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Newspaper

Horsham Times

Location

Horsham, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 31, 1940

Page

7

Roads Closed To Wood Carters And Gravel Royalty Debate

At the Arapiles Shire Council monthly meeting the south riding roads were said to suffer damage from wood carting motions to restrict road use were carried a landowner asked for higher gravel royalties the charity grant was approved three councillors were appointed to oversee district patriotic efforts a new engineer was welcomed and several ratepayers objected to road closures.

Wood Carters Arapiles Tuesda R. Sudholz Roa

Increased gravel royalty sought at damaged pit site

Council discussed gravel royalty amid damage disputes after residents contested payment for pit damage. Witnesses described land value, partial spoilage, and proposed rates, while inspectors assessed the site and recommended cleanup and compensation based on measured yardage and quality.

Gieenke Noahs Svete Skein Cutie Wispant CRB Sidhote Sudhvie Suahwla Osiers Lalor Croeatey Fe Cogtiaeter Conesrtin Matistine

Patriotic Appeals Committee Discusses Shire Funds

The Patriotic Appeals Committee debated controlling antisatic funds in the shire. A three member nominating panel was proposed to oversee these funds and report to the Vie ftatian Council.

Patriatic Pons Council Vie Ftatian Council Cy. Smith Crefuse Geunt Ulvaiodiie Gutette

Ratepayers Petition Demands Road Gate Removal At Wyn Wen School

A letter signed by sixteen Wyn Wen residents objects to a long standing toll and poor gate access near the Wyn Wen School. They claim disruption to routes used by students and fear continuing delays. They urge council action to remove gates and improve safe access, noting prior gate repairs and council approvals. The discussion includes potential continued toll release upon expiration and a motion to instruct Mr Martin to adjust the gates.

Wyn Schoo Schol Avo & Cantinisnes Martin Paris Wwe Lara Sudhale de Crossley Une Gas Rial

Federal aid grants list for local residents and roads

A garbled notice lists capital grant applications including roads Bum Speng Rosbpoek road 10H Potkemmet road Meclure's road Mt hit Mount road and Tota l san90. It appears as a scanned fragment detailing various streets and trust names, with unclear numbers and punctuation.

Natimuk Hospital Purchase Motion At Council Meeting

The Natimunk Push Nursing Hospital Committee proposes buying Natimuk Hospital from Dr Stevenson for a sum with the Central Council of the Bush Nursing Association offering 350 toward costs. One repayment condition requires the council to guarantee annual interest payments. Crossley noted the amount involved was modest and moved council guarantee of interest payments. The motion was awaited.

Natinunk Push Stevenson Central Council Bush Nurser Association Crossley

New Engineer Appointed in COMED by President

Mr J W Rodan named engineer for Morsham Town Council and Arapiles Shire Council succeeding Met A Canon. President Dr FE Sudhole welcomed him on behalf of ten councillors. Rodan thanked the council as the session began with remarks about a lengthy tenure ahead.

J W. Rodan Morsham Ehkinesy Arapiles Met A. Canon FE. Sudhole Lit Déeh Ann Rodan

Tenders Accepted for 1859 Feet Gravel at Sherwood Dam

Tenders were opened for 1859 feet of gravel construction at Sherwood Dam on Toor East road. A E Edgar and W Berry submitted bids, Dickerson’s tender of 107 76 being accepted pending sample approval by engineer Dr Sudhola. Dr Grant urged pipe installation and funds to complete the project within allotted money. Plans included continuing work until funds exhausted and offering Dickerson the same rate for additional work, with other words on labor and team work.

Sherwood Toor East Road A. E. Edgar W. Berry W.T Dickerson Dickerson Sudhola Grant Curtis South Riding Heard

Grants to Hospitals and Local Grants Debate

The meeting discussed usual charity grants and approved allocations for Horsham Base Hospital and Natimuk Bush Nursing Hospital. A motion proposed applying for additional funds to create a funded outlet and review prospects, with councillors debating deviations and potential steady support for strained ratepayers.

Secretaries Report on Balances and Road Works

The secretary notes May 24 balances by riding with totals for North £2980 16 1 Central £182 11 South £2100 and trust fund £430647. J W Troan of Horsham agreed to proceed. Public Works Department approval sought for gravel road work on Cook's road with contractor Edgar and Nas negotiating price reductions and maintenance terms.

Simmons North Riding South Rude Rota Oventeah Shire J. W Troan Horsham Pubic Works Department Ite Toad Edgar Cook's Eucar Nas Ceepetary

Engineering Report on Contraction and Material Issues

Engineering report notes contractor Brown met with log packing issues on Bollemaer road with suspected contaminated or damaged logs. Recommends 5d per cubic yard deduction for oversized metal in maintenance heaps on Edgars contract for Nalimuk Donbdola. Dickerson hauled about 400 yards of limestone for Goroke Nalimuk road not yet crushed. Edgar supplied WH yards of limestone for Nalimuk Edenhope road, some stones exceed size. Cornthwaite completed gravel supply contract Narimik Hamilton, extra section in progress.

Eynee Brown Bollemaer Road Edgars Nalimuk-Donbdola Thos Dickerson Goroke-Natimuk Edgar Tas atimuk-Edenhope Cornthwaite Narimik- Hamilton

Clerk of Works Report on Natimuk Dimboola Purten road work

The report notes surface issues on the Natimuk Dimboola Purten road with methine or bubbling needing attention for summer, and a trafficable condition for winter. Creek crossing inspection recommended sloping back drainage, price discussion for a job, and project handover left to the appropriate party. Various contracts updated, including Nilaa-Tioilotalhout, seabhing and rearing works, and Brayallime and Cinat Lake contracts progressing under named contractors.

Purten Brim Springs Srader Ats Meavur Povanle A. E. Holmes Humber Dati Te Spitines Dickerson Cinat Lake Toafone

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