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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1948
Page
6
Britain shows capability with Fordson tractors in demonstrations. The top image features a pneumatic tyred Fordson drawing a cultivator drill, the lower image a McKay power header pulled by the same model. Demonstrations stress large future imports to Australia and government backing for agricultural progress.
The Victorian Department of Agriculture announced a five year Commonwealth Dairy Industry Improvement Grant to fund herd recording and management programs. The plan aims to support central herd testing operations, improve dairy herd registries, and ensure ongoing funding through 6 full years with unit payments and statewide cooperation.
The fourth round saw Bemalla teams defeat Railways Goomali bee Goorambat and Cookie College. Trewin McNamare Doherty led scoring with strong bowling and multiple entries across both innings, helped by Anderson and McKenaly in support as contenders posted a total victory.
A damaged letter details a family appeal to the Dads Association for help with holiday arrangements. It mentions a father figure, a child named Meri, and concerns about housing and care. The note references local committees, donations, and a need for support during Christmas.
Readable portions describe a bowling meet with names such as Cook, Mack, MeKenzie, and Midgway. It mentions teams and scores including Cook 22 and Ernestewe r 18, with references to Cenk, Cooter, Binton, and a total of towing C Cook 22.
Fragmentary OCR lists players and actions for a mining versus railroad match. Names such as Gibbs Williams Walker Peacock Wittens and others appear alongside unclear terms. Partial notes mention Denver and Stratford figures, with unclear outcomes and lineup shifts.
Instructions from the Department of Agriculture urge daily cleaning around dairy buildings and removal of manure splashes, with lime in open drains and flyproofing of cream cans. DDT emulsion praised for fly control, spraying advised on sunny mornings after milking to limit milk contamination risks.
A poorly legible report notes improvements at Baddaginnie School. The HE quarterly committee held a Wednesday evening meeting with Mr. T. McEwan of Benalla in attendance. There was a full attendance of committee members present and four wireless devices recently placed in service.
Agricultural colleges announce scholarships including Freechwlaretipe for three year study at Deekteams Longersenne and MV McKoy Athlarship. Awards provide 26 per year with proficiency standards. two additional awards at Longyrenong Agricultural College and Murrey ad Alvin Bail Meso Hebert for two years. Applicants must meet educational qualifications and file applications by the stated date with governing sward.
In a notice from the Post Office, the Deputy Director appeals for early postings of Christmas gifts and greetings. The message stresses clear addresses, secure packaging, and proper sender details, with emphasis on timely handling before December 7 to meet expected record exchanges.
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