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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1940
Page
7
At a statutory meeting the Wimméra County elected Dr F M Créfter Sir as president. The session approved the provisional allowance of £140 for the year, and welcomed a new mother to the council while renewing Grain Elevators Board terms and listing earlier councillors in attendance.
A jumble of fragmented notes describes district storage and additional facility needs. The text mentions silos, freight, training, and proposed structures amid uncertain timelines and local impacts.
The Connell council debates allowing farm elevators and hoisting facilities as harvest pressure grows. Crick objects to blocking expansion while others say existing structures suffice. Hennessy asks about wider access as farmers rush wheat to the depot amid rising costs and uncertain loan conditions.
Dr Crk iommplaloed of the differ diee between the elev for eg ite offered Board to the producer and er te rtaektinge Men toe baegndiee die Teronment han dit Cy Deblentety eehaniet and the was everied
Officials debated revaluing the Fruit Growing and Irrigation Area at Quantone after a prior attempt. Opinions varied on timing and impact, with concerns about postwar costs, road gravel needs, and overall property value effects. The discussion indicated tension between conserving funds and updating assessments.
Fragmentary report recounts a training event and a public speech linked to a defense or security topic. It mentions individuals such as Conner and references to an air force context and a president, with garbled phrases and unclear dates. The piece reads like a damaged historical clipping with many unreadable names and places.
A contested motion at Dablenburg centers on animal welfare waivers tied to climatic conditions for dipping fat sheep. Witnesses mention farmers and officials debating the Department of Agriculture's role and the handling of waivers for dipping operations, with objections about efficiency and proper procedure.
Engineer notes extensive earthworks and machine tasks across the shire. Numerous chains of formation and regrading reported near Kilgariff's and Ailes Pest Office, with additional work on Goodman, Thistin, and Geoderke roads. Several formations, trenching, and alterations cited, total costs noted in pounds and shillings.
A report details formation of road easements and patching along Eagle’s to Pickford’s roads, with costs totaling around £1,072 and £1,504. It notes overhauls, repairs, and holiday absences, plus engine work, gravel, and drainage tasks. The document covers patrol truck use, channel works, and highway repairs near Webergung, Kathe eon, and Cran pinns road, with council comments on management and expenses.
City council members discuss requests and matters in a brief session. Discussions cover rent concerns, property inspections, and proposed timelines for budget actions. Notes mention street work, utilities, and potential charges, with several names and roles in attendance.
Fragmented OCR indicates road maintenance units and partial provisions for material and labor. Mentions Warrack alert and local works at Horsham area with references to likely payments and authority notices. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
Fragmented record of departmental notes and overleg statements from Horsham area councils. Mentions departments including Lands and Surveys, Roads and Water Frontages, and Welfare Center reports. References meetings at Dimipinin Veer Waits, secretary confirmation, and August- July month activity with attendances and forwarding papers.
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