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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1948
Page
4
In Benalla Cricket Association play, Dookie Cal Badagginnie and Banfield led various batting and bowling efforts. Davis and Banfield starred with the ball for their sides, while Goamalibee and Railway teams struggled in the clash summaries.
Pig and calf market at Benalla on Tuesday November 11 sold 320 pigs and 38 calves. Demand varied by quality with some top prices, losses in beet grades, strong store pigs, and good calf clearance. The next sale is scheduled for Tuesday December with entries invited.
An Australian car event in Wangaratta will broadcast its inaugural ceremony on Wednesday. The program highlights local industry and features speakers from the event and broadcasting partner.
The Melbourne market report shows bacon and pork prices easing amid a one day sale, with top bacon prices reaching around 6d to 7d per pound and store pigs selling well for quality. Calves and calves prices remain varied with several consignors listed and prices cited for multiple lots.
Violet Town Shire councillors told Ensign reporters they oppose absorbing into Shepparton or Benalla. They defended current finances noting recent purchases and 40 hour week costs keep expenses within income and pledged to resist any “grab” by adjacent shires.
The Dads' Association invites members to attend the Saturday meeting on November 27 to discuss annual aims and fundraising. The Women's Auxiliary reports active support with sales of fruit and vegetables and a plan to fund regular events.
A letter from S Ah Harks invites local residents to attend the Bradman Testimonial Match in Benalla. It notes limited tickets reserved for women and youths under 21, mentions transport by bus, and urges interested individuals to contact the writer for accommodation and travel details.
The Goorambat CWA branch held its th annual gathering with Mr. Trewin presiding. Officers elected include President Mrs Trewin senior, vice presidents Messrs J. Melkis and A. E. Wallace, hon secretary Mr B. E. Lowry, and treasurer Mrs E. M. Mitchell. A comprehensive annual report and financial balance of 04/1/9 were presented.
The Berne High School Ladies Welfare Club outlines a busy year with officers elected and plans for meals, a fruit patter, and ice cream. Mire Ormady will serve as president with Middy as vice president and a slate of new representatives. The group expects a late autumn event and will hold its annual meeting in Merch.
Thoona and District Tennis Association reports Thoona beating Goorambat with several doubles and singles results. Notable scores include Irvine and Michal 6 1 over Wallace and Saunders, Feldtmann and Jackson 4/0, Belcher and Andersen 8/7 over Amery and Martin, and multiple 6/0, 6/1, 6/8 sets across divisions.
Readable sections show Swanpool and District Tennis Association listing resets of matches played on Saturday. Players such as Lima East Blue, Lima East Cold, Warrenbayne Gholi, Beanpont Cald, and Vv point are noted in score fragments with several games and points recorded. The text is garbled with multiple misspellings and partial results.
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