Truck Driver Killed In Highway Smash
The truck driven by Norman Morris of Benjo struck a drain after leaving the road. Morris and a passenger were injured. young Baby Morris escaped with minor injuries. The crash occurred on Mr Arthur Heaney’s property, near Stafford, who praised the deceased for loyal service.
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Norman Morris
Ben
Shepyari
Cross Drain
Arthur Heaney
Baby
Baby Morris
Mr. Morris
Mr.orris
Bulldozers Tackle Major Forest Fire Near Mt Sterling and Mt Bulla
Forests Commission uses five bulldozers to fight a large forest blaze threatening timbered ridges between Mt Sterling and Mt Bulla. Crews work to burn back and create firebreaks as Mangeld district faces one of its biggest fires in years.
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Forests Commission
Mt. Sterling
Mt. Bulla
Mangeld
Commission
Y Parts
Country Fire Authority
Benalla Team Holds Strong Pace At Country Week
Strong Benalla squad sent abroad for Country Week but fell to Grampians on day one. Grampians posted 194 with Baudinette 32 and Thompson 31, Benalla 85 led by Crimmins 24 and Sweeney 5/34, then 2/103 Trewin 56 not out. Benalla also lost to Castlemaine 177 to 112 as Trewin 60 led Benalla. Warrnambool defeated Benalla 190 to 131 with Isles 61 and Cleary 7 wickets for 52.
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Benalla
The
Grampians
Grampians Grampians
Baudinette
Thompson
Robinson
Marshall
Lowe
Cleary
D. Benalla
Crimmins
Sweeney
Grellett
T. Trewin
P. Trewin
Castlemaine
Trewin
Talochino
McNamara
Harris
Less Than a Fortnight to go to MCC XI Visit
Preparations at Memorial Oval near Euroa are nearing completion for the MCC English XI visit in under two weeks. Tickets approach 900 sold with 1500 seats in the members reserve and banked areas, while total Oval seating runs about 3500. The organising committee plans substantial expenditure, including 800 pounds to the Council for works and 200 pounds guaranteed to the MCC, with two half-holidays starting at noon gazetted across the Bource Shire.
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M.C.C. English XI
Euroa
Memorial Oval
the Oval
Co Mk
Council
M.C.C
Four Fires At Benalla Heighten Fire Danger Period
Four fires in Benalla since Friday warned residents as heat and dry grass raise danger. Urban Brigade acted quickly to contain outbreaks near Catherine Street and the camping area, a brick kiln paddock fire, and a bath heater blaze at Alan Osborne’s home near the saleyards.
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Benalla
Catherine Street
Renald
Wedge Street
Carter's
Bath
Wood truck and car crash near Hume Highway
Local report describes a collision between a wood truck and a car near the Hume Highway four miles from Benalla. The driver, Mr. F. Joyce of Benalla, was turning onto the highway at the time of the incident. Further details on injuries or outcomes were not provided in the readable text.
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Wood
F. Joyce
Benalla
Hume Highway
Quiet Angling as Heat Rains on Murray Catch
POWER RATIONING IN FORCE 87lb. COD Benalla anglers have been quiet due to hot weather and low stream levels. Tom Briggs fished the Murray at Yarrawonga reporting only two cod of medium size. Red Fin provided sport as he claims a total catch around 11 or 13 fish during his holiday. The highlight was a slimy monster cod weighing 87 lb landed with a fellow angler and sold to the Royal Mail Hotel for £13 10s. He earned £1 for his help, later spent at the hostelry.
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Tom Briggs
Rail- Wey
Murray
Yarrawonga
Tom
the Murray
Royal Mail
Local S E C Manager Calls for Consumer Co operation
Mr Harrison urged all consumers to cut maximum demand and conserve fuel as supply pressures mount. Restrictions target commercial and domestic use with specific hours for interior and sign lighting, radiators banned in many premises, and a weekly quota tied to prior quarter usage. Exemptions apply for hospitals and certain industrial processes.
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Aid Wi Aom
Aolok Welt
Ak Pak Bory
Public Ferguson Tractor Rotary Hoe Demo Planned
Benalla West Motors will stage a public demonstration of the Ferguson Tractor with a rotary hoe attachment. The event is set for next Wednesday at 10 a.m. on the property of Mr Norman Jones in Swanpool.
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Benalla West Motors
Norman Jones
Swanpool
First-Class Entries for Annual Hospital Carnival
Notable runners and multiple Gift winners headline the Benalla Hospital Carnival lineup. Eric Cumming returns from Scotland after Powderhall and Footscray wins, joined by W K Trewick and Tor Bhur denall among others. Prize money totals £471 for ceiling events with attractions including fun fairs, booths, and stalls. Admission 4d per session, 1d for children, £1 family pass. proceeds fund carnival activities under M C Evans and colleagues.
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Eric Cumming
Scotland
Powderhall
W. K. Trewick
Tor Bhurdenall
Ako
Stawell Gilwattner
Don Camp
Wiener
Bendigo
Tom Pattison
Wangaritia
G. W. Merriman
Warrnambool
K. A. Bryant
Kerang
L. B. McDonald
Geelong
K. A. Scott
Seymour
F. G. Seymour
Wangaratta
M. D. Smith
Swan Hill
Benalla
Wual
Scuthida Union
Lunmenco
Drive for old clothes drive for old clothes
Householders are asked to assist the Bernard Briggs Free Kindergarten drive beginning next week with old clothes and rags in any condition. The aim is to support the fund and householders are urged to place items in a heap at home for pickup on designated days.
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Bernard Briggs
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Ensign
Morris
Stafford
Bource
S.E.C
Mr. Harrison
Kiewa
Yallowa
Harrison
Lub
Ferguson
Rotary
M. C. Evans
M. Arnott
J. F. Smith
O. Riley
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