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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1939
Page
6
The Commonwealth Government plans a coordinated defence committee to manage maritime security and allied transport, while education ministers debate school levying ages and funding. The piece notes potential railway and telecommunication reforms and the impact on families and districts amid wartime mobilization.
At a Horsham Sewerage Authority meeting the commission discussed overcharges by untrained second class plumbers doing household work. Residents complained of high rates with estimates of 28 for two hours. Authority members urged strict enforcement and training, noting cost and delivery concerns, while considering safeguards for householders and the need for qualified personnel.
Horsham North sees 112 houses completed with plumbing and waste lines laid on Sunniyside Avenue and Doon Road. North side development requires rear connections. overall progress includes 108 houses finished under various contractors. War service homes noted. council discusses funding and sewerage authority matters while accounts are passed.
A 1920s-era notice outlines Cycling Australia’s centenary ambitions to propel a worldwide bicycle movement. It references British industry, mass production figures, and the goal to mobilize millions of cycles through events and national campaigns.
Twenty five years ago today a joint social of the People’s party and AW, NL was held at the Gym with about twenty attendees. Prizes for plain and fancy work were awarded to Ros Tomas, and a Horsfiara Borough Council speech praised extension of time.
Financial ledger items list pay sheets and sundry accounts for the Municipal fund. Includes personnel and contractor payments such as Hollin hed, Weight, Railton, Colonial Gay Co, Atlas Insurance, Royal Victorian Institute for Blind, McKenzie Quarry Co, and private contractors. totals show aggregated balances and loan No 12.
A government proposal outlines a wheat stabilisation scheme with a stabilised price per bushel for growers, backed by multiple public meetings across towns including West Wy Yong Pomora and Porbes. Petitions supporting the plan were signed at several gatherings, with repeated assurances from ministers and local officials.
A Budapest published 20 page booklet argues German experts doubt a lightning or prolonged war outcome. Compiled by Dr Tom Lajos of the University of Pecs, the work cites German staff officers and economists claiming Germany faces severe shortages, rail and industrial strain, and requires years to mobilize.
Dr Lajas states he has written to aid peace and destroy the belief in Germany's invulnerability. He argues that recognizing the myths spread abroad will remove the threat hanging over the world, especially smaller nations, and help end the long war.
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