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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 27, 1925
Page
5
The Shire of Benalla releases a formal year end financial report for the year ending September 30 1925 detailing receipts and expenditures across municipal functions. It records income sources, authorized disbursements, balances on hand, and notes any outstanding obligations.
Municipal auditor IL M. OUTHBERTSON presents findings on city accounts with emphasis on mispostings and overdue weighbridge and utility accounts. Notes suggest improved ledger discipline, timely remittance, and removal of uncollectible items.
A detailed balance sheet analysis shows 1925 revenue at £10,080, with expenditure £21,540 and a growing overdraft. Road works drive the rise, while recreation, markets, weighbridges, and staff costs inflate outlays across all ridings. The Electric Light account is profitable, but looming expenses threaten future balance, urging tighter economy and scrutiny by councilors.
Miss M Farlane of Bridge Street Benalla has been appointed local agent for the New Idea Health Corset. The advertisement promises beauty ease elegance and durability with perfect health wearing the corset. It is guaranteed in style and finish and priced moderate to satisfy clients.
Eight facilities now offer on-site lamb shearing with the two-man stand plant. Farmers can have their flocks shorn on their premises, reducing transport and stress for lambs.
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