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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1929
Page
1
Readable excerpts show a public dispute over freight and passenger charges between road and railway services. Officials defend railway reliability while acknowledging competition from road haulage. they warn that heavy costs could burden communities unless road competition is controlled.
Fragmentary report notes a large regular rainfall in Westerm Gijape Inn and flax cultivation in Spain. It mentions a wheat price surge prompting an extra £225,000 added to Queensland’s crop value.
Three councillors announced they retire by effluxion of time at the Arapiles Shire Council meeting. Cr Kevte expressed torn views while Cr Guest said he neared the end of his tether after eighteen years at the table. The trio praised staff and officers for road and settlement work and pledged to continue service next week if reappointed.
A historic bank project outlines a major expansion along PA Street with a new front, sub-basement and mezzanines. The layout favors a central banking chamber and upgraded facilities to centralize operations and improve public access.
About 19 members attended the Horsham Progress Association meeting at Toews Hall. President CW Ward praised the year's work, noted focus on hospital fund efforts, community singing campaigns, and festival plans. The secretary reported total receipts of £233 16s 10d with multiple income sources and a net credit of £22 2s 1d after dues and allocations.
The Minister of Water Supply Mr HM Angus promises district residents improved access after inspecting Rivershle Haven MekKenne Creek and Krinpeen. A large gathering at Horsham Town Hall discussed irrigation costs and the Morra Marra water scheme amid rainfall concerns and calls for faster action.
Incomplete OCR fragment mentions levies and agencies but readable facts are limited to stray terms. No clear event date place or entities emerge beyond general references to levies and authorities.
Horsham agents for Dennys Lascelles Ltd solicit consignments of wool for rules from settlement. Hest lighted and equipped Show Room in Australia with ample supply of woolpacks full weights. Young Bros Florham and Pheanches.
The excerpt lists officers and committee members including President A Daeson and G W Cochrane as treasurer with editors HW Waile and T W Studley among the names. It shows a long slate of names for committees such as Allan Mil fort Galein Carter Mills Davey Helmore Allen Hieske and others.
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