Land Donations and War Effort Highlight Horsham Council Meeting
At Horsham Council on Tuesday night donors boosted land for patriotic funds and returned soldiers, while comments praised the war effort. Comforts funds were noted at 84 with weekly contributions of 14, inspector reports showed fewer applications, and 18 remained on the list. Visits by health officials to town shops were recorded as part of the periodical inspection.
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Horsham Fare Council
Hector
Land sale plan linked to war prisoners fund
The mayor noted Mr. Boder’s aid in a council discussion about transferring a land title to the Horsham Patriotic Appeals Committee for disposal by the Returned Soldiers’ League. The plan envisioned using proceeds to fund prisoners of war relief, with council support and a ceremony pitched with Mr Bodker and others.
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Bode
Tad
Dan Wnene
Mr Bader
Je Horsham Patriotic Appeals
Inna
Gomer Jones
Wouke
Bodeur
Jona
Horabant Patriate Anpésia Committee
Pitt
Bodker
Offers of Houses and Land Report by Special Committee
Special Committee to Investigate Offers and Report prepared after J E Burns of Horsham submitted county options for three houses and land at a set price. The Mayor and councilors discussed purchase interest and appointed Dr Smith and others to the committee. Ex-councillor Langlands mourned. council sent condolences to Lieut Langlands. Water Trust chairman Bewden expressed sympathy to Langlands family.
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J. E. Burns
Horsham
Jama
Tee
Mire Diekerwon
Addyneave
Bolles
Counsell
Com. L. Bewden
Lam
Com
Langlands
Fim Hd Buss
Diphtheria Immunisation Scheme Debated in Ballarat Town Council
The Ballarat town council discusses a diphtheria immunisation scheme. The town clerk notes cost shares between the Health Commission and council, with Dr Felsteid directing the campaign. Authorities cite lower cases in Horsham and Australia as supporting evidence for the plan.
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B. Viter
Ballarat
Tewy
Mfr Pryor
Hick
Maloney
Mersham
Alee
Chile
Torgeto
Canada
Australia
Horsham
Berg
Cwnpaien
Preference to Soldiers Guides Council Decision
A council debate addressed the principle of preference for returned soldiers. The Ehot tham Futyers Association submitted a submission urging equality in the appointment process, while proponents argued the clause all things being equal should govern selections for returning servicemen.
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Ehottham Futyers Association
Inspection notes on shops bakeries and housing compliance
Health inspector D A Milburn reports on shops bakeries and boarding houses with most premises complying while two require work. One bakery under repair and sewerage work directed. one skin care trade not registered. one new stable plan in hand. one hotel rear yard in poor state. one case of tuberculosis since September 1940. immunisation programme for 1230 children in three schools. The Grapes committee recommends receiving the report and informing unstable stables owners to remedy immediately or face action. survey processes and potential council authority noted.
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D. A. Milburn
Housing Commission
Grapes Committee
Council For
Abattoir Revenue and Repairs Reported at Town Meeting
The superintendent Milburn notes monthly receipts are the lowest since abattoir operations began due to branded meat imports. Seven pigs show tubercular infection while two cows were slaughtered and inspected for stock clearance. A hand sludge pump needs alteration and the electric pump on the pit requires attention. Over an acre of abattoir ground is suitable for seed onions, fertilized and ploughed. Fees totaled £100 1s 7d. The committee recommends transferring the sludge pump to the engineer and designating land for onion growing to the onion committee.
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Itr
Milburn
Castle OF
Matee Committee
Private Street Construction Reported For Town Roads
The engineer Mr J W Rodan reports gravel paths are laid on Farth avenue and other streets but rain caused interruptions. Openings require a deposit and inspector verification at Town Hall, with charges for inspection and any further work borne by the responsible party.
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J. W. Rodan
Farth Avenue
Baillie Street
Firebrace Street
Scout Hall
Lachlan Street
Urquhart Street
McPherson Street
Recreation Reserve
Olea Avenue
Sunnyside Avenue
Market Dues at Horsham Report and City Warden Notes
The inspector Mr. G. W. Cochrane records market dues collected for 1078 fat sheep 6859 store sheep six horses two pigs cow and cats. Dog registrations total 407 and stray unidentifiable animals have been destroyed. Sustenance applications low. benevolent cases 5 percent with orders only. The cost for the two weeks was 48/16/9.
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G. W. Cochrane
Comforts Fund Effort Seeks Community Support
A letter from the Australian Comforts Fund requests cooperation in the relief drive across Horsham. Citizens contributed about 14 weekly to the fund, as reported by the mayor, noting ongoing support and a call for further assistance to help those affected.
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Astralian Comforts
Sumehing
Horsham
Mayer
Uae
General Farms Discussed at BC Council Meeting
The council debated road edge pot holes on Railway Avenue to David Street and municipal lighting upgrades. A motion to authorize engineer and foreman for repair work and an electrical inspection was carried, with signage proposed at key intersections to aid visitors.
Horsham Council Minutes Highlight Local Governance
Education Department invites council to nominate an Advisory Council member for Horsham High School with Dr Wilmoth re-nominated. Various updates include by law gazette on keeping animals, engineer meeting with Duamunile, civic welcome for Premier-designate, and discussion of hospital foundations and factory premises.
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Horsham High School
Wilmoth
Dre Bowden
Smith
Commonwraith Actuary
SF. Brown
Shire of
Duamunile
Marsham Base Hospital
Br. Dunstan
Horsham
M. Blackburn & Tredernick
Municipal Employees’ Union
Marian Sewerage Authority Meeting Reports Work and Concrete Patches
The monthly Marian Sewerage Authority meeting chaired by Con. Bowen notes the pumping station operates normally and one house connected to mains, raising total connections to 1208. Foreseen footpath depressions in Park Street and Docen Road prompt repairs. engineers discuss licensing, contractor complaints, and bidding concerns. Financials show June balances and payments approved, including revenue, expenses, and house connection costs.
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J. W Rodan
Water Main Extension and Local Water Supply Meeting Notes
At a Hurley council session the treasurer reported funds and the engineer Mr JW Roden outlined progress on a ten chain length McPherson street main to be tested. Remaining pipes to be supplied by contract, with cement work by Cowleys awaiting cooling and curing. first shipment expected mid month. Extension of main to six chains in Errett street recommended and adopted with sanction sought from the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission. Discussion about Donen road stand pipe access for non-trust water users. key to be left for ratepayers within town boundary. Inward correspondence noted excess water charges dispute. accounts for year ending December 30, 1840 were parsed and approved with several audits and compliments to staff.
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PIPER
JW. Roden
McPherson Street
Messrs Cowleys
Defence Department
Hnance
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Errett Freetoo
Hutchesen
Com
Saunders
Swat
State Audit ‘Office
Wheat problems ventilated in Wheat Stabilisation talk
A Western Australia visit by Mr Alex Wilson IMl to discuss wheat industry troubles and the Wheat Stabilisation Scheme. He cited opposition to policing methods, calls for quotas, and hoped for reforms via the Commonwealth Bank to provide long term, low interest credit and debt write downs to avert farmer bankruptcies.
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Apple and Pear Board
Western
Australie
Alex. Wilson
Auestralia
Wilson
Wh | Browers’ Union
Conner Jion
Winson
Earle Page
Commonwealth Bank
Wave
Australia
Victoria
1 Wika
Mona
Mona By Eine Allawht
Safety Hint for Motorists Notes Harsh Weather Risks
Fragmentary safety note warns motorists about hazardous conditions and road risks. The garbled text mentions vigilance, Lincoln area style phrasing, and a general call to drive carefully during rough weather or special conditions.
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