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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1929
Page
1
At Horsham Sewerage Authority the council debated beginning the sewerage project. They postponed action another month and discussed government involvement, funding, and rates while resisting immediate start amid political uncertainty and financial concerns.
Nomination day reports show vacancies in Horsham Borough and Wimmera Shire with no contests expected. Listed nominees include Fd Millay and Ro Wilmath for Horsham and Petersen, J.C) Smith and Cr Forster for the central riding in Wimmera, with some candidates facing opposition.
A Horsham Borough meeting discussed a State Electricity Commission plan to acquire the council’s Hor tham electric light undertaking. The commission pledged no rate increase and quoted service at cost. It would require six months post transfer use of land but seeks permissive occupation of reserve and peppercorn rent on freehold portions. The matter was referred to finance and works committees.
In Horsham, His Honor Judge Williams presided over the General Sessions case against Robert Ernest Bell. On 22 December 1925 Bell was charged with false pretences for obtaining £10 and £10 by forged cheques from William George Cummings. The court heard Bell had no funds and used two cheques, one signed by E. J. O'Conner, the other by a man named Bell. Cummings testified the cheques were dishonoured and Bell claimed the money was to pay for a suit. Bell was found guilty on both counts after witnesses described exchanges and a police arrest in Melbourne on 2 July last. Nine prior convictions were read.
An enthusiastic meeting at Temperance Hall discussed forming a branch of the National Utility Poultry Association. J Karnes chaired as members outlined objectives to raise egg prices and standardize marketing. Eleven members enrolled and officials were elected as the branch prepared lectures and exhibitions to boost interest and value for producers.
Accused asked to be released on home detention claiming drink drove his crimes. He vowed to repay money obtained from Cummings with funds from drink. The court noted his strong build and war veteran background. He faced two bond chances before, and received nine months imprisonment on each count, with sentences concurrent.
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