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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1954
Page
7
The Warrenbayn brigade received a big night of attention as the Shire declined to contribute financial help. Despite prior self support of £1,000 over two years, councillors urged government funding and a review by authorities. Some members suggested road improvements instead, and the motion to seek external funds passed unanimously.
A crowded Warrenbayne hall celebrated the switching on of rural electricity. Leaders including Dr. F A Cook M L A and Messrs Crivelli Woolley and Pennington praised local effort and SE Co work. The scheme cost about 8 600 to connect 24 homes with extra lines later. Dance followed as lights illuminated the hall.
At a Shire Council meeting a letter from another shire agreed to gravel the boundary section from Corboy's gate north to Ryan's gate. Others sought tree removal near renewals on allotments 37A and 88Ph at Goorambat and queried graveling the Yarrawonga Rd formation. The engineer to review slippery clay surfaces and a request to furnish full plans for septic tanks at Devenish Goorambat and Baddaginnie.
The Shire President Dr. F. A. Cook welcomed newly appointed shire engineer Mr. W. J. Carlyle at Monday's Benalla Shire meeting. Dr. Cook expressed hope for good staff relations, harmonious cooperation from ratepayers, and a tolerant, happy tenure.
Borough Council plans a Friday session with the Chamber of Commerce amid a discussion of an upcoming show and related matters. The meeting agenda includes a P. Bocisty show, with details tabled for October 22.
The document states the maximum rate of return at £4 15s per £100 annually, paid free of exchange in half-yearly installments throughout the loan term, matching the gilt-edged investment standard.
The asset is government guaranteed and backed by Australia's largest electricity authority with assets of £173,000,000 and annual revenue exceeding £23,000,000, highlighting strong financial backing and steady earnings.
The council remains against approving septic closets in the municipality. Engineer L D Fawckner noted policy needs defining while Mesars V B Hettena urged approval. Dr. Harrison and others pressed the council to state non approval. Fawckner warned about trouble if installed town by town.
Health Inspector Mr. F. Watson reported to the Borough Council that the corner house at Deas and Arundel streets, owned by the council, may soon be condemned. A final decision hinges on an upcoming inspection, with no plans to re let the premises.
Street stall permission granted to the Australian Red Cross Benalla branch and Pridaf for a Caledonian Dancer event on Friday August 27 in the borough. The notice confirms the street stalls are approved under local authority regulations.
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