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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 01, 1949
Page
2
Yesterday's price notes from Mareham, Ballarat, and local markets list batter, potatoes, bacon, butter, and other provisions with unit prices. The fragmentary OCR shows terms for batter and potatoes, bacon, and butter, but exact figures are unreadable.
In loving memory of a mother and wife. Daughters Yvonne Mareka Patricia Auu Mare Murphy mourn her loss as family recalls a life of care and strength. Funeral details follow as relatives express their enduring love and sorrow.
Weather note details daily temperatures and wind shifts from Tuesday to Friday. mentions rain potential and last days temperature patterns, with references to rainfall and wind directions affecting local conditions.
Rainfall for the week ended 9 am Wednesday across the Wimmera is listed with counts for Serviceton 22 Nhil 28 Joparit 25 Horsham 36 St Arnaud 2 Stawell 48 Kaniva 36 Goroke 36 Apsley 13 Natimuk 31 Warracknabeal 50 Dimboola 31 Murtos 45 Minyip 50 Rupanyup 57 Glenorchy 45 Wartock 9 Hall's Gap 105 Wychoproof it Donald 33 Harrow 45 Edenhope 62.
Superintendent O Keefe and Crown Prosecutor Aird were in Horsham on Tuesday night. O Keefe led the police at a time when Chief Commissioner Duncan was abroad. CW Macdonald of Doven Road noted admissions to Horsham Base Hospital and district residents linked to a vague report in the Mallmutie Argus.
A local education initiative begins with a first night class planned in the area. The program aims to establish training in woodworking and other trades with potential new classes and instructors, while noting delays in applicants and facility arrangements.
The article details the marriage of Dorothy May Hughes and Mire H Hughes with a large wedding party. It notes gown styles, lace, pink and white color schemes, and the reception at the Hamivereld Hotel. Attendants include Miss Joy Watts and Mrs Fowler, with Father McSweeney officiating and guests from local families.
The report describes a Golden Wedding at Colac with Mr and Mrs G Amnat leading to a ceremony at the Australian Church. Attendees included Mr Lester Theule Cr—, Mrs St. Wotian of Cotae, and many neighbors. The event featured music by Mr MA and Mel O Connup with Ron Abbott. gifts and flowers were exchanged, and performances included songs and dances.
Obituary items report the death of James Randolph Babbington Wall at 68 after months as a Horsham Base Hospital inmate. He served with the 7th Battalion in World War I and lived much of his life in Edenhope with wife Lily Bird and daughter Lorna, one son deceased. Funeral at Edenhope All Souls Church conducted by Rev. Andrew Jack. R. S. L. members led the procession. Also, Alexander Smith of Balmoral, 62, born Balmoral, husband to Grace Ough with son Kevin, served in the 7th Battalion and Ballarat unit, wounded in France, carried bullet to grave, funeral at Balmoral Presbyterian with graveside service. Reginald Bunt Hunt, formerly of England, settled in Parkdale, enlisted in the 4th Light Horse in WWI, later married Christian Ann Orchard. funeral plans noted with services at Latrobe and Harrow Cemetery.
A Stawell newspaper reports the Horsham Mayor intends forming a junior council in Stawell to curb vandalism. The plan would appoint youths to report to the Town Council and engage young people in public service, with aims to generate actionable ideas and future civic involvement.
Horsham unveils its Free Municipal Library with thousands of books for residents. Mayor Dr. W. Lewine announces borrower's tickets required and town council transfer of the library building to the council in February. Public library receipts exceed £1094 from over 300 subscribers that year.
Air Marshal Williams reviewed last year’s freight traffic showing a 100 percent Australian rise. He noted calls for separate freight terminals and cited Trans Australian Airlines’ 137 percent increase. Freight handling grew rapidly, with quarterly records, lifting 2845 tons in early 1947 and 8175 tons in late 1948.
Frank Armitage former Horsham High School student has earned recognition in America and Mexico. He studied painting in Canada and at the University of Fine Arts in Mexico City and entered a mural in an international hotel competition. He previously won a Canadian art award for a mural design in Toronto and is slated to redesign fronts for the Canadian National Exhibition before returning to Australia.
A large turnout is expected as the Hor sham Salvation Army Corps appoints committees for Centenary celebrations. Members anticipate plans covering decorations publicity and processions with a program aligned to the national Centenary Committee. The meeting at the Town Hall aims to finalize subgroup assignments and events for the milestone.
Mrs. Walsh, widow of Joseph Bingham Wish, claimed £1000 under the Workers' Compensation Act after husband, a boot repairer, died October 7 following injuries from lifting a deer barrel at the Horsham showgrounds liquor booth. Judge Gamble ruled the death a compensable accident, awarding £1000 for death, £4 hospital fees, and funeral expenses.
Charges against William Clay Brown and Walter H Lampard dismissed at Ararat General Sessions. Accused of selling suit lengths to Warracknabeal farmers, claimed to be contracted by a Melbourne firm for 3 pounds 3 shillings per suit. judge found no inducement for farmers to spend their money.
A 67 year old farmer Lachlan McDon wid of Aubeny died after his car left a road and hit an embankment near Wartackaabeal on a Monday night. A passing motorist assisted and the accident is being investigated by local authorities. Relatives named include Charles John Jowsie Christing ette W Tichiner and Marl Mrs Tikenér.
Albert Ernest Barndt, 57, was committed for trial by Mr PR Biggin SM in Lane court on Monday on a charge of improper incident involving a 3 year old Stawell girl. Barndt, who pleaded not guilty, will appear at Horsham General Sessions on April 12. The case is handled by Detective RG Abraham of Horsham.
Thomas James Brennan, itinerant, sentenced to three years at General Sessions Melbourne on March 24 for offences at Hersham and Dimboola. Case references bank cheque fraud with misused funds and missing accounts. offences linked to petrol payments and weapon or jewellery theft. Proceedings note prior transport from Erddnisn to Manukou and eventual hearing in Melbourne with marked cheque as no account.
Residents were reminded that Wammera Shire rates are due with the final date slipping to April. The notice warned of 4 percent interest per month on overdue amounts and potential further penalties.
Police report heightened surveillance along the State School area, monitoring motorists near the vicinity. An official states officers will continue this patrol to ensure safety and orderly conduct around the school grounds.
OCR fragment offers few readable facts. No identifiable persons organizations dates or events emerge from the text. The result is a vague snippet with insufficient context for a proper news card.
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