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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1945
Page
6
At a Benalla Water Trust meeting Com Mellor pushes an elective trust option to gain favorable public sentiment. Chairman Com W Bay says action must follow the Act and petitions. Com Johnson notes town feelings against the idea but supports a harmonious approach. A vote to object to the elective trust is carried unanimously amid absences.
Victoria Deputy Potato Controller EK Clarkson announced an extension for No 1 grade potato deliveries to Saturday October seventh. He noted many growers had not filed September 26 acreage returns required by the 1846/44 contract and urged all to comply by the new date or face action for failing to plant.
Robinson and Monds report fortnightly fat sheep and cattle prices with fat cattle holdings well maintained and fat sheep firming. Northern bullock draft sold, prices range to 138s18, with fat cows and ewes listed for multiple sellers. The Sext sale is planned for the 30th with early entries welcome. Official Ryan's Creek opening postponed due to political situation. Benalla Waterworks Trust notes attendance delays.
At the annual meeting of the eealla Cricket Association much keenness was shown for the revival of competitive matches after the war years. Elections reformed officers with J. M. Pittendrigh as president and J. F. Smith as secretary. A one day home and away season runs from November 3 1943 to end February 1944 with matches and gate fees and club entrance payments.
The Department of Agriculture asks potato growers who have not signed and returned their contract forms to do so immediately. The 25 percent reduction in allocations remains to be reflected, but adjustments are not required on the forms to show the change.
The readable text is incomplete but notes a branded group and company activity. It mentions seeking action and a plan related to trading or advertisement and possible warnings or indications of misdirection. No clear names, places, dates, or outcomes are present.
A terse note records an arrest from an unknown location tied to a phrase Our Motto Dignity Sympathy. Details on the individual or charges remain unclear in the fragment.
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