Wimmera Shire Fears Traffic Dangers After accident
Members of the Wimmera Shire council voiced concern over traffic hazards in Firebrace Street and surrounding areas. Dr John s urged action to reduce pedestrian risks after a near fatal incident, calling for safer crossings and clearer lane markings to protect elderly and young pedestrians.
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Plan to speed up free kindergarten in Horsham
The Horsham Free Kindergarten president Mr B Hardinge outlined a plan at Friday’s annual meeting to accelerate the Roberts Avenue kindergarten project. He expressed disappointment that no progress had been made in the last year, noting the building has been under way for five years but not started.
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Horsham Man Killed In Collision
A Horsham man was killed when his utility collided with a sheep transport on the Henty Highway seven miles from Warmemben. Two other men in the utility escaped with minor injuries. one passenger, Hirst, was hospitalized with a broken wrist and facial injuries. Forbes, born in Blackpool, England, had lived in Horsham for seven years and was 47.
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Ratepayer Dinner Honors Wimmera Shire Councillors
A Horsham banquet, sponsored by Julius Ruwoldt and his son Sid, celebrated the Wimmera Shire Council after a Friday adjournment. The elder Ruwoldt, a ratepayer for over six decades, recalled the district’s rough early days and thanked the council for its services, a moment described as historic for the shire.
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Growers Push Lubeck Weighbridge Alteration
At the monthly Fire Brigade Hall meeting Growers raised a complaint from Mr L Hobbs of St Helens about making the Lubeck weighbridge suitable for semi trailer weighing for the coming wheat harvest. Secretary Fran s reported Dunmunite Shire engineer approved the bridge but concrete approaches were not level. A resolution instructed contacting Mr H Glowery of the Grain Elevators Board to adjust the weighbridge, and guidance for wheat voters to support suitable services. Delegates and attendees discussed enhancements and appointed delegates for Wimmera District in August including Mr Hobbs and Mr Francis.
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Coroner Warns on Won Pipes and Band Uniforms Near Ready
Coroner cautions on an unspecified issue while the Pb Pipe Bands finalize new uniforms. Page references indicate council table discussions and refusal actions across pages five to eight.
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Deceased Man Found In Well Near Lowan
A 62 year old man from Lowan near Natinuk was found dead in a well with hands bound. Investigations ongoing as authorities seek to determine the circumstances of his death and any connection to local incidents.
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Public Works Committee Meeting Scheduled for Next Week
Local officials announce a public works committee meeting next week addressing highway safety and facility improvements. The session will review municipal storage plans, utility safeguards, and road maintenance priorities for Portland and nearby areas.
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