13 Aug 1948
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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1948
Page
1
The Benalla Shire Council weighs beautification of Lima Estate reserve as a potential future park. Speakers urge funding and emphasize tourism value, with plans for limited development and potential community use.
The shire president Dr A Har elton thanked retiring councillors whose terms ended at the Morn days council meeting. He said they had done a good job and hoped they would be returned at month end elections. He himself would retire next year. He praised Cr Mellor and others by name for cooperation and service to ratepayers.
A well attended public meeting at Hibernian hall Devenish led by Dr Cleary and J T Martin to back the Starving Children appeal. Local residents pledged donations and volunteer help while committee members organized collection depots and contact points for further support.
A Benalla Red Cross fundraiser concert will be held at the Town Hall on Tuesday evening. Local and visiting musicians are expected to perform to boost finances for the branch and assist in flood relief efforts across the district.
A garbled notice outlines concerns from farmers about an alliance between a Produce Company and regional cooperatives. The fragment mentions Vinh dewon and various groups including Copperland and Neiberin, with hints of alignment plans and industry information exchange.
A detailed report on the St James final gala day featuring the opening pageantry, horse racing and coursing events. Notable performances include Jack Brennan and team, with Kelly and other principals guiding the effort in a highly competitive field.
The town of Benalla was granted borough status in a formal notification received at the Shire Hall yesterday. Local residents anticipate a new era of administration and growth under the borough designation, marking a significant milestone in the town’s development.
Benalla's reply to European starving children appears spontaneous and generous. Local officers struggle to complete clerical work as donations flow from many quarters and all subscriptions are acknowledged despite heavy labor.
Dr. MacGregor accused the Railway Commissioners of breaking promises to Tatong residents after the line shut. At a council meeting, he blamed the commissioners for the loss of traffic capacity at Tatong trucking yards and said promises to provide race and land access were unfulfilled. Council members pressed to retain the section from the Vacuum Oil Company’s dag to Bherell’s Bridge while awaiting further action. The secretary said commissioners had assured consultation with the council before any decision.
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