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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1949
Page
2
Obituaries and funeral notices list residents William Methur e and Kathie Marling Saul among the deceased and grieving families. Includes updates on funeral arrangements at local directors with details for services and memorials, and a memorial note for a father and grandfather.
Personal notices report Mr John Zippel joining Horsham Savings Bank and several residents admitted to Base Hospital. Also mentions a Thursday civic reception for the Minister for Health and a Friday meeting with Baer Hospital management. A week of visitor activity includes Mr J Balderston in Horsham and leaves for Millicent.
The Country Authority plans an all out blitz on careless drivers and fire hazards. Police will increase routine and special patrols to enforce the Fire Authority Act and related offenses, with prosecutions for dangerous carelessness to safeguard the public.
A fragmented historical reflection contrasts biblical a tale of Esau and a modern critique of wealth. It warns against excessive spending on trivial pleasures while money itself is seen as a sign of power.
A fragmentary line reads Cheborsham Cimes with unclear names and dates. The text hints at a local event or notice but provides no verifiable details for a clear summary.
The Iles Shire Council faced pressure from residents to keep rates down while officials warn that the rate limit must rise. The Minister for Public Works noted many councils face insolvency without higher limits, citing rising wages and road costs. A petrol tax grant increase from the Federal Government is urged to fund road works, with councils arguing the current rating cap cannot cover expanding needs.
The wife of Hopetoun Hotel keeper John Lilley died following an alleged assault at the hotel. Lilley, licensee of the Hopetoun hotel, has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent to murder. The charge was adjourned until September 5, with a more serious charge possible later.
Wool students received prizes at a win evening with awards donated by local wool industry figures. The event honored top students in the wool program, including handsomely named donors and several cups for top achievements.
At the annual meeting four nominations for six vacancies on the Committee of Management were received. The usable slate for 1082 included Evans Lanslands, A C Ont, and G Fitzgerald. Mr Evans, representing the Mir to Aubexe, thanked members and hoped to carry the war effort with the committee. The meeting praised many volunteers and organisations for hospital support, and Mr Wood thanked the committee and especially Manager Shoebridge for leadership. A special meeting followed to appoint officers. Mr Wood did not stand for reelection as president and Mr A L Hut-Chesson was elected. Vice-presidents named were H Smith and C D Fitzgerald with no interim honorary treasurer chosen pending guidance from the Hospital and Charity Commission.
Terminal examinations for the senior class at Hor Sham High School finished last week and teachers proceed with correcting papers and compiling term records. The text mentions various activities, events, and scattered notes about exams, assemblies, and staff tasks within the school.
The notice covers the deaths of Katie Wirline sill and William McClure with funeral details, service at St John's Church of England, and staff names. It also records Bertie Purvie Kiddie’s death in Geelong, his age, survivors, and prior residence in Jeparit, plus funeral arrangements and cemetery service notes.
A Junior Council committee is tasked with arranging a float for the Centenary celebration. A reply letter will explain to Class 1A High School why two of their float ideas cannot be used. The event and correspondence are part of the town’s centenary activities.
Chess club notes present the draw for the bul let tournament with players Pridgy Hoare-Watson Smith-Gersch-Thomson Snuth-Corn John-McMuilin Bolton-Lewsh Hill-Cameron Palethorpe-Hopper. A short lecture is planned and may become a permanent feature at meetings.
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