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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1950
Page
3
The passage urges steady ascent toward achievement, warning against shortcuts and glorifying gradual effort. It compares progress to climbing Kosciuszko, noting horizons widen with each step and historic battles mark the path. It encourages removing undergrowth, avoiding a trailer’s stagnation, and moving toward clearer air and higher views.
August notices report births at Wimmera Base Hospital including daughters for Gladys and Selma and John, a son for Norman and Maisie, plus a death at Minyip Hospital of Olive Joy Hahne and a Horsham death of Joseph. Obituaries honor Olive Hahne and family memories. in memoriam notes for Smith and Smith family members.
A Wimmera Shire group led by Councillor J. M. Johns promotes a Jung forest near Jung to supply wood, provide recreation, and boost reafforestation. They will advise with A. J. Gray of the Wail Forest Nursery on selection planting and care.
A loving brother never forgot Ed, remembered by sister Florrie and brother-in-law Jack.
The page lists engagements for Judy Drew and Dorothy Haley with Allan Curmiming and Neville Eldridge, both Horsham couples, to be celebrated at the Methodist Church. It also notes a social gathering in Preston at St. Marys Hall for Leisa Robinson turning over a traditional key to a coming-of-age guest.
The funeral for Charles Borg was held at the Hor shim Cemetery after a Friday train incident near Pimpinio. The Rev LR Langdon of the Church of England, Dimboola, conducted the service and pallbearers included T Rona HL Rees W R Blake A Gree leau A Millington and J Pew ebenson.
A car driven by Nell M. Houston of Beillie Street Hornhem overturned on Warmckimbeal Horsham Road near Kenlec on Saturday morning. The vehicle suffered damage to seats though the driver was uninjured.
New rates issued yesterday by the Prices Decontrol Commissioner Mr J F Waldron show an average 19 percent rise. Verified by the Wimmera Steam Laundry, tradesmen white aprons cost 5d, collars 4d, cotton handkerchiefs 2d, single sheets 1d, double sheets 7d, bath towels 4d, and table cloths 1s 6d.
Gippstand bred appoints deputy fire chief Larkins a veteran with 15 years of service including 10 years as a volunteer. Larkins joined in 1940, served in the Middle East, New Guinea, and the Solomons, earning a mention in dispatches and extensive bush and town fire experience. The appointment follows talks between the Country Fire Authority and Rural Fire Brigades Association executive council.
At a seven day meeting Cr J C M Carter and fellow retiring councillors spoke on road improvements and grants. Carter urged balanced spending while noting progress on shire roads and past achievements. He defended past grants and urged continued funding for road works and bridge projects to sustain local development.
A local centenary event for teens drew a crowd with music and dance. Organizers described the fete as a milestone celebration, linking past decades with youth culture and community support.
Twenty nine scouters attended a training course over the weekend at the Horsham showground with sessions led by senior leaders. Sunday featured field work including church service, trestles and practical tasks as part of the program for those eligible.
Fragmentary text discusses a gashed foot incident and a hospital visit, then shifts to debate on a law about nighttime alcohol or activity restrictions. It references Mr Wheres and Artie Waagie and mentions international norms and a proposed permit to walk at night.
Hor sham City Council approved painting yellow pedestrian crossing lines across Tinslade Street and across Firebrace Street to guide prams and pedestrians. The Hornham Progress Association backed the plan, aiming to locate crossings at accessible points near Coles and Sharey’s promises. The council and mayor indicated earlier rejection but later agreed to install lines in both directions at each crossing.
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