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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1951
Page
8
Fragmentary report notes fears over cyclists riding without rear lights and calls for stricter enforcement. Observers recount near misses with vehicles and advocate brighter headlamps and consistent lighting to reduce accidents and improve road safety.
An article notes mounting motor costs driven by higher pacer, freight, fuel, and wage demands. It discusses their impact on exports, with Australian car production and supplier issues cited as prices rise and profits squeeze.
An American Insurance group warns that a future Korean War casualty will be the nations millionth military death, while a civilian toll will mark the millionth fatality since 1900. Automotive News notes how local politics shape road safety efforts, with South Dakota considering driver licensing, Missouri and Virginia debating licenses and compulsory insurance, and Georgia proposing curbs on hot rods. Missouri discusses confiscating vehicles of drunken drivers for school funding.
Official notice confirms that world table tennis champion Johnny Leach of Great Britain and Pronk champion Michael Hageneauer will open a Victorian tour in Benalla on Monday July 23. The Benalla Association seeks broad support from residents to finance and welcome the visitors.
At Benalla links a Saturday stableford crowned D. Smith as A Grade winner and 8. Smith as B Grade winner. Various top scores listed include G Heywood and BD Reid with notable rounds, while H. Lindsey won the bogey event on Sunday with four up.
The Benalla High School Ladies Welfare Club met at the school on May 2. They discussed a combined fundraising function with the school set for July 6 and offered refreshments. The committee plans a fuller interlude at the next meeting. Sue Welfare Club pledged £2 2s to the Women’s Hospital Appeal.
A full Jersey herd dispersal occurred Monday May 28 at Memoral 11, Ay er property. Watts Turnbull and Coe with Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Co Ltd reported strong attendance from Katandra Mocroopna Katunga Mansfield and nearby areas. Milkers ranged to 43 pounds springers to 45 pounds. Grade Jersey heifers sold to 27 pounds and a four year old registered Jersey bull sold for 28 guineas.
Portable electric welding unit described with arc welding capabilities and oxyacetylene setup. Details emphasize mobility and utility for on site metalworking tasks.
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