Town Council closes metalled and gravelled roads
The council approved a motion to close metalled and gravelled portions of several roads to wagons used for carting wheat with metal wheels from December 1 1938 to February 28 1938. Streets affected include McPherson street O Callaghan parade Hamilton street Darset street Wawunna road Williams lane John street Railway avenue Searle street Park street Bowden street Andrew street Smith street Harriett street Robinson street Wilson street Pynsent street McLachlan street Roberts avenue Urquhart street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Street
Smith Street
Harriett Street
Robinson Street
Wilson Street
Pynsent Street
McLachlan Street
Roberts, Avenue
Urquhart Street
Construction updates and tenders from council meetings
Attendants report on McPherson Street North construction and related tenders. The committee interviewed three applicants after an exhaustive ballot and recommended referral of J Martucci’s tender of £445 to the works chairman. Mayor and Town Clerk authorized to inspect BGE and Marco refrigerators and accept the best offer. Ledge Bros. quote of £52 for paying main entrance to Town Hall approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abattoira
W. Campbell
McPherson Street North
J. Martucci
Town Hall
B.G.E
Marco
Messrs Ledge Bros
Appointment and furnishings decisions from the second committee meeting
The committee appointed J J Brooksby as Abattoirs Attendant at award rates. Town Hall furnishings were chosen with Myer's rep, approving two extra curtain sets costing £6 17 6 and £14 18 8 respectively. Carpet samples from Mr Findlay were approved with an extra price of Sd per yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Brooksby
Town Hall
Myer
Rk. Findlay
Sunnyside Park Tennis Courts Urged with Three Year Lease Plan
Gardens committee asks council to build two hard tennis courts at Sunnyside Park and to cover costs. Lease of three years at a nominal rent of 1 shilling per year to control use, with committee approval. Treasurer Miss L Appleton notes bank balances as of November 30 across Municipal fund and other accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunnyside Park
L. Appleton
Country Roads Board
Creche Sign Debate Moves Council to Act
In Horsham the women's UCP section seeks a public sign directing to the creche in Firebrace Street and Roberts Avenue. Council member Barnes questions need, while Dr. Charles and others urge placing a sign on a prominent pole or private space. The motion to erect the creche sign passes five to two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Lawson
U.C.P
Hosham
Firebrace Street
Roberts
Barnes
Charles
Kodda
Rodda
Hutchesson
Barnee
Creche
Horsham Theatre
Wilmoth
Smithweenie Thas Oeswete
Inward Correspondence and Council Actions Updated
The council logged state electricity talks with Mr N G Kinnear on earth leakage and neon signs. Grants for a Wilson Street petrol pump with usual conditions. Requests for street lighting at High Street and Dimboola Road referred to Electric Light Committee. Cooperation offered for Learn-to-Swim campaign. Cobden carpentry quotes for Town Hall proscenium wood valance referred to Works Committee. Insurance quotes and rates discussed. Various receipts, inquiries, and reports from local bodies noted, with actions referred or approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Electricity Commission
N. G. Kinnear
F. W. Grabsch Pty. Ltd
Wilson Street
High Street
Dimboola Road
Electric Light Committee
Herald
C. N. Hollingshead
Myers
Town Hall
Power
Royal Insurance Co
Union Assurance Society
Ruston & Hornsby
Ruston
England
Horsham Base Hospital
City of
Bendigo
U.F.B.E
Shire of Marong
Smith
Barnes
Gippsland
Kalimna Croquet Club
Hutchesson
Gardens Committee
BR. C. Bielke
H. Langley
Cecil
Edward Streets
John A. Gourlay
W. L. Timmins
Timmins
Fawley
Bame
Sanal
H. Lamb
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Public Health Department
Horsham
Dre. Charles
Rodda
Thomas Young & Co
Bunnyside
Sunnyside Avenue
W. Bleakley
McPherson Street
Beiltie Street
Sunnyside
Cr. Barnes
Cr. Smith
F. Brown
Town Receipts and Expenditures for Year Ended 1928
Town clerk announces annual statement of receipts and expenditure for the year ended September 30 1928 has been printed and copies distributed to councillors. Accounts audited and found correct by Government Municipal Auditor. Accounts finally examined settled and allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Pryor
Horsham council pushes for road crossing repairs and yard orders
Councillors report ongoing requests to the Railway Department on the Wa waena road crossing in disrepair and seek material support. They urge action on truck yards, footpath repairs past the town hall and Royal Hotel, and a courtesy reply from government on Christmas grants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchesson
Railway Department
Wawaena Road
A. F. Wattu
Hutchessta
Menadue
Charles
Wilson Street
Town Hall
Royal Hotel
Postal Dept
Works Committee
Rodda
Victorian Railway Department
Horshai
Hallarat
Mcdpherson Street
Horsham
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Paas
Glen Valley Tea
Beaurepaire
Tyre
Beaurepaire Tyre Service Pty. Ltd
Cour Lao Ee Aed
Charles Motors
Lane’s Motors Pty. Ltd
Exhibition Street
Melbourne
Allis- Chalmers
Town Council
C. Huppeld
A. M. Ross
Mayorecretary
May Park
G. F. Rogers
Grampians
J. BK. Walsh
Annual Statement OF
Unemployment Council
M-L.a
BR. F. Anderson
I. Ashwin
H. Smith
J. Railton
Newton & Miller
J. BR. Hill
C. EH. Hoskin
A. Weight & Son
J. L. Lennard
E. L Yenchen
Norwich Fire Insurance Co
John Hollway
Armpiles Shire
G. L. Ray
E. M. Carter
G. B. Felstead
Mayor’s Allowance
Horsham Sewerage Authority
Vacuum Oil Co
Colonial Gas Co
Kimberley & Bon
Horsham Public Library
J. W. Morson
R. Re
Cameron Sutherland
B. A
D. B. Smith
Torn
Orn
W. Peterson
Royal Insurance (O
McPherson Pty. Ltd
Geo, Perring
Firebrace Stheret
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Uy Flern
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