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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1951
Page
8
A wrinkled note reports a pig expert addressing farmers about a clover problem. It notes expected progress and mentions multiple measures and tests. The text hints at a list of numbered points but is unreadable in parts.
In a fragmentary London like vignette two housewives discuss high food costs with one noting onions’ price rise. A man overheard offers a wary view amid tough times as cartridge prices climb and daily life strains wage.
Coach Keith Williams announces retirement after guiding his squad to the 1961 final of the Premiership. Williams informs the club of his decision as plans for the next season take shape.
News from the Lawn Tennis Club reports a coming meeting and election of officers at Memorial Hall tonight. Attendees include local enthusiasts and international players for the Davey Cup final between America and Sweden in Melbourne. Applications to the secretary close on the 12th of this month.
The Dads Association plans a November Melbourne conference to review proposals to cut overheads and improve effectiveness. Delegates include Dad McCallay and Mynell as secretary of the sub-branch. The Women's Auxiliary reports a successful meeting and a day trip to Heidelberg Hospital with about 20 members traveling by diesel train.
The Presbyterian centenary celebrations plan an address by Dr White Anderson, Moderator of the Church of Scotland, at the rill Hall 8 pm on Wednesday. Buses will transport RPS and Events Group members from Brialls racecourse reserve. contact Rey McLean Anderson to arrange. Evening service at St Andrew’s moves to 7:30 pm from Sunday through summer.
Nearly 560 members attend the Lawn Courts annual meeting as retiring president Carl Volk steps down. Geoff, the longest-serving official, is welcomed as president with a rising membership record noted. Officers elected include Mears, McCulloch, Volk, and Turner. The balance sheet shows receipts of about £2566 and expenditures of £2907, with improvements costing £301 and memorial gates at £275.10.
St Andrews Tennis Club fixed annual subscriptions for 1951 52 seniors 15 shillings and juniors 7 shillings 6 pence at the annual meeting. The Rev A McLean was elected president with G Say and R Goulding as vice presidents and Max Roberts as secretary treasurer. The balance sheet showed a sound financial position.
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