11 Feb 1954
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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 11, 1954
Page
1
Local discussion centers on new valuation and rates, with claims of a large rise. A councillor argues the rate burden grows for many properties and stresses protests and appeals under the government act to seek fair adjustments.
Master David Webster, son of Mr and Mrs D Webster, suffered an unfortunate accident while playing at a neighbor's home. His index finger was injured when it was caught in a lawnmower. Further details are not clear from the report.
The Borough Council on Mond ay decided to aid late with Ne Nort and the Goulburn Valley Council’s Developmental Association.
A crowded Chamber of Commerce meeting denounced new valuations as excessive. speakers including Mr A Cribb and Mr Grubb urged residents to form a ratepayers council to challenge the valuation process and seek collective legal action. A temporary committee was appointed to organize protest and obtain supporters.
After a petition with 192 names, though 208 signatures were counted, 16 were invalid and 20 omitted from the roll. The council will hold a ratepayer poll on unimproved capital value rating and appoint a valuer for a provisional valuation. Expected cost is about £1000 to £1500, or roughly £1 per ratepayer.
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