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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1952
Page
6
Residents questioned council over street work costs and housing official guidance. Debates centered on rates for street changes on Lis and Maury streets, with officials defending expenses as acceptable under local authority.
Council discusses installation of a cycle rack system at a fire plug site. Engineer Mr. Pawekner notes concerns about obstruction and safety. Boスメn reports inspection. 16 bikes stored, 10 to be placed, 60 cars blocked, firemen used one plug. Lines to be marked angles. future development tied to council observations and next meeting.
The Denatin Borough Council received only two tenders for removing women's toilets in The Gardens. One bid was £125 the other £114. After councillors calculated hours and costs, the engineer was instructed to contact the tenderers to seek lower prices.
A proposed parking lot near the station moves forward with a formal application to the secretary for Hallways usage. District Engineer and council members discuss feasibility and potential community impact while residents express support for cleanup and safety improvements.
A Benalla council report notes a proposal to erect additional classroom spaces at Benalla High School. The Premier's Department will be asked for any likelihood of a reply. A similar offer from St Arnaud Bendigo was rejected and Cr Harrison urged a more specific plan.
Two specialists from the Royal Automobile Club in Melbourne will visit Benalla to conduct a headlight alignment test for motor vehicles. Officials from Benalla Province and Borough will attend as observers at Mitenelt Street, with demonstrations starting at 10 am.
A garbled OCR style fragment lists many names and stray figures including Benalla and Roxburih references, hotel mentions, Cafe and store names, and odd monetary entries. The text lacks a clear event or narrative to summarize.
Local readers are invited to support a new kindergarten on Chute Street with urgent need for funds and volunteers. The American Tea Laws event at the WACOM building is announced for Wednesday afternoon. Jubilee celebrations are planned at John Cooper Hall with two Native ladies visiting the district for civic activities and cultural greetings.
Me Harold W. Wilson of Harald W. Wilson Fly Ltd Beratla announces next week a visit by Stand ard Cars Ltd Melbourne to Benaila offering a free inspection and service for all Standard Mayflower owners. The scheme promises rewards to dealers and increased appeal to motorists, with details spread by the distributor network.
Dr Mackenzie inspected complaints about the Berugh rubbish hub on Croflen Street finding both foul odor and general dumping. A municipal stance blamed limited community control while officials argued the Borough’s waste disposal system was inadequate and under scrutiny.
A newly sworn in councillor was welcomed at the Det Barat council meeting on Monday. The attendee, Beene of The Dette Ot Ie Mother Wels Ponti Han Tie Maver, shared experience and readiness for the role at the Connell table.
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