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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1937
Page
8
The town clerk reported on the revised alterations cost for the town hall from the architect and noted the coat of a respirator for the Base Hospital in case of infantile paralysis, with co-operation from town and district councils. He also submitted valuations on 200 properties and sanitary rates were struck, along with other matters of interest.
Town council objects to collecting for a Christmas tree and warns against charity collections by children. Officials discuss sewerage, street improvements, and a plan to call tenders if the architect’s guidance is approved. Public works include road repairs, hospital frontage, park fences, water service for recreation reserve, and patrols against wandering dogs with tax enforcement.
City officials discuss shared plans for an outbreak, detailing public health readiness, hospital coordination, and emergency procedures. The Town Clerk notes costs and staffing implications while council members debate authority and action to protect residents.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Sunday cycling training at a reserve, with disputes over access and supervision. References to damage, caretaker absence, and enforcement of rules surface along with a valuation report for properties and an architect’s revised estimates for a ball facility.
In Horsham the Letters Chamber of Commiures reviews council footpath upkeep, street and river access, and road repairs. Tenders accepted from Sterno Ltd for engine and Lancashire Dynamo, and British General Electric Co for alternator set. Council considers pole removal cost and road access issues.
Fragmented town council notes detail transfer of funds from M W to the council, two properties on Hamilton Street privately owned by G Jones, and council ownership of lands in Hoodrok. Items include negotiations for Public Library temperance accommodation during rebuilding, records of meetings with District Pipe Band, and Christmas sustenance offerings with varying rates.
The finance committee reports street lighting and electric charges, with proposed work at Hamilton and Staddern streets. It covers power charges, road openings, auditing accounts, and recommends repairs be funded by the company if openings are not reinstated to satisfaction.
The Horsham mayor reported Mr Dale of the Cavalry Roads Board visited and weighed options on a new bridge at Green Park over the Witkmera River. The board favored upgrading existing bridges while noting the Green Park structure is sound but too low and water mains and decking need attention. A proposal to petition the CEB for a new bridge was moved.
The council discussed maintenance on the road from the railway line to Wawunwa road with waterlogged sections and piles. Clerk said the department warned delays, and further materials were awaited before action. Committee members urged timely top-dressing and linked drainage work, with costs seen as modest and tools to be supplied. Tender planning for resource work was referred to the Mayor.
Government Auditor reports errors in local rates collection and waived interest, urging prompt action. Notes long outstanding balances on private streets and credits to banks, praising cooperation of officials and Mr. Pyar. Recommends full recovery of owed sums and stricter future enforcement.
Town Clerk reports annual accounts printed and copies before council. Audited by Government Municipal Auditor J A Gowrlay. Rates and loan offers discussed. Payments listed include general costs, services, and department expenses totaling 2884 4 8. Noted Christmas gift inquiry and medicinal remedy advertisement fragment.
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