Wimmera Shire Council meeting heavy with damage reports
The Wimmera Shire Council held its longest monthly meeting in years, with extensive discussions on flood damage to channels and yards. The illness of shire secretary G Ray prompted sympathy letters and a two month leave, while Miss K Richards acted as secretary in his absence.
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Wimmera
Wileamill
I Yard
G. Rey
M. Carter
Drs. C. Purvis
P. Hennessy
F. Baker
Jno. Smith
Jas. Smith
W. Dahlenburg
J. Crick
J. M. Johns
F. Crafter
D. McRae
8. Gross
GL. Ray
Ray
K. Richards
Contractors and Regulations Council Tightens Oversight
Dr Purvis urged tightening contracts to cap editing work in the shire as delays mount. Councillors and engineers debated reporting, notification, and accountability, with a motion that contractors notify the engineer when leaving an unfinished job carried.
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Purvis
Heunemy
Shire
Shires
Courve
Dahlenbarg
Baker
Juhua
McTing
Dus. Smith
Julant
Crafter
Dr. Crafter
Councillors seek road repairs after heavy floods in shire
In a council meeting residents demand urgent work on flood damaged roads. Dr Johns notes Isyrueville on Henty Highway flood damage with bogged cars. Repairs eyed include Longerenong Road, cemetery area near Jung, channel cleanup, culverts, and gravel reinforcements. State Rivers and Water Supply Commission asked to assess channels and provide support.
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Dr. Johns
Isyrueville
Henty
C.ilb
Baker
Jung
Church Rd
Cecig Smith
Cheks
Gr. Birker
Johns
Burnevi
Crafter
Crick
Cr. Baker
Jung Cemetery
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Dahlenburg
Pimpiaio
Wail
Hennesey
Clark
Horsham
J.C. Smith
Yarriambine Creek
C. Smith
Messrs J. Tucker
A. Miller
N. Smith
J. C. Smith
Kathoe
Bens
Council debates repairs on roads and telegraph service
Dr Hennessy moves to clear drainage at Pimpinio Reserve and fix a washed road between Mesars Bartletts and To. He urges inspection by senior engineers and the State Water Commission. Other items seek continuous telephone service, graveling Green Lake road, and maintenance asks for road and bridge work near Millar and Wallups.
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Hennessy
Pimpinio Recreation Reserve
Mesars
Bartlett’s
Horsham
Wimmera
Messrs Millar's
Flack's
Conncillors
State
Wivern and Water Supply Commission
Council
Dattenbuey
Hennemey
Pim Dinio Telephone Exchange
Postal Department
Bimpinio Exchange
Ce Dab
Tenburg
Jax Smith
Millar
Dr. McRae
McRae
Wallups
Crafter
Horsham, Warracknabeal
Dr. Purvis
Dr. Grose
Wonvondah
J. McKenzie
Galton
Gross
Cr Purvis
Crross
Wal Wat
Cr. Gross
Parvig
Gros
A. Fagten
Y Alse
Aaharum
South Ridin
Green Lake
Grom
Marvie
Arapites
Carters
Gossawit
Carter
Visit of President At Wartook Inspires Mixed Reactions
The report details a visit by a president to Wartook with remarks on misery and progress. The narrative mentions engineers and officials, noting cautious optimism about development. Citizens rally around the prospect of a sanctuary and future improvements, while concerns about coherence and administration surface.
Letter from Te Rodbla to Ray over Koutenes dispute
Misa Richards read a letter from Mr Te Rodbla Mac to Mr Ray about Koutenes at The Gruwipuns. Mr Toda says it would take eight years for the manniagns to macure and the trees would be whitebined from the Forestry Department. regurg wma received.
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Misa Richards
Te Rodbla
Ray
Koutenes
Gruwipuns
Toda
Macure
Warracknabeal Shire Conference Debates Rates and Compensation
Members of the Conference of Shires and Boroughs at Warracknabeal discussed proposed rates and compensation schemes. The session, chaired by secretary L Hay, considered freight and road toll impacts, with calls for state support and clearer regional guidelines. The motion to advocate for compensation and regulated rates was carried, urging government action.
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Hennessy
Bitamen
Erie
Hivehiy
Suresh Toy
Eswaltte
da Keltke
Mlires
Reyadly
Landauer
Cote Fils
Carrie
Winanera Shire
Conference backs cross channel crossings and landowner aid
Proceedings show Wimmera Shire supports state drivers and Water Supply crossings over channels with compensation disputes noted. The conference backs closer settlement actions in NSW and urges shires to adopt stricter land sale controls, permit scrutiny, and culvert improvements.
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Ence
Commission
Wimmera Shire
Oreux
New South Wales
Tadan
Nsw
Karkarone
Hettmessy
Baga
Hivinesy
Skeleton weed threat tips urged in western Australia
Mr Pemberton of the Noxious Weeds Department warns of skeleton weed spreading in the south eastern district. Dr Hynuvaay notes the weed’s bold growth and urges councillors and farmers to report any new growth to the department, advising caution and clarity on doubtful findings. Continent on Tage 8s
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Australia
Pemberton
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