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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1952
Page
1
City council records show Bolton Park Committee approving traffic light changes at Hor crossroads. Officials note possible savings and safety impacts with temporary signals and maintenance terms, while concerns about intersection flow and enforcement are raised by council members.
Horsham council approved forming a pool committee and backing its plan to build a swimming facility funded from a £200 trust and a £30,000 fundraising appeal. The project may be recognized as a war memorial. officials will consult the city engineer on crossing and site works as trees are planted and park areas prepared.
A Horsham student recounts a long journey abroad visiting Scotland and other places. He describes weather extremes, ocean life and tropical rains, and notes collecting postcards while anticipating more lessons back home at Horsham High School.
Heavy rainfall of 20 points on Monday aids Riverside district growers as pruning begins in preparation for tree spraying.
The Horsham Water Works Trust faces delays due to state government opposition to improving Horsham's water supply. The article notes debates over funds and legislation to allow borrowing for water projects and cites officials and meetings discussing government support and delays.
Report notes a stimulant exposure during a game left player Quick dazed and carried off on a stretcher after a toe strike. Mr Downs claimed the stimulant did not cause unconsciousness and Quick later said the smell may have helped him recover, enabling him to continue.
City engineer warns that Hor bam may lack adequate water this summer as drought measures affect gardens. Officials cite limited river supply and reservoir levels, urging conservation and possible rate adjustments to sustain critical needs.
The report notes a confusion over dates for the earliest diphtheria injections. Officials announced September 15 as the injection date instead of September 17 or 18. The injections will be given at the Worsham Infant Welfare Centre and Oye Fanlongs Boule School, with attendees from Davisine Jung State Rehools required to visit the welfare center for the shot.
Plexilents re planted trbex and akoubs along Riverside Recreation ve after previous planting gaps and plant deaths. Local officials oversee the re planting effort to restore the green space and ensure future survivals.
City Council heard from the Town Clerk about a mix up in parts for the Bellis and Morcom Reneraling engine at the Horsham Powerhouse. The clerk said the misplaced parts had been shipped to a different site and a complete parts voucher was needed to resolve the issue.
A Geelong Geelong district union meeting discussed intolerable driver conditions and long hours linked to road crashes. Speakers including Mr J Pine and Mr N K Edwin urged action and promised prosecution for violations.
Native echidna sighting on a road near Mr VWePanalidl prompts local discussion. A resident named Mr Purdbe cites power concerns and platypus rumors while officials and townsfolk weigh unusual animal reports and habitat notes.
Page seven highlights a feature on Education Week exploring current learning trends, instructional methods, and the impact on students. It discusses emerging approaches, classroom challenges, and expert perspectives shaping future schooling.
Fragmented note reports a street naming in honor of a matron named Arthae Uitte with references to local figures and a ceremonial meeting. It mentions a date and unclear details about the commission and proceedings.
Fragmentary 1940s era notice seeks pen pals for men in Korea. Text mentions names and places with garbled phrasing but signals a correspondence appeal amid wartime context.
Fragmentary OCR text about a taxi phone matter offers little clear context. The readable segments mention a council or committee tone and possible references to services and departments but no solvable event or outcome. No definite individuals, organizations, dates, or places emerge.
The Wimmera Base Hospital Finance Committee presented its annual report showing deficits and the need for strategies to fund building and maintenance. It notes government funding, a shortfall of 2,678 pounds, and rising costs impacting the hospital’s operations and repairs.
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