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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1952
Page
4
Benalla Stock Market listings record a fortnightly sale at the Benalla Corporation Yards including 455 fat lambs 70 fat wethers 8 fat tullocks 4 fat cows 35 Hereford store steers 15 to 18 months and other sundries plus equipment entries such as horse gear and tack. Further entries invited for the sale day.
George Robinson and Son announce a fortnightly sale featuring sheep and cattle. The catalog includes Burht fat Hereford bullocks four fat heifers six cows Jersey fiveLeers, dairy cattle five Friesian cows and three Jersey cows calved, Freisian bred FP. Woolbury and yenaur leaving district. Eight Jersey freighters near Alving, plus 20 lambs. Auctioneers Benalla.
Benalla Borough Council plans demolition of a dangerous unoccupied house at Cecil and Egmont streets after health inspector and council engineers report it is dilapidated and poses collapse risk for children. Ministers approval required before proceeding with removal.
The death of Robert William Nicholas at Coe Grove aged 70 is announced with burial at Benalla cemetery after a service at Trinity Church. Survived by wife and nine children. Ernest Hale, aged 67, longtime Tasmanian businessman and Benalla visitor, dies after long illness at Royal Hobart Hospital. Survived by wife, daughter and son. brother of Phil Hale.
Auction on Friday October 31 offers 404 acres at Law in Miss M. Plant’s name. The property has been in the vendor's family for about 60 years and is marketed by Arbert Ledger, Wann and Co. The sale is at the Memorial bid and details appear in this issue.
Peshawar entered as a short priced favorite in the Caulfield Cup but was poorly ridden by Mulley and boxed at the home turn, losing a likely placing. In related notes, Bronton and Ellerslie field appear as Cup contenders, with Bronton showing potential after a Turnbull Stakes hint. Midway and Durham race prospects mix with a Sydney-focused field, while Ze Rubble Blank and Ufaan from New Zealand loom as other threats. Colinga eyes the Thousand Guineas after Edward Manifold Stakes win as Pajolo remains a steady challenger. Hyrcanie may improve and threaten, with Aero wyn and Lenny among other notable runners. Moonga Handicap contenders Zettie, Breeze, and Toorak winner read strong, with Jolly Jester and Golden Pippin also listed.
Ensign Echo Peshawar won the Caulfield Stakes at 11/2 after a 11.30 am broadcast on 38R. Listeners are reminded to tune in for the Echo at 11.30 each Saturday morning.
Race card results list with placements for the Colinga Pajelo Wyene Sincber Japaddy Red ip Saxondale and Caulfield Cup entries Peshawar Bronton UFAAN Moonga Desert Beste Golden Pipin Jolly Jester Burwood with top positions for each handicap and Burwood finishes. Names include Colinga Pajelo Wyene Sincber Japaddy Red ip Saxondale Desert Beste Golden Pipin Jolly Jester Burwood and locations Caulfield and Burwood.
The piece describes a bowling match with a dramatic finish as Lee delivers a near kiss shot in windy conditions. It also reports a well attended monthly committee meeting naming six new members, planning recruitment, and distributing election and equipment details for a pennant.
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