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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1949
Page
2
A collage of memorial notices dated August 1945 lists multiple families. Names include Baker Keisheimer Smith and Schwennewu with dedications from spouses and children. Text shows dates August 22 and various affectionate tributes despite garbled OCR.
Sir Willa and Lady Jenkins stay with the Tullahs at Longerenong College during a Mildura holiday en route to Melbourne. A British Bible Society representative, A F Landers, leaves for Melbourne after lecturing on China missions. Wimmera League officials praise district councillor appointee Jaden Cramb amid hospital admissions and local wellness updates.
Fragmentary social notes mention individuals including Mrs J P, Mrs Clark, and Catherine Sie but lack concrete events, dates, or locations to establish a coherent item. The readable names hint at a society section but no clear action or outcome is discernible.
Health Minister My Gartside advocates cabinet ministers touring regions to understand local needs. A Horsham visit allowed him to meet the Base Hospital Committee of Management and inspect the hospital, illustrating how direct contact reduces bungling and waste.
A two year old girl cyclist visiting Horsham as part of a Victoria tour raises £4 in aid of the Midi Mywnoriat Halland Irow fund. The work is voluntary and she plans to leave Horsham for Stawell later today before returning to Melbourne.
The Railway Department has informed Horsham businessmen of freight hikes effective September 1. General goods rates rise seven percent, contract rates rise twenty five percent, country fares up twelve percent, and parcels up one to five percent. Horsham to Melbourne fares climb to a higher class single return rate.
Three year old Peter McFarlane died Sunday after falling from a car on the Kent Highway near Brim. He reportedly was eating an apple and discarded the core when he tumbled from the vehicle. Parents Mr and Mrs L J McFarlane mourn the tragedy.
The Warracknabeal Hospital appeal will be staged at Warracknabeal for the first time, announced by appeal committee secretary Mr Harry Greenberg. He said the hospital secretary Mr P Witton welcomed the decision, contingent on PMG Department providing technical facilities.
The article notes International Art Week in Holland organized by the Minister of Education and Science, with participants from Europe expected. For 175 Dutch guilders attendees receive full accommodation, meals, transport, and free gallery entrance, with receptions planned to connect visitors with Dutch figures. Also mentions a chartered vessel to Australia and government aid for Dutch excursionists and their families.
The Minister for Health Mr. P. Gartside toured Banet Hospital with leading citizens and found shocking conditions in public wards and nurses quarters. He warned that full reconstruction is necessary at an estimated cost about 60,000 and that improvements must begin immediately.
Delegates at the Fire Brigade Hall Horsham chose Horsham as the likely grand final venue citing gate appeal over other towns. Second semi final set Stawell vs Ararat with final possibly at Stawell or Ararat. Motions on semi final venues Jeparit Murton Rupanyup defeated. Reserved grandstand seats priced 2s 6d including tax with outer ground at 2s 9d.
Rankin MLC and Minister call for a State lottery as the sole method to raise funds and curb hospital debts. Officials cite rising costs and need for revenue to support hospitals, with comments from local leaders and health authorities.
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