20 Jul 1946
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Healesville Guardian
Location
Healesville, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1946
Page
1
The report notes junior runners finishing four minutes slower yet delivering excellent effort led by Davis and Hall. Officials Davis, Pre fee, and Storey cited. Healesville figures and the mayoral welcome marked a civic ceremony.
The R.8.L. Indies praised their auxiliary and visitors were hosted at Waaroongsh Guest House over the weekend by Mr. Charlie Booth noted for his sporting fame.
The Badger Creek branch of the Red Cross held its first annual meeting with strong attendance from Healesville and Melbourne. Mrs Govan Duffy re‑elected president. officials include vice presidents Fleay Milne Moreland Duscher and Saunders. treasurer reported 44 members and 120 pounds sent to headquarters since November. Members discussed civilian relief in Europe and a soap‑making initiative from surplus household fat.
The Card Afternoon at St Johns Hall Healesville last Thursday, hosted by Alfred Auxiliary, drew Bridge Circle support. Mrs Dixon won euchre, Mrs Molo ney took the dressed figure prize, and Mrs Cann earned the booby prize. donations from local ladies boosted funds for the Alfred Hospital.
A noted racing forecaster in Bern borough offers tips for today’s meetings including Heatherbrae and Lord Beaufort in headline divisions and River Clyde in the Lincolnshire Handicap. Separately Box Hill Tyre Service announces relief for motorists with rationing lifting and urges immediate tyre orders via the included order form.
Genuine cash buyers seek all property types from 1 acre to 6000 acres including houses farms timber country and orchards. Eight valuations offered with charges, no obligation to sell, by Allan Brown auctioneer Croydon Market via phone.
Prices for cows, heifers, calves, sheep, horses, poultry and farm gear at Croydon Market show strong demand and high values. Cattle range from fat cows at 13/15 to beefy cows at 10, while vealers reach 15 and pigs near 68 to 168 shillings. Poultry demand remains keen with cockerels up to 23/4 and laying hens around 20/6. Also listed are harnesses, machinery, timber and sundry farm goods for sale.
An early 20th century note touts Woods' Pepper Mint Cure as a dependable remedy. The advertisement claims it provides relief for bronchial fits and frames science as the verification of its efficacy.
Frank Sinatra leads a star filled cast in Anchors Aweigh bringing musical whimsy to a Navy adventure. The film showcases Sinatra’s charm alongside Gene Kelly and others in a landmark 1945 musical.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.