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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1940
Page
8
Residents face service gaps as Horsham officials search for temporary solutions amid a staffing crunch across town offices. The notice urges community patience while outlining planned measures to maintain essential services and public safety during the transition period.
The council debated the proposal and moved that the matter be referred to the authorities. The mayor questioned where to begin, and the town clerk noted underground submission. Councillors offered opinions on the site with suggestions including gardens on Langston Street and Roberts Avenue, and the notion was agreed to though not well defined.
The report details proposed tasks for Footpath and street work on Trafail Street and Arnold Street including park filling. It notes authority to replace gray due to conditions and calls for daily wake workload adjustments. It mentions townsfolk, road counting, and seat repairs as part of municipal maintenance and references references to local officials and schools.
Council Inspector reports progress on sustenance regulations, noting licenses issued and funds collected. Preparation for monthly sale openings underway, with monthly preparations and temporary stern actions for compliance. Notices served regarding vegetation, rubbish, and crossings, while wandering livestock issues persist. Summary confirms ongoing contract work and newly ordered social surveys receiving early attention.
Department of Supply and Development warns copper available for defense retirements and essential services only, with no extra copper for extensions. Secretary Pryor notes councils redirected copper to Highway Workshop and David Street improvements. Southern Command acknowledges letter on reallotment of men to local camps and staying that such measures proceed.
Public Health Department notes an alteration to clause 6 part 1 of the Health Act and requests council’s observation. The document lists approvals, street details, and financial accounts including works on gas supply, street lighting, and municipal funds, with dates and various local officials named.
Report from district centres covers amateur contests judged by B Fuest and M Clark, with Mrs W Angistwn and others noted as participants. Items include refugees aid, a question night by Christian Endeavor, and weather impacts on crops.
The notice describes a charity euchre tournament and social events supporting the Comforts Fund and Red Cross. It mentions August activities, prizes including a My five titular prize, and a best efforts program with church aid, hospital and school ball plans, plus a forthcoming fundraising event on September 2 and related engagements.
A long term REMLAW School teacher retires after five years of service amid communal thanks. Mrs Renny and Mr Renae led a farewell noting dedication and moral influence, with students and staff praising the educator's guidance and impact on the school culture and future teaching.
NHILL announces completion of a survey on volunteer defence duties with a projected malevolent turnout and high district support. Key appointments include CHIT leader FH B Turner deputy, founder A Sind, and platoon leaders Combe, Faute, Maw, and Middleton, among others.
August rainfall easing drought signs. crops show good progress. A farewell social in Port Fairy honors Mrs N M Simmons as she leaves the district. community groups and Mothers Clubs acknowledge her service and leadership.
Abattoirs records show varied sundry accounts and pay sheets with totals including 184 105 and 60/16 11. Entries mention McMillan Ewan Weight Hayley and Mister, with May figures and several locations such as Mc Keesie Creek. The fragmentary text provides little context beyond financial tallies.
The readable bits describe aid efforts and travel to a location with several garbled names. No clear event, date, or organization is reliably identifiable from this fragment.
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