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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 21, 1953
Page
3
The dairy industry faces rising costs and calls for national pricing to sustain both the industry and the broader economy. Leaders warn that without a review of cost structures across all Australian industries, the community may bear higher taxes or damaged balance between primary and secondary sectors.
Observers describe a 1280 acre New Zealand farm with 5000 ewes and 100 cattle, noting high returns per acre from clover seed and pasture management. They compare wool sheds, fencing, and lime use with Australian practice, and report on rye cover crops, shelled peas, and widespread pasture improvements for lasting productivity.
The Australian Red Cross supports prisoners of war in Korea with parcels of general food items and comforts, stockpiled in Japan for rapid shipment. Hospital visitors like Phyllis Damon assist in relaying messages to relatives with Army Signals aid.
Trials of the new fire alarm siren at Benalla Fire Station begin with mixed reviews. Members say the first test last Monday lacked approval and carried notes with a mellow pitch and limited range. A future test aims to use the existing bell and a second siren to broaden the audible radius.
Benalla shows a higher shooting percentage in a recent game, boosting team efficiency. The report notes improved accuracy and momentum as Benalla presses for continued success against upcoming opponents.
Benalla Racing Club votes to conduct the Athens Cup next month with £300 prize money and a £100 plate troohy. Event to be held at the local track in Victoria with entries from Victoria and New South Wales sources. Committees plan the programme and seek enthusiastic support from swift runners.
A district program aims to showcase a color film on mastitis produced by the Menatts and presented at a Pepa Inent event. Local UDLA president A T Holdsworth comments on its value to dairymen as a public education effort.
Fragmented OCR text describes a rest home for elderly veterans in Victoria seeking funds. It references delays and names figures such as Joe, Banyada, and Beri in a convoluted account of care, expenses, and a call for support amid health and welfare concerns.
In aid of the Way Veterans' Homes Fund readers donated as raffLe prizes listed with amounts and participant labels such as Fire 94130 Mes J Guthill Went Brunswick 2nd 115.000 Sed VLA Ath WO'140 Sur W901 Bi. 180,682 Tn 27.316 On T2LAT4 ath 24.404 Ou 17-405.
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