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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 27, 1952
Page
1
A fragmented local column discusses a return screening titled The Affair in Benalla. It covers mixed critic notes from Sydney and Melbourne papers, audience reaction, and the film’s troubled reception, noting Ned’s Wack and crowd expectations.
Benalla hosts a sizable training scene with over twenty gallopers. Prince de Conde, a multiple Benalla winner, leads a strong list including Dungarven Gale Queen and Sunello. The Wangaratta contingent under Dal Hoysted features five runners, and a large crowd is anticipated with luncheon and tea at the course and betting highlights from Ellix.
The West School league collected funds from pupils through stalls and events. Proceeds included 2 pounds 4 shillings 4 pence from a sweet stall and 4 pounds 17 shillings 4 pence from a soft drink stall. Donations and a comic sale added to the total, with a final target of 90 pounds reached through generous support from pupils and friends. The Education Department praised the effort and organizers for their work.
Reg Featherby, Benalla's new football coach, told players and supporters at the showgrounds that regular training is essential and drinking after Wednesday nights must stop. He urged consistent Tuesday and Thursday sessions and said only those unable to attend due to work may miss sessions. The coach emphasized fitness as a must to lift the team's form and reach the four.
Hubert Nicholinson a 12 year old Benilla boy was found not guilty of attempted assault against a 12 year old girl. The case was heard at a Supreme Court sitting in Wangaratta on Tuesday before Justice Stallorn Mer Stewart held the Crown brief by Mr Crockett Milbourne and approved for Thon.
Benalla reports progress on the sixth security loan opened over four weeks ago. Secretary M N J Byrne says the town has contributed toward its 290 quota, with officials emphasizing the loan’s importance to Australia’s war effort and local quota goals.
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