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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 24, 1946
Page
1
Water color exhibition by Mr T. H Bone opens today at Lotus Cafe new premises. From 5 to 40 pictures will be on view showing a wide variety of subjects.
Me Stomehain, Minister of Decentralisation, promotes a wool store at Portland with support from local figures. The proposal faces mixed reactions amid transport and funding questions, including plans to move wool to Melbourne and debates over cost and infrastructure.
A scrambled radio transcript references batteries and a man named Lal, with unclear details about a possible crime or scheme. The legible fragments mention expats, a target audience, and a cryptic message that hints at tension and a distant event.
Wannon MP Donald McLeod spoke in Horsham with Minister A A Calwell and urged the Chifley government to provide £110,000 for wool stores at Portland. He called the project a major decentralisation effort in Victorian history and said it would boost Portland’s western Victoria port. He noted growers would still sell at Ballarat and Albury as buyers attend Portland sales and that contracts for the stores’ construction are set. The State Government plans further port facility improvements.
A regional assembly debates piping channels to reduce wastage from seepage and evaporation. Key figures discuss appointing an independent engineer and scrutinize the State Rivers God Water Supply Commission plan as lawmakers ask for action to proceed with channel lining and a Parliamentary push for government pruning.
Minister for Lands Jr Galvin explained a bill requested by the Provincial Sewerage Association to empower authorities to accept trade wastes from premises outside districts. Approval by the Governor-in-Council and 30 days notice to the municipal council would finalize any agreement.
Fragmented OCR text references Red Cross society activities and aid efforts amid Britain. Mentions food distribution, shop efforts, and monthly events with unclear dates and names due to damaged source text.
The Rural Reconstruction Commission in its seventh annual report urges expansion of country centres with adequate water supply sewerage and drainage and reliable electricity. It calls for government action to provide essential amenities and warns that improved services are vital for rural progress and living standards.
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