19 Dec 1950
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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1950
Page
1
A controversial call urges ruthless action to curb road tolls. The speaker, identified as Mr PR Biggin SM, argues for harsher measures against individuals repeatedly committing offences and causing fatal accidents.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions names and places including Nev and Fath le Mien. The text is incomplete but hints at a local item or notice with personal or place references. No clear event or outcome is discernible from the legible portion.
Unclear readable fragments reference West Virginia state election results. The item likely notes preliminary outcomes, candidates, and local implications. Further readable text needed to produce a precise headline and summary.
Mr D V Darwin accused Arapiles Shire Council of backward finances and poor roads under its low rate policy. He outlined a large program with nearly £70 000 planned for the year, noting £43 000 allocated to Arapiles and that the council must contribute a third or less, aided by £10 000 from CA.R. funds. The board covers £49 000 of main road work, while debt and limited staff challenge delivery. He urged the council to raise revenue from ratepayers to restore sound finances and speed road improvements despite manpower and access hurdles.
The notice outlines payment schedules for pensions including arrangements for Christmas payments. It specifies dates, eligibility notes, and guidance for recipients to ensure timely disbursement. Authorities encourage pensioners to verify details and contact the office with questions.
Dr L McDonald spoke at Natimuk on Thursday night during an informal CRB and Arapiles Shire council discussion. He stressed a large grant boost would accelerate work in the Arapiles area, noting government funding has lagged behind needs and that roads and projects should proceed to catch up. Nearby attendees agreed the initiative would help progress and improve regional services after recent storms.
Amid February price creases, firms outline a surcharge plan. For every shilling spent on laundry an extra 4d is added and for dry cleaning an extra penny. Total bills will rise by about 12 percent, with specific article prices listed such as frocks and coats while wage pressures and longer hours factor into the higher costs.
A truck overturned near Langkoup on Langkoup Road injuring the driver and a passenger. The tanker trailer carried a small amount of fuel, prompting fears of a spill. The lineport dashers saw ten wheels in the air before two tractors righted the vehicle. Decking damage costs about £150 along with similar oil damage. truck had 122,000 miles without prior accidents.
Crops in Horsham districts show generally poor yields with many fields below expectations due to a dry winter and insufficient rain. Some farmers north of Horsham report average outputs but still fall short of previous years, with at least four bags per acre losses noted in places. Local reports indicate widespread trimming of expected harvests across the area.
A Health Department warning urges caution when handling fluorescent tubes, especially older ones. City Health Inspector D Milburn stresses proper disposal and careful use to prevent dangers from cracked or damaged bulbs and hazardous materials.
A privately owned new fire fighting unit was introduced by Mr. J. M. Farley. It will serve Quonermuea Laharwa and surrounding areas, available to all residents if needed, and is seen as an asset to the district.
The sale of several city buildings on Firebrice Street attracted large crowds. Bidding opened around 700 pounds and climbed to a final price near 3000 pounds, with Mr Arthur Roy Pindlis purchasing the properties. The items, once part of the Curran family butcher and shop holdings, had been tested in the twenties and were previously sold to the Commonwealth Bank about five years ago.
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