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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1949
Page
3
Fragmented obituary notices recalling Mary Dronzus Adeline OSfri and Clamde fathersin Ing, with deaths of Josep, Margaret Miller, Marjorie VOERGE, and others. Includes memorial prayers, family mentions, and a demand to return state factory forms by August 10. The text preserves names, places like Euston NSW and Horsham, and dates such as August 1 and 10.
A fragmented column offers cautionary maxims on when to act in business deals and relationships. It urges studying a potential purchase or partner before committing, warns against rash boldness, and notes risks of hasty decisions and overconfidence.
The item appears as a brief, likely a recurring notice mentioning Che Horsham Dimes published on Tuesdays and a reference to Britny. No clear event date or organization is given.
The Arapiles Shire Council president Dr H W Wade suggests each new councillor serve a year as president to gain procedure knowledge. The letter argues for training in meeting conduct and public speaking to help future leaders and reduce awkward, overlong language.
The funeral of Mr William Thomas Smith of Brimpacn was held Tuesday at St John s Church Horsham Cemetery with bearers A Matthews J E Byrne H H Smith K Kipping J Weupateich Jana C Smith. Funeral arrangements by A F Weight and Sons. Mrs Sarah Jane Dusting of Portland died at the Base Hospital on Tuesday aged TD years. Born Codrington near Port Fairy she married John Henry Dusting at Portland aged 32. Survived by Cecil Cyril Eileen Portand and Mrs Cockroft Horsham. Funeral at Weight and the Horsham tler service by Rev Pye ing with bearers G. etc.
High rates for engineers are proposed by shires to counter skilled shortages. The Consulting Engineer Mr E M Harvey and Assistant Engineers Mr J Harrison face resignation moves as councils seek to retain expertise amid ongoing wage talks. Proposals include restoring Harrison as assistant, with Harvey’s resignation accepted and appreciated. Travel expenses and double award rates discussed to attract qualified personnel.
Mr E T M Stevens has been appointed city engineer for Castlemaine. He will likely begin work by late September. Stevens holds engineering degrees from Victoria and New South Wales and designed the Castle main swimming pool nearing completion.
Dr J R Crossley delivered his final council speech praising the North Riding farm community and impartial leadership. He thanked fellow councillors for support, noted farmers' challenges, and reflected on a tenure focused on service and fair governance.
Mr Pr Biggin granted staff execution of a warrant of ejectment against Frank Bene Bartlet in the Hersham Court of Petty Sessions on Tue. Complainant Frederick Janes Bievens, living with other people in Darbot Street Horaluun, seeks eviction as Bartlet resists. Legal action concerns occupancy and immediate removal.
The council adopted a five thousand pound road works plan with Drs Risell and Keir Kirsopp proposing the motion. The scheme allocates 1598 for North Riding 1300 for Central Riding and 1729 for South Riding covering earth road resurfacing blading and maintenance over about a ten mile earth road network and several miles of surfaced roads. The assistant engineer J J Harrison prepared the estimates noting plant depreciation and recent equipment overhauls affected inspection and transport to sites.
Mr D S Wallis director with New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency at Horsham moves to assist ant manager Melbourne office starting September 1. Mr Ian McDonald, formerly Yarrawonga manager, arrives in Horsham to succeed Wallis. Several local residents and visitors are noted in Horsham and Melbourne, including travellers and military connections, with routine hospital admissions and events.
A jumble of names, places, and bits of dialogue appears as a fragmented tale. It hints at talks, arrivals, and events with scattered references to people and locales without a clear single narrative arc.
Community event announces a turkey supper fundraiser at the local ball where residents gather for food and socializing. Proceeds support neighborhood projects and volunteer groups.
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