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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1950
Page
2
Fragmented obituary style items note August 1948 memorials and births. Entries mention Penny Campbell, Ballinger, Devlin, Hamdingham, Heinheimer, and others with family relations, dates, and dedications from spouses, children, and siblings. The text reflects a collage of memorial lines, bilingual nonstandard phrasing, and partial names, typical of a clipping of multiple family notices.
The RSL Ladies Auxiliary will run a rest room during centenary week in Memorial Hall. It will be open daily from Monday October 2 to Saturday October 7, 10 am to 4 30 pm. Facilities include washing and mothers’ room and a tea service for a nominal charge.
Mr W J Milius MLA warned Horsham Agricultural Society that Grampians erosion threatens Wimmera stock and domestic water. He blamed tree felling for increased sediment, urged early centralised action and continuous measures to prevent silting and gullying in the hills.
The novelty act Ag and Mag, Fred Gilbert and Coebourne, won the first prize with 139 votes at the third amateur hour. Madame Gilbert performed a cooking themed number in an ancient style dress aided by Mr Elbourne. Other winners included Marion Robertson in Vocal and Jeanette Penny in Juvenile, judged by compere Mr Not Myers.
A disjointed and garbled letter to the editor references a dinner given by a ratepayer to Womaera Shire councillors and mentions cemetery, weather, and funeral details. The text names Alfred Sanders and implies delayed delivery of a publication and travel by train, with hazy recollections of events and sentiments.
Horsham district residents admitted to the Wimmera Base Hospital in the weekend include FP George of Stawell Road Mr Pete C Spicer Wilson Street and ALG Greghr Bowden Street along with Mr RP Hobbs Douglas Ags. Wimmera Base Hospital welcomed Mrs AE Vaniatt Lanserop and Rev HH Kettie of O Rostrs Avenue.
The death occurred Sunday at Wimecra Base Hospital of Stat Tan infant son of Mr and Mrs Willy Crouch of Natimul Rosd Hor sham. The baby lived only a few hours. The funeral was held yesterday Archdeacon Ballarat Ven B E Richards conducted the service at Horsham Cemetery L Hutchesson and Son carried out arrangements.
Supremely confident in fashion foresight the author previews a Spring and Summer collection including frocks lightweight coats suits ensembles jacket suits millinery bridal and evening wear with accessories. An opening show is planned for Friday August 25 at 62 Firebrace Street Horsham inviting ladies from Horsham and nearby districts to attend.
Tivoli pantomime Old Mother Hubbard arrives in Horsham for two performances on August 31 at 2 15 afternoon matinee and 8 evening show. The company, famed for panto, promises a monster crowd with six big speciality acts. Box plan opens at Cumming's Star Library. Children admit at heart.
A new appearance by Aunt Lulu McMaster was staged in the town hall as part of a program presented by the McMaster company. The event featured a Love from a SV in the Town Hall production, promoted through the Council of Adult Educators.
Reports from various committees allocated centenary decorations indicate steady progress. Horsham traders, represented by their committee, agree to cooperate with the Decorations Committee to advance the preparations.
An Horsham centenary appeal calls for volunteers to craft wax flowers and string dowers for decorations. Honorary organiser Rogers appeals to residents, both men and women, to assist the effort this Thursday night in the Hall.
Horsham fish dealer Mr S Phillips pays double freight on South Australian fish when available. A row has developed in Melbourne over scarce fish and prices. Phillips sources from South Australia. freight to the Victoria border and market adds cost. In Horsham South Australian fish sometimes costs more than Melbourne after transport.
Fragmentary social notes mention Kilzabeth Jean, younger daughter of Mr May Lunes and Mand Lataram, and George John Peter, elder son of Mrs KJ Otoer, at 1 Jamieson Street Warrnambo. Details are incomplete but indicate family milestones in a local social column.
An unclear OCR fragment references a person named Hin ju and a date related event. The readable text mentions a partition and a fair expo but lacks coherent details to determine full context or specifics.
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