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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1909
Page
4
A garbled report from St James and surrounding district outlines possible flooding, duty assignments, and community actions. The text mentions local officials, a council, and various names and roles amid unclear details about deadlines and measures.
The Benalla water trust meeting discussed financial figures and proposed charges. Members including Walker and others referenced costs, potential payments, and a plan to raise funds, with debate on revenue and maintenance allocations. The chairman noted forthcoming decisions and a reference to a separate inquiry into river water management.
Monday debate in St James Progeons Association notes the Shire Council plan to repair worn paths along the Goat road and to create clear routes. Residents urge cost sharing, resist widening expense, and request pedestrian safety measures while stressing fairness for rural and town districts.
A Pungamate Shire Council gathering on Monday discussed proposed works valued at 2200 with budget approvals, road maintenance projects and timber clearance near Statts and Porganal. Debated permissions for tree removal, fence repairs, and riverbank works while financials showed payments and arrears across districts.
A Presbyterian mission event at Bonulla under the Beechworth Presbytery raised funds and heard reports on Home Mission work across rural Victoria. Speakers highlighted new Sunday schools, a growing bush ministry, and the drive to plant blue banners of faith in numerous districts while praising volunteers and local churches for supporting distressed communities.
A Melbourne gathering showcased Home Mission work across Victoria and South Australia. Speakers praised pastors like M Clarken and M Laren for fronting revival efforts, noted the role of deaconesses aiding port workers and families, and urged donations to fund mission halls, sheds, and worker outreach to fulfill Christian service in backblocks and urban centers.
A historical religious meeting saw women from churches in Bendigo and nearby areas push for funds to back home mission work. They invited outside church members, hosted festivals, and collected subscriptions. directors hoped for substantial support, with pledges ranging from £30 to £40 and a goal of £2000 this year.
A garbled correspondence item appears in the Standard and upsets a council meeting on farm mortgage exchanges and wire netting. Dr. Dallas’ remarks are cited, with calls for clearer explanations of statements about farmers mortgaging land and access to netting under the act.
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