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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 31, 1949
Page
1
In Horsham's centenary year the town is proclaimed a city stirring broad support from business leaders and residents. Leaders praise the move as a step toward growth while noting ongoing needs for amenities and improved streets and recreation facilities.
The Horsham Mayor and Council received numerous telegrams from other municipalities congratulating the town on being raised to city status. Messages from Shopwyton Kew Mildurg and Tamilin are among the acknowledgments.
Nineteenth century Horsham honors Gr. W. R. Lawrence as the city’s first mayor. The district native’s long service is cited, with emphasis on youth engagement and modern views guiding council aims. One move under Councillor Lalwrenen seeks Town Hall use for a Horsham Junior City Council meeting this week.
Horsham town clerk A J Watts says discussions on becoming a city focus on amenities and recent advances. He notes strong growth since 1992 and expects further improvements in the next twenty years, citing population, revenue, and infrastructure gains.
A Melbourne based inquiry reveals Horsham is legally a city after a petition by Horsham Town Council, with plans for a ceremonial proclamation potentially scaled and debated. The announcement, made under the Local Government Act, surprised many locals and followed a year of discussion amid opposition from the Horsham Chamber of Commerce.
Horsham council to be formally advised of the Victorian Government Gazette decision that Horsham had been declared a city. Officials say there was no undue delay in advising Horsham as the proclamation was moved due to Legislative Council elections and executive timing. The mayor Dr W R Lawrence learned of the gazette in the official notice. The delay, blamed on Botsham council, prompted competing moves in February and May.
A fragmented account outlines Horsham's municipal evolution from 1883 to 1894. It notes council formations, transport progress, and town growth, listing early council members, hotel names, church denominations, and population figures amid a shifting local governance landscape.
Horsham settles the Town Hall development after debates on site location and funding. The new government offices, designed by Charles N Hollins, cost about £42,000 and were completed without a rate rise. A major fire damaged the old hall, prompting calls to rebuild and reallocate administrative functions.
The Trades and Labor Council indicated Horsham would be included in Melbourne Geelong Bendigo Mil dura and Ballarat under the industrial disputes scheme. Dr Reid of the Horsham Valolis Committee said a council branch is planned to align Horsham with other major Victorian towns and transfer the All Liplong Committee to the Trades and Labor Council.
Public debate swirls over rate changes with some asserting rises are imminent while others claim rates are already as high as laws permit. Citizens express concern as authorities note little room for immediate cuts and promise future action if possible.
A compiled roster traces Horsham borough mayors from 1882 onward. Names include William Drummond 1882 83 Chas Rasmussen 1883 85 and many successive officeholders through early 20th century, with occasional OCR errors. The fragment contains numerous entries, dates, and misspellings for local leaders and terms.
Dr Hutchesson, a member of the Horsham City Council, is the only one to have served on the Horsham Borough Council, Horsham Town Council and Horsham City Council. He was mayor in 1992 and read the proclamation during a ceremony at Horsham Town Hall. He swore in September 1980 and has served as vice mayor three times and on most committees. Two staff members, Miss C M Hindshew and Miss L Appleton, have been with the council since its borough days.
Horsham City Council welcomed the Minister for Soldier Settlement Mn Bye Guthele at a civic reception on Friday afternoon just hours after news confirmed his state visit. The event highlighted local ties and regional cooperation with state government initiatives.
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