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Newspaper

Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jan 08, 1953

Page

5

Wool share drop prompts supply trend shift in 1951 52

The excerpt notes a decline in the share of fine wool from 75.7 percent to 73.5 percent affecting the Australian market. It mentions a continuing trend since 1946-47, with quantity and quality changes amid seasonal conditions in Queensland and New South Wales.

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Menzies Visits Town Amid Wool Market Report

The Prime Minister walked through the main shopping area of the town with his daughter, receiving little public attention as repairs were completed on a car en route to Melbourne. The piece also analyzes wool production shifts in Australia during 1951-52, noting increases in 6s and 54s with regional quality changes and the impact of seasonal conditions on prices and exports.

Australia Curtin Kk Menzies Heather Menzies Benalla Melbourne Uw Ealth Quarters

Special Sheep Sale At Benalla Yards Opens New Year

January 16 sale announced by Benalla Australian Figures Co. Mews and Simmonds promote a high quality wood sheep offering at Benalla yards. First male of the year expected to attract graziers, with good attendance anticipated.

Priday Simmonds Benalla

Local hairdresser and community figure dies at 61

Beechworth born Edward Eddy known as Toots, a longtime Benalla hairdresser and children's entertainer, died November 26 at his rear shop premises. World War I veteran survived by three brothers and one sister with funeral at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church and burial at Fenalla cemetery.

Richard € Vril Eddy Toots Rey Hodder Williams Toie Bua Victor George Yarraville Norman Leslie Seddon Percy Albert West Footscray Fenalla St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church A McLean Benalla Prank Phillips Messrs Vic Eddy P. Pedy D Firth W. Orn Say O. Mie E. Green W. Firth J. Dennis K. Tully E. Callow D. Nicholson J. Spencer T. Cooper Mr J Todd

Two Benalla Footballers Return for Holidays

Two former prominent Benalla players Max Howell and Kevin Bond returned to Benalla for the holidays. Max came with his wife and baby, renewing acquaintances, while Kevin and his wife Pat Glee visited Kevin’s parents on Cecil Street. Howell showed promise as a footballer for Oakleigh and trained with them recently.

Benalla Max Howell Kevin Bond Max Kevin Pat Gleeson Bond Cecil Street Promie Oakleigh Rome Gran

Ned Kelly Skull Sealed in Canberra Safe After Rediscovery

Ned Kelly’s skull, long missing from the Australian Institute of Anatomy in Canberra, has been secured in a safe following a cleanup of an old vault. Curator B P Stone notes the skull was severed from Kelly’s body after his 1880 hanging and stored at the institute since 1934. unlike Phar Lap’s heart, it will not go on public display.

Ned Kelly Safe Australian Institute of Anatomy Canberra B. P Stone Institute Phar Lap Mr. Stone Melbourne Iistitute of Anatomy Sir Colin Mackenzie

Australia’s Balanced Development Amid Trade and Industry Challenges

The text outlines an improved liquidity in 1952-53 first five months and a plan to fund state works via Treasury Bills up to £135 million. It stresses inflation risks, export reliance, and protection via import cuts, while advocating continued balanced development focusing on power, water, transport, and research. It highlights rising costs, the importance of basic industries, and the need for Empire resource finance and efficient investment in science and minerals.

Treasury Bill Finance Treasury France Australia London

Funeral for M. Robert Justice in Benalla cemetery

The funeral of the late M. Robert Justice was held after a service at Holy Trinity Church. Interment followed at Benalla cemetery with pallbearers including Menarr Justice and D C Justice and arrangements handled by Mr F A Abbott.

M. Robert Justice Jett Holy Trinity Church Benalla FC. Moyle Mess M. Butchers D McPherson J. Prancis L. Aleit Co. Wescot J. C. Irvine Menarr W. Justice D.C. Justice Jo W Irvine

Funeral for Mr G A Willis at Benalla follows prayers

Funeral arrangements for Gordon A Willis were conducted at St Josephs Church and Benalla Cemetery. Rev Pathir Collins officiated with a Digger Service by F Bigmore. Casket bearers included J Talochino and others from the Benalla RSL.

Gordon A. Willis Benaili Jospeh's Pathir Collins F Bigmore Benall Rs.l J. Talochino Messrs. L Knight E. Sheehan W. Marthey P. Pinder C. Cody Plo Benalla

Duke Secretary at Benalla A Royal Link

Lieut Commander Michael Parker private secretary to the Duke of Edinburgh spent holidays at Benalla visiting relatives. He called on Mr and Mrs Bannister in Cecil Street with his wife and two children before continuing to Melbourne and then England. Parker and Vic are old Navy friends.

Japan Air Mr. McMahon L.ac John Old Dooralong Michael Parker Duke of Edinburgh Benalla Parker Melbourne

New Log Saw Edger Units Aimed at Small Girt Jogs

Division Forest Products announces a new log edger unit designed for saw milling small girth jogs. The machine performs two simultaneous cuts on opposite sides to reduce growth-stress issues in young eucalypt logs. Based on an experimental unit by W Christensen Crozer of Murrimbah Mansfield, the prototype used large poser materials and testing data.

Forest Products Messrs W. Christensen Crozer Murrimbah I Mansfield Ileia Posar

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