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Newspaper

Horsham Times

Location

Horsham, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 05, 1949

Page

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Retiring Cr Hutcheson Warns On City Finances

Local retired councilman Dr Hutcheson cautions Horsham on debt risking in three years as funds rely on annual payments of 12711 pounds on loans. He praises long service and notes press courtesy while urging prudent spending and learning from local government experience. The mayor commends retiring councillor for a decade of municipal service.

de Sil Wat Three Sears Sailor Paixe Horsham Prierssis

Rudolf Schock Cancelled Horsham Concert Thea Rowe to Sing

The A B C informed Horsham council that tenor Rudolf Schock canceled his concert for unknown reasons requiring his return to Europe. Thea Rowe will present a matinee at Horsham August 25 and September 7 is canceled. Elizabeth Schwarzkopf will give a recital on September 12. Mr O Dwyer announced Thea Rowe will perform a matinee for children and adults.

A.B.C Rudolf Schock Horsham Thea Rowe Horsha Mtr Ad Watts ABC Schock Europe Hin Vaneett Elizabeth Schwarckopf O'Dwyer The Connell of Adult Education

Speakers Stress Need For Egg Exports

A Horsham meeting on a touring board visit urged higher shell egg exports from the Wimmera and Western District. Board members led by Mr James Carter and Mr R. G. Dawson discussed export ratios, urging poultry farmers to boost shell production and quality to meet demand, with emphasis on exporting surplus eggs rather than pulp value. The discussion covered regional production, market needs, and the role of the Eye Board in supporting producers.

Horsham Town Hee Board Wimmera and Western District James Carter Werriber Eye Board R. G. Dawson Castlemaine Horsham R. P. Gwyther Geelong J. C. Touhy L. C. Rudolph Morsthaw Horsham and Carter Hts Shell Gwyther England

Inconvenience of Street Digging By PMG and Gas

Horsham streets have been dug up by the PMG Department and Colonial Gas Association to lay cables and mains. City officials note the practice eases some disruption, but residents cite damaged junctions at Wilson and other streets. The council considers who pays for road repairs as extensive street work continues.

PMG. Department Colonial Gas Association Horsham L. E. Reid P.M.G. and Gas Company Dr. Lawrence Reid Gr. T. Conroy Wilson PMLG E. M. Har Ty PMG

Maypole Centenary Instruction For Students Display

The education department plans a centenary maypole celebration with 1000 children involved. About 850 come from Horsham schools as pupils and 44 teachers from surrounding districts prepare folk and Dutch dancing. Miss G Kentiah coordinates the display and training at the Hophimstntell School Micinwtanidake School and Kirwaitio Convent. The program includes training of both students and teachers.

Hophimstntell SS Micinwtanidake School Kirwaitio Convent G. Kentiah Department of Education Inis Tom Mebourne Horsham

Local figure settles over unclear fines and debts

A garbled report mentions a figure named Kwok fain and Mr John Taylor in relation to fines, debts, and disputed payments. The text references Lake, Marten, and Tam omnia with vague claims of tax issues and purchases, but specifics remain unclear due to fragmented OCR.

My Kwok Fain Marten Tear Lake Ohn Taylor

Freeze them a tip for caring for your brushes

A garbled tip advises cleaning a nylon bristle brush in warm water with soap and suggests restoring stiffness by chilling the Kristien range in the refrigerator for a few hours. The fragment mentions MGM and star Ana Ganituer but details are unclear.

MGM Star Ana Ganituer

Protest Against Re Numbering McPherson Street

A petition signed by 64 McPherson Street residents opposed the proposed re numbering of their street to Albert Street. At the last council meeting Dr Morson moved to rename Albert Street as McPherson Street but withdrew. The group argues the change would cause inconvenience to residents and businesses and urges keeping McPherson Street numbering as is.

McPherson Street Wr. Morson Mal Albert Stree Dr. Morson Comeil Albert Street McPherson St Andrew Bowden Henry Searle Stawell Road Atherwie Albert

Horsham garage owner nominated for city council

A Horsham garage owner, 33, nominated by zone 1 of the Horsham Progress Association for the city council. Vacancies arise from retirements of Crs G Paul RB Charles and L Hut chenson, with Crs Charles and Faux indicating potential re election if ratepayers ask. Nominations open today and close next Wednesday.

Duldig Horsham Commonwealth Munitions Factory Chamber of Commerce ANA Lodge Zone 1

MUM IVE CUT MY FINGER Cry Disturbing Home Scene

A fragmentary cry for urgent medical help interrupts a quiet home scene as a child reports a finger cut. The text advises immediate first aid steps and lists basic supplies such as tape, cotton wool, bandages, and scissors, urging urgent action.

City council mulls new name for recreation reserve

At the Tuesday meeting Mayor Dr. W R Lawrence proposed renaming the Recreation Reserve to City Oval, or an alternative like Ssteesain Autingnnhydecu a. The motion was seconded by Dr. R Bielke and sent to the Finance Committee for consideration.

W. R. Lawrence

Strike cuts local railway revenue in Horsham area

Report shows decrease in revenue at Horsham Railway Station amid poorer traffic figures. The official notes shortages and industrial strain affecting passenger and goods movements, with rail services and livestock tonnage impacted. Officials cite fewer sales and reduced activity on key routes south of Horsham.

Horsham Horsham Stormina Arthur Irene Alma Romten Worsham

Horsham Auxiliary Women Active at Centenary Show

The women’s auxiliary of the Horsham Agricultural Society promotes a Gran National show during centenary week. A Country Women’s Association competition opens to all West Wimmera branches and nearby groups. District events and a decorative pavilion show are planned. committee members are invited to attend at the shire office on Firebrace Street next Wednesday afternoon.

Horsham Agricultural Society West Wimmera Group Horsham Vectis Eaat Firebrace Street

Prizes for Wool Students at Horsham Show Grounds

The Horsham Agricultural Society will award prizes to top students in the wool instruction class held at the show grounds. Prizes will be presented at an evening in the Town Hall supper room next Thursday. Educational films will be shown, followed by supper. Former students are invited to attend. those wishing to come should notify Mr Roe. Committee members welcomed.

Horsham

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