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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1949
Page
3
A fragmented report cites a £9 million cut and indirect taxes increasing living costs. It mentions higher mallot prices and payroll tax revenue boosting wages, with wages lagging behind price rises through June and into year end. The text also hints at social service funding impacts.
Arthur Morgan of Sharpe Steel secured eleven yards and a champion Mopar at the Rutergien Show. He placed first with Callow Veiuty Caw and second for Austeniors cock, rode inland red rock with Misi for Rhode Island, and earned several minor placings including Leghorn, Legion Guck, and Rhode Island Red events along with mule and duck categories.
Immigration Minister A A Caldwell led a welcome at Benalla Holding Centre with Mayor Cr Harrison and Shire President Cr Meadows. The event featured an interpreter and aimed to greet new arrivals from Europe, emphasizing Australian values and the opportunities ahead.
An Australian style welcome is issued by Mayor Dr Ho Marrian to the community in Berialla. The piece, though garbled, expresses pride in a new era with plans and a festive welcome to residents and visitors. It references local leaders, civic events, and a hopeful outlook for growth and unity.
The event featured Dr Meade the interpreter and Cr Meat, as the audience enjoyed a vivid interlude. Speakers praised hospitality and the presence of working farmers, while references to New Australians and displaced citizens highlighted a tone of welcome and inclusive support.
Borough council debates painting of fire plugs with volunteer brigade involvement. discussions suggest changes to timing and method, with concerns over effectiveness and future street coverage. The plan contemplates a November start and potential contractor use for extensive prep work.
A dense assemblage of market figures, names, and figures across trades including decotiers, wei, and European terms. Mentions multiple vendors, prices, locations, and figures such as 416 and 7104 with numerous names and positions scattered throughout a long ledger style entry. The fragmentary text reads like a tradelist or market reel covering assets, quantities, and merchants in a high density historical market context.
A social evening and presentation were held at Goomalibee Hall. Attendees included Mr Woot and other locals in a community gathering featuring speeches and light entertainment.
The article references Victorian Producers' Co op Limited and a tea trade context with mentions of stores, yards, and a large number of approximately 7,000 listed items or units. It notes various names and locations, including references to yard, stores, and potential retail activity in a dated regional setting.
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