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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1941
Page
3
A yesterday waterworks meeting presided by G B Paterson discussed Ryan's Creek scheme plans and a possible charge for blueprints. The board considered loan reimbursement, investment placement in savings, and uniform outside area water rates amid ledger discrepancies and past rate entries.
Extraordinary news reports on Saturday and Monday highlight Italian forces routed at a western front near Barami. The capture of Barami is claimed with thousands of prisoners taken and vivid images accompanying the dispatches.
Gran Leigh Lima hosted a large farewell for Privates Alf and Harold Hereburgh of the A company. Friends from Benalla, Gwanpes, Garjarg, Qamaria and Tateng gathered for a joyous send-off with dancing and speeches by Willam Burns and P. Branigan, praising the pair before their departure. Benalla cricket team selections and a special sheep sale on Wednesday were also announced.
A Tuesday afternoon meeting of delegates from the Bonalia Bush Fire Brigades Group discussed establishing boundaries and forming a committee to map and assign land. They considered purchasing a second unit, heard council offers of a 10 gallon tank, and planned immediate boundary definitions across brigades amid council, state association input and local inquiries.
A meeting on Wednesday evening decided to forward a cheque for 900 pounds to Wangaratta Hospital and continue the appeal by direct giving. Attendees listed donors from Benalla Rotary and various clubs, with plans to mail envelopes to non‑contributors to boost next installments.
At a Monday Benalla Shire Council meeting the motion to bar officials from outside employment during office hours was carried. The heated session saw many councillors express confusion over the vote as the President urged rescission and support for the ruling, which aimed to prevent polling booth conflicts and ensure officials focus on council duties.
The report details a council session with debates over budget items and public welfare measures. Key figures include Dr Cah and Nadine, with discussions touching on healthcare funding, municipal projects, and administrative procedures. The account notes tense exchanges and procedural questions during the deliberations.
The annual meeting of the Benalla Railway Picnic Fund convened at the Victorian Flalleye Institute on Sunday January 12 with large attendance. Officers announced were President J J Burns Vice Presidents C Horain and W H Lally Secretary and Treasurer J Moore auditors F Croucher and H S Gibemm. The fund's financial actions included fortnightly contributions and plans for public benefit grants, while noting revenue sources and future representation to highway commissioners.
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