Hanslow Cup contests begin in 1952 School progress marked in centenary year
The Soil Conservation Authority outlines Hanslow Cup competitions starting early 1952 across Upper and Lower Goulburn districts including Alexandra and Benalla. Enrolment, new staff, and centenary celebrations are noted, with 1952 preparations, pre fab class room, playground equipment, and community support highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Soil Conservation Authority
Upper Murray
Goulburn
Alexandra Ane
Benalla
Maainfield
Alexandra
Yea
Broadford
Kalmore
Pyalote
Seymour
Violet Town
Kuroa
Patanes
Place Lodge
Dookie
Cusrawa
Shepyascom
Shire of
Hewleswilh Hor
Dividing Range
Thisoee
R. R. Webster
Silre
Cotham Road
Kew
R. W. Hallett
Emu Bridge
A. M. McQinty
Avenel
Education Department
Public Works Department
A.N.A
Former Teacher Honored Before Departure to Traralgon
Tom Cairns former Gapsted Myrtleford head teacher for over two years and his wife were bid a public farewell. Gifts came from the School Committee Hall Committee RSL and residents. A note recalls Tom Cairns wartime fame and the nickname Cairns of Cairns that followed him.
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Tom Cairns
Benalla
Myrtleford
Cairns
Traralgon
RSL
Willis
Thomas
Tom
Availability of country tickets the railway department
Availability of country tickets is announced by the Railway Department. Officials urge eligible applicants to submit requests promptly and provide required documentation at regional offices. The notice outlines eligibility categories and distribution timelines for rural and urban travelers.
Benalla School Year Highlights 1951 Activity Report
The 1951 annual report notes pupil service to MNCA and hospitals, donations totaling funds for various appeals, and tickets sold for the Victorian School for Deaf Children. The Literacy Committee expanded its stock, books valued at £63 were purchased, and 1700 books were repaired. Tree planting progress and future plans for 1952 are outlined, with thanks to speakers and religious instructors. A break-up Garden’s Oval celebration featured games, food, and a Mothers’ Club tea, while urging a swimming pool need in Benalla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MNCA
Women's Hospital
Melba Mem
Save the Children
Wangaratta Base Hiophial
Benalla Buch Nursing Hospital
E. K. Ditterich
W. McCallay
McLean
Moyle
Sanders
Gardens Oval
Dhiarye
Abundane
Mothers
Benalla
Ben
Tomato pest and spray advice for reducing moth damage
An agricultural note warns growers to monitor tomato plants for the light brown tomato moth whose rubs scar the fruit. It recommends spraying at first sign with arsenate of lead or a modern insecticide to protect the crop.
Death of Dookie man in car crash near recreation reserve
Former Dookie resident Percival Robert Sutherland died December 13 while driving from Shepparton toward Dookie. His car left the road, struck feuell e and halted on C Knox property. He was 64 and single at the time. survived by wife Liela Magennis and brother Don Sutherland Urana. Remains were taken to Fawkner for cremation after service led by Rev W Marchment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dookie
Percival Robert Sutherland
Shepparton Way
C. Knox
Fawkner
Messrs
Messrs. Kittle Bros
Shepparton
W. Marchment
Fires Adjacent to Railway Lines
Mr. C. A. Daw of the Country Fire Authority urges stricter care by occupiers near railway lines and highways to prevent fires. Cigarette litter by travelers is blamed for many outbreaks, with penalties up to £100 or 12 months' imprisonment under the County Fire Authority Act. Fire-breaks ploughing and burning are proposed as extra protection, while some owners complain but do little to help.
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C. A. Daw
Country Fire Authority
County Fire Authority
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hanslow Cup
T. Coish
R. Rumpff
Nan
Carl Robinson
Vyshinsky
Vyshin
Russan
U.N
Geneva Assembly
Service League Active
Ter Adenauer
England
Germany
J. A. Terrett & CO
Uber Merchants & Manufacturs
Silman & Baldwin Optometrists & Opticians
Carrier Street
Wangaratta
Thersas
Euroa
Mathesons
Enfields & Lea-Francis Cars
Matheson’s
Twin Ariel
Red Hunter
Ariel
E.S
Norton
Shepparton Ruary
Shepparton Fruit Preserving CO
Archer ST
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