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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1902
Page
3
District news reports a Water Trust inspection of the Avanel spring and catchments aimed at supplying Sipple mint. Engineer Friendly, Murray and locals discuss drainage, cost estimated at £1500 and loan applications pending.
A Letter debate over road repairs and rate distribution. Councillors discuss which landowners are affected, ownership of road property, and whether funds should target urgent repairs or general improvements. Strong sentiment criticizes perceived favoritism toward the Governors road and calls for fairer rate application among Lima South, Lima East, and adjacent areas.
The Be nally Shire meeting elected Dr Duncan as president for the coming year after a lengthy debate over allowances for councillors and deputation expenses. Amendments to set a £60 stipend failed. Dr James was chosen unanimously as president amid thanks to the retiring Cr. Macauley and a note of retrenchment plans to come.
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