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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1951
Page
3
The fragment references workers, fees, and a May date with mentions of a cashier and a Rupers. It notes a celebration of fatiorn the eavilad workers wank and a Pek for Le tive, with unclear names and locations. The garbled text lacks coherent details but implies labor concerns and financial adjustments.
Trainee pilots Pijol K. D. Smith of New Mile fend South Australia Trace Pilot C. G. King of Como Sydney and Trainee Pilot J. D. Cranston of Sydney receive prizes at a RAAF wings ceremony. Cranston played for Australia against New Zealand All Blacks in Melbourne recently. Trainees became Berants immediately on winging following tradition.
At a recent Benalli Rowig Club meeting, Mr. M. Nichalson was authorized to scarify the race track before renovations and to read wherever needed. Trustees also approved widening the track by 30 feet from the five furlongs post to the winning post to avoid full blockage for trainers. Nichalson already began moving dirt onto the track from the seven furlongs post to the track proper where the surface was damaged.
A fragment from Benalla reports the first Australian made diesel electric locomotive on tour with railways in Bu, Australia. The piece notes its slender design and claims it lacks power, while passengers and locals discuss road hazards from broken glass and beer bottles near hotels. The column ends with a humorous mispronunciation exchange over potato tomatoes and onions in a fruit shop.
Benalla Bowling Club president Mr H C Bird announced a roughly £40 profit for the year at the annual meeting. He noted the new green construction delays increase future costs, the need for a full time greenkeeper, and thanks to donors, the secretary Parker, and the committee for their hard work amid a challenging year.
The Dads Association congratulates McCall on election as Wenalla mayor. They praise his leadership for the lads and note admiration from all ages, while expressing hope for continued progress and community events including a concert by local patriots.
Shire council notes discuss permits and licenses including a timber deal with Frondon and Kell Timber. Items mention medical and health topics, electrical surveys, and the annual municipal conference in Melbourne with notes on vehicle insurance and municipal discounts. mentions about Glenrowan trees and a secretary seeking permission to remove trees by the rail.
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