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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1952
Page
5
secretary of the Benalla RSL sub branch voiced strong dissatisfaction at the recent Festival of Remembrance during a monthly meeting. he outlined concerns in a report and noted the impact on the town and attendees.
Market firm at St James reports a Tuesday sale with yarded WS sheep and WS cattle. Buyers from multiple towns attended. prices showed strong demand especially for Corriedale ewes and mixed lots. Several high bids noted. festival remarks include public memory of war dead and local attendance concerns.
A hardcourt tennis update shows A grade leaders Glendale Black losing 91-80 to TPS and VR beat Glendale White. B grade sees Holding Centre surge to the front. St Joseph’s won at Goomalibee 108-73 while St Andrew’s and UFL fixtures left St Andrew’s 80-76 defeat.
The Dads Association lists new and renewing members from Lima Tarnock and Lurg plus a completed application from Winton. It notes unpaid 1952 subs and upcoming February meeting with hopes for a state president, reports Dad Mark Evans in hospital, and praises Dick Spencer for a taxi licence and wartime service. The Korea Fund is closed for the year with a final donors list due next week.
North Fost and Goulburn Valley officers of the Dairy and Agricultural division of the government met in Betalis for a three day conference that concluded yesterday. The internal matters discussed included the twelve officers present led by Dalries Sperintendent Jensen.
Sixty eight more cattle slaughtered last week and the disease found on nine properties. H Keys of the Victorian MIDE Producers' Association warns impact on next winter's milk supply while H A Mullett, Director of Agriculture, meets producers to discuss publishing property locations. W P Scrivener notes about 60 farms quarantined in Wangaratta district but outbreak has not reached epidemic stage and blood tests will release herd. Pleuro-pneumonia traced to a single northern herd. highly contagious and affects only cattle. graziers press for full location information.
Owen Hyland of 16 Crofton Street Benalla died after eight weeks in Heide bere Military Hospital. A World War I veteran with the 14th Battalion, he was 68 and survived by two sons Cecil and Herbert and two daughters Alice and Nola, plus a brother Louis. His wife Alice Jane Beaton predeceased him. Burial will be at Holy Trinity Church after a service by Rev Moyle.
Funeral services followed the death of Mr Valentine Pinder. A guard of honor from Victorian gees staff attended at his home and the Benalla cemetery. Rev A McLean officiated, with pallbearers and mourners including Railway Department representatives and union members.
Weather permitting, picture lovers may enjoy the open air theatre Saturday evening for the official opening. A strong programme including Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair and supporting films should draw a full house.
St James players hosted Lake Rowan on Saturday and fell by a wide margin. Constable at the local Police Station begins annual leave. A severe thunderstorm struck the town and district Saturday night with vivid lightning and heavy rain. About 70 points were recorded across the district and some crops reported to be affected.
The chairman Mr A G Evans presented the directors report to shareholders noting an £836 addtional payment to be carried forward after dividends. Butterfat payment and production figures dominated the year with 299 tons 14 cwts 3 qrs 4 lb realized at £77 264 last year. Government subsidy £22 945 and supplier credits £44 809. Directors consider share class elimination and a bonus issue to A holders or reserves. Balance sheet shows £16 627 value for new assets. Dividend paid £94 with total income £409 and overall year profit around £650. A vacancy arose as Mr Johnston did not seek re-election. Mr Norm Tranter appointed.
The Methodist News notes a Sunday afternoon gathering at 4 pm in John Cooper Hall for a Young People’s Fellowship. A church service will feature Follow! tea and PLF badges presentation. Elsbeth Cousins becomes secretary.
The district prints 504 copies of an Ensign road map priced 2/6. The map measures 22 inches by 504, covers Euroa to Wangaratta and Yarrawonga to Benalla. It promises a quick route to beauty within an hour’s run and urges buyers to secure the map at newsagents.
Wann District Base Hospital and secretary Mr Ander receive a £10 donation to the Soldiers and Airmen TM M Association as Cheer for ex service personnel or hospital guests. The letter from Mrs L notes the contribution for those in hospital on Day.
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