Barrow Race Stir At Strathe Ranges Meeting
Reported attempts by a local athlete to push a wheel barrow in a 500 yard event after winning the mile and finishing the two mile at Stawell. Training regimes, secret tracks, and crowd betting factor into the district’s preparations for the Warrenbayne Steeplechase and a Wig indoor variety show to raise hall funds.
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Barrow
Ner
Stawell
Ward
Strathe Ranges
Nick
Per
Fry
Aunt Bally
Tnt Committee
Vic
LW Pam
Unhappy Christmas for Dads and Hospitalized Members
The note reports Dad Perce Stola in Royal Melbourne Hospital and Dad Gordon Willis seriously ill in Wangaratta Hospital with anxious relatives. Dad Mark Evans has returned home after a period of serious illness, and Dad Percy Bamford hopes to be home for Christmas. The writer notes the decline of Dad Gordon Willis but tempers with well wishes.
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Dad Dennet
Perce Stola
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Gordon Willis
Wangaratta Hospital
Mark Evans
Percy Bamford
Benalla
Women's Auxiliary
Women's Auxiliary and 5.8. and A. Mothers’ Association
Noted Umpire Jack Budd To Leave Benalla Fire Service
Recognised as an ace goal umpire in the Ovens and Murray League Jack Budd will shortly leave the Befinika Vacuum Oil Depot to take up duty with Seymour. In Benalla over 14 years he was a leading Benalla Club player before retirement and also served as an active fireman in the Urban Fire Brigade providing musical items at functions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Budd
Befinika Vacuum Oil Depot
Seymour
Benalla
Jack
Permanent Kiosk for Showgrounds Debated at Friday Meeting
A. and P. Society discussed a permanent kiosk for showgrounds after a briefing with three club representatives. McPherson said funds from recent shows plus the Society’s share would yield about £144 for construction by community effort. The Society would retain a third of takings annually and10 year booth rights were proposed amid safety clauses and unfinished details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. and P. Society
Mrr. W. McPherson
McPherson
Hospital Carnival
MacGregor
Hay curing tips from Victorian agriculture official
Mr G Rayner, District Agricultural Officer in Victoria, outlines rapid even drying to preserve hay value. He emphasizes swift storage once moisture is safe, notes swathe drying is fastest but uneven if rushed, and warns rain risks if curing is incomplete. Building into cocks and timely baling improve quality and reduce nutrient loss.
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G. Rayner
Victorian Department of Agriculture
Ug Ip
Benalla fails to meet Commonwealth loan quota
Benalla subscribed £6610 to the Commonwealth 16th Security Loan, well short of the £20,500 target. The loan was closed two days early after being oversubscribed.
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Benalla
Commonwealth
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Morris & Hoffrichter
R.aaj
Norm. Morris
Bond St
Hoffrichter
Crofton St
Irmers
A. Barras
Benson Street
Dad Gordon Wills
Austral Guest
Ridge Street
Sydney
Jeanette Allwegg
Britain
Trogen
St. Gall
Switzerland
Alttwegg
U.S.A
Miss Altwegg
Horgans
M. W. Sellars
Brooker
A. J. Jones
Ethel ST
A. Dyall
Garden Street
Bridge Street
le Poidevin Bros
Warrenbayne
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