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Newspaper

Horsham Times

Location

Horsham, Victoria, Australia

Date

Oct 04, 1940

Page

7

Horsham Council criticizes munitions bias over gun cotton plant

At a Horsham Town Council meeting, critics denounced the Department of Munitions for ignoring Horsham’s gun cotton plant claim and favoring Ballarat. Mayor Dr R E Phares and officials urged a full, impartial inquiry and warned delays jeopardize local plans including a bacon factory and rest room site.

Mabtarat Horsham T. H. Scholfield R. Charles Rhanen Ballarat Mr. Pryor Wilmoth Cr Charles Howden Merk Ehoweil Matuitton Bendige Pouricil Hutcheson Harstany Fenson Melbourne Bivske Cr. Hinske Cr. Meundlue Cr. Bowden Saunders Copmeil Horshwa R. E Phares Department of Supplyed Development Sham Connell Munitions Department Chamber of Commerce Bend Flor Artiong of Hier Cr. R. E

Pigs and markets spark Horsham plan for bacon factory

A Horsham council discussion notes a monthly stock market and pig sale last month. The Mayor proposes visiting other towns with stock markets, establishing a bacon factory, and pushing salvage and waste control with federal and parliamentary support.

Horsham Morshant Pirin Ut Htodda Pile

Snagging of River Bed Completed

Engineers report completion of river bed snagging during the month. Pile and bridge work reviewed near Haybatten Firebrace Street and Willian Street. approaches to Victoria Hotel area improved. Water pipes and patching led to some settlement concerns. patching with bitumen planned to restore normal cross sections.

Rodan Marlon Rondere Haybatten Firebrace Street Witmer Bridge Gorthers Willian Street Rith Wanunoa Hales Vieturia Wawvar Dinbools Leanderstand Mr. Watts Apor Wawonna Road Victoria Hotelan Siesiees Genvrl Bitawhen

Waste Paper Freight Debate Reaches Horsham Council

A council session in Horsham discussed waste paper freight costs and free carriage. A Melbourne official cited railway rules while local officials urged prompt action to recover proceeds and push for free dispatch to support Red Cross funds.

Lrte Rentraller Melhoarm Theeseport Horeham Melbourne Trotter Ube Pinater Joaner Meunige Jeaner Ayad Railway Department Horsham Red Crogs Society Menadud Mokhearne Ity Railifree Eversike Gleason Crea

New Rifle Range Work Stopped by Interior Department

Engineering official Mr J W Rodan reports the rifle range work halted by order of the Department of the Interior amid a funding dispute with the Defence Ministry. Defence representative Mr Bawden requests a further £2000, and a renewed step has been raised as authorities near completion.

Interhor J. W. Rodan Department of the Interior Defence Interior Bawden Huttmannd

Council Minutes Outline Maintenance and Infrastructure Plans

The council appoints R Hutchessin as chairman for 12 months and directs engineers to proceed with maintenance and road repair programs. Inspections address a foul drain in Urquhart Street, remove river islands near Firebrace Street, and level banks and cover tips. Tenders invited for 26 tons of bitumen and bitumen emulsions. various by law enforcements noted. several officials and residents named in attendance and reports.

Hare Hutchessin Allotmant Couneil Urquhart Street Hatter Park Street Firebrace Firebrace Street Dimboata Wawanne Vomnei

Water Meter Readings and Planting of Suitable Trees

Horsham branch of the Australian Labor Party requests separate water meter readings and expresses concerns about planting trees with root growth matching current plantings. Town clock official notes existing trees and councils to respond. The matter was referred to the Sit fame committee for action and a reply to the MEP.

Horsham Labor Party Pinerd Alan Enmels Ansomr Sit Fame Committee Merk Sears Smith Stcretary Neil

Rent for Town Hall for Patriotic and Charitable Uses

The council debated setting the Town Hall rent at 77 per night until 2 am for patriotic and charitable appeals. Costs, prior notes from September, and the balance of charges were discussed with claims the hall is often overcrowded and ticketed. opposing views argued against reduced rates. The matter awaits further review by councilors.

Rivtehexson Raunders Bowden Porto Hirtenesson Mepadne Leousoll

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