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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1953
Page
5
City officials discussed plumbers leaving roads after water main repairs. Dr Ferguson urged action, suggesting license withdrawal or forfeiture of fees after repeated offenses. The Mayor noted funds exist but results lag, with Finance Committee tasked to study and report.
Delegates from several states and territories gathered with experts from the Department of Agriculture and CSIRO to discuss cattle breeding, fodder, weights, calving timing, and market needs. Speakers outlined breeding, husbandry, and economic strategies to raise beef production in Australia while field tours underscored practical farm applications.
Lind escaped with a dislocated shoulder when his car wrecked on the Benalla Shepparton road at 5 40 pm after a match. He was found unconscious in the vehicle sprawled in the wreckage behind a tree halted the car near a creek. Ambulance from Shepparton arrived 90 minutes later due to miscommunication.
The newly constituted Shire of Cobram has been admitted to the Benalla and District Health Group and Weights and Measures Union. The Mayor Dr Say argued that adding Tungamah does not change Cobram’s liability.
The State Electricity Commission's £2,600,000 loan was fully subscribed by noon on Monday. A previous £2 million loan last May was over subscribed. The commission closed the loan as soon as total funds were reached to avoid over subscription. another loan will be opened later this year.
Councillors review requests from the Chain of Commerce about informing firms of future applications to establish industries in Benalla. Dr. Harrison and Dr. Spitzer argue information should be withheld until finalised, emphasizing confidentiality at council level. The debate notes Chamber of Commerce input and a forthcoming conference.
A street on the new Street South Boundary area is renamed Waller Street after a Monday borough meeting. The decision followed several name suggestions and honors the late Dr. Hec Waller of the Bal gavest Navy, who was associated with the street.
The Mothers' Club and School Committee hosted a social evening during Education Week. Mr Coleman and Mrs Sommerville were honored, speeches highlighted school co operation, and plans for a new Co-Op Store were discussed with an opening expected in weeks. An illness outbreak in the district was noted.
On Monday evening the Benalla Borough Council discussed repairs to Goodwin Street. The council noted public access was difficult and planned works to restore read access and safety. details on timing and responsible works were to be announced soon.
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