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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1940
Page
6
Benalla Waterworks Trust faced charges related to loan revenue and works with Arcowat shire. The notice outlines funding and project scope affecting local water infrastructure and treasury allocations.
The balance sheet presents a true and correct view of the future affairs of the Benalla Waterworks Trust as at December 31, 1939. The opinion is provided by inspecting commissioner EO Ken Sedy who verifies the figures according to the information and explanations given.
Statement outlines receipts and expenditures for the year ended December 31 1939. It lists salaries office expenses printing advertising repairs depreciation of meters and revenue works depreciation on loans and overdue charges with sundry expenses and miscellaneous items.
The report reviews the trust's financial statements for the year, noting depreciation policies and the non mandatory status of a depreciation reserve under Winter principles. It records balances, transfers, investments, bank overdraft approvals, meter equipment costs, insurances, and staff roles, with commentary on book-keeping quality and governance.
The Minister announced that while demand for skilled air force trades remains high, recruitment is constrained by limited numbers under the Empire scheme. Training efforts at FLASALF engineering colleges were expanded to prepare selected personnel for metal trades, and a surge in qualified fitters was reported as war conditions accelerated air force needs.
The Anzac War Relief Fund united New York figures to gather donations for Australian and New Zealand aid. Led by Alex Mollean and Herold Wabiing, the society plans to distribute funds to the Australian Comfort Fund and New South Wales War Fund, with branches expected nationwide.
The Aweire Inn Wheat Board reports ongoing export demand and two ship fixtures loaded for loading wheat. After a coal strike settlement, grain movement has resumed and the board says it can handle bottlenecks at critical points.
Article discusses beef advertising in the United States favoring beef as a vital diet component. It notes U S consumption lagging behind Australia and Argentina, calls for education on beef value, proper cooking methods, and potential future Australian beef exports to the U S. It estimates market potential from additional cattle sales if U S demand rises.
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