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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1952
Page
8
A memorial service for King George VI was held on Sunday with Rev Wilterich delivering a sermon. The text reflected on the king’s steadfast faith and his fight for mankind’s uplift, praising the unity he inspired among his people.
Opening August prices fell about 10 percent from June 1951 levels, with greasy wool averages around 6144d per lb. rising into October before fluctuating. By December values firmed 5-10 percent above August, while UK demand weakened due to high textile prices and defence stockpiling. Five months to November show 20 percent lower shipments versus 1950, with Great Britain Belgium and France down and the USA Poland Italy Japan showing some gains. No direct shipments to Russia were recorded.
Mr. Cook addressed the Victorian Country Party Benalla branch with nine members present in Memorial Hall. He warned of a sharp drop in dairying and argued for cross-party backing, noting improved state governance. The meeting approved delegate funding and re-elected officials as the party noted strong growth despite declines in dairy output.
Euroa wins headlines during Country Week with strong bowling by Bruce Smith taking two wickets and Ray Melatine securing 23 wickets. Euroa faced bad luck early but recovered. ball by ball details are unclear as the innings ended with low scores.
Swanpool CWA branch met February 13 with 27 members. Mr Hayes won the president post, a memorial to King George VI observed, and plans made for an April 2 annual event. Miss L Down won the competition with Mrs Hayes second, hostesses named, and members to represent a Victorian town in the next contest.
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