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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1950
Page
4
At Horsham council meeting the mayor announced his last presiding role and reflected on cooperative service. Crs. Isdson and Thompson signaled readiness for re election while Cr W R Lawrence would note. The appeal for 10 000 pounds funds the hospital's second wing and the presidency ends.
Notable deaths include Mrs Mary Gold at 4 Elwood Street Brighton aged 26 wife of Morris Gold and mother of three. Also Mrs Rebecca Hurthe Quantor of Wembley Private Hospital died, wife of Mr Mishsel Harris. services at Quantony Cemetery. Funeral arrangements noted with church affiliations and local civic leaders.
Wallace McDonald notes wool classes are improving district yields as students attend showgrounds events. A planned function invites participation from nearby communities, with future industry prospects discussed and invitations extended to women to join.
Fragmentary text appears to reference conversations and demonstrations. Reads as scattered phrases about talking, demonstrations, and references to items like lamps and possible organizations, with many garbled words and missing context.
A local event announces a poultry show with 202 sections listed. Details on participation and timings unclear due to clipped text. organizers urge readers to check upcoming notices for full schedule and entries.
Amounts totaling 226,270 from the Country Roads Board Fund and Federal grants have been reallocated for maintenance of main roads within the Wimmera Shire. Allocations include 8,500 for reconstruction at several routes, 4,000 from CRB, 850 from Federal Pioneer fund, and 6,850 from silver fund for Shurtow East.
A boy about to year old son of Mr and Mrs J Lena sustained a deep gash to his leg while playing football. He fell on a stone during the game and was rushed by ambulance to a local hospital where stitches were given to close the wound.
The Public Works Committee in Portland examined 150 witnesses last week as part of an inquiry into extending the wheat bulk handling system in Victoria. Evidence since May has filled 700 foolscap pages, with an interim report urging extension to Witowera and nearby areas.
At a Horsham Council meeting a proposal from the Lands Department to excise land on McPherdon Street opposite the showgrounds for a Vermin and Noxious Weeds Depot was discussed. The council voted to defer the matter for a month after concerns about the site and appearance of the building were raised and an amendment to defer was carried.
A dated recollection describes about 700 Australians meeting the King and Princess Margaret at Windsor Castle. A former Horsham resident recalls the charm of the encounter and hints at hopes for a future Australia visit, amid memories of Scotland and Ireland.
A curtain raiser match between Her sham and Stawell Oli Tynes teams will be played at Haver or Sunday. The Horsham women team and a list of players are named for the 2 30 p m start with a bus service from the Port Office at 2.00.
Dooen Golf Club reports day one results across events. Women’s foursomes saw Jep son and E Mills 102-27 74. Men’s foursome Goad pair 4 up. won on count back from Smith and Davidson. Mixed foursomes McDonald duo 89-21-643. Matrimonial Nattrass couple 93-23-70.
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