18 Aug 1953
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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1953
Page
1
District reports show sowing of wheat nearly finished after recent heavy rain. Officials remain optimistic about the harvest as fieldwork continues and conditions improve for the crop in the region.
Nicholls growers report rain slowed field work but foresee a strong season with a large wheat harvest. Some areas have about a quarter of planting remaining while ground may harden if more rain fails to arrive. Weather across Marsham remains wet with scattered sun, temperatures in the low forties.
Wimmera Base Hospital authorities and the Management Committee reacted to a Melbourne report stating that 56 nurses at the hospital had threatened to resign over conditions in the nurses quarters.
Melbourne officials deny threats of resignation by nurses at the nurses home. The Management Committee, led by Mr. Shepherd, faced questions after a newspaper telephoned for a statement. Reports claim overcrowded, untidy, and unpainted quarters with inadequate sleeping space and damp beds. Committee members voiced concerns about the living conditions and staff welfare.
A garage theft on Pmbodla Road Hersham involved 420 in cash taken from a drawer in Mr Nigel Heart’s property. Investigations continue and no arrests have been made at this time.
Canon Anthony, speaking in Horsham, urges Christians to unite schooling and faith. He warns against viewing education as only body work and insists religion is the soul of education, shaping character through home, community, and daily life. He condemns purely secular training and stresses religion as essential to growth.
Fragmentary OCR notes show JH G Crum quoted on plans after peace talks with Korea. The text references awaiting developments and a factory ruin context, but the fragment lacks clear subjects, dates, or locations for fuller reporting.
The Postmaster General's Department announced planned improvements to Horsham area telephone services this year. A new rural automatic exchange will extend service to Pimpinio and nearby communities, increasing subscriber capacity and introducing modern equipment. Local upgrades aim to provide better phone lines and potential broadcast facilities, with broader service to residents and businesses.
In Minyip a clash between Horsham and Minyip players led to Umpire Spokes separating rivals during the third quarter. Several players traded blows and were warned as benches cleared, while captains and officials attempted to restore order on the field.
Mr W J Mibus MLA spoke at the 1953 Horsham Show prize giving, praising the wool instruction class started by the HaS, and commending the instructors and supporters for fostering practical wool work among students and community members.
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A Morstany woman named Margaret Nish was injured after falling in a shopping area on Saturday evening. She sustained leg fractures and was admitted to Winemen Nase Hospital in a serious but stable condition. Witnesses and officials described a severe fall near South Street and Wirebrave Street, with responders providing aid at the scene.
A scrambled notice shows a meeting postponed due to rain. Key names and details are unreadable, but the fragment indicates an organizer or manager name and a scheduled session that could not proceed because of weather.
The Wimmera police chief is stepping down after a brief tenure of about one week at the force. The official farewell includes remarks from senior staff and notes plans for transition. The departing chief will be succeeded by interim leadership as the department begins a recruitment process.
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