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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1940
Page
8
The Abattoir superintendent Mr D AL Milburn reports slaughtered animals examined showing prevalent disease signs. Cattle, pigs, and sheep tested with various infections including tuberculosis and actinomycosis. Some animals condemned, others held for veterinary confirmation and further testing at the university department.
Health inspector notes on registrations including bakers and nurseries. Green Park property owner ordered to install a sanitary facility within seven days. River pollution concerns from gas works under Drainage rules. complaints about stagnant water and river contamination. Wilson Street well offered to be filled. traveling shows using it as a dump. Food samples sent for analysis and found compliant with standards. No infectious disease cases reported.
A letter from the Horsham Chamber of Commerce committee, read by the secretary, proposes converting the land room site for a rest room to ease space for a new facility. The town clerk notes the site as the best so far but stresses high costs and potential rate increases. no action was taken.
Residents of Green Park seek electric lights with three new street lamps planned along the tree line. Robinson Street lighting referred to the chairman with Bowne. Grass tennis courts use limited by club. Accounts examined. warrants issued for municipal funds and private street charges. Public utility and officer reports requested.
The report records 619 sheep dipped to date with bookings continuing. Sanitary works, stray removals, rubbish control, and market fees are noted. Council approves £100 towards the Lord Mayor of Melbourne bombing raid appeal and discusses bridge demolition, guttering, and wartime memorial ideas.
The Horsham council records a wide range of items from defence letters and welfare center visits to road work, church cricket, and financial details. Highlights mention ministerial schemes, correspondence with shires, and approvals for grants and fees, with the treasurer reporting mixed balances and ongoing municipal expenses.
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