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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1951
Page
5
Local notes recount fox sightings within miles of Mildura as myxomatosis reduces rabbit prey. A Benalla house دنبال invasion by two greyhounds pursuing a fox into a bedroom, while community activity includes carpet bowls trials and a planned Railway Carpet Bowls Association.
A club plans to open soon with a 76/7/ balance and requires parental consent for entry. Fees are 1 shilling for over 1 year, 6d for under 16, plus 6d or 3d per evening attending. The fee aims to share liability for any damaged equipment with the boy responsible.
At a meeting the age limit was fixed at 11 to 20 years with two groups to aid instructors. A committee including P Stolz F Bigmore and I Brown will assess equipment and costs. New Australians will be invited to join and headmasters will help notify families about openings as forms remain the parents’ responsibility.
Benalla Golf Club saw R Judd win on a count back with a score of 88 22 66 ahead of M Smith on Saturday. Sunday bogey event won by J Pennington with 2 down. Benalla beat Wangaratta three matches to two to reclaim lead in its division amid a tight, near even set of results.
Mr. Gardner criticized owners for not removing stock from showgrounds despite warnings. The Society considers impounding options after failed requests to remove stock. Borough officials indicated action only possible if stock are on the road, with night-entry theories discussed and a warning to owners via the Press.
The report praises Rev. G Nakaora of Fiji for his visit and notes strong attendance at meetings. Overseas Missions donations set an all time record, with the Women’s Auxiliary earning praise for midweek work. Rev Keith Ditterich will preach next Sunday on God Wait and the Good Samaritan and speak to the YPF on personal relationships. Knights enjoyed films Soil Erosion and Royal Wedding Day, while Frank G Cook and W J F Conquest received provincial and local council appointments.
A committee and Benalla district headmasters favor school exhibitions at the Jubilee Show. Dr H H Wallace says permission from the District Inspector is needed and the suggested display location is the west end of the Industrial Hall wing. Headmaster A Sutherland notes transport assistance would help.
Mrs S Senior of Benalla died after a seizure on Friday evening at age six, after improvements in health. She was active in social and sporting life, held executive posts at Benalla Golf Club, and was beloved by many. Burial was at Benalla cemetery after a service at Holy Trinity Church. A guard of honor from the golf club accompanied the cortege. Funeral arrangements by E A Abbott.
Incomplete text shows a discussion on prices and maintaining a standard. Mentions individuals possibly Dr Wallace and Mr Leask and a concern about keeping up with a show made difficult by increased costs. No clear outcome or context provided.
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