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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 19, 1953
Page
6
A sedan rammed into a creek bank seven miles from Benalla during a Sunday event. Rescuers freed the trapped driver after the car rolled and the injured person received anaesthetic relief. The driver suffered severe foot injuries and toe damage.
The High School grants permission for the Kennel Club to use the grounds for their fourth parade and allows football use on the ground.
A meeting at Shire Hall gathered representatives from town organizations to form a committee to plan coronation day festivities. The Mayor Dr Say chaired as letters from the Municipal Association and Premier Cain were read urging cooperative celebrations. A Church of England service was planned for the Sunday.
Benalla Show finances show a £914 debt with total receipts £4079 and profit £841 amid member losses and rising costs. Speakers praised community support and urged ground rents review while planning improvements for future shows and traffic flow.
At a Benolle Kos dL sub-branch meeting an Establishment of a Field of Remembrance at the local Wi Memorial was discussed. The executive urged branch cooperation to create a memorial similar to Westminster Abbey and the Shrine with a Mulhourne White cross and crosses purchased for relatives or the public. The plan includes a memorial cross for the war end and a local press notice seeking contact with the secretary.
Mr J Bell S M ordered the removal of three men not wearing coats at Benalla Court of Petty Sessions. He interrupted Sergeant Healey during a case and urged removing and barring back those in attendance without coats. The 5 M stated police laxity in the North East should be addressed.
A new North Eastern Car Club opens to all drivers in Wanga ratta, the town’s first since 1947. President is Mr. W Higgins, elected again. The club aims to offer gymkhana, parking trials, track tests, treasure hunts and more, with meetings every fortnight and affiliation sought with the Light Car Club of Australia. Membership costs £1 for men and 10 shillings for associates.
Mr Craimseby of the Southern Regional Agricultural Service at Wagga urges dehorning dairy cattle to prevent udder injuries and boost milk output. He says dehorning should begin with all adult cattle and calves should be treated, with smaller yards and docile cattle aiding farm work during winter.
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