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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1952
Page
4
Fragmentary minutes describe a race club seeking more members and planning a season. The report cites officer titles, committee tasks, and suggestions for future events, with mentions of attendance, surveys, and upcoming elections.
Meo fT Sullivan elected president of the Northern Eastern HsITHEL association at the Monday meeting. Delegates were down on previous years while officers were elected and licensing of race meetings discussed, with 76 days allotted for the year ended July.
A detailed report from Ellerslie covers the Feehan Stakes plus Cumberland Handicap and other races. It notes horses like Jovian Lad and Windarra in selections, mentions track conditions described as very heavy and a fry, and previews Mansfield Diggers Day golf events with entry details.
A secretary notes a fundraising appeal from the Dads Association requesting donations tied to a local event. The document mentions a “WTO” plan, a renovation effort, and a goal described as fundraising strength, with references to certificates of competence and community involvement.
An article outlines funding and plans for a Swanpool transceiver project with an estimated £50 value and additional £100 for equipment and raising funds. It notes a public meeting led by Or T Col ds on improving water supplies and power, with a recommendation to install an aerial transmitter and a clarifying tower. Local donors and attendees are listed with acknowledgments and thanks.
A whistle failure halted a special train en route to Benalla delaying the Greatest Show on Wheels. Rail staff struggled with the permanent way issue as a large crowd waited near the Benalla tent, while Wirths railwaymen tried to prevent further trouble.
The Benalla Methodist anniversary program drew a sizable attendance Monday evening as Rev. Ho Fulmer Phillips and Rev. David Clurmvive led services. A varied programme featured tenor performances, a fruitful appeal for funds, and plans for future community activities and social events.
Local officials plan a Wednesday session with special members urged to attend. The Benalla association notes a conference on municipal matters with Mayor Pith among expected attendees.
Fragmented OCR text discusses a premiership event with scattered names and numbers. It references teams, individuals, and dates in a murky outline, suggesting a sports or political context without clear details.
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Local church notices present, but text is garbled with stray letters and incomplete phrases. Reads as a schedule section referencing sermons and greetings without clear names, places, dates, or actions.
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