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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1937
Page
6
HORSHAM waterworks trust discusses the reservoir project and asks the government to proceed while stressing closer settlement in Rifle Butts. Officials urge government support for a new storage and distribution plan to improve district water supply and future development.
A fragmented report describes an air raid scene with explosions and fire. Vague names and places appear amid garbled text, mentioning aircraft and helicopters in a chaotic, wartime setting. The readable parts hint at a dramatic defense or attack with planes and sea routes involved.
The Hor sham Sewerage Authority met Tuesday night chaired by Com. R Charles. The district engineer from Victorian Railways said it is not possible to supply a key to the railway gateway but steps will be taken to prevent future inconvenience. The authority received a technical land description for Mbattoirs site from State Rivers. Mr L S Bartels from the Agricultural Department inspected pastures at the treatment works and advised on couch grass management. new pastures should be sown, with ploughing in established areas. The treasurer reported balances as of November 9 with revenue £1092 10 2 and loan and other sums. A sewerage rate of 1/3 in the £ was struck for the year ending December 31, 1938. Extensions to be made include grant applications for Natimuk road and Horsham area projects. Grazing rights tenders for the treatment works received. the higher bid £5016 was accepted. Various accounts were passed for payment and municipal funds allocated. The meeting included related church and community notices and parish activities.
A scrambled report details a frenzied political struggle over leadership, party loyalties, and leadership challenges. It mentions Beasley, Lang, and Labour figures, with speculation on votes, opposition tactics, and the impact on government stability amid a brewing storm.
Town notice cites government act provisions authorizing closure of specific streets to allow for closing the road to vehicles and emergency entry. Lists sections and penalties for noncompliance. Schedule names Parades and several streets including Hamilton Parade and Railway Avenue. Issued by town council clerk and committee.
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