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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1954
Page
6
Officials discuss crossings inspections vegetation bank erosion and bridge upkeep at McMillan property. A voluntary x ray policy is debated with council opting to keep it voluntary while planning further engineering inspections on roads culverts and spillways across the shire.
A plan to thin elm trees in Benalla was adopted, starting in Carrier Street by poisoning every second western side tree to reduce garden and footpath damage. The Parks and Gardens Committee proposed a staged, limited program with funds to cover two to three months of employed labor, aiming to preserve beauty while removing danger over years. The report was to be reviewed at the next meeting due to funding limits.
The article argues readers can legally reduce taxes by applying allowances and careful calculations, warns that penalties up to twice the tax avoided can be charged if omissions occur, and notes probate can trigger department scrutiny. It compares learning to using a driver's manual and emphasizes responsible filing to prevent estate burdens.
The State Co-ordinator of Worksaw advised the Borough Council that approval was given to borrow £15000 in the current financial year ending June 30 1955. Funds are to finance road and street works and the building of municipal offices. Treasury approval for the loan terms would be required before issue.
The Borough Council will review an application for the State Service Concert Orchestra to perform at Benalla in the upcoming season. The 1964-58 programme was tabled at Monday night’s council meeting, with consideration expected in September.
A request from the Collingwood Harriers asking Mayor Dr Wo McCall Say to start a relay race at Benalla was discussed by Uw Borough Council. The club sought messages to be delivered to mayors of Wangaratta and Albury and the Shire President at Wodonga during the relay, with dispatch from Melbourne. The start was set for Muir Street amid word of events at Shepparton Dookie College Mariners Clubbers preparing to pace victors.
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