Molyullah Residents Seek Water from Loombah Line
Dr H Payne led a deputation urging Loombah Line water supply amid concerns of diverted water and missing domestic meters. Shire President Dr M G Meadows and Dr W MacGregor backed action, noting other trusts and boards supply farm water. landholders urged to unite and approach the Water Trust, with councillors pledging support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Payne
Heshire
M G. B. Meadows
Don McMillan
Water Trust
Roy Hill
W. MacGregor
Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works
Broadford
MacGregor
Massed Band Display Planned in Benalla Gardens
Benalla Band aims to stage a Massed Band display in the Benalla Gardens on Sunday 12 March with use of the Gardens and rotunda granted by Borough councillors on Monday. They also expect a grandstand. A council inquiry asks for more information about the need and dimensions of blocks removed, noting a survey may be required to assess the area and any remaining space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla
Benalla Gardens
Molyullah Sports Set For Easter Monday Event
The Molyullah Sports will be held on Easter Monday April 10 with a meeting to finalise the programme on Wednesday April 22. The annual meeting this week approved the plan with Dr Roy Hill present and R Wilbon serving as assistant secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hill
R. Wilbon
Borough Council discusses subdivision near Clothing Centre
Borough councillors debated the subdivision issue near the Clothing Centre. The engineer was instructed to confer with the owners on the matter and report back with recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Casey Island to be Taken Over by Borough Council
Dr W Metall a trustee of the Casey Island Syndicate told Benalla councillors that the deed of trust allows transfer to the Borough Council when vacated by the Benalla Golf Club. The area with 0 acres and about £20 in bank could involve £250 in likely expenditure. Dr Say will start arrangements before the next council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Metall Say
Casey Island
Benalla
Cr. Bay
Say
Borough approves tree removal and street stall permits
Mr J T Connolly of Mair Street was granted permission by Borough councillors on Monday to remove two gum trees at the rear of his residence if grubbed out. The 3SR Friendship Club is allowed a street stall in Bridge Street on Tuesday 14 March to aid the Popular Girl quest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Connolly
Mair Street
3Sr Friendship Club
Bridge Street
Borough Plans New Traffic By‑Law And Bicycle Provisions
The council reports consults with Benalla police on angle parking and traffic matters and proposes a new traffic by law. It recommends concrete kerbing along gutters to allow bicycle parking and asks the engineer to prepare cost estimates for six inch kerbing on both street gutters. New street lights are urged at Kathryn Street Riverview Road camp and Dunn Egmont Street corner. The report notes prior “silent cops” were installed years ago and removed, with comments from Dr Talochino and others.
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Councwan
Benalla
Dot
Council
Bridge Street
Mair Street
Smythe Street
Kathryn Street
Riverview Road
Sand Dunn
Egmont Street
R.B
Government is Privileged Government is Privileged
Mr. E. T. Roe of 2 Gray Street asked the Borough Council to allow a house with high walls in Benalla. The council noted state housing heights and said by law would limit action. Dr. Bennison suggested possible by law changes later. They advised that nothing could be done at present.
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E. T. Roe
Gray Street
Benalla
Sens
J. Bennison
Paltry Attitude of Shire Council Debate Over Hall Charge
Dr W L Ferguson criticized the Shire Council for a paltry stance during Monday night’s meeting on overtime rates for hall use. He cited a caretaker complaint that an extra 9/2 per hour was not paid to those seated after midnight, while the council argued the hall’s location made the charge inapplicable. The Mayor noted the issue lies outside council jurisdiction after the town clerk confirmed minute details, and the matter lapsed without further action.
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Shire Council
W. L. Ferguson
Ferguem
F. R. Harrigan
D C. Latch
Twenty Pre Cut Houses For Benalla
The Victorian Hallway Department plans to erect twenty precut houses in Benalla with occupation hoped for in November. Mayor Dr. R. Harrison said the projects shave off walls but are good jobs. Department officers met Dr. Bay and the Mayor to inspect land for erection and praised Benalla’s amenities and the town’s publicity through Dr. Say’s advertising film.
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Benalla
R. Harrison
Dr. Bay
Dr. Say
Gr. Firth
Benalla Carnival Promises Star Sprinters and Cycle Stars
Barney Ewell headlines a Benalla Hospital Gift and Sprint with world record bid in 100 yards. England champion Albert Grant and Australia’s 1948 champ Frank Banner join Victorian winners in a packed Gift and Sprint card. Also top cycle riders and a strong local program with buses, booths, and a Sunday concert to fund the Benalla Diewrich Memorial Hospital.
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Barney Ewell
Benalla Hospital
Winton
Albert Grant
England
Frank Banner
Victoria
F. E. Warwick
Geelong
Maryborough
K.B. Hill
Shepparton
J. Gawne
Wangarita
J. L. Trownan
Croydon
Benalla
Ewell
Minister to Open Hospital Carnival in Benalla
Minister for Hon. C. P. Gartside M.L.O. will visit Benalla on Friday 24 February. At 3.30 p.m. he will receive a civic reception at the Shire Hall and officially open the Hospital Carnival. He will attend afternoon tea and confer with the Hospital Committee and Carnival Committee at later events.
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C. P. Gartside
M.L.O
Benalla
Shire Hall
Lake Part
Attempt to secure air service for Benalla district
Dr M P Cleary urged the Shire Council to renew efforts for air service to Benalla at Mondays meeting. The council agreed to seek Borough Council cooperation and to arrange through Dr Fr A Cook MLA. Cleary said the current minister showed willingness to inspect, aiming to open the aerodrome.
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Benalla
M. P. Cleary
Rampart
McGuver
Menalla
Fr. A. Cook
Benalla Shire Council Supports Soil Conservation Contest
The Benalla Shire Council donated £5 to reward the best entry in the Goulburn Catchment Region soil conservation competition. A minimum of three entries is required, following a letter from the Soil Conservation Board.
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Benalla
Goulburn
Soil Conservation Board
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Molyullah
Loombah Line
Molyullah Sports
Casey’s Island
Borough Council
Mair, Nunn, Carrier
Smythe
Bridge
L. D. Pawckner
Shire
Cr. Ferguson
Benalla’s Grand Hospital
Ween A. Norris
A. Mela
Dean Whitehorn
Bruce Cipyeuman
Kevin Hurley
Beure
Melbourne
Vaguuiuer Wilh
Voawc OU
Whi
Browdeus
Suidon
Mirtiste
Enecrties
Heriulla
Lik Concern
Benalla Diewrich Memorial Hospital
Gr Cleary
Sid
Kent Hughes
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