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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1950
Page
4
The Horsham City Council approved new rubbish tip regulations amid concerns over disposal. Officials report the tip operates satisfactorily but fear ongoing waste issues and seek government guidance on allotment use for a reserve and sewer trench work.
A Horsham council debate over funding for an art gallery splits along lines of public spending. Cr. Bieske and Cr. Bowling oppose immediate expenditure while others advocate using donations or alternate venues such as Horsham High School or the Horsham Town Hall for exhibitions. The Winmarra Base Hospital manager suggests fundraising and periodic shows, with local residents invited to donate paintings to the National Art Gallery, while a £106 limit is discussed to begin the gallery project.
The Fin Brigade complains about incinerators near premises after staff activity and asks Horsham Fire Frigate to verify safety. Councilors Conroy Bennetts and Morson push for inspections of petrol risk and reporting to the Brigade. council refers the incinerator issue to the proper authorities.
Readable fragments discuss coupon free items and a cautious market with little activity. The garbled lines reference groceries and a seller, suggesting stagnation but unclear specifics or names.
Mrs H B Luker of the Horsham State School Mothers Club backs the Commonwealth Government plan to provide free milk to Australian school children twelve years old and under. She says the school will cooperate and the club’s cocoa fund can be redirected to improvements at the school. The Health Minister and Sir Earle Page outline costs and nationwide rollout, with Victoria alone covering about 60,000 children and intended free milk for winter supplies.
The Horaham Branch secretary said few oppose the alliance while noting party sections sought reactions to the support plan. May reported labor support limited and, per Ste Tripovich, no decisive backing from Labor in the metropolitan area.
Late advertisements from Horsham feature vehicles for sale a 1948 Vauxhall Tourer with 7500 miles and a 1937 Ford 10 Utility with canopy top. Also listed are a male Cocker Spaniel Pup wanted by a child a job vacancy for two junior office workers and various machines and equipment from Horsham Industries including a 10 h p engine and swing saws.
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