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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 07, 1953
Page
3
An optimistic piece praising the British monarchy led by the Queen and King George VI. It highlights the royal family's unity with the people, the monarchs as moral leaders, and the role of the sovereign in guiding political and social reforms for national progress.
The Benalla Chamber of Commerce decided at a general meeting held on [date] to enter a float in the Coronation Day celebrations to be staged in the town.
A description for a vehicle shows a rigid full-length box section frame with heavy cross bracing and new finger light steering. It lists 6.00 x 16 tyres and Bhin ground clearance noted at 35ft.
The 1955-54 Australia cricket touring squad arrives in Southampton aboard the Orcades. Players including Baby fan Craig, seated near the rail, begin their first visit to England as they depart for the tour.
Weaners to 95 6 and store sheep near 2500 head yarded at Benalla yards on Friday April 24. Sheep averaged £3 18 6 and cattle £19 0 6 with strong prices across lots. Buyers from Melbourne and regional districts attended including Corriedale Merino cross weaners and Border Merino wethers among the offerings.
Glenrowan, after two seasons of rebuilding with youth, shows promise as a strong midfield unit. They cruised to a comfortable win over Winton after a sluggish start aided by a solid training month. North Wangaratta pressed hard but fell 2.3 to 0.3 on their home ground with Adams prevailing in the ruck for North Wangaratta.
Dr Cott issues guidance after returning last week with Mrs Coleh and Mrs Jo Ko Pearnou. The report notes the Ensign representative unit involved and mentions limited details of the suggested river itinerary and safety considerations.
Tatong proved dominant with a strong lineup including J Connally and Symes guiding a high scoring display at Devenish ground. Devenish struggled as Tatong led by wide margins 4.3 to 2.2 first quarter and finished 17.6 to 7.9, while Burramine and Katandra fielded strong teams in other matches.
Community notice urges attendance at Ferguson Ficki Day on Monday June 1 at local venue with organizers seeking participation and public support.
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