Three youths seek six month deferment from national service
George Henry Campbell Peter John Healy and Mel James Joseph Murphy petitioned for six month deferments claiming hardship. Campbell dairy farmer and caretaker for his widowed mother argued farm duties and lack of farm help would suffer if called up. Healy potato grower and Murphy farmer cited family health and age burdens as reasons to delay training.
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George Henry Campbell
Warrenbayne
Peter John Healy
Toombullup
Mel James Joseph Murphy
Boxwood
Geor
Campbell
Zvaakiy Appearig
Labor and National Service
National Service
Pollohtow
Eiehir
Murphy
Murphy Seri
Dao
Victoria Honors Queen's Twenty-Sixth Birthday
Queen Elizabeth spent her 26th birthday quietly at Windsor Castle with family. She read hundreds of telegrams and letters as mourners observed King George VI’s death, making this a subdued first birthday in Britain for years.
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Ctoria
Elizabeth
Windsor Castle
Ace
George VI
Disses
Britain
Malta
Rome
Benalla council backs guard rail for damaged street standard
A car crash damaged a street standard in East St Kilda area. no injuries to Justan Freedman were reported. The Benalla Borough Council approved replacing the smashed standard and suggests installing a protective wall or guard rail to prevent future incidents.
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Freedman
East St. Kilda
Benalla
New Albury Manager Named for Dalgety Company
Thomas Ware, assistant manager of Dalgety and Co Ltd Brisbane office, will head the Albury branch after the retirement of Richard Day. Ware brings over 40 years with Dalgety and broad experience in pastoral and agricultural industries. He trained in wool and farming and has held prior managerial roles in the network.
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Thomas Ware
Brisbane
Dovernmentalgety and Cy, Ltd
Albury
Chard Day
Ware
Dalgety
Br Wa
Ex Students Cricket Club to plan premiership celebration
The Ex Students Cricket Club will meet next Wednesday night to decide the timing and location of a celebration for their premiership victory. Acting president Mr. W. Denner says donations have funded suitable entertainment and invites parents members and the public to attend the meeting at Walker's Syria Store.
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Ex- Students Cricket Club
W. Denner
Antil
Tito
Dads Association Plans Smoke Night and Anzac Service
Secretary DAD DENNER reports Dad 13 Visttad group holds annual smoke night and dinner praising President Charlie Hollman and Ray La Peyre. Dads urged to attend Anzac Service march at 10 30 a m from Barkly and Bridge Street to Shire Hall and wreaths at the Monument then a general meeting.
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Dad Denner
Dad Tey Cou
Group 13
Visttad 'Tunpawnane St. Dures Sulbranch
Charlie Hollman
Ray la Peyre
Liey
Barkly
Bridge Street
Shire Hall
Ladies Night at Benalla RSL Club Planned
The Benalla RSL sub-branch will hold its Ladies Night next Tuesday. Social secretary Mr J Spencer said it promises a first class show with a light supper arranged. Ladies needing transport should contact Mrs A Hylind or Mrs Ray Couger.
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Benalla
RSL
Evening Charity Ball Aids Miss Shirley O'Donnell
A lively CWA Hall gathering on Wednesday raised funds for Miss Shirley O'Donnell. Winners included M. Yvan and J F Smith in dress and cooking contests. Prizes were given for cards and pies, with donations praised from Mrs G Oliver and others. The event will continue with an entertainment tour to Violet Town on May 4 and a Memorial Hall competition on May 20.
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Fraser
CWA
Misa
Shirley O'Donnell
M. Yvan
J F Smith
Che Dali
O'Donnell
Pringer
Fyan
Murs G. Oliver
Divis
Hutcheon
Mr EL Sik
Shirley
Mery Praser
Violet Town
Memorial Hall
Car Crash Near Violet Town Injures One
A sedan with six people overturned five miles from Violet Town yesterday morning at about 9 pm. One man was badly injured and three others lightly hurt. The 146 model car was almost wrecked after hitting a shiny road patch and turning over twice. A driver and five passengers were in the vehicle. one was taken to Melbourne and three treated at Euroa Hospital. First Constable Young investigated the incident.
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Violet Town
Melbourne
Euroa Hospital
Young
Wangaratta Rovers Host Benalla Despite Tight Scoring
Wangaratta Rovers and Benalla produced a clash marked by poor kicking and similar defeat patterns. Benalla managed 9 goals from 26 shots while Rovers hit 10 goals from 25, with Hurley and Warren both limited to one goal each. Captain Hoison and Featherby moved positions as Holmbrook stayed at full back, with Sloan excelling in the pivot.
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Gale
Rovers Benalla
Ory
Rovers
Hurley
Betula
Noel Warren
Ure Sennon
ICW
Lo Ee Hover
Don Hoison
VFA
Hulbrooh
Featherby
Bill Sloan
Holbrook
Colonel to Speak at Anzac Day Service
Colonel GG Matlock commander of the Royal Melbourne Hope will be the guest speaker at the Annie Day Pik canary by Service to be held in the Shire Hall at Hnom tomorrow. The day will include usual ceremonies with a 12.30pm close. Reformed servicemen will assemble at Barkly and Bridge streets for a march to the Shire Hall led by the Health Memory Band.
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Matlock
Royal Melbourne Hope
Shire Hall
fHnom
F. BR. Bigmo
Barkly
Bridge Streets
Vlags
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Bo Ratoe Tutide
Cohn
Quest
Wrk
Joan Croxford
Marghre McPadvean
Moolyvallatys
Elvie Lawford
Thoonn
Phyllis Pryor
Benna
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Carmel Mieland
J. C. Bell
Walker
Cafter
Neil Borne
Occurt
Bell
Ale
Dads Association
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Busi Fire Relief Fund
Trene Walker
Aero
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