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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 30, 1952
Page
7
The board room meeting reported £14,655 net profit for the year for J A Terrett Co. Dividend set at 10 percent on old issue and 3d per share on recent issue. Directors praised loyalty of executives J A Terrett managing director and F T Terrett general manager for results achieved amid industry conditions.
Mr C Daw chief of the Country Fire Authority opened a 28 day instructional series in Wan gauratia Victoria last week. Over 100 men from 44 brigades attended as Daw urged landholders to create firebreaks and urged councils to fund prevention. Regional officer J Carboon warned against panic and stressed calm, coordinated action and proper start points for breaks. He emphasized not lighting breaks anywhere and the need for crews to receive clear, firm instructions while understanding varying fire hazards.
Thoona cricketers travelled to Bungeet on Saturday and won by one run in a nine-a-side match. Bungeet batted first, with Wiedeman bowled by Walker for 23, and Buckiey run out. Sundries 3.
Norm McGeehan of Myrtleford succeeds Geoff Dolphin as president of the North Eastern District Lawn Tennis Association. Last Thursday’s meeting admitted Whorouly and Euroa as new clubs and set draw for round one with Benalla vs Yarrawonga and Euroa vs Whorouly. Affiliation fees rise to £2 2s, junior limits set, intertown series begins November 5 with 120 players this season vs 60 last year.
Mr FPJ Thomas promotes forming an inter zone tennis association for Catholic clubs in the diocese. Five clubs joined initially and four more affiliated this year. The plan mirrors a Bendigo model with Davis Cup style eliminations, potential zoned centers including North Eastern North Western Northern Central and North Central regions. Thomas tours to push aims of unity, competition, and promotion of Catholic club tennis.
New Golf President Mr. R. BR. Crockford was elected at Golden Vale Golf Club annual meeting held Friday. Retiring president Mr. W. Young declined re election. Large attendance praised. New officers include Vice presidents J. O. Clarke and D. Tavendale, secretary F. Bush, J. B. Manning, auditor L. V. Kennedy, delegates R. Crockford and D. Tavendale. A social evening followed and plans to fire breaks around the club were decided.
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