Travelling Sheep Cause Damage In Wimmera Meeting
The Wimmera Shire council discussed sheep travelling and issuing permits, with a plan to appoint a ranger. They considered declaring a national park and tabled a motion to withdraw support. South riding reps opted to buy a power grader to aid road work. Dr P Hennessy presided, with councillors Smith Purvis Dahlenburg Johns Crick Carter Crafter and Gross in attendance.
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Tebe
P. Hennessy
James Smith
C. Purvis
W. Dahlenburg
J. M. Johns
J. Crick
M. Carter
F. Crafter
S. Gross
Purvis
Crafter
Dimboola
Jas. Smith
Car
Travelling Stock Shire Roads Enforce Ranger Appointment
The Wimmera Shire plans to enforce the travelling stock act with a ranger to be appointed for at least three months. Attending officials note that drovers must drive travelling sheep six miles daily along direct routes, with penalties from £8 to £50 for breaches. The council discusses costs, enforcement, and potential revenue from grazing rights as drovers threaten to bypass borders.
Prowling Possums Threaten Farmers in Local Debate
The president lamented possum prowling harming fruit orchards and gardens. Proposals urged issuing permits to ratepayers for pest destruction, with Dr Dublenburesia and Dr Jas Smith backing action to curb raids. Some favored open season while Dr Dahlenburg warned of poison risks. the motion passed.
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Dublenbure Siahhat
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Dahlenburg
Debate Over Grampians National Park Leases Sparks Council Row
Dr Carter reports on Ararat conference debates to declare Grampians national park as Wimmera shire delegates cite burnt country and ring-barked trees by Forestry Commission. If leases cancel, 30 to 40 miles of fencing may be torn down. council may withdraw support. Officials insist leases remain with compensation. Calls for field trip to Grampians to assess water catchment and rainfall disparities amid drought notes.
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Ararat
Grampata Ax
Wimmera
Forestry Commission
Atock
Carter
Gros
Grampians
Dahlenburg Low
Johns
Vastern
Tran
Dahlenburg
Nnts
State Rivers and Water Supply’ Commission
Grossaid
Gippsland
Captor
Plenty of Work for Grader Are RrT
The report notes substantial grading demands in the south riding with 15 miles of gravel untouched and a call to address gender requirements in the assessment.
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Cr. Purvis
Debate Over Road Grading Machine Purchase In South Riding
The council discussed buying a power grader as the south riding faced mounting debt and road work delays. Doctors Carter Purvis and Grown advocated the grader to ease contention with other ridings, with plans to fund over the next financial year. The president noted contractor limits, and a vote favored purchasing after Dr Dallenburg’s suggestion, three months hence.
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Carter Uid
Grown
Purvis
Captor
Dublenburg
Wien Ark
Carter Ay Purvis
Dallenburg
Tree planting at schools divides ratepayers in council views
A Sun News Pictorial letter prompts council debate on roadside tree planting. The president notes hostility from some ratepayers fearing crop injury, while others push for widespread planting near roads and at schools. Dr. Parvis supports space for trees in the south riding.
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Sun News-Pictorial
Wail
Pimpinie
Dahlenburg
Parvis
Teers Hat Tien
Reentest
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An old advertisement describes piles as swollen lower bowel veins causing irritation and bleeding. It promotes Doan's Ointment as healing antiseptic soothing relief, claiming it also eases eczema and itching skin complaints. Get Doan's for relief.
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Doan
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