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Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 22, 1950

Page

5

Load limit on in two ridings load limit on in two

The report details road works across multiple ridings including Gooramiet Devertish Goorambat Dookle and Benalla Tatong areas. It notes initiation of road rehabilitation direct labour approvals, culvert tenders, bridge repairs and load restrictions to protect erosion control structures.

Gooramiet-Devertish C.R.B Goorambat-Dookle Goorambat - Cheaney Moore's Road Smallwood Aince Soil Conservation Board Soil Conservaton Board McKoan Glenrowin-Bowryn Counrry Trehairs Bungeet- Chesney Twenty Mile Creek Lurg Samaria Road Holland's

Road inspection request and bridge decking upgrade

Mr Wilson requests an inspection of the road from E Murray to his property on Roads Molyyullah Road and an application for new decking on the Watch Box Creek bridge. He says the road has deteriorated for years and is now in a rough state and the decking is unsafe for children. He offers to meet councillors for the inspection.

Wilson E. Murray Watch Box Creek Mr. Wallace Holland's Creek State Rivers and Water Supply Commission Willin

Young Digger Earns Kudos in Hanslow Contest

At a Benalla Shire Council meeting Dr. M G B Meadows commended Mr Hartridge for a remarkable Hanslow competition win by a young digger. He praised the district for recognizing the achievement as a credit to local youth and the field day on Mr Hartridge’s property.

C. &. Hartridge Benalla M. G. B. Meadows Hartridge

Goorambat seeks new weighbridge and raises related council view

Goorambat has applied to the Grain Elevators Board for a new weighbridge at the centre. Benalla Shire councillors suggest Devenish may also lodge a similar application. The Board said it would assess any submission and offer installations or, if not, install its own.

Goorambat Grain Elevators' Board Benalla Devenish Wallace Anderson J.T. Martin Anid Cleary Bates Dr. Cleary

Clash over show dates at Goulburn Valley meeting

At Shepparton the Goulburn Valley Agricultural Societies Association debated clashing dates for affiliated shows. Benalla and Shepparton were tied to key dates, with other societies showing interest in altering schedules to break the deadlock. The committee, elected with five members, will meet on August 16 to set 1951 dates.

Shepparton Goulburn Valley W. G. Tarel H. H. Seodiite Benalla Qiui de Suggeocea Ioas Sepparton Benalla Threlfall Henalla F. G. Moss Numurkah Drs. Wallace Ralston Muroa Bott Yarrawonga Messrs E. C. Watters Numurkan McCauley Rochester

Swanpool Sports Ground Seeks Grant for Public Conveniences

The Swanpool Sports Ground Committee appealed to Monday's Council meeting for government funds to replace temporary facilities with a new public conveniences block. Council advised reapplying in two months for reconsideration.

Swanpool Sports Ground

Father of Cricket Team At Benalla

An observer at Benalla two days coursing meet Mr Jim Cooper of Saranake, famed as father of a full cricket team. The Coopers faced the Cleary eleven brothers from Walbundra in a tightly contested match, winning amid a large crowd.

Benalla Jim Cooper Saranake Coopers Cleary Walbundra Albury

Benalla Shire hears septic tank permit request

Mr. G. R. Berthun applied at Monday’s council meeting for permission to install a septic tank at his home. The decision was held over for further consideration by the Benalla Shire Council.

G. R. Berthun Benalla Shire

Thoona Wangaratta Road Deputation Planned by Benalla Shire

Benalla Shire councillors met to join a deputation arranged by Wangaratta Shire to discuss acquisition related to the Thoona Wangaratta road. Mr Mocs MLA arranged the deputation. Engineer Mr Anderson to represent the council. Dr Wallace proposed one representative per riding to avoid overburdening the engineer.

Thoona-Wang Benalla Shire Benalla Shire of Wangaratta C.e.b Thoona-Wangaratta Al.er Anderson Wallace

Federal aid sought for kindergartens

The Premier Hollway and Prime Minister Menezes discussed a scheme for stable federal aid to kindergartens. A joint plan would include the State Government municipalities and kindergarten groups to ensure ongoing financial support amid calls for greater preschool movement backing.

Hollway Menezes Benalla

Alteration to Shire Boundary Proposed

The notice reports a proposal to sever and annex land from the Shire of Oxley to the municipal district. The secretary says the department questions the boundary change and an official reply suggests applying under Local Government Act Section 47 to have the area severed. The matter will be pursued through the rotary, engineer, Forests Commission, and Lands Department.

C. Bates Letor Shire of Oxley Rotary Oxley Shire Forests Commission Lands Department Claii

Road repair request for Winton to Winton North road

Mr. E. H. Weston asked the Benalla Shire Council to repair the main Winton to Winton North road. He cited the section from Mr. J. Pringle gate to Ledger Wannane Co’s property as very bad and impassable after rain, affecting cream cart and mail contractor use. The engineer will inspect and report to Council.

E. H. Weston Winton North Benalla Shire Winton J. Pringle Ledger Wannane Co

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