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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1944
Page
3
Horsham Town Council discussions cover wartime measures including fuel supply, labour, and reconstruction. Attendees debate footpath works, church and municipal spending, and a proposed wheat and grain support plan with references to local businesses and civic committees.
The mayor thanked colleagues for support since taking office and extended Christmas wishes to Dr. Wilmoth and Mr. Hutcheon. Councillors and Star members were guests of Dr. Hutcheon in the mayor’s room for cake. Discussion urged bicycle racks at street intersections due to new trade by laws and safety for children. Emanuel moved action toward Works Committee, seconded by Dr. Rodda. Dr. Lawrence noted Geelong used bicycle rack holes in soft timber at little cost.
A report notes no infectious disease cases from sheep found at trucking yards near the station. Complaints led to inspections, with calls to remove rotting carcasses and prohibit rubbish tipping at the western boundary. Authorities urged penalties for offenders and a waste-control notice.
The Gardens Committee proposed replanting olive trees on McPherson Street for season interests and supported Horsham V Cricket Assoc for Recreation Reserve use. Works Committee endorsed repairing David Street walks and placing wels at McPherson and Pynsent corner plus Frederick Edward corner. Residents urged keeping Wawunna Road level crossing open nights after St Welock. petition read for next meeting detailing delays to ambulances during hospital trips.
Mr A E Watts reports disposal to repair rounds and footpaths, screening, and distillery work, with Woodstock estimates. Footpath work to White Hart Hotel to be finished before holidays. Trunk body complete and Williams section to start. Gravel purchases last year fall short of West road needs, prompting inspection for future gravel purchases. Streets watered. pipes and access nearing completion for next stage. May meeting set to discuss pardons and peace cooperation.
A fragmented war dispatch notes American Third Army advances near Bask Benemillen with Patton guiding break in German defenses along the Saar valley. British forces hold lines as allied momentum appears to threaten German war production and retreat paths amid shifting fronts.
The ACTU convened a special conference of Federal unions for December 19 to resolve outstanding coalfield disputes likely to cause a hold up. The ACTU urged miners not to precipitate action while officials warned the government handling might trigger more disruption. A federal disputes committee may be formed to prevent unconsulted action affecting union members.
Wire from Our Correspondent Melbourne reports on British settlers in Lola eyeing Australia as a future for settlement while the Australian Trade Commissioner in India outlines four definite plans. A state radio effort by the Forests Department will coordinate two-way transmitters to detect and fight bush fires this summer, with a new station expected to be ready before Christmas. Forest Minister Lind says the system will improve rapid field communication for outbreak alerts across the state.
Melbourne reports importers say despite the ban on canned goods being lifted, salmon and sardines are not expected to be available until after August. Canned imports from Canada are also delayed, with limited supplies noted.
Job ads seek youths under 17 for city workshops with Merit standard. Applicants must be 42 inches tall, weigh at least 8 stone, and provide birth details and measurements to the Hallways Secretary in Spencer Street. For sale parlor coach 1902 six cylinder engine good order weighs 25, with delivery, £275 cash. Box 36 Bulworw.
Readable fragments show farming gear listings from Sampson Tractor and McCormick Deering, plus church schedules from John’s Church of England and St Andrews Presbyterian with vestry meetings and evensong. Also partial place names such as MERENZIE CREEK and BRIMPAEN appear amid scattered times and names.
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