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Newspaper

Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Oct 01, 1953

Page

5

Beechworth District Bowling Notes Board Talk

The Albury and District Bowling Association discuss finals systems and scoring changes. Delegates plan annual meetings, interassociation contests on December 19, and pennant play from October 24 to December 12 with January 16 restart. Officers elected include President Mrs K Arnott and secretary Mrs B Duro.

M_ Bowling Association Cin Beechworth Wangaratta RVBA O and M Association Tt Waa Albury and District Association Albury Greens Albury Whyaritta Benalla Beechworth Chiltern Commercial Corowa Rutherglen Wodorga Myrtleford Yarrawonga Hill A.N.A Wiliagaratta A. W. Grubb R. R. Quall G. Heberle Kimball B. Raynor Heberle V.B.A C. Hill

Tyres Stand Up Well In 6500 Mile Redex Trial

Mr Meier compiled the 6500 mile Redex Trial in his Austin A490 with 6 ply tyres on front and rear and 6 ply bar tread rear for rough stretches. Only one front tyre punctured and the original tyres showed little wear after the gruelling pounding.

Bill Meier Liis Meier E

State Service Concert Orchestra To Play In Benalla

Word has been received that the State Service Concert Orchestra will give a concert in Benalla on Sunday November 8. The orchestra is now a leading musical institution in the state and the visit is awaited with interest. Arrangements and details will be publicised later.

I. A. Swinburne M.L.A State Service Concert Orchestra Benalla Tue

Bread Delivery In Benalla

The Benalla branch of the Australian Labor Party complained to the Borough Council about bread delivery conditions in town. The letter urged immediate referal to the health inspector for action, noting inconsistent bread cutting and delivery at residences. The council postponed until new health regulations take effect on November 14.

Benalla Australian Labor Party Lateh

Petrol on Redex Trial

It was stated that Shell Co supplied petrol free of charge to contestants in the Redex trial in Australia. A carnet system allowed debited supplies at strategic points, reducing the need for participants to carry cash and was praised by competitors.

Australia Shell Co

Trophy fund and schedule for Wednesday competition

Trophy fund set for Wednesday competition with orders due by May end. Opening day fixed for Wednesday October 6. Afternoon tea arrangements unchanged from last year. Club championship to be held at the lair with no divisions. Annual tournament planned for the second week in March. A permanent Wednesday A list will be adopted and names not advising to play before 1.45 will be removed.

Wweric

Lurgprepares for fire season and officers elected

Regional Officer Jas attended the meeting and advised the group. He agreed to attend on October 28 at 1 pm for a power and equipment check up. Brigade officers urged all members to bring equipment to the Hall. The balance sheet showed expenditure of £100 15 with a small credit. Some members have not paid the year's levy. early attention was requested. Officers elected include Captain H W Gardiner and secretary treasurer L J Yelverton. First lieutenant F H Greer. second lieutenant A B Carter. serjeant C McPadzean. apparatus officer S Le Potir vin. communications officer L J Yelverton. It was agreed officers and subcommittee would pay emergencies. Break lawying funds were deferred.

Jas Ae H. W. Gardiner Anc Lb. J. Yelverton F. H. Greer A.B. Carter C. McPad

Farewell to Det Crimmins Promoted to Senior Constable

Detective Brian Crimmins has earned a promotion and transfer to Shepparton. A public farewell and presentation will be held at the V E T Mall McKellar Street at 8 o clock on Monday. Crimmins departs October 7 to begin new duties, with organizers inviting attendees to contact Messrs Sherwill Taloghian or Davidson.

Brian Crimmins Shepparton V.E.T Dep Crimmins T. Sherwill J. B. Taloghian R. J. Davidson

Borough names streets Dunlop Plate and Ames Avenue

At Monday’s meeting the Borough Council approved two street names. Dunlop Plate will be near the convent and Ames Avenue will be near a residence of Mrs Amix.

Dunlop Plate Ames Avenue Amix

Victorian agriculture scholarships offered for Dookie and Burnley programs

The Victorian Department of Agriculture invites applications from state or registered Victoria schools for six three year agricultural scholarships at Dookie and Longerenong, plus five state government horticulture scholarships at Burnley Gardens for two years. Applicants must be at least 15 by March 1, 1954 and meet education standards. Closing date December 21, 1953.

Victorian Department of Agriculture Victoria H. V. McKay School of Horticulture Burnley Gardens Melbourne Agricultural College Agriculural Frencury Gardens Elbourne C.2

Winton Lurg Road Clearing and Gravelling Project

Work on the Winton Lurg road for 14 500 feet involves clearing forming and gravelling at a cost of £1108. The project is led by the C R B and covers major earthwork and road surface improvements along the route.

Winton-Lurg Road C.rb Winton-Lurg

Victorian Dairy Farmers Association objects to cost-based returns

At its Melbourne half yearly meeting the V D F A condemned the federal governments reluctance to raise farmer returns despite higher butter costs and called for action via the Australian Dairy Farmers Federation. A survey of 1000 farms nationwide will determine costs and regional impacts with 327 Victorian farms to participate.

The Victorian Farmers’ Association Melbourne Tralian Dairy Farmers' Federation Australia E. G. Roberts Victorian Dairy Farmers Association Victoria V.D.F.A

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Walker's Sports Store K. Arnott B. Duro Annual Report M. O'Shea Mintch A. Shanks R. Meadows E Dangerfield Duro V. Fraser Brea Council Health Inspector Acview Lair Lurg Det. Crimmins Bairy Industry Investigation Committee Commonwealth V.d-F.a Aus Vv. Williams Wangata TTA AATC Tone Road Wealth Bureay of Economics Iyi Yp Biz Department of Agric Ultigny Dita
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