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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1950
Page
9
The Soil Conservation Authority announces Mr. L. Caz Florida Wangaratta as this year's winner of the Upper Murray soil conservation competition. Read as Wodonga and surrounding shires are referenced with names W. Hodg am Nariel Cudgewa Burrowye Cheshire.
The Department of Agriculture reports small quantities of coconut meal reentering stock food markets. The meal offers high food value with about two thirds the protein of linseed and half that of soybean meal, absorbs water, and acts as a laxative. It is mainly for dairy cattle when mixed with ground oats in a concentrate.
The Murray Valley project envisions a 350 mile 220000 volt transmission line from Kiewa to Mildura via Shepparton and Swan Hill with diesel power stations at Mildura Swan Hill and Shepparton. Cost about £6500000, spread 15 years, with completion targeted by 1965. The plan includes two stages and aims to meet regional electricity needs and link to Yallourn.
The U N A C committee voices concern over this year’s effort while some townspeople have not yet been contacted for support. Collectors may have missed residents at home or business. The appeal total reaches £463 14s 3d and may rise as fundraising continues.
Benalla Borough Council deferred action on a request from the Bernard Briggs Free Kindergarten Committee for an annual grant and tax exemption. Cr. Grubb urged top priority, while officials planned to study the setup and frame estimates before Finance Committee reports.
The Everyman Theatre Company sponsored by CAE will tour Benalla on Friday September 15 for Ronald Jeans light comedy Young Wives Tale. Featured players include Kevin Miles Bernard Kearns Charmain Jacka Valerie Keast John Lee and Lorna Kirkwood Jones. A matinee with four one act plays will also be staged booking opens at Tarax Bab at 10 am Wednesday September a.
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