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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1952
Page
1
In Horsham an annual meeting debated extending trading hours from 9 15 am to 5 30 pm with the lunch hour abolished. About 50 people attended as seven spoke for and eight against. The motion prompted lengthy discussion and mixed views on convenience and impact on local shoppers and businesses.
US intentions loom over a Friday Pett sales event where about 18 000 pounds worth of flame tractors were displayed by Wilson Bolton and Co. The Horsham district may host 100 to 410 Musney tractors as only two American shipments arrive yearly due to a dollar problem.
A fragmentary report notes members discussing hours in a referendum style. Mr. Milbus supports certain hours for Borung while Mr. Mibux asserts voters should decide. The piece suggests a national plebiscite on working hours and autonomy amid unclear details.
The endorsed Labor candidate for Boring, L. E. Reid, told Rupanyup voters that Labor would vigorously continue its fight. He said Victoria must develop with limited money, and Labor would work with the Commonwealth to obtain funding for development while resisting centralization and anti-labor policies.
The Education Chief visited the site opposite Dim twola Road from the exwing Behoal and toured Horsham Stee School. He remained as guest of Mr and Mrs Mo Mc Gullihon in Lanherum over the weekend. A policy speech hinted plans to have the new technical school built in the second year.
District Engineer of the Hate River and Water Supply Commission of Haram announced that water releases from distribution heads are underway. The sites at Uw Wohwordah, Ne timuk and Araptien areas started yesterday as part of ongoing dam siting and water management efforts.
Fragmentary text shows scattered phrases about resilience and hides, mentions Coane and Minas with unclear context. Tone mimics a polemic or opinion snippet on political nerves and public reaction, but readable content is limited and non-specific.
A proposed loan supports public works in Victoria to fund Rocklands Dam and related irrigation projects. The plan targets districts including Horsham and nearby centres with quotas and applications rolling in before December 14, highlighting national obligations and insurance contributions aiding regional development.
The Hor nham Chamber of Commerce president led ten members in a Friday gathering to warn about rising fire danger. Volunteers failed to respond, leaving duties unfulfilled as property risk grew. The committee asserts the right to compel work to mitigate risk, urging action by authorities.
The principal of Caliente Agricultural College will be the guest speaker at Horsham High School’s night, set for December 12. The event aims to inform students and families about agricultural careers and college opportunities.
A speech stressed Australia must boost primary production to feed the world and support the economy. The speaker cited global shortages, moral obligation, and proposed measures under the Land Use and training plans, including machinery pools and preferential work for veterans, to develop Crown land and bolster agriculture.
Local chamber leaders debated potential airfield sites near Moraham and Kewell aiming to extend aviation reach. President T Conroy and members discussed distances, access, and civil aviation plans, with W Donk and W R Laws noted for involvement and support.
The Marion gathering signals a merger of the Karalanil Country Party and the Country Party led by A Borake and YER Abus with policy aims discussed. Mr Speakwalde hopes the four-guer goal follows the State election while A Tands moves to thank and McMileys are expected to retain Boring.
The Ray Committee ran all day camps to raise funds for Melbourne children and show appreciation for country kids. Winners included Mr. J Ward and Miss A Quolts for prizes. Mrs Dunn won a stocksnRe, and three cakes were auctioned by bidders Mrs Jest, Miss Arad, and S. Ibe Winbottom.
The Horsham and Perva established a new patent record with November admissions to hospital. Superintendent Mr Williams stated that 21 patients were taken to the hospital during November, surpassing October's figure by ten patients.
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A garbled report notes the Horsham Brigade would reject any new unit for Honad at Horsam and mentions Moreham Fire Station. Garloch explains the position amid upcoming actions planned for the next week by the Horsham Brigade.
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