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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1952
Page
6
An address at the Angae Day Commemoration urged national effort for defence and work, praising past sacrifices and Christian principles. Speakers challenged lazy attitudes, warned against materialism, and stressed Australia's future depends on effort, unity, and faith. Afternoon tea followed as the hall remained decorated for the occasion.
A car and caravan overturned five miles from Benalla on Monday afternoon. Driver Frank D Brill of Brighton said a front tyre blew out at 25 mph causing a skid before the vehicle toppled. Passenger Joseph Hombridge of Windsor escaped unharmed.
A Benalla Waterworks Trust meeting discussed fence damage caused by earth from a pipeline trench. Mr CDK McMillan urged fence repairs, erosion control, and furrow cleaning to prevent water runoff. Engineer Funshiuer noted moral responsibility and the matter was referred to the engineer committee for action at the next meeting.
Mr John McDonald, assistant to Dalgety and Co. Ltd. stud stock manager, will tour beef cattle studs in the United Kingdom, USA and Canada next month returning to Australia in December. The trip aims to assess breeding practices and stock types suited to Australia’s varied environments and to select stock for Australian breeders.
Me A B L Hamilton of Homewood won the Goulburn Catchment soil conservation competition. A field day and prize distribution take place on Wednesday April 30 at 1 40 pm. Judges and district officers will describe the property and present prizes to runners up.
The RSL event features State President addressing members and guests on veterans’ service, rehabilitation, and defense pledges. Air Vice Marshal Bowcock and other officials attend as local dignitaries praise the League and its wartime memorial duties.
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