02 Jul 1953
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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1953
Page
1
Industry leader calls for strong backing of Wool Board to promote wool use and improve efficiency through better husbandry and transport. He notes synthetic substitutes and aggressive research challenge wool producers and urges uniform textile labeling laws and swift legislative action.
The entry lists Setmey for Benalla meeting on Saturday with races including a 3.20 plate code 3.0 and 4195 Open Pony Handicap, plus 4.40 P bookmakers' field and 3.11 races. Course times feature 17 30 and 19 30 with hurdles and divs noted.
Federal education officials announce a restructuring of intake processes for a youth program to streamline enrollment, align with new oversight, and improve access for underserved communities. The plan focuses on faster screening, clearer criteria, and expanded outreach across regions.
Benalla High School teams visited Wangaratta on Wednesday for football and basketball fixtures. In football Benalla led senior play with bold scorers including Connolly Stilo and five goals by Connolly and Stilo as well as Crimming and Ginifer. Hockey saw Benalla unable to score while Wangaratta hit with Sturtz Woods Nam. The Benalla firsts lost basketball in a fast game to Wangaratta but the second team won 43 to 26.
After auditions Mr Tom selected the roster for the Top Town Concert. The Benalin Choral Society will perform with Charles Nelson and Carel Jackson among the featured artists. The event is set for Wednesday at Tarax Bar at 109.
Father Collins drove toward Melbourne to attend John Gorman's funeral when a truck forced a swerve. The car skid and rolled, pinning three people beneath. Mr Stewart suffered a broken finger and abrasions, was taken to Royal Melbourne Hospital, and expected to recover.
The Benalla and District Memorial Hospital appeal reports 46 10 0 percent of target raised from a Sunday drive conducted by XSI. Last year’s total 58 16 68 is not expected to be surpassed. Promised donations remain to come in, potentially boosting Sunday’s total.
A Garageman was fined and ordered to pay costs after failing to settle wages owed to an apprentice. The trial noted prolonged underpayment, with the court finding hours from 9 to 5 and insufficient weekly sums. The defendant, Hook, faced penalties including a £3 fine and costs totaling £4 15s 1d to Culhannan, with Kelly Rooke cited in the proceedings.
A compact bulletin covers marketing notes for wool and women’s towns, water tables, and general news. It lists racing dates for 1953 54 pool hall results golf clip notes and Doomben ten thousand O M learners review.
Police list repairs required for cars taken off the road. Owners face fines up to £10 if the vehicle is used before repairs are completed. Bring the car to a local or nearest garage or home for authorized repairs on the police form.
The Governor-General Sir William Slim grants a half-holiday to be observed tomorrow afternoon in state Hebooks as announced in Melbourne by the Minister for Education Mr Shepherd. He said that primary schools could observe the holiday at the discretion of local authorities.
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