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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1940
Page
7
Health inspector conducted a townwide review of petrol storage and public health regulations. The council received recommendations on salary, funding, sewerage installation, and equipment contracts while approving mayoral and engineering roles, and permitting loudspeakers during wartime.
A contested public notice details council debates and church protests over wartime measures and food registrations. It describes registers, shops and bakeries affected, and mentions Methodists and the Anglican church urging restraint while officials weigh restrictions.
Partial, garbled OCR text describes stalled work and unnamed individuals. It mentions an event or project with references to people and places but lacks clear details or dates. The readable names and terms suggest a local notice or diary fragment without a coherent narrative.
In a closing address Mayor Dr Heston and Councillor Dr Bundery reflected on three terms of service. They highlighted town hall upgrades, water and power improvements, and infrastructure work while acknowledging wartime strains. Both men expressed gratitude to colleagues and the press, hoping for continued prosperity.
A chaotic public meeting reveals the Patriotic Party Council of Victoria, amid clashes with the City Clerk and local committees. Officials discuss police vigilance, ignored appeals, and questions about authority and purpose of the town governance body.
A special meeting will consider a health inspector’s investigation of town shops and cafes after council members discussed policing appeals and patriotic units. The session follows Tuesday’s monthly gathering with warm support for local stock and station interests and mentions retirement councilors seeking honors.
In the Horsham Times a notice lists 67 men to be sold as part of an advertised matter. The Town Clerk refers the notice for further action and action by the authorities.
The Horsham committee discusses a monthly market plan with a focus on town improvements. It covers tree planting, dog restrictions, bequests for public works, and plans to relocate markets into the Horsham Preservation Yards, while debating costs and advertising.
Fragmented notes describe plans for temporary footpath works on Cemetery Road and Willian Hiroe. Recommendation favors graveling and fencing to reduce traffic disruption while funding details for winter works and maintenance are discussed.
The Municipal Association of Victoria responds to Towd Clerk inquiries on joint ownership voting rights. The discussion centers on whether couples holding property jointly should each cast a vote, potentially giving dual votes on single properties. Dr Charles cites concerns that such a rule would skew representation and prompt calls for government amends.
Superintendent Mn 1 A Mile Journ reports state animals slaughtered and examined at Arattos for tuberculosis. About 40 percent of cows were condemned. two animals sent to the works for inspection, one with tuberculosis. Some bulls, he asserts, found in the lungs with TB and a cow milker alleged as a source. Oddities include contaminated tissues and pipe worm findings. Post-slaughter products ploughed and blood digested. expenses totaled £198 12/4.
The article describes the dismantling of the Old Wimmera Bridge on private street construction. It notes docking and superstructure removal, piles left, and modifications to nearby streets Franklin Vie and Willies Burstin Pradeis. Bitumen surfacing planned on Fininess street and North Frasti Street, with parts modernized under new street projects.
The finance committee reported it approved the applications of Sir E. Conic, an electrician, and Mr. J. Dooling, a shift engine driver, for joining the ALF at the Power House. Both hold reserved occupations and the committee could not recommend their removal from service. The report was received and adopted.
Town Clerk reports residents collected war time certificates totaling 23.0n. Officials praise effort while Dr Hedda notes paper depot limits without workers. Council moves letter of thanks to Dalgety and discusses river bridge piles and road works. Works Committee granted inspecting powers to address deteriorating streets and bridge piles.
An Horsham council committee considered a cake stall permit in Firebrace Street to aid Comforts fund. The motion to grant the application failed after debate over friction among attendees and party rivalries, with speakers arguing both for and against the permit.
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