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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1916
Page
1
The Mount Rouse Shire Council invites residents to host wounded veterans for a few days to aid their recovery in the pure country air. A £10 reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of anyone throwing glass bottles on streets or roads within the Shire.
Open court set for the Shire of Dundas in Hamilton to revise veteran lists with attendance urged. A public gathering led by A B Rodgers on July 24 1916 appeals for funds to aid soldiers, in Penshurst. Governor-in-Council proclaims Local Government Act Part XXII applies to Mount Rouse Shire.
The Mount Mouse Shire Council declares Springreek Creek unfit for domestic use due to overflow and boundary issues. People using creek water face a fine not exceeding five pounds per day if consumed. Notice issued by Shire Secretary Walt.
An open court will be held at Penshurst Shire Hall on Saturday in July 1916 at 11 a.m. to revise the voters lists. Officials warn of penalties for offences related to dairy and meat regulations under the Public Health Act guidance issued in Melbourne.
The Shire of Mount Rouse orders parts of Penshurst and Tell streets in the townships of Penshurst and Trac tien Engines to download written notices to the Shire Secretary after the first day of May 1918 indicating the direction in which the owner intends to drive the engine.
Final notice from Shire of Mount Rouse warns that from June 1960 wandering stock and stock travelling for grass will be strictly enforced. Stock drovers must notify the Merdonman Me. Wr Meriweather by post card of their travel plans to pass through the shire boundary.
The Board of Public Health of Victoria enacts rules requiring skimmed milk and separated milk vessels to bear durable labels reading Skimmed Milk or Separated Milk in large black letters on a light ground. The notice appoints David Koaflie as ranger for the Eastern Division and sets July 1 1908 as the start date.
Villagers must remove overhanging branches near Pera hut Dunkeld and Glenthompeon within a reasonable time. Returned soldiers and sailors given employment priority by shire offices Penshurst. Reward of five pounds offered for information leading to conviction of anyone damaging Penshurst street lamps.
Notice from the Shire of Portland warns that any person found interfering with sanitary service property will be pursued. By order T B Tulloh, dasratest.
The notice lists locations in the shire for Anakebite la pickups. Sites include State Schools at Mombenoar North and Digby Tabara plus Police Barracks Brangholme Heywood and Dartmoor. Also listed are Atate Schools Digby Tabara Hotepur Narraworg Drumborg Tyremdarra Wallacedale Condah Mechanics Institute Mission Station D M Lallan Drik Drik Wyamyo Grassdale Ballwep Station. Deadline and authority appear with T A Tollom Secretary.
Notice states the appeal to the public for contributions to a fund for district purposes within Portland Shire. Consent to make such an appeal must be obtained from residents. Forms for authority to appeal are available at the Shire Offices in Portland.
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