Salvage fund distribution debated at Horsham meeting
Town council discussed how to allocate salvage proceeds from waste paper drives. Debates centered on splitting funds between the Red Cross and Comforts Fund or retaining proceeds for patriotic purposes. A supervising committee of Drs Wilmoth and Menadue was elected to oversee the disbursement.
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Jeory
Aiba Povn
Bawel
Anes
Sophie
Tabby Yan
Crs
Monadue
Jay
London
Lalilene
Mises
Dalgety
Sakt
Aqua Club
Caner
Ambu
Wichel
Bryers
Tru Cruse
Snihdoor Come
Mears Watts
Haan
Juan
Malchet
Rommi
Pry
Bess Tha
Jack Watts
Menuane
Etme
Patme
Altan
Reeves
Hutcheson
Cisth
Mpi
Alvidea Ieee the Red Cross Society
Comforts Bund
Wesalie
Melbourne
Horshanse
Witrauth
Smith CJ
Menadwe
Count ‘el
Red Cross
Comforts
B.S
Cr Pripke
Cy Menadue
Ant Cr
Air Raid Precautions Amid Wartime Disruptions
Early reports describe warnings and civil defense measures across regions as night-time air raid alerts and blackout protocols test communities. Officials emphasize collective vigilance, shelter readiness, and the mobilization of workers to maintain essential services during ongoing military operations.
River Snageing at Wei Subsidy Debate
The Public Works Department proposed a subsidy of 24K for river snagging works. Council debated options for river engineering along the Western Highway. Officials referred the matter to committee after a review of bids and potential benefits to bridge approaches.
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Public Works Department
Wimmern
Rounell
Fwing & Rom
Henty
Horsham Council Proceedings Aide War Time Measures
At Horsham town council meeting a surplus funds distribution was decided and air raid precautions urged a more sustained citizen effort. Reports noted declining maintenance applications and stray dogs, while two streets with same names were slated for renaming. The session ran from 8:00 pm to 12:30 am, likely the council’s latest ever.
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Hersham
Horsham
Yogeell and
Street Ames Council considers trees and street name changes
The Ames council reviews street name confusions from Williams Witham and Baillie Streets and proposes renaming Williams one to keep, Witham to Wavell Street, and Baillie street to Charles Street. They plan cheap wire mesh tree guards for about 21 trees in Henry Street and delegate tree selection to the chairman. Oaklands Park trees died. Dr Menadue offers replacements and will dig holes while council plants.
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Ames
Sterety
Hutshin
Williams Tame
Williant
Horsham Noth
Utso & Willan
Ballilo Street
Williams
Witham
Horshant
Wawunna Road
Wavell-street
William Stevet
Baillie
St West
Charles Street Street
Henry Street
Claieuath
Connie
Smith
Oaklands Park
Menadue
District Dogs Turned Adrift in Horsham
In Horsham district a number of dogs including live Alsatians were found wandering and impounded. Inspector G W Cochrane reports many pets unclaimed, with unclaimed or old animals destroyed. measures taken to deal with stray dogs and stray animals brought in from the country.
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Horsham
G. W. Cochrane
Sustenance Applications Decrease Noted by Inspector Cochrane
Inspector GW Cochrane reports sustenance relief at its lowest level since inception with only Umen employed for maintenance. Two weeks cost £42 19s 6d. Thirteen men reelected for railway work at Mitre Were Limited awaiting first pay, with food oysters valued at £6 7s 6d.
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GW. Cochrane
Umen
Wiatenance
Mitre
Labor Tender Protest Reported by City Officials
A protest over labor tenders was lodged as the mayor approved a tender process. The April meeting reviewed bids, with officials noting one result and the tender process continuing under scrutiny.
Arrears of Rates and Council Recommendations
The finance committee reviews arrears and a complete rate and charge list. They propose legal action against defaulters if no satisfactory arrangements are made, discuss power supply at Butter Wartary and New Base Hospital, and report awaiting consultant Ross. They advise against council contributions and consider staff positions, tenders, and payments for municipal services and accounts.
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Sana
Tew
Hos Iital
Ross
Bletbourne
Sol
Kemion Board
Woryucknubeal
Ramsay & Treganowan
Arnold Street
Tollowicz
Market Dues From Sheep Sales
Dues have been collected on 10485 feet and store sheep sold at the corporation yards. Anties remain unpaid on a further 3000 sold. Brackets for holding description yards now provided for all liens, improving convenience for agents per inspector Mr G W Cochrane in his monthly report.
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Anties
G. W Cochrane
Government Clerks Criticised For War Era Delays
Fragmented OCR text notes criticism of government clerks and departmental delays during wartime. Mentions land aid, recreation reserve, and a solicitor’s or clerk’s reply to a county or town council observation.
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Landy
Busey
Morshany Recreation Weserve
Cork
Diphtheria Operation Delays Spark Melbourne Health Debate
Confused report shows outbreak in Victoria with Melbour ne officials and town council referencing a resolution. The passage notes delays as doctors and authorities weigh actions while residents travel and await a response amid growing health concerns.
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Menadino
Victoria
Merk
Town Clock Work Report Details Repairs and Delays
The engineer Mr J W Rodan reports with the Mayor on a clock repair project after delays. A concrete cut off wall and water control plans are described for a downstream weir, with discussion of tools, rock conditions, and seasonal work constraints. The report notes funding questions and a request to pursue a firm maintenance contractor and suitable home for a removed clock.
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Mir
J. W. Rodan
Wiley
Eléne
Rover
Reiley
Bertrick Mint
Lone
Financial position report of treasurer reveals bank balances
The treasurer Miss L Appleton reported bank balances at April 30 across several accounts including electric light public works private streets and abattoirs with debentures and interest figures shown in shillings and pence, highlighting municipal finances.
Inward Concern Considered at Horsham Public Meeting
A noisy Horsham council session debated postwar public works and safety. Officials discussed power supply, the inflammable storage near Wilson Street, and potential site changes while a committee review delayed final decisions.
General Items Agreed To Requests Of Councillors
Council discussed complaints about drainage on Henry Street and uncompleted work in Timber yards and Crs. Rodda and Hutcheson to draw up a roster. A private sale at Corporation Fairs during the sale period was proposed after thefts and market concerns.
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Urquhart Street
Wilma
Newmarket
Rodda
Hutehessan
Atthe
CSW
Henry Streoh
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Hostelessun
Bammers
MyLarbhin
McPherman
Howe Jy
Green Park
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