04 Oct 1951
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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1951
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a decision about a tour and crisis handling with references to Newhaven, London, and possible locations for future Bergwan. Mentions November 1 and speculation on weather and favorability of Sun Coast or the West. Contains garbled names and partial phrases.
Fragmentary text notes a price rise in wool markets and mentions a wedding ceremony planned for Saturday with Rev Father chaplain and Choir, but many names and specifics are garbled. The fragment hints at economic activity and social event in a distant locale.
Growers, hoping for renewed demand, hold wool as clothing prices stay stable. Top Melbourne price Monday reached 1280 4 lb for Mere Inc with 10 bw sold. Mr J B Bryant notes unlikely repeat of last year’s prices and wool up 15 percent at Geelong station as traders push rates across states and overseas.
The Sparrow Championship returns to Benalla Gun Club on Saturday at the picturesque Hume Highway grounds. It describes the six 22-yard rounds with first and second place trophies, nominations and sweepstakes, and notes a United supply of ammunition and day-long member involvement.
A Ford utility truck reported stolen from Charles Street has been recovered. Police did not release additional details about the recovery, the condition of the vehicle, or whether any suspects were identified or detained.
Ken Ranger announced on Tuesday that he held £180,000 for two days of Randwick racing. A renowned Sydney punter won nearly £280,000 on Derby Day but faced mixed results on Monday. Among the largest bets were £8,000 to £4,000 twice against Free Rule, winner of the Shorts Handicap on Monday.
The readable text hints at bidding activity and alloying or metal trade within an Australasian context. It mentions names like Watts and Ferny, a Martian or Metian reference, and references to estate and wine, with abrupt ends suggesting a chaotic historical page segment.
A lone polio patient at Wangaratta Hospital has been removed from a respirator and is showing improvement. The patient, Mrs Alle Muldeary of Barkly, arrived weeks ago and faced surprising progress as she recovers in Melbourne Hospital.
Mr d G O'Shea announced the presentation of the Ensign Pennant on behalf of the Ensign. He credited Keli Sherwill, secretary of Benalla District Cricket Association, as originator of the pennant for last season's competition. Mr Cook received the pennant amid praise for leadership and fellowship within the Baddaginnie club, recalling last season's premiership and centenary memories.
Richard Gavin Shanks a 33 year old fibro plasterer of Cartier Street Benalla was acquitted on a manslaughter charge after a five and a half hour hearing at Wangaratta General Pensions. The defence evidence was not fully heard and the jury questioned whether the cyclist’s death indicated criminal negligence. Crown counsel were Mr J Gullity and others.
Australian middleweight Sands defeated Hawaiian titleholder Carh Olsen on a Chicago Sund event last night. Earlier last March at Sydney Stadium Sands had a notable victory, as the ring lineup featured multiple local boxers including Holy Trinity Blue and Galt entrants, while Saturday’s card listed several fighters such as Exton A Feeentiel Weston Mix Joyer and others in a busy lineup.
A fragmented Baddaginnie column notes irregular game times, a fortnights schedule, and social chatter. Mentions of Mrs Barney Glegon, Mr Mack, Miss Ko Carroll’s hospital recovery, Gilvans from Sydney, Seymour visitors, and a budget store incident punctuate the text with sparse names, places, and odds details.
An A Company, 4th Brigade unit from New South Wales sets up wire defences around its perimeter in Korea. The soldiers operate day and night as they improve protection for advancing infantry, while adapting to obstacles that slow, but do not stop, fire.
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