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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1952
Page
5
The Shire Council discussed timber removal and stump clearance with debates over permits for commercial woodmen. Councilors urged stump removal, while others favored discretionary engineer decisions and a £2 deposit requirement to cover cleanup costs.
Veterinary officer Mr. A Letts of the Victorian Department of Agriculture explains how hydatid disease spreads from dogs to humans and livestock. The life cycle starts with a small tapeworm in dogs eating infected organs, releasing eggs in droppings that contaminate fur and soil. Humans and animals ingest the eggs, forming cysts that cause fatal disease in people and economic loss in animals, with prevention stressed as there is little cure beyond surgery. No definitive source dates or additional names beyond Mr. A Letts are necessary.
Health inspector Jane F. Watson reported that fire prevention regulations for Benalla hotels are to be enforced. Councillors heard that material shortages delayed compliance but now officials will issue notices requiring proper fire prevention equipment to be installed, aiming to prevent loss of life in fires.
Native of the town Cr W McCall thanks councillors for reelecting him as mayor and says he will strive to do a fair job despite not being a councillor. He notes the illness of the mayoress and says both deserve credit for good work. He reflects on physical and nervous strain and his commitment to continued service.
At the Anneay meeting Ur Tulochino raised damage to footpaths by the Posia Department for laying cables. Large stones on the surface risked bodily harm. A protest and a letter to the Department were discussed to keep footpaths in order after digging. Mayor Dr W McCally noted prior complaints.
At a Monday meeting the shire decided to fund the C A E Benalla branch with a July 15 show. Debate centred on matinee and evening performances as one show with no matinee charge, with £140 savings noted if matinee is free. The hall committee was asked to report back amid objections to the £10 matinee fee.
Waratahs defeated Loco Blues 27 to 13 at the V.A.I. Hall to win this year's carpet bowls premiership. Keith Lobley captained the champions for a second time, with an early burst setting the tone and a run of decisive ends sealing the clear victory. A club picnic followed the grand final, with plans for open nights each Thursday to boost next season and attract new players.
At Monday night’s Borough Council meeting, J Bennison noted vehicles still parked over fire piping. The Fire Brigade urged action and Engineer Frawekner proposed a bicycle rack scheme to test and report on at a future meeting.
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