Sub-Committee to Advise on Transport Subsidies
At a meeting of the Sub-Committee on Transport Subsidies, members including RB Charles chairing and J C Grant discussed rural school transport. They noted long travel distances, some children walking or bicycling, and that subsidies should be scrutinized, with a sub-committee to propose subsidy levels. The group also covered nursery plans, road work, housing tender practices, and a resignation and regional regrouping debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geberal
Wimmera
Kanivo
Messrs
RB. E. Charles
J. C. Grant
W. W. Howland
W. Oldfield
C. P. Whelan
A. J. Gray
D. Clark
C. ©. Perrin
FE. Buckland
J. G. Greening
G. Stewart
Grant
Kaniva
Greening
Messrs Grant and Oldfield
Perrin
Housing Commission
Public Works Department
Gray
Central Planning Committee
Move to Stop Approved Street Works Defeated in Council
A motion to halt street construction until next summer was defeated in council. Dr Faux argued many roads under construction would not be finished before winter, risking residents' fuel stocks. Engineer E M Harvey cited closure delays but promised current jobs would finish. Mayor and Dr Charles opposed, while Faux affirmed faith in both the engineer and divine aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faux
Charles
E. M. Harvey
Dr. Lawrence
Lack of Country Amenities Appalling
The League executive meeting last week expressed great concern over country life lacking amenities. They urged government action to improve educational cultural housing and sporting facilities in rural areas and proposed moving vital industries inland to attract country growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Seaboard
Pohiner Wins Cycling Event at Natimuk Road
Ted Pohiner dominated the five mile Natimuk Road race posting the fastest time to claim both first place and fastest rider. The scratch group included Pohiner, John Harmer, and John Stewart, with Bert Parish briefly leading before the three surged ahead. Keith Potter rode well before being caught by the main group near the finish.
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George Cap
Natimuk Road
Ted Pohiner
Fmm
Ted Pohmner
John Harmer
Horsham
John Stewart
Wilson Street
Pohner
Stewart
Bert Parish
Barnett
E. Pohmer
J. Harmer
K. Barnett
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Charles Motors
Commercial Union Assurance Co, Ltd. Nc
Engla
Collins Street
Melbourne
Geelong
Moocrabool Street
Elder, Smith & Co., Limited
Inc
S.A
Firebrace Street
Vants
Hardinge Bros
T. & G. Corner
S.S.W
X.W
S.W
Wail Nursery
Central Planning Authority
Wail
Wimmera Shire
Duffy
Nhill
W. W. Oldfield
Lowan
Oldfield
Grampians District
Fourist’ Association
Grampians
Glenelg
Dimboola
Devon Motors Pty. Ltd
Lonsdale Street
Horsham Body Works
Warracknabeal
F. W. Sweatmen
Scott Street
Duco
ALVIS
Fiat - Singer
Bervice
COLES
Omant Bros
Pohiner
t._ ESSE COKE STOVE
C.H. Hoskin &Sons
Findlay
ICE
Kellands
Tyr
Aeety Sownice Hallow
J. W. & Word For
Rirest
Gardhem
Victoria
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