Hanslow Cup Won By J M Sutherland Cathkin Holder
The Soil Conservation Authority awards the Hanslow Cup to Mr J M Sutherland of Cathkin for this year's Genlburn Catchment contest. He also secures the Alexandra Shire's trophy with his 1334 acre property near Mansfield road Maroondan Highway Catskin Alexandra railway. The holding includes 340 acres of permanent pasture mainly perennial ryegrass and subterranean clover and 800 acres of forage. Hay output around 50 tons indicates good grass clover balance. Fencing reduces erosion on northern slopes and many Typtivickecel fences limit rabbit damage with seven fence lines added in two years.
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The
Soil Conservation Authority
Genlburn
J. McW. Sutherland
Cathkin
Alexandra
Rysduale
Messrs. Tenan Bros
Catanafield Shires
F S. Saunders
Benalla Stun
R HR Webster
Seymour Shire
Sutherland
fea-Mansfield Road
Maroondan Highway
Catskin-Alexandra
Industrial building repairs discussed at A P Society meeting
At Friday’s A P Society meeting members were alerted to the Sahowurounis industrial building needing attention. Side boards are in a bad state. estimated repair cost about £50. The president was instructed to obtain a builder’s estimate and proceed with the work.
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Sahowurounis
A and P. Society
Gates Donation From Rats of Tobruk Association
Beralla A and P Society receive five pound gift from the Rats of Tobruk Association for memorial gates. The Association promoted the donation with a spinning wheel at the recent show.
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Beralla A
P. Society
The
Rats of Tobruk Association
Association
Milk loaf breakthrough boosts bread with milk solids
Research from the CSIRO and the Bread Bakery Institute reports successful addition of nonfat milk solids up to six percent or more to bread. The milk loaf promises cheap protein rich nutrition and improved toasting, crust color, and shelf life, with production already under way in Victoria Nova Scotia and Tasmania as demand rises.
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Techrucsi
C.s.ir.o
Bread Rerardy Institute
Victoria
Ns.w
Tasmania
Obituary of Lake Rowan resident David Ralph
David Ralph 85 lifelong Lake Rowan resident died at home last Wednesday. Born in Tanamaania to Robert and Elizabeth Ralph he moved to Lake Rowan 66 years ago and farmed locally. He married Artie Maria Symes 48 years ago and leaves two sons Wil of Lake Rowan and Norman of Wangaratta plus other relatives. His funeral at Lake Rowan Cemetery was well attended with pallbearers and services by Rev John C. Hol.
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Wilfot
Rowan
Norman Wangaratta
Messrs. E. Norton
A. Child
L. Lewis
L. Byrnes
A. Ralph
D. Ralph
John C. Hol
Congregational Church
Yarrawongi
E. A. Abbott
Benalla
Death of Mrs Ethel Hannah Kennett
Mrs Ethel Hannah Kennett aged 66 died Friday. She was daughter of George and Martha Gear born at Congynpa and widow of William Henry Kennett. Survived by sons George and Charles and daughters Ada Alice Walker and Isabella Triffett. Funeral at Holy Trinity Church Benalla with Rev F officiating. pallbearers listed. Arrangements by E A Abbott.
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Ethel Hannah Kennett
George
Martha Gear
Congypna
Mansfield
William Henry Kennett
George ‘Benalla
Charles
Tolmie
Ada Alice
J Walker
Isabella
P. Triffett
Springhurst
Kennett
Doookie News Highlights Dookie Memorial Hall Opening
Mr. Ryan announces a fortnightly bus to Shepparton starting Tuesday with gifts on show in Leo Ryan’s grocery window. The official Dookie Memorial Hall opening takes place Friday night with Workaways and Laughing remarks at the council meeting about speeding up supply in See.
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Mr. Ryan
Sheppardon
Leo Ryan
Shepparton
Sideshow Alley plan at Benalla show
A proposed sidelights plan for the next Benalla show would place all sideshows along a new Cecil Street road angled toward the loading ramp. W McPherson told A P Society members the plan would equalize access, improve space for machinery exhibits, and increase parking. Estimated road cost is about 230 with cleanup of grass and rubbish proposed.
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W. McPherson
A. and P. Society
Cecil Street
President Re-Elected At Benalla A P Society Annual Meet
Mr C J Gardner was re elected president of the Benalla A and P Society for another term at the annual meeting on Friday. He spoke of the heavy duties and indicated he would not seek re election next year. New vice presidents named were W McPherson A N A Jones and T Ballintine. Auditor Stanpiwaltes and treasurer Lell were elected. Council members, including retiring officers C J Gardiner A G Evans J Pennington G C Wise T A Ballintine T Holdsworth G Robinson F A Cook M L A Nimeworth E Murray A N A Jones H Gardiner, were all returned.
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C. J. Gardnner
Benalla A. and P. Society
Gardner
W. McPherson
Mir. A. N. A. Jones
T. Ballintine
Stan Piwaltes
Lell
Messrs. C. J. Gardner
A. G. Evans
J. Pennington
G. C. Wise
T. A. Ballintine
T. Holdsworth
G. Robinson
F. A. Cook
M.L.A
M. J. Nimeworth
E. Murray
A. N A. Jones
H. Gardiner
C.F.A
Ibmbers
Engineers
Bourne
Corncil
Son
Borough debates road upgrades and sewer project details
Borough discussions focus on Boundary Road improvements and sewer work costs. Engineers provide estimates while council weighs scope, funding, and who will supervise plans and inspections for the Benalla district and nearby towns.
Diesel Rail Cars Expand Country Service Fleet Forces
The diesel fleet will reach twelve 280 hp units plus fifteen 153 hp and twelve 102 hp cars. Railways push freight efficiency with projects including a 24 mile country service and fast interstate freight to Melbourne Sydney and Adelaide. A new steel container service between Melbourne and Sydney gains attention with high packing efficiency and rapid delivery, though demand outstrips supply. Local forwarding agents report rapid consignment movement and safe delivery within hours of acceptance.
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Melbourne
Sydney
Adelaide
Welbourne
Necial
Rms
Chines
Trans
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G. Kurrle
Carrier Street
Austral Guest
Bridge Street
McCormick Bros
Tomkins Parade
Hanslow Covener
Gates
David Brown
P.T.O
Benalla West Motors
Benalla 126
David Ralph
E. H. Kennett
Dookie News
Boundary Road
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E. Cain
Department of Healy
Cgens Ghuren
Anpoo
N.E. Braunch
Devenlui
Swanpool
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