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Newspaper

Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jan 28, 1949

Page

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Wheat and Woolgrowers Meet at Benalla

Delegates from Euroa District Council of the Wheat and Woolgrowers Association met at Benalla to elect Dr. T. Giffin Violet Town as president for the year. secretary will be Mr. T. Wise Winton after Mr. Hawes Violet Town resigned. retiring president Gr foot Howell chaired. Financials report a loss for the Wheatgrower publication. The meeting endorsed actions on lamb strikes and discussed leadership and governance, with elections naming Mr J. O. Cermin as president and Mr Wise as secretary, and urged continued unity among branches.

Euroa District Council of the Wheat and Woolgrowers' Association Benalla Dr. T. Giffin Violet Town T. Wise Winton T. Hawes Gr Foot Howell Tie Ten Mietvallit Meneras Green Tv Winton Chanter Toma Bouhiinsen Mastin Rutty Blow Noye Creichten's Creeks damiee-Devenishy Jam Hy T Hagen Payne Howell Wise Hayes Geo Hunter Mewell Haye Mero

No 40-Hour Week for Borough Councillors in The Press

A damaged fragment from The Press discusses a proposal or debate on a 40 hour work week for borough councillors. The text is garbled but hints at municipal governance topics and possible labor standard discussions affecting local officials.

Night tennis in Gardens mooted by council

A Monday Bor ough council discussion explored granting the Friendly Socretion Tennis Club full control of the concrete courts in the Gardens. The sub committee was tasked to study night tennis possibilities and report back, considering the area as a potential beauty spot.

A Good Wool Clip a Small Gold Mine

A garbled historical note discusses wool and wheat interests and a mining-like claim in a Victorian era tone. It mentions wool clips, agricultural products, and possible regional figures, with fragmented place names and dates. The text is patchy but centers on economic activity around wool and related commodities.

Government to Government Trading Seeks Long Term Pact

Delegates at the Euroa District Council annual meeting discuss a long lasting government to government trading arrangement. They argue a guaranteed price for growers over exporters and critique current profit distribution. The report references import/export dynamics and potential reforms, noting a forthcoming event related to Frank Banner and a sprint attempt.

Euroa District Council Australia Britain

Municipal Cement for Cities Promised at Low Price

Acting Engineer Rex Anderson announced unlimited cement for municipalities at 14 183 per ton for truckloads, with a unanimous motion accepting the quotation. The report notes widespread need as residents struggle to buy cement.

Rex Anderson Firth Biegentoo Ajentrofiay Cumielly Perenne Quest Lee Atilewsoy Gretiinrd

Inland Killing Still Vital Question

The piece discusses a debated plan around inland killing works, stock handling, and a potential tonnage or toning scheme. It cites stock overcrowding, fear of market loss, and consideration of submitting to a toning system to make the scheme workable. The text references the conference urging action and the executive to push for such a policy, with a focus on national interests and market dynamics. The fragment mentions New Zealand, Argentina, and a joint call for reform to ensure stock is processed efficiently.

M L A Blames Federal Government Over Soldier Settlement Anomalies

Local M L A accused the federal government of causing anomalies in soldier land settlement. Dad Henry Hill challenged the M L A saying he is at sea regarding the true position on repatriation. The contested remarks reflect tension between state and federal approaches to postwar soldier settlement programs.

M.L.A Federal Soldier Settlement Dad F. A. Cook Soldier Land Settlement Dad Henry Hill

Inspection of Site for Swimming Pool Safety

Fragmented OCR text describes an inspection of a swimming pool site labeled A and a list of related procedural steps. Names, dates, and locations are obscured by garbled characters, but it references evaluation, safety checks, and potential maintenance tasks associated with site preparation and water facilities.

Borough council approves 5000 loan seal streets plan

Minutes reveal State Co Ordinator of Works backs a 5000 loan for sealing streets amid debate over a bowling and croquet clubs improvement scheme. Discussion touches on street work funding and proposed establishment of a branch technical college, with Dr Hartia noting metropolitan plans and minister Kelucathan Wes considering country wide centres. The motion to establish the college branch was carried unanimously.

Gott Neers Vibe Calweren Roy Boreush Hartia Maid Ihia Miniater Benalla Orth

Warre nBayne wool grower sets new record in merina wool

Warrebayne wool grower Stan Robinson of Warre forbeyne Weel tops the wool market with a district record for merina wool in the week, boasting superior combing quality and high prices. The report notes strong demand and leading position in the Bene district.

Stan Robinson Forbeyne Weel A. Rehineen Merina

Town dogs in for bad time in the city streets

A fragment of a town notice or local column describes dogs wandering and scheduled for action. It mentions street scenes, possible enforcement, and a plan to keep the animals away from certain areas. Names and precise places are unclear due to damaged text but the overall message concerns dogs and local authorities addressing the issue.

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