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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1940
Page
7
Seven samples from Morsham Moor were tested by the Health Inspector and Government Analyst. Results show the Hersham milk supply exceeds requirements with fat and solids not fat well above thresholds, indicating superior quality.
Horsham Town Council praised seven milk samples judged compliant with health standards after a Government Analyst report. The meeting approved a by law to govern keeping fowls, hinted poison baits at abattoirs to curb wandering dogs, and discussed TB testing for cows. Other items covered included waste materials and hall use for entertainments.
A scrambled report describes a visit to abattoirs with references to Ryer brother, Methuen, and Panty hior bee. It notes terrdote imprisonment and unclear events surrounding a trip, with mentions of farms, infections, and visitors arriving at a scene labeled as Stitt.
A local by law approved the keeping of fowls by households amid public discussion. Inspectors reported orderly conditions with several households allowed to keep hens under proximity rules, while nuisance concerns and proper storage were emphasized. Public notices outlined yard setbacks and odor guidelines.
The Dairy Cattle Testing Council reports to Cornell that a dairy herd testing plan is approved. Superintendent Milner notes 70 cows rated at 2/ per head. Finance committee considers preparing privately owned herds for future testing and consolidation.
Dr Hotchesson argued that Town Hall rent is too dear for charity and patriotic entertainments during the war. Sanit halls were poorly leased, and a Monday gathering drew 406 attendees. Councillors noted the rent burden of £5807 and could not afford further losses, urging reconsideration of the hall use.
A garbled report details river pile snagging and proposed engineering schemes. Officials discuss work along streets and a public works plan tied to infantile paralysis measures and municipal authority, with health advisories and penalties noted.
In committee, a report discusses health act compliance and enforcement actions. It notes required leashing in shops, action on dilapidated housing, and hotel chemical handling. Recommend steps include street improvements and a shopping venue revamp near Talllie and Marion streets, with timelines and financial year considerations.
A historical notice discusses requests for free rail tickets for soldiers. It notes failures in provision, costs to soldiers, and a suggestion by a mayor to seek state support. The Defense Department is urged to assist, with a motion referred to the state member for consideration.
A correspondence exchange on rail carriage of waste material for patriotic funds. Melbourne authorities consider concessions for waste donated to Red Cross Society and Australian Comforts Fund, with decisions to be made by the appropriate treasurer and committee.
A revived letter from Shire Af Dimboota seeks government aid for wheat and fertiliser costs, requesting a cash payment, export privileges, and deferred loan terms. Parliament and Ministers are pressed to back price stabilization and financial relief to farmers amid ongoing agricultural tensions.
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