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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1952
Page
1
Amid Victoria debate with Wimmera farmers in focus, Labor candidate L Reid accuses Liberal and Country Party supporters of past meddling while retracing the statewide cost of urban bias. M L Mibus warns Labor would strip metropolitan powers and threaten country councils.
A man on Bennett Road witnessed a large snake strike at a shop, forcing the owner to retreat inside as the reptile followed. Patrons and onlookers gathered as the snake moved toward the doorway, prompting a dramatic disruption and rescue by authorities.
A garbled weather and activity note references beer in Melbourne hotels and a sequence of events around a change in arrangements. It mentions a president, a war era context, and anticipated arrivals and notices from authorities. The fragmentary text includes dates and districts but remains unclear and incomplete.
Ambitious Labor push targets the Legislative Assembly seat of Boring as the state election nears. Endorsed candidate LE Reid of Horsham faces opposition from Liberal and Country party figures with 1950 and 1960 vote contexts shaping the contest.
Dr Reid described Horsham city tip as a public health concern with flies and overflowing rubbish. Councillor Burt moved for action to remove waste amid warnings the site deteriorated rapidly and required timely inspection and removal by the council and nearby authorities.
Semporyas notes progress lagged for two decades as voters debate Victoria’s stalled projects. Opponents blame the state government for overloading works while federal funding is reportedly blocked to avoid political embarrassment. Ender Lster candidate for Borung comments on June remarks.
In Hormham City the council debates extending water mains past the current boundaries. E Reid notes the city cannot supply water to the outer districts under present policy and the matter is set for the next Water Supply Commission meeting.
The Horsham City Council debated a £1 210 grant for Hamilton Lamb Hall noting rising material costs. Cr Reid urged support but Cr Anderson and others argued a £1 500 total would be needed to build a city suitable hall, and the motion failed to proceed with main work.
Australian Wheat Board member Mr A River visited Warracknabeal and forecast harvest deliveries totaling 143 million bushels. Victoria would supply about 43 million and the Wimmera Mallee region around 32 million as growers plan to meet domestic needs and a portion for international sale under the Wheat Agreement plus a year-end carryover.
Fragmented OCR reads as a proposed long term road plan and municipal reform with a 10 year horizon. Mentions a governent led framework, home owners payments, and tax related questions amid unclear district names and dates.
A Norfolk era style coalition forms to press for a rail link project. The development committee plans investigations with Portia and other regions while NSW members prepare for a May session.
Political figures criticize voter indifference during a late night meeting at the council. The discussion centers on mobilizing electors and party strategy ahead of an upcoming election while factions call for stronger outreach.
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