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Newspaper

Horsham Times

Location

Horsham, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 09, 1939

Page

3

Prime Minister to Attend New Town Hall Opening

Town Clerk invites the Prime Minister to the opening of the new town hall. Mrs Menzie and Mr Stove show interest as officials arrange attendance with the Mayor. The Prime Minister sends regrets due to engagements but will view Hoesnem at 9. Town Clerk confirms the planned ceremony and microphone arrangements.

Mensi¢s Stove Menzie Witendine Shearies Ister Jus

Council Adopts Charges for Public Entertainments

The council approved admission fees for events held in public spaces including concerts lectures dances and theatrical performances. Fees range from a few cents to several dollars per night with variations by time and activity and subject to council approval. The measure also covers public meetings elections and charitable or school gatherings with specific hours and facilitation rules.

Coumell Coumell, Per Niente Each Subsequent Night For Basaars Boca Seppe Tell Weber Baebes Tor Dunowe Micah Coutiell

No Smoking Policy Topic at Town Hall Banquet

A report details debate over smoking at a banquet and hall events. Firemen, officials, and Dr Mutcheswon supported smoke restrictions while discussions considered permits for smoking at certain socials and banquets. The Town Clerk noted no smoking except at approved banquets with permissions.

Mutcheswon Mrouil Ue Berpes Amekers Bremen

Mayoral reception planned for Hersham ratepayers

Hersham Town Council meets to announce a forthcoming mayoral reception for ratepayers to inspect the new town hall and offices. Discussions cover women’s toilet facilities, road repairs on Lynott Street, electric lighting for Frederick Street, and improvements to the riverfront stock yards with funding through market dues.

Mew Hersham Town Plana Hersham Restreem Nike Yards

Croquet Club Area Plans Stir Town Discussion

The finance committee backs Neon fixtures and town hall use rules for public access to the new hall. Proposals include open hours, rate payer tours, and a mayoral reception plan. Discussions touch on lands department sanction, supervision, and publicity for a croquet club area at Kalimans Park.

Aenith Kalimans Park Semith Sarttens Barnes Lands Department Rodda Hutchenpemersimbed Rene Aled Rey Lm Plantation

Defence plans and factory expansions across regions

The Horsham council notes defence emergency planning discussions led by Senator RV Keane and the Minister for Defence. It covers factory expansions at Lithgow, Maribyrnong, and Footscray, the use of public tenders for peace time defence needs, and inquiries into local works and infrastructure projects including drains and streets.

RV. Keane Defence G. A. [Street Horsham Fem of May & Millar Chamber of Manufactures Cemvanwealth Lithrow New South Wales Maribyrnong Footscray Victoria Etulma Horshaar Defence Contract Board Messrs May & Millar Pay, Ltd

Dead Sheep Left by Drovers and Market Dues

Market dues collected on three special sales of sheep at the yards, with further sales pending under heavy weather. Dead sheep remain along Natimuk and Katlee roads after the sales, and have been buried. Steps are being taken to recover removal costs and to address stray stock, dog registrations, sewerage notices, and tree planting plans in the town.

Hamilton Street Santos Natimule Road Katlee Road Natimuk Road

Mount Gamiser Corporation Meeting Report Text

Murky OCR text from the town corporation minutes notes a meeting report. It mentions the town clerk and council members, with confusion over spelling and garbled phrases. The fragment hints at discussion of a progressive centre and hopeful improvements.

F. EB. Marley Mou Gamwier Cammmnit Lee Sr Woneere

Old Photographs for Album Obscure Town Clock Reference

Fragmentary note mentions an obituary id and a strange phrase about a clock and a king. The readable parts suggest a photo album entry tied to a local obituary and a misread label or caption. No clear names or places emerge from the legible text.

Slaughter Report Shows May Meat Safety Progress

The superintendent Mr. W. J. Shaw reports May slaughter totals: 52 sheep, 204 lambs, 5 large calves, 4 young calves, and 0 pigs with minimal disease. Lamb quality improving, few cows treated, Herefords noticeable among large cattle. Unauthorized visitors persist, a locked gate was forced, and weather hindered work, but abattoirs committee inspection was received in October.

W. J. Shaw

Almont Town Work Request Records Note

Dr Ronda requested the required work as agreed with Williams during the oak season. The records indicate efforts began but faced delays and were subject to review by authorities.

Ronda Williams

Seven-Year Lease Term Adopted by Council Debate

Dr J Barnes moved that the December 12 1988 resolution on D Anderson’s case be extended to a seven year lease. Dr Charles opposed noting a five year term was already set. Anderson argued for a longer period and fair treatment. council approved seven years by a 6 to 3 vote with the clerk stating the term as seven years from the date agreed.

Cr. Barnes Charles Anie Wilmoth Charles Rodda Aftsid J. Barnes D. Anderson Belas Andeyvon Chymylve Anderson Barna Anders Bret Barnes

New Hall council debates furnishing and equipment use

The council discusses allocation of used furnishings and equipment for street Crockery Kor Ve 48 Hall. They consider whether to procure or swap items, setting guidelines on authorization, replacements, and future use while addressing safety and cost concerns.

Pisen Henn Quirina HUH Mamakers Janes Prine Chase Sanaumatsen Wishpesky Ekonipmaety Salvantons Seconsi-Turt Materell

Traffic Blyton At The N Estishc Thins

A noisy council meeting discusses traffic on streets including Urquhart and MePivereon. Dr Hutchesson and Dr Barnes argue delays, votes favor a plan with four buttons and central Harrim, with contention over timing and street changes.

Titlan Toma Barnes Waltons Enil Brace England Urquhart Street Benial

River Snagging Continues and River Work Costs

The foreman reported ongoing river snagging with £4 spent so far, including engine hire, and about £170 more planned. Groundwork at the tennis courts is prepared for reseeding, and bitumen courts drainage is underway. Graveling and footpaths extend through town, with road widening and cattle yards under work. several trees removed and croquet lawns being refined. The works committee will review paving after yard conditions worsened by heavy rain.

Rodda Barnes Ch Radda Cataliah Roddy Charles Cumsiderathon Bir Wattsy George Street Et Doom Baume Great Western Te K Dimbools Road May Park Ine High School

Councillors Debate Essential Works In Suburban Ward

Minutes reveal the works committee chair directing a gravel for footpath project on Mimboda road. The motion to inspect and report was seconded and carried with Ward councillor Bovaaran absent.

Morshar Mvlio

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