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Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jan 22, 1953

Page

7

Local Fire Tower Among State’s Best Remote Fire Detection

Inspector toured a prominent fire tower near Benalla with Dr Capish and praised the calibrated map system devised by Dr Colsh. Four maps cover boroughs, parishes and rural areas with pins showing farmer homes and owners, enabling pinpoint location of fires within 25 miles.

Colsh C.O.R P.O Benalla St. James Lima Glénrowan-Lurg Hills Violet Town Euroa Coish Tim Tame Forests Communion

Culvert Delivery and Sanitary Service Plans Discussed

The engineer Mr Fawckner told the Borough Council culvert sections for Wilson’s Corner would arrive within two weeks and be installed quickly. He noted C R B work on a private street and said Boundary Road arrangements were not yet settled. Discussion covered ending the sanitary service by Use Shire Council with a Borough contractor option, financed by the shire, using the borough truck.

Wilson's Corner Fawckner C.R.B Boundary Road Shire Council Shire Terrett

Council to Burn Allotment on Wedge Street Fire Hazard

Benalla Borough Council plans to burn a vacant allotment at No 22 Wedge Street cited as a fire hazard. A letter from Charles M Smith of 20 Wedge Street questioned removal actions and ownership, while Engineer Fawckner noted advisory points and Gr J Bennison moved to clear vegetation and burn the rest.

Wedge Street Benalla Charles M. Smith Engiener Fawckner Sis Gr.j. Bennison Lke

Free Library Council Move Unclear in Victoria Notice

Fragmentary OCR text cites a Free Library Council matter in Victoria with uncertainty over action and timing. It mentions possible alteration or grant by Cr. F and vague references to initiatives tied to the Free Life Victoria group.

Victoria

Benalla Council Opens New Year With Letter From Mr Cedric Ashton

A Benalla council meeting reviewed a letter from Cedric Ashton of Awabaee Mosman Sydney praising Benalla’s “delightful” work and penny gas ring for cooking. He noted many travellers enjoyed the facilities and planned to visit Benalla as a future rest stop. The mayor commented on the unusual letter and motioned for its receipt.

Cedric Ashton Awabaee Mosman Sydney Benalla Dr. W. Say

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