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Horsham Times

Location

Horsham, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 24, 1938

Page

2

Continued From Page By Paisom Said Valuable Dogs Destroyed

Dr. Baker reported many residents complained of poisoned dogs dying after owners paid dog fees for years. The secretary said owners proving poison caused deaths could sue. Dr. Dallenburg urged notices and land warnings, Dr. Jas. Smith noted poison being spread on land, and Dahlenburg said valuable dogs should stay home. The council agreed the issue was personal, not council duty.

Baker Dallenburg Jas. Smith R. Dahlenburg Dr. Baker

Gravel From Shire Pits Causes No Theft, Officials Explain

Town Clerk W P Pryor wrote that gravel removal from reserves was done in ignorance, not theft. Foreman Wetts testified the area was crown land and after discovering the reserve was under Wimmera Shire Council control steps were taken to stop carting. Dr Paker supported acceptance of explanations, noting misunderstanding rather than theft.

W. P. Pryor Wimmera Cameron Watts G. L. Ray Wetts Hickey Paker

Engineer's Report on Shire Contract Work Details

The engineer J A Cameron notes loam spread by J O'Donnell & Sons on the Hornham Lubeck road and the 6d per yard royalty paid to landowners. He reports area and land value affected, loam quantity, and contractor sub letting to Fin layson Hume. The council must seal consent to continue quarrying, and a motion to cancel the contract was carried. W Mintern supplied gravel to several roads, and other contractors reported progress and road maintenance.

J. A. Cameron J. O'Donnell & Sons Hornham-Lubeck Country Heads Board Hornham-Warracknabeal Finlayson & Hume Ted R. Tardrew Blackheath J. Martueci Francisco's W. Mintern Lubeck Taylors Lake Road Riverside C. Plexsa Blue Ribbon Murra Warrs Dimboola Boundary Road R. Curren J. Whyte Green Lake

Roadwork cost ledger for Taylorsport district report

During the three weeks ended May 14 the power grader logged 143 hours and used 165 gallons of tar. Debited costs total £48 18s 8d, detailed as Shouldering and Francisco's road £19 3s 16d, jobaine forming near Gene's £2 10s 10d, 44k chains re-crowning near Gent's £2 0s 7d, four miles trimming Rose rook road £7 0s 3d, shouldering gravel near Hickey's £5 14s 10d, 40 chains forming between Peucker's and Matuschie £9 18s 4d, 33 chains re tuschka's £3 13s 19d, chains forming between Uebergang's and Mibus's £1 8d. The report was received.

Francisco's Jobaine Gene's Gent's Roserook Road Hickey's Peucker's Matuschie’s Peucker’s Matuschka’s Uebergang’s Mibus

Possum permits discussed by Horsham police

A Fisheries and Game Department letter outlines permit provisions for possum destruction. Horsham police may issue permits to landholders showing distress, after careful case review. Mr. F Lewis confirms police power to grant permits where significant damage is proven. The reply emphasizes genuine distress as the criterion for authorization.

Fisheries and Game Department F. Lewis Department Horsham Jesus Rermita

Letters Received and Considered in Shire of Eltham

The council received a letter opposing increases in Federal members salaries, and expressed support for the view. Dalgety & Co. Ltd acknowledged a warning about travelling sheep and offered to pass information to clients. Williamstown City proposed Unemployment Tax relief and the council agreed to support. Mrs Nunn sought a mental donation held over until charity funds are allotted.

Shire of Eltham Dalgety & Co. Ltd Williamstown Nunn Horsham Bind Aukishiry

Public Works council notes on valuations and district repairs

The council discussed extending time for valuations, preparing special orders for governor approval. Victorian Railways visits were noted. Complaints about Jung cattle yards and wall weighbridge access prompted repair talks. Requests included bowser permit at Jung, side track crowning, road bitumen near Jumg, detention yards for wandering cattle, and road repairs on Kalkee, Balke, and Dogwood routes. Referred to engineers and commissioners for action.

Department of Public Works Connett Victorian Railways Baker Jung Waltem Shire of Council Carytor Eyres Johna Doven Cr. Baker C.rb Jumg Johnsmith C Baker John Smith Kalkee Jas. Smith Balke Pol- Kemmet Dahlenburg Wik Smith Crick Dogwood Yemen Feery Dr. McRae

Road Works and Local Council Actions in Dimboola District

Council notes several road works including pot hole filling near Burnt Creek and formation near Reynolds property. Water supply plans involve Pine Lake and Warrack sources with a new pipe line. Public works also cover Drung Drung State School access and Horsham weighbridge approaches by day labor. Cattle impounded. one diseased bull slated for destruction after inspection. Ranger applications opened. dog registrations rising to 618. Financials show receipts of £1017 18s 6d, with multiple balances and CRB deposits. Tenders asked for gravel near Mibus wast and detailed payments listed for staff and contractors.

Dimboola-Warracknabes Dr. Carter Pimpinio Pine Lake Dahlenburg Carter Reynolds Burnt Creek E. M. Carter R. H. Hunt C. H. Sherman Tinto Bank Green Lake A. Smith

Electric plant opened with large crowd at Wilnow street

The electric supply scheme began Tuesday with a large turnout at the power house at 6:30 pm. The Mayoress Mrs Jerlach cut the ribbon using gold mounted scissors. Mayor Dr Gerlach opened Victoria Picture Theatre in Wilnow street. A Gramplana benefit night at the Town Hall for Horsham Football Club is expected to raise about £20 with 900 to 1000 attendees. Grants of £33 15s to Horsham Mechanics Institute Library and £7 to Jung Jung Mechanics Institute were advised. A ball at Terangetuk East benefited school funds.

Jerlach W. Puls Victoria Picture Theatre Wilnow Street Gerlach Gramplana Picture Co Horsham Horsham Mechanics’ Institute Jung Jung Mechanics' Institute Terangetuk East

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