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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1952
Page
7
Council report notes repair works across Devenish Roads including box culvert replacements near Peldt Mannie and timber structures. Grants and expected deliveries for culverts and road works are discussed amid funding limits and planning for Septic and Water options.
The Bank of New South Wales quarterly Review reports a large fall in milk output in New South Wales and Western Australia, with overall production near 1.0 billion gallons, down about 200 million from the prior year. Butter exports in the 11 months to May 1992 fell to 9 400 tons from 52 500, while higher local prices and population growth strain the industry.
The health inspector's report covers four items from infectious disease to a faulty food sample. No infectious disease notifications have occurred in the Shire since the last meeting. Immunizations for school children are underway with a plan for next week. Bridge inspections and safety checks were reviewed, noting gear and structure concerns and ongoing maintenance plans. One food sample last month failed to meet standards and a letter from the analyst will be read to council.
The report notes exports of oats and rye corn have grown under government inspection. It warns that faulty bags risk spoilage, urging farmers to use new sacks sourced in the current food supply to protect Victoria's grain reputation.
Fragmentary notes from a 1952 Benalla inquiry show the Hospital Commission discussing government contributions to a new hospital. Answers reference prior conferences and the Memorial Hospital transfer, outlining cost shares and asset transfer considerations.
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