Public letter argues against Horsham sewerage plan
A Horsham Times reader warns against severing Horsham for sewerage detailing risks of higher rents and water shortages. The writer calls for careful reconsideration by authorities before proceeding.
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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1926
Page
1
A Horsham Times reader warns against severing Horsham for sewerage detailing risks of higher rents and water shortages. The writer calls for careful reconsideration by authorities before proceeding.
The principal notes November rainfall of 1 percent, 1452 points for the year, and high winds with limited damage. Wheat crops show early spring promise but are affected. Merredin Na bows Wannon Nizam Federation wheats look strong. Seed wheat inquiries rise. about 5000 bales of graded seed wheat may be available after January. Hay harvest totals 240 tons. sheep and cattle stock, lamb sales, and silage feeding are described along with student efforts.
The Rev W Shaw conducts Horsham services marking the Dosen church anniversary with a Saturday night practice. Revs E G Petherick and H W Radford preach at multiple towns while Brimpoen Mission holds meetings. Green Park school plans prize distribution and youth evenings draw over 50 attendees nightly. Donations sought for home foreign inland missions.
Church of Christ in Horsham reports Sunday services with gospel at 7 pm and a special evening program including singing by sisters and a young woman’s address. Bible school prizes awarded to Connie Laing and certificates to several members. Haven Church of Christ business meeting held with satisfactory condition noted.
An advance of 20 per head in cattle prices led the Ballarat yards sale on Tuesday with strong town and country demand for the 191 head offered. Prime bullocks scarce aside from two prime consignments. most stock ranged from useful to secondary types. Prices ranged from £10 to £15 for various classes, with steady competition for well-grown calves and lambs at firmer rates as sheep penning exceeded last week by 1000 head to 7466.
A group of senior students visited Hor sham during the month and toured the flour mill ice works and implement works while cash receipts for November reached 1 7.
A large grass fire driven by a strong north wind swept from a railway firebreak near Minimay into Goroke area. It damaged 500 acres of grass at W. O. Tally and destroyed sheep, fencing, and stables. Executors of Dr Kiely and Mr Thea Wilson’s properties were affected as volunteers fought to save a house and orchard. About eight miles south the blaze was checked, but fears of further spread remained as hundreds of trees burned and cattle and hay losses mounted.
At the Gistamount meeting Mr Bo Wottier presents a comprehensive year report for Horsham Fire Brigade. The 1920 tally shows 27 members, 12 false alarms, and fundraising by AWA supported by dances and a £86 donation for a demonstration track. Trophy results include EK Findlay winning the Moser McMillan Norman prize and BL Cottier the brigade trophy with SM Tippett.
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