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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1948
Page
6
A grand final at Devenish saw Benalla and St James contest the premiership with umpire O'Sullivan absent. Norm Skinner stood in, amid a fast greasy encounter that featured stout defense, several goals, and a close finish as both teams battled for the title.
Fragmentary text details goals by James and Benalia and mentions players Mok Cher Agen Murphy and Irvine. Several line fragments hint at a soccer or rugby match with substitutions and mid game actions but core facts are missing making the event unclear.
In a hard fought match Benalla beat Bendigo with 16 points to 10. Eric Irviss led Benalla with seven goals and captaincy while J Lampe and J McDonald starred in defense. Bendigo’s J Burris and Les Howell defended well but could not prevent the loss.
The caption thanks players and officials for cooperation during the football contest between Betur ies and the opposing team. It notes their effort, timing, and the effort of staff at the jailer part of the asan while honoring the premier and the Penn. The item reflects a formal acknowledgment of teamwork and sportsmanship.
A combined Melbourne squad plans a series of friendly matches on Sunday to allow players including James Ana Clima to rehearse together. Names listed include Ker John, Metheny J Connelly, Alben, J Hambiett, J Burnie Diecemint JFlyon, and others as they prepare for a potential tournament.
A public statement on dairy yields shows Victoria average butterfat per cow at 26 lb including dry cows while New Zealand's figure is 248 lb excluding dry cows. The Minister of Agriculture Col A H Deane notes Victorian figures are biased and asserts Victorian industry aims to raise standards with extensive farm testing programs.
In opening the final quarter Goor took the lead and held on to defeat Swanpool 8 goals 1 behind to 5 goals 9 behind. Key players included J Kearney A Paris Marker and Swanpool scorers Marks Easenhigh Murray Tranter with standout performances from Kearney Cariyon Dempsey Saunders Exton and the Harker and Murray brothers in a closely contested district league match.
The pamphlet argues a basic order for the economy, defining Communism and Socialism, contrasting revolutionary versus peaceful methods, and noting potential roles for state control of production and banks. It warns against blanket nationalisation and insists political judgment guides rationalisation and possible selective nationalisation.
In a late session speech the Governor General calls on all sectors to boost production as the nation battles shortages. The Prime Minister echoed the appeal after returning from England, but observers note concrete results are lacking and production remains a critical issue for national progress.
The text notes Mr Chifley’s Budget proposals as only a partial adjustment while warning that Commonwealth expenditure remains high. It cites a public service payroll near 100,000, with administrative costs rising and wartime blessings shifting to peacetime concerns. The piece predicts intense scrutiny in Parliament over financial policy and spending from public purse.
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