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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 25, 1945
Page
3
At the Arapiles Shire Council meeting the body considered notifying the State Treasury it may apply this year to borrow £1000 for a plant including three trucks and a grader. Dr Russell led the motion noting savings from owning plant versus contracting. Others present included Cr LL Smith and Cr Wis Fie Wash.
The readable bits describe a political scene with a president and a tense moment of silence. It mentions a supreme site and a war date in a fragmented way, leaving key names and places unclear.
A chaotic but readable summary details the Chantry charity committee seeking donations and reporting on late funds, listing names, sums, and a secretary’s duties. It notes discussions on sustaining operations, appointing a full-time secretary, and upcoming financial needs for the trust.
An engineer reports that roads on Natimik and South Riding require substantial repair with some already worn out. He warns of rising rebuilding costs and urges the council to consider purchasing a new grader and trucks to reduce long term expenses and improve road maintenance.
The shire council urged a £4000 loan from the State Treasury to buy three trucks and a grader to handle works cheaper than hiring. They considered disposing of existing vehicles and adding a power shovel, arguing total annual revenue near £40 could fund repayments while saving at least 25 percent on future work.
The Doven and Doven North Red Cross branch held its fortnightly euchre tourney on Saturday night at Mr EK J Ladiow's rooms. Winners were Mrs T Robertson and Mr Peucher. Prizes from Mrs L Molyneaux and Mrs J Davidsonsen. Dinner by Mrs C Ladlow won by Miss Corrie Cornell. Financial result £2 1s 6d.
The St Pauls Ladies Guild met on Wednesday May 16 to knit wool for the Mission of St James and St John and discuss the combined show. Prizes were awarded in kettles and guessing contests and a POW funds ball raised £4 12s with flowers and Allied flags for Ladies Night.
Advertisement notes that elimination problems cause join and muscle pains and lethargy. It promotes H U R pain relief and a double full treatment option with money back guarantee and a sales pitch from W Cook and Son.
An itemized advertisement lists farm and shop equipment for sale including a 4 by 2 foot trestle bed set and electric tram, plus wheels, pumps, and aggregates. It also covers church notices for Trinity Sunday services across St John’s Church of England and various Methodist and Lutheran churches with service times and commemorations.
The War Agricultural Committee announces limited wheat releases to farmers for seeding and work stock. Applications are via the Chairman of the War Agricultural Committee and certified where possible. If prepayment is not possible, arrangements with local sellers may apply. I NEEDHAM Chairman Wimmera District War Agricultural Committee
Subicial and law notice announcing the death of John Martin Fiscale st Horsham Victoria on March 1 1945 and requiring creditors next of kin and all others with claims against the estate to send particulars to executor Francis Albert Joseph Lang lands store keeper Horsham care of solicitor K J Wilmoth Horsham by August 8 1945. Notice dated May 22 1945. R J Wilmoth Solicitor Horsham.
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