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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 26, 1953
Page
8
A new British Balliol trainer aircraft undergoes testing against the Harvard as an advanced single piston trainer for the Royal Air Force. The machine features a Rolls Royce engine and instructor cockpit arrangement, reflecting ongoing efforts to improve training curricula.
The Commonwealth Loan opened in Canberra as Sir Arthur Padden announced a new 1 billion securities issue to mature in 1982. It includes 77 million in cash and 47 million in two percent securities with options for cash or conversion to bonds or stock. Subscriptions and conversion details available through banks, post offices, or exchange members.
Dookie tenmds teams have edge for the finals. Last lag'h matches saw Lake defeat by nine while Dookie age 104 beat Tongameah B. Jon Coleman and Maurice Rowlands lead a team of High School pupils under Mr I Trethowan in HOM. A prep area at the center saw an arm set in plaster and conditions described as satisfactory.
A welcome home note notes a brief eight day holiday and a sage figure. details about Mr. and Mrs. Cari are incomplete.
In the Maindample meeting fourteen ponies contested the Maindample Cup with Cedrica narrowly beating Suncilo and Apology. The race featured a notable protest over interference which was dismissed, and a minor spill involving Jack's Hope and Lily Clare. Cedrica ridden by D Winter edged Sunello and Lady Nullen in a tight photo finish.
Country Fire Authority Chief Mr C A Daw notes progress in taming Victoria drought area fires. He cites summer lightning control and farm practices reducing losses. Key steps include clearing dry grass near homes, proper grating and mowing, plus improved communications and pre burning drills.
In Lima Lane a man killed four snakes this season as a reptile attacked during a midday meal. Harold Warnock and his father Thomas try to calm the situation while a snake is disposed of. The district reports hundreds of snakes and unusual local sightings emerge.
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