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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1950
Page
8
Gian with Mins G Me igtosh and Mr J Tattersall received one booby prize each. A lovely supper supplied by the Mowers' Club concluded the evening.
The gathering featured dancing with Miss Merle Croxford and Mr Gerald Hickey plus Mr C Hopma on tin whistle and Miss Alice Heywood at the piano. Chairman W McPherson praised newlyweds Mr and Mrs Morrison and presented a clock to guests, with gifts from local friends. A supper followed with Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem ending a joyful night.
The Thoona CWA branch held its June meeting with large attendance. Mrs Sinclair welcomed visitors and new members and presented Mr P Whitchurch and Mrs James with bouquets. Mrs Wright of Goorambat spoke on Denmark, sharing experiences from her visit and showing crafts and pottery. A stall for country week was planned for July 10 with no market stall at this meeting. Donations to the MA C appeal were discussed.
Robinson and Monds report a heavy yarding of pigs and calves on Tuesday 27 June with sales up to usual late rates. Buyers included WAU pin Co, Peddie Co, JC Hutton, and Wade. Top bacon pigs sold to £14 46, with numerous consignments and high individual prices noted for many sellers. The next pig and calf sale is scheduled for 25 July.
The Commonwealth Government accepts the Joint Dairying Industry Advisory Committee recommendation to raise dairy payments. Victorian Dairy Farmers Association confirms the increase of up to 1 3/4 pence per pound of butterfat, aligning with 1947 guarantees.
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