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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 22, 1951
Page
6
The report covers road works along Shire Road receeding and Mir andeton's routes, noting delays due to contractors and funding. It records progress on Talway, Liege and Murray's Bridge construction, including approvals, rejected sections, and future sealing plans with details on handrails, fencing, and approaches.
The prosecuting officer asserts final authority on whether to pursue prosecutions and urges a clear, speedy council resolution. He questions the council’s ability to act without explicit authorization and seeks determinate guidance on future steps and authority limits.
Benalla Chive councillors at Monday’s meeting resolved to lodge prosecutions against anyone dumping rubbish on shire roads after a health inspector’s report. They urged strong action, noting dumping had grown since Cart er’s tip closed, with Dr H Wallace and others backing deterrence.
Representatives from many districts gathered to honor Mr. BE. Ryan long serving chief starter of the North Eastern District Macing Association. A cheque for 2100 was presented as appreciation for his 11 years of service. Association president Mr. J T Sullivan received recognition for 10 years as president. Mr. J. Dunne,vice-president, spoke at the event.
Health inspector Mr. F. Watson reported three infectious disease cases for the month at the Shire Council meeting. A pulmonary tuberculosis case was notified since the last meeting, while no scarlet fever cases were found at the holding slaughter yards. Repairs and improvements were noted at Nicholaos’s premises and at Devenish quarry, with a need for a new wash trough at the depot. Watson was authorized to purchase pans and install the trough. slaughter yard renewal at Glenrowan awaits inspection.
Mrs Hammer of Toombullup secured approval at the Benalla Water Works Trust meeting held Monday night to rent or lease the seats recently used by Mrs Tor Af months with an option to renew.
Benalla Golf Club outlines annual report details with officers and members listed including H. McCardel as president and Reg Stole as secretary. The document notes ordinary duties, meeting notes, and committee roles amid bustling club activity and upcoming events.
At a Monday meeting the shire council voted to close the shire office every Wednesday until staff positions improve. The secretary reported no applicants for the typist stenographer post, and councillors agreed to readvertise with a 2 pound weekly pay increase to attract candidates.
A wedding was held at Holy Trinity Church in Benalla Tasmania on March 3. The ceremony featured Rev FP Moyle officiating for the marriage of Muu Latics Elblabelis PuHonge and Willwmn Henry Genre Ketel Teinde with attendants and wedding attire described, and plans for the couple’s future home noted.
Benalla Shire Council and the Soil Conservation Authority have agreed to accept late entries up to Tuesday next for the Soil Conservation Competition. The move follows council discussion seeking an extended closing date, while the Authority could not extend it further but will allow late submissions to proceed.
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