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Newspaper
Melton Express
Location
Melton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1918
Page
4
Bacchus Marsh Council discussing support for the Dandenong amendment to the Thistle Act, road maintenance budgets, boxthorn control, and proposed splitting the shire into ridings. Officials consider public health notes, tender awards for road works, and a plan to plant an Honor Avenue with community involvement.
Advertisement claims HEENZO Wean's Essence mixed with warm water and treacle yields a pint of cough and throat remedy at far lower cost than corded mixtures. It urges purchasing via post to G. W. Hean, 178 Osatbreagh Street, Sydney, for 2 shillings plus postage.
Meltonshire Council Friday meeting includes approval of E Toohey’s fender repair costs, tree guard permits for Mrs Bubeck, and thanks to the Little family. A Digger’s Rest Farmers’ Union resolution urges Melton, Bulla, Koilor and Bucvhus Marsh to appoint a sparrow-poisoning day. Debate on sparrow damage to water tanks. Proposals for an Honor Avenue postponed due to funds. public meeting planned for July 5. Lane repair at Bulman’s lane discussed. tenders and day labour options considered. Keilor Shire Secretary reports Phampton road work and pending drainage and fence opinions.
Melton council members push for future duties to prioritize return soldiers, discuss Belgian funds and local committees, and plan paving and drainage contracts. Reports cover road improvements on Exford and Clarke’s swamps, metal and tree guard needs, and budgeted receipts and tenders for road spall and gravel work.
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