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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1952
Page
2
The Forest Commission outlines new road plans along the northern and southern slopes of the Grampians as a key step in protecting the range. Wimmera Shire Council notes the roads will boost access and expose the area’s value to broader support, with funds and future benefits highlighted.
A garbled July report outlines apologies from Bosquets Maal and references to tender cancellations in Arba. It notes reactions around parliamentary party alignments, Liberal and Country parties, and proposed policy changes with unclear names and dates, mentioning Melbourne and a general election context.
Cr Hennessy and three others announce retirement from the council. Baate not seeking reelection while Johns and Waters plan to run again. Hennessy notes he sat with 31 different councillors. Waters expresses support for another term. The piece records congratulations to the president and mentions financial concerns and past service.
The City Engineer reported to the Interim City Council that nine building permits were issued in Hocahum starting June 27. The estimated total cost of the projects was 17 ERS.
A library column previews the weekly book display at the City Library with a profile of a work praised for its study of a modern detective. References to Mr Lovett, the Shire Council secretary, and tributes by retiring councillors appear, noting honors and a parliamentary context.
A list of residents connected to the Wimmera Base Hospital over the week is recorded, naming Mire OM Hynes of Gienvin Mra B, A Beok of Quinbtetik, Mire Lampard of Kalker, J 2 Knteht of Edenton, Mine AJ Edwards of Edeninipe, Mrs Parker of Glen Reli, and others. The report notes travel plans as Hor shan will leave tonight for Perth, with a stay during the Monday holiday.
Fragmented social notes mention Abram Alas six miles with a person named Anty Mies Rethetts. Other readable items reference Kaest Airedine and MtEeM, but details are unclear and dates or locations are not provided.
Obituary notices report Mazhado of 14 Railway Avenue Hurshant died at Winer Gawe Hospital after a long illness. The text lists survivors including his daughter and granddaughter, and notes funeral services at Horshan Cemetery after a service at the Methodist Church. The fragment also mentions Florence Schmidt of Hem Jaw and two other deaths linked by family names, with details of burial and memorial customs.
The City Free Library launched a book drive led by City Librarian Miss M Hogkin to boost holdings for town readers. She reported borrowing rose steadily with 2,900 more works anticipated and 2,000 needed to meet demand as shelves fill with novels, biographies, mysteries, and children’s titles.
The report describes a soil survey order related to Drame and Horwhar, involving the Department of Works and civil aviation authorities. It references the minister for civil aviation and a city council or equivalent body approving survey work and coordinating with laboratories and departments for testing soils.
The Central Authority revised the allotment for the regional committee noting two municipal representatives will vote on October 7. Moran City Coymell’s candidate is invited to engage in the election process.
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