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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 19, 1950
Page
6
A wartime style drive proposes mechanical seeders, cyano gas, sulphide fumigation, and flooding to wipe out rabbits. Farmers, scientists, and Western District officials urge nationwide coordination and a conference to standardize State laws. Myxomatosis trials are also explored as a labour-saving option.
Tender is awarded for general repairs and renovations at the Mur ton annex of Wimmera Base Hospital. Mr PL Darker of Siogeaon Ter 21040 submits the tender through Public Works Department. Work to proceed soon with paving and refurbishments planned for the hospital.
Mr Lawrence spoke at Horsham Town Hall about Canberra as Parliament’s hub. He praised smooth roads and a strong but costly Parliament House, noting about 400 rooms and many engaged telephones, with a high travel burden for MPs. He praised the library, dining facilities, and film collections, while critiquing housing costs and the absence of a more permanent capital plan.
A car collided with a bullock on the Horsham Natimuk road killing the 15 month old animal. The crash occurred about 7 15 p m near Quantong Bridge with Mr M Ampt of Gymbowen driving, after passing a transport the bullock appeared in the road. The bullock belonged to Mr R Hateley and wandered from nearby. The car's front end was badly damaged.
Farmers Petrol Co and The Wimmera Petroleum Co of Warracknabeal to be wound up. Formed circa Ty 7 to import petrol for cheaper prices, it served Geelong Shepparton Horsham Nhill Kaniva Swan Hill and nearby districts. Liquidator is F R Pom. The venture faced embargoes on petrol containers and license refusals, causing business to stall by 1942.
Quotations addressed to the Secretary Forests Commission Melbourne and endorsed Eden Hope Residence will be received up to noon on Thursday 1 June 1850 for labor only or labor and material. Plans and specifications viewable at Forests Commission Offices Melbourne Ballarat or by appointment with the Forest Officer Edenhope. No offer necessarily accepted.
The Soldier Settlement Act offers a 1106 acre holding 12 miles west of Horsham and 6 miles north of Natimuk available for settlement. Applications by discharged soldiers must reach the Enquiry Branch Melbourne by June 13 1950 with proper forms. The notice lists equipment including a Schultz suction gas engine and several draft harness items.
The DC mu announces a parade in the Oe Street area and Callaghan’s Parade area this Sunday May 21 between morning and noon. Authorities urge spectators to avoid the area and follow diversions.
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