Council Dithers Over Harrison Commission Payment
At a council meeting the dispute over Mr. Harrison’s one percent commission on grant money remains unsettled. The council accepts liability only for £10 of £25 19s claimed, citing interpretation of total grant funds versus the shire’s share to be repaid next year. A subcommittee will study the engineer’s claims before a final decision.
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Harrison
Arn- Piles
Arapiles
L. W. McDonald
Grant
Kirsopp
Hair
Wade
CUSED
McDonald
Russell
Baths project stall prompts query from Horsham committee
Mr. E Fisher urged action as Horsham lags on a pool project. The committee seeks the cause whether lack of materials money or labor delays progress. A reference to an American town of similar size showing early pool construction is noted, highlighting the needed equipment and spades to move forward.
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E. Fisher
H. Greenberg
W. BR. Lawrence
America
Horsham
Mobile library service approved for Victorian districts
The Free Public Library Service approves a mobile library plan to serve districts lacking facilities. Establishing the unit, including the vehicle and books, is estimated at £10,000.
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Free Public Library Service
Booker
Secretary as Acting Engineer Appointed Temporarily
Secretary to Ales Shire Mr W Sinclair is named acting engineer until a permanent replacement for Mr J J Harrison is found. Dr Hair notes a temporary engineer is needed for signing forms and general work while applications are sought. Sinclair agrees to help out and will be paid a salary as engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ales Shire
W. Sinclair
Council
J. J. Harrison
Hair
Sinclair
Smith
Kirsopp
Church of Christ notes outline Melbourne farewell events
Church notes report a farewell to Mrs Breveon before her departure to Melbourne. Olin Thomas, on furlough from Twein, spoke with lantern slides about missionary work and raising funds for the hospital. Next Sunday features a temperance meeting in the School Hall with addresses and discussion led by D. K. Stirling. Additional items mention upcoming services and lantern site demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Om Temeliers
Eiven
D. K. Stirling
Dintheole West Saandas
Hersham
Methodist Youth Rally and Sermon Series at Nhill
A group from Aorshan and Pimpinio joined Nhill on the King's Birthday for a district Crusade meeting day. Rev Rex Mathias spoke on The Three R's for Christians Repent Reform Re-start as Youth Publications director and a noted Water of Methodism speaker. A Pimpinio service will be led by Mr T Glazebrook. West Wall Ladies' thirds finished packing parcels for the Food for Britain appeal and these are being dispatched.
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Aorshan
Pimpinio
Nhill
Rex Mathias
Rey Rex Mathias
Yarra Bank
T Glazebrook
West Wall
Britain
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Winceyette
Ares
Firebrace Street
Hardinge Bros. Pty. Ltd
Baby Quinn
Wilson Bolton & Co
Pynsent Street
Scott Street
Warracknabeal
Arapiles Shire
Foy
Ned
Church OF Christ
St. Andrew's
Lee Bell
Methodist
L. G. Termite Exterminating Company OF Australia
W. P. Ladd
Prop
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Luse Morson
Taxi Servic
Ferguson
Transport Box
Blade Terracer
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Dimboola Road
Spike Tooth
Harray
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