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Newspaper

Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jul 26, 1940

Page

4

District News Poultry for Red Cross Auction and Local Matches

A Red Cross fundraiser featured two fowl rosters donated by Mrs Fear, sold to Mr L McDonald at Messrs Ise and Bott's mile. Local football and billiards events dominated week, with St James and Lake Rowan drawing 11 to 6 in a prep for upcoming premierships. Community meetings discussed caretaker duties and district sports plans amid light rain.

C. F. Kelly St Jones Hill Aldo Ealdivs A. Hichards Len Papper Wee Pwo Seriwpan Saat Fon St. Fares Geound Beardey Tingaryal Aml St Jamer Fornir Wirteieg Cecal MD Phesenoh Lake Boveri Witt Geal Hoth Exper Ff Heinie Entrentes Lake Fewan St Jamoes St. James Oval Herve Teawmn Lake Rowen Lumber James Se James AA Lake Nowan J. Quinn D. Parkeler Cooper Old Chiverese Pelly Lake Rowan Trvine Saunders Willie Shannesy

Ways to Cut Production Costs for Farms in Hard Times

An Agricultural Gazette derived piece outlines methods to reduce costs and boost farm profits. It advises reviewing farm organization, combining complementary enterprises with wheat or sheep, growing feed on the farm, balancing rations, and minimizing purchased feeds. Emphasizes efficient labor use, careful selection of varieties, avoiding unproductive cows, and maintaining detailed farm records to plan for the future and improve yields.

Packer Ams Met Wilioina Uke Steve

Price of Charcoal Rises Amid Fuel Plant Delays

Charcoal prices surged after a proposed petrol substitution plan for motor vehicle fuel. normal 1/4 bag now quoted at 5/69, signaling a 312 rise. NAMA chief engineer J Fielder warned of engine maintenance issues but conceded charcoal could be a practical petrol substitute for Australia. Plant costs ranged from £45 10s to £85 with £5-£10 extra for fitting.

NAMA J. Fielder Fielder Australia

Aged Frenchman's Gold Hoard Discovered in Blackall

A smoking chimney reveals a hidden gold hoard and coins dating from 1908 to 1837 in a cottage on Thistle street Blackall. Authorities seek the owner as inquiries are underway. The Macquarie government reports war savings certificates sales across Australia totaling over £10 million, with regional breakdowns and generous interest free loans and gifts to aid defense efforts.

Sydney Mr. Spencer Australia WSW Victoria Queensee South Australia West Australia Tasmania France Thistle Street Blackall Athurter

Waste collection drive aims to reclaim aluminium in NSW

Sydney report cites Star Conservator of Waste Mr. Weaver urging all residents within 50 miles of the GPO to send discarded aluminium cookware to a central depot. He notes 1000 tons could be gathered and NSW waste worth nearly 1 million pounds, while criticizing citizens who demand coin for small items.

Sydney Anl Star Conservator of Mr. Weaver Millions Club G.P.O N.S.W

Opposition Leader Attacks Delayed Defence Works List

The Leader of the Opposition Mr McKell criticised the Federal Government for delaying the defence works list for BLSW and blamed inactivity for about 44,000 tuberemtexels awaiting action. Treasurer Mr Richardson said the State list was with Sir Harry Brown and loan council delay held up progress while works in hand continued until the new list was ready.

Sydney McKell Mr. Richardson Harry Brown Commonwealth Works Selene Loan Council

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