More Radio Sets Urged
A brief note urges the provision of additional radio sets amid limited access. The report mentions ongoing efforts with officials and communities seeking broader distribution to improve information reach.
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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1953
Page
5
Juniors Stage Curtain Raiser As New League Opens
Newly formed Junior Football League staged curtain games preceding a 9 Seconds event. First match featured the Red and White defeating the Blues 12 8 with several players noted for strong showings. Second game ended without a clear winner as the juniors began standard play. Officials discussed future changes and funding needs for the league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumler Tamem
Aeul Whites
Tridyfon Hanks Doherty
Spencer
Hylsod Lane
Beaton Weidh
Golds
Cinees
Bo Kelly
Pilati
Allen
Leable Frank
Cuatlon
C. Vann
Warr Bellars
H.F . Mesrian Cooney I. Burns
F. Jenn Lihdsas D. Shanahan
RK J Harns B
Burns
Gleeson
Creem Maher
Coughlin
P. Shanahan
Bowen
Bower
Rebtechi Mulaway
Gunn
Bridef Cochrane
Princ
KO Brown
J. Brown
Noman
Jaco J. Barris
Bo Plebiern
Kickers
Lindawy
Shanahan Jermewn Colds Cochrane
Freitue Noonan
Radio Equipment Demonstration Reported For Meeting
Attendees led by Mr Brock plan a radio equipment demonstration at a regional meeting in Wancatilta on the same evening. The group aims to present operational gear and test transmission ideas to advance their agenda and technical readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brock
Wancatilta
O and M League Clearances Reportedly Noted Across Clubs
Ovens and Murray Football League followers will see players shifted or in new colors this season. Clearances listed include Williams and Rutherford to Corowa and North Albury, Jackson to Rutherglen, French to Wangaratta, Larsen to Wangaratta, E Stevenson to Wangaratta, Doherty to Yarrawonga, and others among Benalla and Ben Blacks with ongoing regional transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovens and Murray Football League
Williams
Rutherglen
Corowa
Membray
North Albury
Jackson
Wangaratta
B. Larsen
N. Minna Wangaratta
R. Co. Allen
Yallourn
R. Bence
J. E. Stevenson
Pootecray FP
J. O'Kane
Yarra
Benalla reviews siren to replace fire bell system
Benalla's fire brigade plans replacing the old bell with a siren for alarms. The siren would be manually operated, cost about £50, and installed in the bell tower while the bell remains in use. The move follows a recent night fire where only five brigade members heard the bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla
J. Mackerett
Country Fire Authority
Local Pigeon Shoot Plans Face Funding And Attendance Hurdles
A local club outlines plans for a May pigeon shoot with 11 pleron swe draws and a £250 event scrapped due to member shortages. A working bee to extend the boundary to 30 yards, aims to boost turnout while organizers weigh lower costs and safer practices for younger shooters and older members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ots
Nome Spooters Ciit
Experience car rally tests endurance and pace across Victoria
The 1920s motor rally ran from Lakes Entrance to Bendigo over three days with 80 mph tours and frequent showers. Teams from Wangaratta and Benalla chased overall points amid breakdowns, late nights, and careful driving preventing accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omeo
Cripps Land Lakes
Essenhigh Tops For Premiers In Swanporland Cricket
Trevor Essenhigh easily leads the Swanporland District Cricket Association batting table for 1852-53 with 345 runs from 19 innings. Sid Ridley stands second after scoring four innings with a 24.7 average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trevor Essenhich
Sewinpool
Swanporland District Cricket Association
Sid Ridley
Tennis Closing On Sunday at Benalla Lawn Tennis Club
The Benalla Lawn Tennis Club closes its season on Sunday April 26 with a charity tournament to raise funds for the Rex Hartwig appeal. Play starts at 1 30 p.m. and includes a partner draw, featuring experienced players from the New Year tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla Lawn Tennislub
Rex Hartwig
Smoke at Wangaratta marksable annual event
Fragmentary notes describe a Saturday gathering in Wangaratta with figures Roscoe and James Betts linked to a state president and RSL matters. Mentions council outlines and soldier service, plus Moyhit Savings branches and clubroom attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangaratta
Roscoe Wing
R.S.L
Jame Betts
Moyhit Savings Conga Ang Myr Tome
Poy
Rou
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