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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1954
Page
9
Fragmentary OCR from a historical market list shows cattle and sheep lots with prices. Bullocks at various money values and several Jersey springers appear, alongside numerous sheep and lamb figures and seller names, all indicating a busy livestock sale with mixed valuations.
New Zealand Lubricated Logn and Mere cantile Agency reports their fortnightly market on Tameday lant. They submitted a good quality yarding of tat herp and lambs to a reasonable attendance. Shorn sheep quoted 10 to 18 cheaper, woolly wethers and ewes 5 to 7 cheaper. Affected buyers included D. O. Rom 02/1, T. Cortioy 90/1, Ken.
A large funeral was held for Mrs. Roscoe at Carrie Everys Home after a sudden illness. Clergy Rev Box Divench led services at Benalla District Hospital with a large turnout of family, friends, and local dignitaries. Mrs. Roscoe, 58, wife of Alfred, long time manager of the Beralia branch, held roles with Jadien's social committee and Benalla Football Club. She leaves a daughter and two sons living in Benalla. Burial followed at the church graveside with floral tributes and local business and sports figures in attendance.
Regular fortnightly sale of Sheep, Lambs, and Cattle at Benalla on June 13 drew local and outside buyers. Yarding of sheep and lambs was heavier but opened weaker for wethers and second quality, improving as sale progressed with prices generally £1 to £2 lower. fat cattle also softer early but better cattle saw renewed competition. Top bullocks reached £50 6s for A C White of Boho, with other notable quotes and multiple consignments across Ewes, Store Sheep, and cattle categories reflecting a subdued overall trend amid variable demand.
Film of the Queen in Australia will be shown at Regal Clueman nest Wednesday Thursday and Friday with a Friday matinee at 2 pm. The 75 minute production records on the spot events from Randwick to Parliament openings and Sydney Harbour with full royal program in Canberra and balls and banquets.
In St James the BL Jamen Branch elected officers for the year with Mrs. W. J. Lane as president and Mrs. A. G. Berthun as secretary. The group plans a September ball to boost membership and reported 95 members last year with £199 earned and £172 donated to Wendauthiers. The Women’s Auxiliary met, announcing an August 24 supper and conference delegate. A three act play by the Cobram Dramatic Society at St James Hall raised funds for the Tun YamaloBi James trench RB.
The 4 acre farm of Mr Loyd G Solly, five miles from Tatong on the main road, is offered for public auction tomorrow Friday at 3 pm at Memorial Hall. George Robinson and Son Stock and Station Agents, Benalla, handle the sale. The property has been a good dairy and pig farm with room for improvement.
The council examined requests from Myer's and Chamber of Commerce linked traders about using the town hall for services and tenders. Cr Green proposed the hall not be made available except permanently. Cr Crilly seconded. The vote carried with MacGregor and Wallace voting in favor.
Francis McKernan of Burin parish died at his residence Anderson Street Burin aged 83. He was youngest child of Alexander and Mary McKernan of Shea’s Brook born there and retired farmer well known for his steadiness and aid to neighbors. He leaves a widow Kita Crilly Warren Bayne and one son Herbert plus several deceased brothers and sisters. Funeral at St Paul’s Church Engford followed by burial in Burin Cemetery with Rev A J Stricklusia officiating.
Robert Walker 86 of Goorambat died at Kyabram Bush Nursing Hospital after a week’s holiday. A respected farmer, woolgrower, and breeder, he led Meth.dist work for 25 years and captained Thoona football. He married Isabella Hoarking. survived by son Wilfred and daughters Doris Ruby Jessie. Funeral from Goorambat Methodist Church to cemetery, service by Rev Mann.
Fragmentary historical note recounts Charles Webb Whar ta det and a later move to Wieton where he lived many years. It mentions his marriage to Micy sdanie Goish and hints at wartime service or association. The text is garbled but preserves core names and migrations.
The community mourns Ellen Main and Me Flery as they lay to rest, with service details not fully clear. The obituary notes several residents, including Samy Brian and Ned Todd, among those remembered in the town lead.
A misread ceremony at the Scout Hall marked the farewell of Scoutmaster Davidson and his wife Mrs Ta and family. The gathering featured bouquets, a crystal dessert set, and a musical program as leaders and Guides recalled his service and presented tokens.
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