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Newspaper

Horsham Times

Location

Horsham, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 08, 1950

Page

4

Goroke Grazier Wins Grand Champion Ram and Ewe

Aram and a ewe shown by him won the grand champion ram and grand champion ewe at the Horsham Sheep Show. Reserve champions went to Mr. T. W. Lewis and Mr. I. G. Lannin. Judges from three states praised the quality, noting seasonal bloom issues and strong exhibitor effort.

Aram Ewe Wu T. W. Lewis Ram I. G. Lannin Lewis Yen Hiss Lo G Lannin Hanusn Elise HL. Sehule Ithe Entel Tim H. A. Roe Meritus Musers BR. Taylor Vallevtieht Tasmania W. G. Bekford Ruangers KR Hie Karina Ko A. McDonald Denili Ysis Wwsw J. Meagher Lawlen HK. BR. Taylor Horsham Vietoria AY Schulz M. Taylor

Max Bartlett Wins Horsham Amateur Hour

Max Bartlett won the juvenile section of Horsham Amateur Hour with 212 votes at the Horsham Theatre. Other top entries included Amott on yodelling guitar with 211 votes and mouth organ player Don Papst with 173 votes. Miss Noela Bartlett featured as guest artist.

Max Bartlett Horsham Don Papst Alf Harmer Lucky Old Bun Ant Noela Bartlett Johnston Noel Myers

Bruce Lindsay Lectures on China and Bible Lantern

An illustrated lantern lecture titled China’s Millions on the March will be given by Mr Bruce Lindsay in Horsham Town Hall on August 10. Lindsay is an experienced speaker on his first Horsham visit, touringNoradjuha since July 30 and continuing in the district until August 13.

Bruce Lindsay Horsham Town Lindsay Horsham and Noradjuha Horshim

Shire Abandons 10 Abandonment Road Plan at Polkemmet Crossroads

The council decided the east west road between Sudholz and Bolwell's would be abandoned as an all weather route due to drainage impracticalities and high costs. Keating's corner report cited a low lying swamp area. The change avoids impacting ratepayers and directs funds to an alternate all weather route for Mr. Preucs.

Wimmera Sudholz Bolwell’s Horsham Keating Bolwell Polkemmet Eastwest Preucs Keating's Corner Northwest P. F. Hennessy Dr. Johns Cr. Baer

Rain totals in Horsham over the weekend

Fifty three points of rain have been recorded in Horsham since Friday. Twenty four points were recorded to 3 p.m. on Friday, 25 points to 3 p.m. on Saturday and four points to the same time on Monday. Saturday morning saw a minimum temperature of 37 degrees.

Horsham

Be prepared for Coughs Colds Woods Great Peppermint Cure

A historical notice urges readiness for coughs and colds with Woods peppermint remedy. It highlights its claimed effectiveness and availability for readers seeking relief during seasonal illnesses in a period newspaper style.

Rack request sent to estimates for Firebrace Street bicycle racks

Hor sham City Council referred a letter from Mr Les Peake requesting bicycle racks on both sides of the lane in Firebrace Street between McLachlan Street and Roberts Avenue. He cited danger from parked bikes and noted 18 to 26 bikes in the lane at times, including staff bikes, with limited spaces.

Firebrace Street McLachlan Street Roberts Avenue Horsham Les. Peake Cartier Rockman's Peake W. Z. Morson 3. Dowling

Council Seeks Park Reserve Area With Appraised Price

At the last council meeting the council pressed for a park area the Lands Department may sell. Minister Lind notes the roads intersecting Bolton Park must be bought at appraised price. An appraisal valued the area at £60, acknowledging flooding but centric city site for non building use. Council accepted offer to reserve the land for public park purposes if price not proceeded with.

W. J. Milius M.L.A A. E. Lind Bolton Park Ind

Farr shoots nine under par to lead Horsham stroke event

Frank Farr carded a net 65 for nine under par at Horsham Golf Club in an 18 hole stroke competition. The course par is 74. Ke vin Officer won A grade with 88-340, Alan In bell second with 4-14-80, plus other scores listed. Frank Fare won B grade and Ron Tucker was runner up with 625-71. An 18 hole bogey event is set for next Saturday. time card available at Glovers.

Frank Farr Horsham Golf Club Kevin Officer Alan Inbell B. Hutter-Jones M. Alber Jack Stow Chennery Frank Fare Ron Tucker Ero Gerlach H. Taverneris M. Adams Wwu A. Graves Glovers

Nomination News From Hospital Committee Meeting

At Friday's committee meet Mr. T Conroy reported on the veterinary department inspection and the biochemist I Watson showed the lab setup and reagent storage. The manager W H Lees praised the pathological department as one of the best outside the hospital. Nurses board announced second year trainees from Waracknab eal District Hospital will train at Wimmera Base Hospital from September 1. Government nominee K H Lovett supported the trainees. June statistics show total patients 15 50 with Horsham 115 in May. Finance noted an overdraft of £8556 reduced by a £6040 grant. North Wonnondah Sheep Dog Club donated £10. President A L Huttthesson and Shoebridge to attend the Country Hospitals Association conference on September 15.

T. Conroy Qehebaee I. Watson Conroy Itn W. H. Lees Warracknabeal District Hospital Wimmera Ballarat Shoebridge K. H. Lovett Nhill Murton Horsham Shirra Winnera Dunnunkle Kowree Lowan Dimboola Lovett

Anew Me Master in Love From a Stranger Play

A Horsham Town Hall staging of Anew Me presents Love From a Stranger based on Agatha Christie. The performance is set for August 19 with admission 6 shillings and 4 shillings.

Agatha Christie Horsham Town Hall

Horsham Liberal Club Aims to Welcome New Australians

The Horsham Young Liberal and Country Movement plans to help migrants settle by inviting New Australians to dances and barbecues. Club Secretary Miss Helen Milius outlined a policy to make migrants feel at home and encourage mixing with Australians, noting existing migrant members and a five year wait to voting.

Horsham Young Liberal and Country Helen Milius Loclp Australia Young Liberal and Country Movement Mibus Horsham Severn

Radios For Small Craft From London Firm

A compact radio telephone set named the Mer raid has been developed in London to enable launches yachts fishing vessels and other small craft to send messages over water up to 400 miles? meters. The self contained unit is simple to operate and can be installed in the smallest cabin with crew wide access from skipper to deckhand, ensuring any member can use it in trouble at sea without a specially trained operator.

London

Sale of Maxwell Hose Carriage by Horsham Fire Station

The Country Fire Authority invites written offers to buy the Maxwell Hose Carriage in its current condition at Horsham Fire Station. Offers close at 12 noon on Saturday, 2 August 1950. No offer guaranteed. GG. SINCLAIR, Secretary.

Horsham

Election for Horsham Councillors Set for August 2

Notice declares Horsham will hold a Councillors election on Saturday August 2 1950 due to retirements of Thomas Ell Connes William Robert Lawrence and William John Hart Morsen. Nomination closes August ____ at 1 pm at the Town Clerk's Office Horsham with deputy Mr A L W atrs off nomination papers under Local Government Acts.

Thomas Ell Connes William Robert Lawrence William John Hart Morsen Horsham

Nomination Deadline Set for Wimmera Candidates

Shire of Wimmera declares that all candidates must be nominated by 4 p.m. on Tuesday 15 August 1950. Nominations delivered to Shire Secretary Keith Lovett at J. Waters Returning P. & Eagle J. McG Johns for Horeham. August 1950.

Keith Harold Lovett Shire J. Waters P. &. Eagle J. McG. Johns

Also Mentioned on This Page

R. G. Walker Goroke Taylor Melbourne Mel Maden Miko Ryghe The Horsham Agricultural Societ FP. Langlands Row Horsham Agricultural Society Roo Newton J. Berne Mich Vl Carter Hannan W. G. Pickford Buangor China Walcy Mamie Pandit Nehru Sardar Patel Mahatma Gandhi Wimmera Base Hospital R. H. Shepherd North Wonnondah Sheep Dog Club Messrs. K. Lovett R. Wilmoth A. L. Hutthesson Country Hospitals’ Association N.a’s Town Hall At & P.m Anew McMaster Frank Vosper Cummings’ Star Wilson Street Fire Brigade Hall Tri AL Welcome Balmoral P. and A. Society Balmoral Erle L. Wood Wimmera Football League Horsham V Lh Gk Cram, Siorehary Horsham Progress Association Presbyterian Hall Lanott Street Impertint A. Wohlers Edenhope Pr. A. Society A Shipham Church OF England Hall J. Mould Spoon Pieve Rhek Weuneseayates Seleatum Arey Hall Ladies’ Auxiliary Rally la Pen United Copubaread Hureet da Reesei Cherie Nelayespor PRIDE ST. Michael's Ball Nepee Rae Ararat Modernaine Box Phan Spas IRI Emeg Vyella Rence Styles & Shades Owl Wail Hall John A. Smith Masonic Tlal TAO Pom Sian Saunders Horsham South Liberal and Country Party East Wonwondah Hall Brolersenmient Country Fire Authority GG. Sinclall A. Parker W.C.T.U Woman's Christian Temperance Area Temperance Hall F. Rodan Scc City of Ian T. Wennett Returning Offeer Mary's Catholic Ball Mechanics' Hall Marto McNamara Fierce Pam Belle OF Ball Trents Daitles Michaels McDougall Horjham R.G.K. Gitl Salon J. R. Finlayson & Sons Have Pleasure Singer, Fiat, Alvis and Studebaker Car Agency BAI Sali Windsor Poultry Service John Street Adelaide Abihaet Oy Picr LtDy Newtons & Willers Kallas Statin Cail Borth Satie Muscony Irs Muscovy Eles CVC Tate Wolyong Lomg Newton Miller Aia Shire of George Edward Werd John Charlies Murray Carter Walter Charles Edmund Baker Clifford Warrick Horeham, Sth Gaiety ON Hospital Ladies’ Auxiliary Cummings’ Star Library Vauxhall Cone United Poultry Farmers’ Co.Op. Society Ltd Bell ST East Preston Thia Jom R. T. Schuller Victoria Hotel Cashin's Hatchery Cashin's Poultry Farm and Hatchery Stawell P.O Walter Nunn Prant Street Wilson Bolton Motor Garage Pynsent Street Jas Ryan H. V. McKay Massey Harris Pty. Ltd Atlas Assurance Coy R.A.C.V. Station Dodge, Hudson, Hillman, Humber Commer Diamond T Willys Peugeot Armstrong Siddeley
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