08 Jan 1944
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Newspaper
Healesville Guardian
Location
Healesville, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1944
Page
1
Cantwell and Barney attend arena gatekeepers with Meare D. Lave and R. ry plus A. Hennett J. Coutts C. Chaplin B Durcher R. McLetan and J. Clare. Arena gatekeeper Mr K Wiley presides as secretary Mr . W. Gardiner listed.
Healt vile Haagital Sporta committee hosted a well run event in Cra with strong attendance and broad entertainment. The championship underhand wood chop drew top Victorian axemen led by M F Richards of Noo Jew with Newcombe Colac second and Caldwell Boo lara third. Cedric Beatt's local running wins and the pig chase plus children races drew cheers as amplifiers and tea proceeds boosted funds. Net profit expected near 275 with donations and a busy program praised by spectators and participants alike.
In a Belgrave letter of December 27 1943 RA Gillam criticizes earlier posts for misnaming a local mountain. He cites prior references calling it Mt Donnabewong Mt Toole-be-wong and Mt Tonne-be-wong, urging use of the native Toole-be-wong name and consistency in future writings.
A crowded program at Memorial Hall features film showings and news reels. Highlights include Janet Leigh with Cary Grant, Gary Cooper and Teresa Wright in Pride of the Yankees, Red Skelton in Whistling in Dixie, Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes in Washington, and Robert Taylor in Stand by for Action, with theatres listing further attractions and limited showings through midweek.
The Melbourne figure market notes improved demand for baconers choppers and porkers with stores showing better values. Calves eased slightly while Easter prospects and a busy export trade buoy activity as buyers push for higher quality and faster turnover.
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