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Newspaper

Horsham Times

Location

Horsham, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 01, 1950

Page

4

Pioneer W A Wheat Area Pioneers Return Visit

Walter Bland and his wife, early settlers who left Wimmera 41 years ago for Western Australia, toured Victoria and returned via Horsham. They praised Horsham and district as prosperous with a modern hospital, town hall, high school, churches, water supply, and affordable homes. They urged Horsham to become a world touring hub.

Walter Bland Wimmera Western Australia Bruce Rock Horsham Blind Victoria Uney Bland Sai Grampians Shold

New Matriculation Course Approved by Hor sham Headmaster

The Hor sham High School headmaster Mr P F Wilkin says the proposed new matriculation course improves on the current one by delaying early specialization. It aims to broaden general education, reduce extra work, and align with university articulation while preserving five subjects for some disciplines and four for others.

Horsham High School P. F. Wilkin Wilkin Moor Carina Tien Howeter Fay Miwly Rowley Arta Helier

Procession Committee Forms Plan Near Hospital

The first meeting of the Procession Committee chaired by Captain A. K. Rawlings decided the route and a public inspection area near the hospital. Entrants will showcase prize winning entries in a special oval display supervised by local officials as the procession moves through Bates and nearby streets toward the hospital.

A. K. Rawlings PRIA

Siren Used For First Time At Horsham Oval

The Horsham Football Club trialed a siren at Horsham City Oval on Saturday during a match with Horsham. It’s the second siren in the Wimmera after Warracknabeal, amid club discussions about permanent installation. The siren is said to cut through noise better than the bell and mirrors Victorian Football League practice.

Horsham City Oval Reparts Horsham Horsham Football Club J. E. Reid Wimmera Warracknabeal the Oval J. Austen E. Kemp Tts

Farmers Own Soil Testing Laboratories Boost Local Ag

Farmers fund and operate soil testing labs across counties in the United States. County agents and farmers provide most of the funds while state labs will still assist. Local laboratories offer faster, cheaper soil tests and tailored recommendations to improve soil health and crop choices.

United States Srt US. Department of Agrillure

Best and Fairest To J Cartwright in Central Wimmera League

J Cartwright won the David Anderson trophy as best and fairest with 16 votes in the Central Wimmera League. E Burns was runner up with 12 votes and K Fisher of Pimpinio had nine. Leaders by club included Goroke J Cartwright 16 and Natimuk H Webb 8 among others. trophy presentation set for the half time of the grand final.

Cartwright Woroxe David Anderson E. Burns Hind K. Fisher Pimpinio Goroke J. Cartwright Pimipinio A. Lawes Kelkee A. Rose G. Exell Natimuk H. Webb R. McLaren Horsham P. Elly D. Cornell Jim Harrigan Noradjuha D. Light E. Emmerson Mr. Anderson

Law Minister on Lake Works Meeting Highlights Jetty Costs

At Charlegart Carnival Committee meeting President H Bretlove and Secretary C Carpacier reported on jetty extensions costs and seating. A F Carracher discussed talks with the Minister and Public Works on lake improvements. It was resolved to pay contractor C Anton £100 from on hand funds and arrange with Natimuk Bank for £129 balance. Other matters were tabled until August annual meeting.

C. Carpacier A. F. Carracher Public Works Department C. Anton Natimuk Bank

Hannan and Sons Win six First Prizes at Sheep Show

J. J. Hannan and Sons of Norton Creek near Horsham dominated the annual sheep show taking four first prizes in open section. They swept medium wool ram over two years, medium wool ewe over two, under two and over one, strong wool ram over two, and wool ram under two and over one with reserve titles. Hannan also claimed first prize for a Merino ram under one year in the small owners' section.

J. J. Hannan and Sons Norton Creek Horsham Tate

Federal Aid Roads scheme could reshape state planning

The bulletin notes plans to allocate up to £100 million for road works as part of a ten year program, with additional funds from the National Development fund and revenue plan. It argues the war era need for expanded equipment and suggests Senate obstruction would be a national tragedy.

Speseh Mi For Transport McLury National Development Fund Vegne Harty Country Party Ens Fis Senate Wlalieraa Msi

Canon Anthony New Vicar of St. John's

The Rev Canon D. Anthony, Welsh by birth, becomes Vicar of Horsham after serving as sub-dean in Ballarat and as Vicar at St Luke's Ballarat then Jamestown. Canon Fettell to Christ Church Warrnambool. farewell service marked by packed St John’s and Rotary presence. ten years of service praised.

Anthony Chri Church Ballarat Horsham St. Luke's Ballarat Jamestown South Australia Fettett

Golf Trophy Won by G Ladlow at Rupanyup Event

Ladlow of Devon captured the Victorian Golf Association trophy at Rupanyup Golf Club last week in a tournament won with Hutton-Jones and Kevin Officer among the participants.

Ladlow Devon Victorian Golf Association Rupanyup Golf Club Ita Hutton-Jones Kevin Officer

Late Advertisements Or Wanted Positions

Classified line reads terms for employment and household help including a married couple and a servant and cook. Mentions J Fry contact for positions wanted and notes family details such as a wife who is a plain cook and a man with a child.

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Cinderella Burlesque Event Raises Twenty Pounds for Zone 1

At Green Park Presbyterian Sunday School hall a Friday night burlesque show titled Cinderella raised 20 pounds for Horsham Progress Association Zone 1 funds. The event featured cast members K Hayes B Williamson D Marshman and others with a diverse variety program and an auction.

Green Park Presbyterian Horsham Progress Association F. C. Duldig P. Gilbert Messrs. K. Hayes B. Wiliamson D. Marshman D. Aitehenson C. Wik F. Gilbert Zone 1 Girls’ Choir A. McLay Iris Breuer Elocutionary Item D. Amos E. Pohmner Horsham City Miss M. McLennan Mrs. Dixon

Central Wimmera Football League Tender Calls

Tenders are invited for Afternoon Tea rights and Savejoys for two Central Wimmera Final matches at Horsham City Oval. Semi final on August 5 and preliminary final on August 19. Contact Secretary Mr J Lang. Highest tender not necessarily accepted.

Central WiMena Football League Savejoys Central Wimmera Horsham City Oval J. Lang J_ LANG

Overseer Positions Open in Horsham Division Board Works

Applications are invited for positions as Overseers on the Board's construction works in the Horsham Division. The notice calls for qualified candidates to manage site tasks, supervise labor, and ensure adherence to project specifications and safety standards.

Horsham

Partnership notice between Sydney Hall Brown and Dated

Notice records a partnership between Sydney Hall Brown and another party dated July. The fragment indicates a legal notice of a partnership agreement or dissolution with formal dating. No further names or terms are readable.

Sydney Hall Brown

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