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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1953
Page
6
The fragment mentions Jottings from Benalla area with references to local figures including secretary Mr Walkier and Mr Waiklate. It notes an accident causing a foot amputation and recovery plans, plus references to roads and showgrounds as part of regional updates.
Dr Wood principal of Methodist Ladies College and Spitts school in the Hemisphere receives a Doctor of Divinity for work on church history with focus on church union. He will speak at the Methodist Church on Sunday morning and hold a Q and A session in the evening followed by a service. A combined church meeting in Memorial Hall Tuesday and a men’s dinner Wednesday precede a Young People’s Rally at John Cooper Mill.
A noted sprinter named Silver Scout collapsed and died while training on the Bey rave track in the North East. Officials reported no injuries to others and initiated standard investigation procedures.
Petrol sales in Australia reached 250,000,000 gallons in the first six months of the year. Senator Spooner announced the figure and predicted annual consumption would surpass the 679,000,000 gallon record. Aviation spirit usage remained around 1,000,000 gallons monthly, while diesel consumption rose about 15 percent early in 1951.
Kaldravanti Shueers premium bull purchases seed Dookie Hereford herd. Milton Sank 4h lineage, Milton Sanak Ain sire of robust stock, praised for strong development and flesh. Department of Agriculture aided search locates new site at Dookie with a 12 month old bull carrying Hereford markings and excellent pedigree among imported Poll Herefords.
Day old Aust and West Leghorn crossbreeds Australorps and blood tested stock offered. Pullets 100 units £14 per 100, unsexed £1 10s, cockers 5s £5. Prices subject to alteration. Terms cash before delivery. Started fullley at 32 percent in April. Wangaratta Hatchery.
Fragmented text reports drought context and fodder storage guidance from agricultural authorities. It mentions harvest concerns, weather impacts on pasture, silage and hay, and advice on fodder conservation with requests to contact the Agricultural Superintendent for details. The wording is garbled and references Victoria and related agricultural offices.
The Country Meads Board will provide only 17 percent of the money sought for unclassified road construction. Public Works Minister Merrifield announced that the CRB allocated 658000 for 1953-54, with municipalities needing to add 277500. Country councils requested 3728000, and GA B added 351000 to finish works outstanding at June 40. The CRB also allocated 2290000 for many road projects as Merrifield noted.
A jumbled listing shows a radio lineup with titles like Mary Divingstone Marie's Travelogue Comptry Doctor and 6 0 Dad and Dave, featuring music shows, serials, quizzes, and audience requests. Prominent items include Sporting Roundups and The Accused and air adventures.
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