grant of 8,564. A Queen visit and police service arrangement were noted, alongside invitations to natural resources and Spring sale meetings.
Clergy and parishioners gather at Holy Trinity Church Benalla for Holy Week services led by Bishop Armour with the Rector presiding. Stations include devotional morning service noon meditation and Easter Holy Communion, with a congregational reception and thanks to visiting bishops and wardens.
A survey party will depart Sydney on April 18 to map the 10 040 mile Round Australia route for the 1934 event. Vacuum Company Pty Ltd sponsors the Mobil Round Australia Survey with Strip maps covering the entire route. Peter Antill leads the group assisted by H Craw and G W S Crow as preparations for the five week survey proceed.
The ball went well with a tasteful display and thanks to the organizing committee. Alf Ross Poe and Mrs Roscor led the official party with Sol Cocks and Mrs Cocks, plus Ron Roberta and Mrs Haberts as club presidents and L Eaton and Mrs Eaton as secretaries. Rod Harme was top scorer with O'Donnell a strong second year player, and Kevin Spriggs earned judges’ praise for his performance.
Inspector Watson to assess conditions at the Holding Centre and sport bank, with periodic visits promised. Councillors demand a formal report after Mr Watson inspected the centre and noted unsatisfactory conditions and lack of resident doctor.
The readable fragments describe a water extension project involving individuals named Ryan and Hogg. The text is garbled and unclear about dates or official actions. No coherent event or outcome can be confirmed from the legible portions.
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