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Newspaper

Horsham Times

Location

Horsham, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 10, 1940

Page

7

Council's War Time Help Encouraged by Citizens

Dr Menadue of the State Emergency Council says circulars have been sent to households urging cooperation in emergencies. Of the 16 homes, 24 boys 11 girls and 11 guardians could be sheltered for evacuation. Most residents offered to take children. two men volunteered but no women. The mayor thanked volunteers as preparations continued.

State Emergency Council Menadue Melbourne Girke Smajority England

Collection of Waste Paper Drives School Paper Drive

A local council considers creating a depot for collecting waste paper to supply a Patriotic fund and aid war efforts. Dr Bowses notes students and households provide papers and envelopes, funds go to welfare groups, and business people urged to help. The mayor backs the plan. motion passes unanimously.

Feu Couyell Canaderetica Bowses Horeham and District Ch. Menadue Horesham Biynss England Horsham Chamber of Commerce Australia

Who Damaged the Dragon at Rwerestion Reserve

The article reports community concern over damage to a dragon sculpture at Rwerestion Reserve after vandalism tied to a Chinese dragon event. Dr Chavis notes a suspect, with interviews of children aged four to eight. council debates assume responsibility, proposing parents cover damages and the tennis club share liability for the phivy site.

Rwerestion Chavis Hh Potter Setlon Chui

Horsham Town Council debates citizen apathy and public works

At a lengthy Horsham Town Council meeting, officials discussed citizen apathy toward circulars from a councillor for the State Emergency Council, a TB cow report prompting health testing in country areas, a women rest room proposal prompted by an ASP letter, vandalism concerns, a wandering dog nuisance bill, and plans to set up a wartime waste paper depot. The session extended past 11:30 p.m. with Mayor Dr. R. J. Wilmoth presiding.

Horsham State Emergency Council T.B Health Commission A.S.P R. J. Wilmoth

Private Street Construction Update by Engineer Redan

Engineer Mr D W Redan reports private street construction ongoing with grading, trenching, and stone work completed on multiple streets. Weather delays have paused activities, while graveling, fencing, drainage, and approaches are advanced and a bridge removal planned to enable street realignment and paving.

D W. Redan Stewart Vanant Hineke Allie Francis Atyovet Filline WIN Robinson Street Smith Rowen Ates Williams Lane Alent Chatits MeBhernon Street Susten Lane Wimmera Bridge Nils

Wandering Dogs Spark Civic Debate in Victoria

In a chaotic town scene residents blame roaming dogs for livestock losses and fear for safety. Parliament representatives, municipal figures, and the Agriculture Society discuss penalties and a possible dog control program to protect sheep and residents amid growing tensions.

Bighl Stiivet Pune Auifortine Charles

SAY FD WITH FLOWERS Tosses and Plilogges in stock

A brief notice notes a stock of plants including phints trees and shrubs on hand with related items mentioned. It appears as an agricultural or local trade item listing. The text is garbled but indicates available goods and suppliers.

Traffic Sign Announced No Parking Rectification

Fragmentary OCR notes describe no parking markings and street works along Firebrace Street and nearby intersections on Wilson Street. Mentions of a council committee and reallocation of traffic duties appear in uncertain wording.

Firebrace Street Biazilie I Wilson Street Hitcheseer Rere

Vandalism at Abattoirs Sparks Concern and Loss

An Abattoirs superintendent reports vandalism causing animal losses and damaged facilities. April counts show sheep and cattle slaughtered and goods destroyed, with significant waste and condemnations noted. A motion to consider a new Otathaker residence and council action follows the report.

Elenirie Me. W. J. Shaw Bether Roseden Saul

Milk Dangers Prompt City Health Action

Innis monthly report to the council highlights public health risks from tuberculosis in cows supplying milk for sale or public use. The finance committee urges strong representation to health authorities and calls for testing improvements and safeguards. The mayor and officials stress infant safety and urge decisive steps by health authorities and administration.

Innis W. J. Shaw Mach Nay Charles Gui Ch Smith Alain

Rest Room Proposal Framed By Australian Branch Inquiry

A letter from E Clifard of the 10 branch discusses funding for a rest room in Wyith TAU and the need for a depot for a service tramway. Councillors debate site, costs, and whether 1800 pounds should be allocated toward a Stosle bridge project across the Winnemayes River. The Town Clerk notes inquiries from the Wimmera Shire Council and the financial position shows an estate balance and electric maintenance accounts.

Australan Toon Memorial Halle Eoumet Rte Trom Wyith Morsham Mueich E Clifard Stosle Bridge Winnimayes Wimmera Hutehesaun St Joan Monadue Charles

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