19 Aug 1955
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Newspaper
Healesville Guardian
Location
Healesville, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1955
Page
1
The letter thanks donors including Mista A and R Corntah and Mr M Jordan for clothing donations from May 1 to May 8. It notes a total sum of £8 17s, a large quantity of cloth, and mentions the envelope handover at the Fire Office Healerette. The writer recalls the eclipse tremor affecting a couple.
The engineer notes progress on the Chum Creek bridge abutments and road works on Boston Maryeilie Road with deck timing to follow next financial year. Tenders issued for Baby Health Centre. council examines hospital rating exemption and proposes a new residence for the shire foreman near the new depot site. Quarry operations on Myers Creek to close with gravel bought privately. electrical fittings quotes logged. Council to discuss lighting and facilities for Central Classes and park areas.
Healesville district notes death of Thomas J. Dowd aged about 88 at Halcyon and funeral held in St Kilda with officials present. The diary covers Emu sanctuary updates on egg hatching, breeding, and care, noting unusual ground nesting and strong conservation interest. It also lists local legal notices and road incident judgments from August and May.
A 47 year old man named Langes died after an incident at home in Upper Yarra. Police were called at 7 am on Tuesday by a woman who reported a tragedy. The dead man, a well known local dairy farmer, had settled in Werbury 31 years ago and once stood for council. His son prepared the funeral arrangements for Springvale Crematorium.
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