Conference Committee Probes Public Works Need
Wr Hennessy reports a six member conference to review public works projects in the state parliament. The group considers evidence on the Glenelg River diversions, Bartons awning use, and new works at several sites, with witnesses from the State Rivers and Water Supply Foundation and local figures present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wr Hennessy
Me. W.A. Moncur
Moonrables
M. Saltan
Tl. Olney
Mat
Messrs
N. Holland
L V. Diffey
W. A. McKenzie
L.A
Hick Sekemm
Sinan
Finlly
Borda
Mla
Re V. McNabl
A. Welch
NS. Godking
State Rivers and Water Supply
Horsham
L. Bowden
Mysylc
Howilton Land
Elmrge
Glunelg
Barton
Glenelg
School Children Visit Council Meeting in Educational Visit
Eight students from Doven and seven from Doven North watched a council session for about an hour. Students, led by Mr N Cocks, heard welcome remarks from the president and gave two strong speeches by James Molyneaus and Joan Hobbs before touring the new Town Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doven
Doven North
Doven School
Doven North School
Charse
N. Cocks
Collingwood
Dad
Dave
Une
Rounell
James Molyneaus
Joan Hobbs
Crossings Over Channels Debate At Municipal Conference
Discussion centers on crossings over channels in the luge project. The Water Supply Commission’s channels were criticized for delays. Councillors urged a deputation to approach the Government and the minister for water supply to advance the plan. Cr Hennessy and Mr Lamb tasked with meeting the minister to push for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Supply Commission
Hun
Wwssy
Uly
Liu
Warracknabes
Jung Weir scheme eyed as potential beauty spot
Dr Johns cites engineer report on Jung weir noting the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission cannot repair since creek not in use. If rebuilt it could supply water for three-quarters of a mile long and four chains wide, becoming a beauty spot. MLA H Lamb seeks a 200 pound grant with local council shares, while the Jung council weighs funding and cost plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Johns
Jung
Engineer
Jung Progress
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
H. Lamb
M.L.A
Commission
Danmunkle
Wimmera
Tung
Wimmera Shi
Baker
Purvis
Longeroiong
Wimmera Shire
J. C. Smith
Alt. Cameron
Keeping Weighbridges in Order
A letter from the Grain Elevators Board states an American carpenter will visit Horsham in May to test the weighbridges. Council members discuss ensuring the bridges and silos at Doven and Dung under construction are ready, with prior boards and a visiting member noting weighbridges must be fit for wheat use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grain Elevatore’ Board
Horsham
Hennessy
Dablenburg
Rs Johns
Doven
Dung
Crick
Henderson
Value of bush fire brigades urged in north west
The President received a letter from the North Western District Council of the Victorian Bush Fire Brigades Association at Kupanyup urging steps to increase bush fire brigades in the north west. The group stressed the brigades' immense value, especially after recent bush fires. A public meeting was convened by the president at Owell's to form a brigade, a motion carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Western District Council
Victorian Bush Fire ‘Brigades" Association
Kupanyup
Whire
Dallenburg
J. Dith
Oowell's
Progress of Shire Contracts Engineer's Report
The engineer Mr J A Cameron reports contracts on Hor sham-Polkenmet road completed by W Wik and gravel laid on Horsham-Warrackmnbeu road by N Smith. J O'Pounell and Sons to begin Jung North road work next week. W Mintorp finished gravel supply for Lubeck road and has extra gravel to spread. W Wikhes started River aide construction. McKenzie Creek Quarrying Co delivered 514 yards of material to Grampians road. Poza did no machine work this month. Multiple chain works and road repairs noted with deckshot gravel suggesting 25 chains sheeted at cost of 25 per chain. Geodetic feud portion asked by Dimboula Council. Total rough estimate about 500. Winter delay noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Cameron
W. Wik
Horsham-Polkenmet
N. Smith
Horsham-Warrackmnbeu
J. O'Pounell
Jung North Road
W. Mintorp
Lubeck
W. Wikhes
River Aide
McKenzie Creek
Preuss
Walsh's
Tooburg
Nattrase
Wilson's
Cunningham
Cheina
O'Broe's Bridge
Chaina
Pulbrook
Dimboula
Eboys
Public Health Department
UN Health
Ballaway Brewing Yy
Higbee Jae Jung Sud
Seortary
Dung Beagross Association
Wartook
Harbour Bridge
Council
Hun
Empire
Department of Laws and Survey
Marish
Wallup
Suuio
W. Avken
Jonse Yrand
Warruck
R. Purvis
Riehmaml No S Brewing Co
Murton-Horsham
Morsham-Wat
J. Ay Kiefel
Kiefel
Country Sékile Board
Rame
Natimule
Armpiles Shire
Wattacknabeal-Dimbookt
Councillors Propose Road Works and Dam Repairs Near Horsham
North-east councillors inspect the riding and urge form and reform of roads between Puls and Horsham, plus a new earth dam repair and waterway at Jungweir. Plans for funding apply after revised specifications. Power grader activity through April 22 reports on Lubeck, Grampians, Zippels, Wal Wal, Lu Bok, Riverside areas with varied costs and completions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puls
Horsham
Byrneville Dam
Saunders
Godkin
Dunmunkle Shire
Jungweir
Grampings Rond
Zippels
Dunne
Wal Wal Road
Cincomplete
Lubok
Chaine Boxing
Riverside
Aol
Financial position report and tenders considered
The secretary reports receipts from March 15 to April 24 totaling £577 13s 10d with breakdowns for dog registration, pound fees, weighbridge, and miscellaneous. Trustees’ balances show various debits and credits across districts, deposits and bank balances. Cheques paid and funds due. The treasurer notes moneys deposited and cheques cleared, with numerous accounts and payments approved or awaited. A lengthy list of tenders was accepted for construction work near Riversdale, Dunnes, Taylor's Lake, and rock quarry. accounts passed for payment totaling £450 15s 8d. Meeting also covers road permits, infant welfare materials, road maintenance allowances, and other municipal matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mc GL. Ray
Ale CH Sherman
Rivershie
Dunne 'S
Taylor's Lake
N. Smith
Country Ronde Board
Advi
AGA
Ankinge
Countey Reals Board
Postmeten General's Department
Pitvivo
Ashe
Rainfall totals by region show scattered gains across Victorian towns
Last week rainfall varied widely in Mallee with falls from nil to 46 at Murrayville and Quamba, rising to 321 at Nelton in the Western region. The Wimmera and Northern Country reported modest to strong accumulations, while Central and North East territories recorded mixed totals, including 122 at Wonthaggi and 288 at Mt Buffalo, with several towns listing zero or single digit rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mallee
Some Place
Berriwillock
Waltchie
Murrayville
Quamba
Rainbow
Hopetoun
Eldorado
Harnetville
Mt. Buffalo
Gippeland
Ensay
Bairnsdale
Bruthen
Orbost
Foster
Wilson’s Promontory
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Brauer’s
Prien
Hibteinatite Trim
Langlands & Sons My
Lid
Loreham
Ace
Hands
Uhenist
Murton
Firebrace Strest
Horstam
Unm
Puneral Mireur
W. F. Allan
Wawens Road
H. B. Corben & Sons Pty. Ltd
Whene
Horstutmy
Lawn
A. Masset
Council Chamber
Dean
Tynsant
Ventre
Choy Am
Lymout
Charles Motors
Pynsent
Huestis
Honus
Peacock’s Pharmacy
COLES
Garrard i
Leas Opticians
Bourke ST
Melb
Syman Tieetadsye
Covnmissom
Zealand Loan & Mercant
AGEWY
Collins Street
Melbourne
Ue Me
Vaas Hivalerer
Jung Weir
Ei. M. Carter
Carine Bres
Duncan
Hamilton Street
Horabam Phous
C. L
Hamilton
Ration Ay Hotel
Locarno
T. D. Lee
Seary Street
Stawell
Mra Muller
Wiamere House
Criterian
Upetaire
Meroeran
Melboarna
Racheage Hotel
Hoare
Vane Roencally Trent
Bfrvicr
Harriert Street
ICE
Urquhart Street
S. Waten
Worsham
Bours
White Hart Hotel
Collin St
Mr Delihtey
Hlbearsy
Neman
Teates
Patten
Barnes
Raivnbhy
Beaurepaire
Beaurepaire Tyre Service Pty
UTD
Firebrace Streetphone U7
Chas. H. Hoskin & Sons Pty. Ltd
Piched Ty 3. V. & Ward
Vervet. Toren, Ie
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