20 Aug 1915
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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1915
Page
1
Portland Melbourne Steamers fixtures listed for August with weather permitting. Matches set for Fram Melbourne and Casing on August 24 and Thursday August at 2 p.m. Officials note possible delays due to conditions.
The Shire of Mount Howe intends to levy a general rate of twelve pence in the pound on the annual value of all rateable property for the year ending September 11th. The proposal, prepared under the Local Government Act, can be inspected at the Shire office in Menahorst during office hours. D. Walls Shire Secretary Shire Hall Mount Howe August 15th 115.
The Shire of Mount Rowe intends a extra rate of three pence in the pound on the net annual value of rateable property for the coming year. An estimate for the proposed levy may be inspected at the Shire office during business hours. notice invites interested persons to view. A separate notice lists Old Quarry Hole near Allotment 45 as approved for household waste disposal and related rules.
Novice is ordered to clear all seedlings and stockers from road-adjacent land within the Shire of Mount Rouse. The order covers land abutting county roads and requires removal forthwith, with a reasonable time from the notice date. By Order D WALL, Secretary, Materei. Now 10th April.
On or after June 1, 1914, By laws 1 and 16 require wandering stock and traveling for grass to be controlled. Stock drovers must inform Herd men Mr. Wm. Mereweather, Dupkeld, by postcard of their intention to pose throne any petihn after the Mount Divine with travel.
Avail departments list for sale of land books and dairy produce. Quibell and Kemp branding liquids advertised. Nobel Glasgow explosives and Chilworth powders offered. Melbourne office and office address noted. Hamilton District act as agents.
Public notice states Pariah Boundary Road between the Parishes of fudteran Yor reek and Natapuntah is closed to traffic. London Lane is also closed until further notice. Shire Secretary WALLS signs the formal order.
Public notices warn that from late October all main road vehicles must use specific tyre widths to meet Country Roads Board rules. The governor’s council applies Local Government Act Part XXIII to hire of Mount House. Also caution to drovers about unburied stock on roads, and health officials declare Boring Creek water unfit for drinking with penalties for use.
Public notice declares landowners abutting streets in Pens and Dunkeld townships must remove overhanging branches within a specified time. A reward of pounds is offered by council for information leading to conviction of anyone damaging property or obstructing the process. The notice references a December incident and a related assault in Pensguret.
Shire of Mount Rouse defines part of Martin-atrost Penahurat between Watton and Dickena-atrosta and part of Bell-street between Burenstt-etreet and Heales-street as part of the Shire. Clause 2 of Section 686 Part 23 Local Government Act applies to these streets. Drivers must give written notice to the shire Secretary after May 1 1913 stating when they intend to drive off mins.
Notice to pay rates separately by cheque for Rowree Waterworks Trust. Do not include rates due with other payments. Signed by H. G. Ail.
In the Shire of Kowrea a fire on tence and proposed barbed wire erection between several townships near Emu Street triggers a permit process. Applications must specify proposed use and household permission, with council approval required before any barbed wire is installed.
By order of the Kowres Shire on November 1, 1915 the Local Government Act provisions on tire width take effect. Maximum load per half jack, wheel weight limits are set for two and four wheeled vehicles and vehicles must display a legible weight mark in white on the side.
The Kowree Shire Council sets depots for Thosphorived Wheat distribution in Telamatuk East at M. Brody residence Apsley Mesara Hoare and Co store Minimay A J Jatracher store Goroke M P Seerya Hotel Harrow John Foley Hotel Edenhope Shire Hall Supplies available at market price plus carriage for cash only.
ENDERS for the following works accepted until ten on Monday 23 August 1915 at hire offices Edenhope Contract 43/15 gravel Gorokellymbowen road opposite Gorok Private Hospital North Ibdimz Contract 1/16 cleaning and maintaining roads streets and lighting street lamps Harrow East Riding Contract 2/16 lighting street lamps Edenkops Township Weet riding Contract 3/16 lighting township Apsley Weet Riding Contract 4/16 lighting and maintaining street lamps Goroke Township North Riding Plans and specs at Tulloch Co Harrow McCarthy Goroke Cr Hoare Apaley and Shire Offices Edenhope Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted Cameron Shire Engineer Edenhope 5/8/15 A Bridge on the road from Newarpurr to Frances near township of Frantis closed against traffic until repaired Cameron Shire Engineer.
The Shire offers a bonus of 2 per hundred for Sparrow Heads and 1 per hundred for Sparrow Frga payable on delivery within Shire boundaries. Payment is due on head delivery and can be made by any Councillor or the Secretary.
The Shire of Kowrie issues a public notice dated September 3, 1914, stating that no person will be compelled to calve for confinement at private hospital premises unless such premises are registered as a private hospital. The notice specifies enforcement of registration requirements for facilities offering maternity confinement.
Public notice informs contractors, ratepayers, and others that Citica Hours at the Edenhope Council chambers run from ten oclock am to Tore oclock pm. The notice appears to be part of council meeting data accepted.
The notice requires medical practitioners registrars and parents to report cases of infectious diseases including Typhus Fever Scarlet Fever Diphtheria and Pulmonary Tuberculosis to health authorities and head teachers. It instructs school heads to be notified immediately when illnesses arise in households with attending children and to inform the school authorities.
The Shire of Kowres notifies strict enforcement under the Dos Act and related measures. Dog registration and collars with owner names are required. uncollared dogs may be seized and dealt with under legal provisions. Official action directed by HW. G. HOM. Ahire Secretary.
Notice from the council stating intent to prosecute offenders for sheep hazards on roosts. Mentions legitimate traveling stock with defined identification, and action to be taken against violations. Names WallS Fire titled Poowburet JGlp Vinh 1 ls appear as damaged OCR remnants.
Notice states that after this date proceedings will be taken against all persons traveling in any vehicle between midnight and sunrise in the townshire of Erdenhope Warren Goroka and Analey or within a mile of the vaccterion of the same unless authorized with pre Ser Cartings lohes. The secretary signs as Bill.
The Shire of Minhamita announces its secretary will attend the Macarthur office on the Friday after the erin monthly meetings of the council. The session runs from 10 to 8 hours, with details to be confirmed.
Officials warn stock running in the North East and South Aus ridings after Monday July 2 1912 will be impounded by the Shire Ranger. The notice urges owners to display the registered badge or face seizure under council enforcement.
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