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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 20, 1941
Page
3
Wimmera Shire Council grapples with war related drift from rural areas to cities as munition wages lure workers. Councillors urge government to back war factories and support regional centers. They back naming the Western Highway for the poet Gordon while addressing weed issues with salt treatment.
In a discussion based on a North Western Boroughs and Shires Association letter, Dr Hennessy warns that many Mallee farmers seek city work for higher pay, with some earning up to £9 weekly on munition jobs. Leaders urge government aid and war-related work in country centers like Ballarat, Bendigo and Horsham to stem the migration.
Dr Eagles reported an offer from Mr Lampard to stack two loads of gravel and keep the Poad at the Three Bridges in good order under engineer supervision. The motion, supported by Dr Carter, passed after debate on fairness to ratepayers who cannot afford such work.
Hor sham Town Council calls a May 19 meeting at the municipal offices to discuss soil erosion and delegate selection for a regional conference. Dr Carter argues the Forests Commission should lead protection of the Grampians, opposing a Soil Erosion Board control citing cost and lack of local erosion.
A Bal rabert council debates renaming the Western Highway the Gordon Highway to honor Adam Lindsay Gordon. Supporters cite Gordon’s poetry and regional heritage while opponents note existing names and regional familiarity. The motion passes with council approval.
The Department of Lands and Survey urged strict enforcement of the Vermin and Noxious Weeds Act for Bathurst burr and horehound. Dr Hennessy and Dr Baker described patches in the shire and Jung, urging ratepayers to cut or salt weeds to prevent spread by sheep. The motion to close a minor road was debated but ultimately agreed to, with emphasis on defining stock routes and treating the weed seriously.
The document lists financial position figures from April 9 to May 6 totaling £695 15s 9d with specifics for current rates and arrears, interest, dog registration, pound, weighbridge, petrol pump, contractors deposits, and miscellaneous items. It also breaks down the ridings balances by area, showing several debits and a post balance, with Mr. C H Sherman reporting paid into the bank and cheques paid since the last meeting.
The Liquid Fuel Control Board discussed hardship in petrol allocations. Dr Crick cited a man who got three of six gallons and travel distance concerns. Members noted abuses and proposed sending the matter to the transport advisory committee for review and a possible appeal pathway.
A letter from the Women's Voluntary Register for National Service reports opening in March 1939 and widespread activity. Aussie groups train in air raid precautions first aid home nursing transport engineering and tractor driving with hundreds of registrations and classes.
The Arapites Shire Council asks approval to use secretary W J Gray as a temporary consulting secretary and to engage temporary consulting engineer Mr Farran to prevent lapse of funds before year end. Dr Hennessy moved for permission. Dr Carter seconded noting past aid from Mr Simmons to Wimmera Council. The motion carried.
Dr Hennessy urged a road inspection for potholes on Tucker's road. The engineer to report. Crick and Johns proposed a mile of works from Burns corner to the Henty Highway in a joint project with north-east funding. Secretary Gray reported no diphtheria cases. Carter noted snakes near Winfield’s and road repairs needed.
The meeting considered completing five chains of forming to Burns' corner from the highway near Mr Exell and Mr Peterson. Dr Crick seconded, with Drs Crick and Mc Rae proposing. The president noted Dr Dahlenburg was absent ill with influenza and a sympathy letter would be sent.
The report details progress on contracts for gravel and loam supply to Dingley Dell, Wohler's road, and Taylor's Lake road, plus machine work along Wail Natimuk and Dimboola Minyip routes. It notes trim and re-form work, road patching, grade and invert recommendations, tenders accepted, and council votes on related repairs and funding.
Deputy Director of Recruiting asks support of all shires to resume recruiting. Secretary Gray reports action to remove a noxious weed taken at the April meeting. Mrs. Gregory Longerenong notes bridge over Yerriambiee Creek. Dunmunkle Shire approves Teele Seee Creek ford on Longerenong road. Tatton Anga Country Roads Board approves Grampians road maintenance plans and tender results.
Tenders are invited by the Executors Estate of the late H. T. Plant for the purchase of a Plymouth Sedan Motor Car No 225002. Tenders close 4 pm May 26 addressed to the Executors care of W B Motors Pyasent Street Horsham.
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