The Shire War Savings Drive Behind War Effort
The secretary reported on the Shire’s war savings drive with details from the Victorian War Savings Certificates Committee. Funds and donations were solicited by councillors, and a public meeting and rally were planned. estimates show significant local support and a total target around seven thousand pounds. Further notes covered bank certificates, approvals, and a weekly financial position, including overdraft and accounts across riding divisions. Voters rolls were revised prior to meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lad
Victorirn War Savings
Shire
Ube Press
Sim
Ade
Shin Applications
Nuratjuhe Bank
Burstigus
Mursham
Joe
Sait
Summitien Am
Russell
Horshany Hanks
Horsham
Rowroe
Ima Bere
Abing
Mt Saat
Mieseil
Melbourne
Miles
Keete
Cre Smithy Ag Catrial
Councillors and Their Stewardship
The article describes a heated council session with debate over leadership, duties, and accountability. It highlights how councillors defended their roles, faced criticisms, and pledged to work for taxpayers while addressing missteps and upcoming decisions.
Arapiles Shire Council Hears War Effort Needs And Thanks
Arapiles Shire councillors met at Noradjuhe to discuss war effort support and other matters. They thanked volunteers and staff, noted limits on time for activities, and pledged continued cooperation with municipal and war work demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arapiles
Noradjuhe
Sudhelz
Extended Leave for Soldiers in Country Service
In wartime measures a military leave policy is described with emphasis on extended leave for soldiers from the camp. A Bendigo camp figure is noted with a four-year term, and plans to provide extended warefar military support across provinces. The article references parliamentary affairs and secretary duties in connection with soldier welfare and mobility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cratmoer
Hom
Bendigo
Counetis Stent
Carrie
Should Meetings Be Opened With Prayer 7
A ministerial request to open council meetings with prayers was not acceded to. The council argued the Local Government Act allows public attendance but not forced prayer. Dr Hulls and Dr Sudbole commented against changing the long-standing practice, noting meetings have run for years without prayers. The letter was received and carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess
Hue Vanull
Tinee
Tory
Hayes
Pepisene
Berting Aggustiiin
Finlay Wanawih
Humphreys
Ttes
Pissher
Terruunei
Elorty
Hulls
Sudbole
Inter
Tgs
Heard
Grwar
Progress of Shire Works With Faulty OCR Notes
An engineer reports on road works along Shire routes including Crb Parkenmer Road and Mitre to Sherwood's Dam. Depressions, water lodgement, limestone rubble, stumps, and drainage issues are noted. A trolley accident delayed work on a fountain section. Some sections near the church and Nutrwung run are being prepared, with widening and regrading ongoing and culverts needing attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dtrwins
Sulth
Readview
Mitre
Sherwood
Troan
Council notes and wartime administration highlights
A lengthy council diary records routine wartime governance including registry inquiries, work details, and approvals. It notes the State Controller of Salvage, petroleum regulations, consulting engineers, health advisories, road works, and monthly expense authorizations. It also covers grain elevator planning, fuel conservation steps, and recruiting officer logistics with multiple mentions of local councils and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ani
Victoria
Yolwaly
Merriary
Hie Health Department
Uslvising
Vsvale
Tory
Tor Medical
Department of Tundy and Burves
Aninade
Woemondah
Ias
Country Rosle Board
Sherwood 'Y
Adv
State Minera Aun Water Supply Commission
Hawel
Particulues
Lahore
Wvrete
Treneport
Grain’ Elevators Board
Mtsundget
Nutigwk
Lan Levator
Muuicipal Association
Bey ‘Atedaa
Shire Conneil Bar Union
Oumeth
Ayreek
Malvern
Brighton
Castlewuing
Horsham Bass Honpit
Hasbles Natimu
Natinuk
Russell
Swith
Dr. Russell
Cr. Heard
Cr. Hobbs
Stefans K. Lo Atkins
V. J. Cue
Mower Norton
Cne
K. Rankin
MLC
Hamilton
Sant Lane
Clerk of Works Report on Central Horse Raiders and Nearby Roads
A detailed Clerk of Works report describes central area issues including horse raiders foals and fences, with mentions of Rotary Airase Flay Cue Mond 1 and various road sections. It notes repairs, culverts, and drainage work around Nerassiilae and Norton areas, plus work on Natinitih Kaen and Narrabiel Wonwoneteh corridors. Dickersen completes his report on heroes and road shoulders near Stone ayervt and Mowabwnys, highlighting ongoing maintenance and safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk of Works
Heferead
Ryady
Mopionitia
Cyah
Norton-Cooleauly
Tan Gmiteledt
Wells Friant
Conik
Terry Wigs
Natal
Dickersen
Stone
Sundry Works To Be Attended To
Local notes describe multiple civil tasks including road work improvements, stone supply, and fence and bridge maintenance. Officials discuss contract responsibilities, bids, and supervision with Meard, Hobbs, Grant, and Sherritt cited among others. Work includes paving and drainage aims, await funding decisions and committee approvals.
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Latanees
Derth
Sonith Rhein
Mindford
Vietolan Railways
Gunals
Radlarat
Nadouk
Arapiles Shire
ALF
Everstaaly
Reo
Col Voagnes
Peacock’s
Apo
Hardinge Bros
Drewdam
Mtr
Parkenmer Road
Brown
Messer McDowall
Lawd
Kapei Ved
Wier
Reeriv
Tulbatity
Motibaiee Chueh
Austentasia
Mina
Grant
Powell
Ele Woolmier
Reyte
Tink Masune Hodges
Guth Ie
Permaasion Grant
Klaye
Martin
Athornent
Lowan
Tate
Agro
Coussors
Seconiien
Precunitesion Agiist
Ted
Cnet
Dissirstea
Sini Uns
Eabstytiien Fender
Meard
Ryan
Hobbs
Mr. Jackan
Sherritt
Tad
Thain
A. W. Cummings
Arkley
Firebrace Street
Rance Co
Hersham
Young Babbits
BAT Ly Ice Works
Urquhart Street
Sipe
Opperman’s Red Gum
Robinson Street
Rifle Ultts Timber
Hone Worsham
Germany
Bux
Sack’s
Eh Chemtien
Beas Finebrace
P.O
Terthem
Viesorte
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