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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 08, 1951
Page
8
The text appears to be a garbled OCR fragment discussing printing quality and requests for guidance. It mentions terms like The Raven, printing quality impressions, and consulting regarding printing requirements. It references names and timelines in a jumbled form.
The article reports Carpet Bowls Premiers for 1951, with TraMe beating RRR in a tight match aided by Mrs A Gordon of RU. It also describes a railway trip to Yarrawonga for a picnic with races, cricket, and prizes, organized by Monty Bennett and others, including donations from Mr Tees.
The Benalla Girl Guides district reports a busy year with new companies formed in February and leadership updates. Mrs Chapman led the first Benalla Guide Company. Edna Forrest and Shirley O’Donnell led the Second Company with new lieutenant roles. Training sessions, district meetings, and a conference in Melbourne strengthened program delivery. The year saw financial audits, equipment gifts, and appreciation for local association support and contributing leaders.
Veterinary officers warn that encephalitis MVE may spread among pigs hares and hogs with high fatality. The disease presents fever low mood and coordination loss, can be mistaken for colic, and is spread by vectors. Stock owners should report suspected cases immediately to the district veterinary office to enable prompt action.
A railway bookstall attached to the Refreshment Rooms was broken into by hurling a brick through a glass window. Police inquiries focus on the crime, believed to have occurred between Friday night and Saturday morning, with the book stock and other items damaged. An Australian porter named Newey noted the incident and provided details to railway officials.
A corrupted OCR passage discusses government aims to deepen controls and stimulate production in a dubious context. It references entities like the federal government and a vague industry sector, mentioning percentages and land use without coherent specifics or clear events.
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