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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 07, 1953
Page
7
The Melbourne Herald reports two Benalla natives will attend a University of Melbourne event. Les McQuonan will present A Banker's Reminiscences. L Maude, former National Bank chief manager and current deputy director, presides as Association head. He leads several major campaigns.
The article reports a cricket dinner where Dr Harrison urges council help to revive activities and improve the oval. Keith Sherwill is praised for detailed reporting, and a machinery shed gift to Mr. Cleary is noted along with team members and presentations.
The Maindample meeting drew a large crowd with lively betting and a dramatic finish in the Corinthian Handicap. Loyal Yet and Kinder’s Choice led a strong field in the day’s events while the crowd watched Taitson and Nogilla battle in the Intermediate Handicap.
Auction of a three lounge suite and a mantel wireless set with no reserve on a distress warrant. Date not fixed yet. third or fourth auction in 18 months at the local auction hall. Old utility truck tailboard sold as lost and unclaimed property at 2:30 PM on May. Police members barred from bidding.
Benalla Girl Guides and Brownies donate ten trees and shrubs to Bernard Briggs Free Kindergarten for a public service marking a ceremony. Brownies plant shrubs on May 7 and Guides plant trees on May 9 after attending Anzac Day service.
Benalla council nominates former Mr. N Sheean as an extra state councillor under new rules. A W Roscoe announced the move and F P R Bigmore noted the potential need for district councillor status before state council eligibility. The board discussed resignation implications and set next meeting for May 21.
Rapayne Mr G Oliver welcomed visitors and members praising summer alterations to the links. Mrs Max Armstrong, president, struck the first ball. H Gibbe and H Enacoe with partners won their respective nine holes matches. Archer pair posted best service score. Afternoon tea preceded a presentation and an evening dance with a happy close.
At the branch meeting on Monday a letter from the women's committee urged support for entering a float. Mr A E Gourley moved for wholehearted branch backing and proposed joint Social Committee and women's committee talks. Mr VT Talils offered to arrange a suitable vehicle for the float.
A fragmented report notes a health group with a wood measure dispute and union complaints. Borough authorities discuss delivery inspections and a seller ticket scheme. The mayor says no action has been set, and union discussions continue with Part 5 of a national act referenced.
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