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Newspaper

Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Oct 28, 1949

Page

3

Pig and Calf Market Sets Record Prices and Notes Changes

The market shows strong demand for porkers and sows with several high prices listed, including a pure bred Large York Sow at £20 5s and top baconer at £13 18s 8d. Calves run below average, with entries for the next sale on Tuesday November 15 noted and a shift to pigs selling flat at 1 pm.

York H. Trask Goorumbat Bocmusil Nolan Mansfeld Mel. Murphy Don Pearce Erin Murray L. J A. J. Bawyer Mim G A. Heaney H, JH A. BE. Remage T. T. Grogan J. Goctilitews NM. McParlane W. Burns John Nicholson H R. Glow Meare W Burns and Son J. Lee Warneck H Nicholson W. Wippell T. Ethel M. Preneh Dean Peares RR. Berthun GO Crawford Mesara Crowe Perkere Thos Maur FP. Melowes Bor Ginnivan Mir Ald Lee W. Beriun BP. C Trewin FF Price P. Collawn A. Brown Ff. GO Holland Sharpe Bros P. Callahan Mises Dennis O'Des F. Hearn J. Merrigan Messrs LJ A.J. Sewyer Calvin A. J. Huntand J. T. Daily Ian Beaton P Ryan F. Brown Crockett A. J. Gunn J. MM Cooper J. F. Woodbury Rb, L. Martin T. Bark Idir FP M. Adama H.W. Dennis A. Anderson Dock Guy T. Corboy J. D. Goodwin B. W. Irvine M. Holdsworth

Pigs and cattle auction notes from Benalla sale day October 18

Robinson and Monds report a fortnightly pig and cattle sale in Benalla with a heavy yard welding. Pigs declined to 3d per lb while pork and store pigs sold well. Calves fetched late rates. price quotations list numerous buyers and sellers including Angliss Co and Peddle Co with many names and figures. next sale set for November 15, 1940.

Robingan Moends Benalla W. Angliss & Co Peddle & Co Intercontinental Packete Wangaratta Holman & Sull Devenki H E. Toldey A. Gordon B. Warren J. Jones G. Gray M. P Campbell J. Cason Lee J. Samuel J. W. Benders J Heywood J. Warren Jill Fitobinson H. Wales GP. Horsburgh Geo. Hornburgh F. McLaughlin W. Wilkinson A. Church J. Hassett W. Bettie Mra T Old W. Bamb J. McIntyre P. T. Ginnivan Mra J. Roscoe Ww. Feldtmann Les Knight Sewions

Benalla Group Impresses at Melbourne Festival

Country Women's Association reports the Benalla group performing well at Melbourne events with Gee- Jong Weat first on 0 points and Benalla close at 86 and 4 points. Miss Filta Latch and Miss May Martin praised for their work. East School and plantation noted. Dr A Gourley spoke at the Borough Council meeting on Monday.

Melbourne Benalla Gee- Jong Weat Filta Latch May Martin East A. Gourley Counsillor A Mon

Borough Council in Brief Approves Maintenance Requests

At the Monday meeting the council discussed trench repairs and adding two maintenance workers pending budget estimates. A road gravelling schedule and major footpath and drainage works were proposed with engineer input. A broken culvert in front of Len Berry’s home was flagged as dangerous. quotes were to be sought locally. A bridge street hole and footpath inspections on Chartres Street were planned. bike track matters and McMellar Street repairs were noted. An appeal for a swimming pool and a new borough treasurer from the National Bank were discussed.

Una Bennison Mir Len Berry Ety Deavour Bridge Street Drew Council J Lodge Ridge Street Itowon Chartres Street Charles Street Wedge Street Beral- Joon Grubb McKellar Street Victoria Hotel Tensis Couris Gourley Jones Spiteer Borough IL Foileth National Bank

Engineer reports to council on repairs and cables

Mr Fawckner told the council he located second-hand cables for the stock bridge and aims to complete the work next week. Sealing around an oval in the Gardens is finished, grandstand steps should be done next month, and all roads to be resealed are completed. An inspection and estimate for a temporary pipe on the old Garden Street bridge were requested.

Fawckner Cownlibra Stock Bridge Lewater Smythe Barkly Street Adele Talochine Garden Street

Benalla Votes on New Garbage Tip Plan With Conditions

Benalla council considers using part of the Education Department’s Endowment Plantation for a refuse tip after Rural Fire Brigade objections. Conditions include fencing, limited area use, notices, rubble disposal into the clay quarry, supervision, and council responsibility for any fire damage. A conference between trustees and the engineer is planned.

Benalla Education Department Arigna Une Barovuck Coucillors Elen Akeres Jane Boroush Enginetrial Cro A. W. Grubb Fler Fawckner A. Gourley Talochino Public Works Committee

European Garden Party at Geren Creeks Estate

On Sunday October 10 the Geren Creeks Estate homestead in Eur en will open for inspection. The event highlights rhododendrons azaleas and flowering shrubs with a scenic vista. Visitors will tour the grounds and enjoy a pleasant garden setting at the Emes Bush Nursing Hospital area.

Ferely Parders Geren Creeks Euren Emes Bush

District Wool Brings Excellent Prices

The third sale of the 1916 season by Younghitch and Limited reports strong demand with Merino prices 16 to 18 percent higher and Commack fleece up 18 percent. Australian mills paid full prices for selected lines while Britain’s inquiry remained tepid. next auction set for November 6 with a new catalogue from several regions including Benalla and Rochester.

Alose Fiesin America Japa Great Britain Dbrtrichantes Benalla Poe Goormmbat Rochester

Noted Australian horseman Ned Lloyd dies at Steane Creek

Edward John Lloyd known as Ned Lloyd a renowned horse rider and showman in Australia died at the home of his alter Mr Hay Steane District on a Wednesday. He rose from horse trainer to master of the most unruly steeds and gained fame in England South Africa and other countries performing in shows before settling into retirement after a long career ending with ill health. He left several brothers sisters and a wide circle of relatives.

Edward John Ned" Lloyd Mrw Hay Borth Greta Lnte Thomas Lloyd Hones England Tradie South Africa Australia Newt Omy Mummers Wrammaratin Wearneraunty Nyaleter Weddrsday Jets Albert West Aserralias Leo ¢Wangaratias Mra Hay Wangaratta Mre Murphy Coberg

Dads' Association Secretary Notes Service Support and Meetings

Secretary Denner thanks readers for quick replies to rehabilitation service requests and reports Benalla sub-branch remains active. Tom Cih appointed JP and urges attendance at the October 7 meeting before harvest season winds down and the memorial album entries close.

Dad Denner Tori Dhi Benalla Dads Tom Cih J.P Cir Contes

Benalla Council Discusses Youth Centre and Committee Representation

At Monday’s Bor ough Council meeting the Benalla National Pitnem highlighted council activities and proposed appointing a council representative in addition to the Mayor. Dr. A. Gh. Scholes offers financial and organising support for a Youth and Community Centre and suitable meeting space. The Director and Treasurer H. E. Walklate and Geal T. Dolphin welcomed the discussion as a day’s order.

Benalla A. Gh Scholes Treasuver Gealt

Proposed widening of Kilferra Road approved

The Country Heads Board approved widening the 22 chain Kilferra Road section and asked the Borough Council to prepare survey field notes for land acquisition. The Mayor Dr. F. fh. Harrison reported at the Moorvdly meeting that a quarried scheme was approved. Engineer Mr Pawckner outlined widening at the centre and either lead, with parts of the Aru Nursing Mosyphal referenced. The Council agreed to supply necessary information to the CRA and cooperate fully.

Country Heads Board Kilferra Road Borough Council F. Fh. Harrison Moorvdly Bast Hed Beers E T Brown Pawckner CRA

Benalla Nature Strip Competition Planned for December 15

The Benalla Borough Council approves a nature strip contest to run December 15, split into Benalla East and Benalla West. Prizes of 2 pounds 6 shillings 8 pence awarded for best effort, plaque for best ten chain street changes, judges to be named later. Mayor Dr F R Harrison supports civic pride.

Benalla Benalla Ems Benalls West F. Ro Harrison Wwe Works Committee Benalla East Benalls Wining Errest Waa Tyle Tet Thee

Borough Council considers extra leave for holidays

At a meeting the Pirdereted Municipal and Shire Employees Union asked for two extra days of annual leave since Christmas and New Year fall on Sundays. Engineer Mr Fawckner noted state holiday gazettes do not override a federal award, so the council decided to grant employers the Monday of Christmas week and the Monday after New Year as holidays.

Mounday Pirdereted Municipal and Shire Employees Fawckner

Benalla Girl Guides Hold Annual Meeting in October

The Benalla Local Girl Guides LA will hold its annual meeting at the Scout and Guide Hall on Friday evening October 2. Organisers hope for an excellent turnout and active participation from members.

Benalla Scout and Guide Hall

Borough Agitates War Camp Hospital Startup

At a Monday night meeting the council discussed opening a hospital at the migration holding camp near Benalla airfield to relieve town hospitals. Councilor McCall said the strain on local hospitals was drawn from the camp and urged reviving the wartime hospital. Mayor Dr F F Marrism commented.

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