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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1953
Page
5
A defiant note from the Atuinloigal Association claims opposition to a housing bill. The text alleges council agreement and brewing disputes, with references to potential delays and accusations against the governing body and opponents.
Property linked to Mr Jorgenaeti and partners to be sold by auction Friday next. A two story building at rear suitable for workshop and yard space offered with a judiciary flagged feature. Located near schools Gol rough Mort and Co act as selling agents with Herbert Ledger and Co handling bids.
Local councilors debated financing a royal visit fund proposed by Mr J Lester and the Co-ordinating Committee. They discussed voluntary subscriptions and a possible levy to cover costs, with amendments and public meetings planned to gauge support from surrounding shires.
Borough Council heard Dr. Warm urge action on a poorly placed flood gauge. Engineer Mr. Powckner promised a new mark at the town end to improve access, noting current gauge position makes readings nearly infeasible and readers must lean over the bank. He said he would examine the proposal and aim to install a higher, more readable gauge.
The engineer Me. Fawckner will report to the next Borough Connell meeting on the advisability of erecting a kiosk at the swimming pool. The discussion covers location at 16 Mile Street rear and potential sale of drinks, ice cream, and confectionery with weekday and weekend trade. Further investigation is ordered and Mr. Fawckner to provide additional details at the next meeting.
The fortnightly dance in aid of Thal funds drew a good crowd with Feldtmann’s orchestra providing music and light refreshments served. The St James Hall Committee prepares a monster fair in the hall on Friday October 23 to raise hall funds, with stalls and supper for a charge. St James team beat Devenish A 15 games at home Saturday.
Mr Goudge urged a larger hall and more matches to boost Carpet Bowls popularity at the October meeting of the Wannarrata Association. A Christmas Treat for members and children was tentatively set, with a social evening to follow.
The Benalla branch of the A L P criticized transport arrangements for meat retailers in a letter to the Borough Council. They urged an early review of carcass conveyance from slaughter yards to shops in open trucks, noting prior discussion at the September meeting and warning that delays may prompt action if reforms are not made.
Ambiguous OCR fragment mentioning trials and individuals with unclear context. Names such as Nelant and Hardin appear in garbled form. No coherent events or outcomes discernible from the readable text.
The treasurer disclosed a credit balance of £26 at the meeting. The president announced plans for the erection of a new Band Hall at Plaza 91, with materials to be sourced and public access expected. Delegates elected for officer roles include Mr Kelly as President, with Mr. W. Prior and others as officers.
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