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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1940
Page
3
Murray said the council must resolve who bears the cost for a faulty water meter. Clarke indicated the issue involves trust authority and pending motions. Secretary noted a reading that the city cannot order a replacement without power, while plans to save ratepayers by installing a new meter at a low cost were discussed.
An obituary style notice laments the sudden departure of a local figure in Glanrowan. It mentions Cr. L Atkin and Ms madam friends, noting the sorrow felt and the plan to honor the deceased.
A meeting notes Water Trusts overdraft of 1527 pounds with plans to apply for further overdraft. The secretary cites large waterworks expenses and anticipated monthly consumption in thousands of gallons. Discussions cover security fees and funds allocation for water service operations and maintenance. The document records figures including total expected outlays and monthly revenue indicators.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a meeting notice with a time eight o clock and a Monday date. It mentions a secretary and an event related to a party or organization. Details are unreadable due to corruption but imply a scheduled gathering.
Fragmented OCR shows garbled church names and roles with scattered phrases about a church, bishops, ornaments, and meetings. No clear event, date, or cohesive facts emerge beyond mentions of church figures and generic activities.
Fragmentary lines mention bowls and names but lack coherent details. The piece reads like garbled OCR including phrases like February 10 and town references with several unclear person names, making it impossible to identify a definitive event, date, or participants.
The ceremony joined Amy Hin Dasightee and John Harrie with attendants and family in a Palmerton area wedding. The bride wore a pink floral gown and carried a bouquet, as Mrs Conran served as matron of honor.
Fragmented report describes a Monday gathering at the Wannratu tionouen Coane where residents discuss road safety and local figures. The text references dogs barking, a stray dog sighting, and mentions Mr MteDenneths and other attendees in a muddled account of events and proposed actions.
Fragmented OCR details a local town meeting discussing health, safety, and maintenance. Officials address roaming concerns, road repairs, and funding changes. The document notes a federal grant, budget shifts, and projected construction timelines affecting residents and services.
Mr Jack Pracoe of Bridge Street Benalla promotes a new machine that sharpens mower blades in place, claiming even wear and longer life. Customers are urged to keep mowing local rather than sending machines out of town.
J H Pascoe, oxy welder and general engineer of Bridge Street Benalla, has been appointed a depot for receiving and delivering orders on machined goods. The arrangement promises prompt attention to all inquiries and requirements from customers and firms in the region.
Omega watches declared a world record for accuracy with 978 percent precision, noting current splits are critical. The advertisement touts an extensive range of all models in stock and claims official timing for Olympic and other events.
H T Nicholls The Jeweller operates on Bridge Street serving Mat Maren and Cute customers. Contact via phone 375 for jewelry repairs and purchases.
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