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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1948
Page
3
The fragmentary text reports on an Eipon candidate linked to the country party, with references to preselection and protests. It also notes an upcoming hospital appeal program featuring several performers and hints at new child endowment rates announced by health ministers. The content blends political, social, and civic matters with unclear provenance.
The weekend saw tennis action with Reginald Ward of Haven taking a tumble into a net post, breaking his collarbone and being treated at Hornham Base Hospital before discharge. Also noted are market prices for poultry and fruit at Saint Peay Ut Pout and an upcoming furniture sale at 25 Rowden Street Horsham.
Mise Rugh Payson of Warrackan is mentioned along with multiple local notices. The report lists personal movements and employment changes including a resignation from the Bank of Australia and several other community updates. Read as a compact community bulletin with names, places, and local affiliations.
The committee reviews the carnival programme budget of £270 and reports on cycling track methods. Casterton’s explanation of surface preparation is noted, while drawing up inquiries and potential adjustments. Dancing details from the Scottish Union are sought and raffles are discussed with emphasis on club obligations and venue constraints. An outline of forthcoming events and fundraising items is tentatively set.
Ballarat bride Carblern dons, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J R B Atkingun, marries Mr. Patrick O'Connor at Mount Pleasant Ballarat. Attendants Sally and Nina wore misty pink tulle gowns. Groom John Avkinse and best man May Ellie Pimpiniay, guests received at Lydinal street. Honeymoon planned in the Blue Mountains.
A Hi Wail district resident, aged about 82, died Saturday morning at Marshians private hospital. He was born in Dygkeld to the late Mr. and Mrs. Money Authingon and lived for many years in W Meeenved. Survived by widow Rath Woolley and children including Mrs. Lindy, Ruby, Rabe, Jean, and Ralph. Funeral planned for Sunday at Pine Window Metactian Church with interment at Pin Windo Cemetery.
The first fat stock sale in two months opened Friday with prices down several shillings from the last sale. Strike disruptions and regional plant conditions weighed on activity at Big meat works, yet there was solid demand for well-fattened lambs and woollies. Top prices reached around 47/40 with fat lambs and other meat stock showing lighter but steady demand amid uncertain market conditions.
The Longerenong College field day showcased Department of Agriculture research at Langerenong with talks on new wheat varieties, stubble control, and zinc sulphate trials. About 500 farmers attended the morning lectures and demonstrations by officers led by Messrs Sarin, Le Selene, Wiell Osfeer, Heckel, and C. ui. GriBthe.
In a historical brief, the article recounts the Samkey sinking and the push for light-load lines as a modern safety measure, tracing the Plimsoll legacy from his Bristol birth in 1824 to his 19th century campaigns. It notes the Plimsoll line, Royal Commission findings, and government actions shaping ship inspection and insurance policies.
The Dunlop Bulletin notes a sharp export expansion for British made motor vehicles in 1938 despite global trade disruption. Officials credit home market demand and government policy encouraging exports, with Britain’s share rising as wartime tensions alter import patterns and foreign demand stabilizes.
The article reports that initial applicants were narrowed by a president’s committee including the president and secretary. Remaining candidates will be examined again for dual selection. Names include Kavhmanil, Davenport, and Williams among others, with debate over war service and formality shaping the process.
An early notice from the Horsham Trotting Club outlines a formation and markings event at the racecourse on Saturday. Members prepare for a marking day with tasks and duties to support the big feature race and related duties.
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