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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1948
Page
4
In a contentious open session the Warrackssbeul principal lauded notice of the feriee while expulsion was debated. Members loyal to the decision walked out as resolutions and threats of disruption surfaced.
The Victorian Tassirt Associates held a meeting to inform members of proposed higher prices for wheat carting. The Ha Branch suggested aligning new rates with practical needs while considering branch variations. A decision on the new piece rates was promised after today’s Prices Branch session.
Proceedings of a works and committee meeting discuss planter restrictions and street improvements. The minutes record proposals on tree planting, fencing, road drainage, and church access, with references to warrants, budgets, and future references to committees.
Parishioners are urged to contribute to the HK Redio Hospital Appeal distributed on the day of local services. Donations may be left at the Niewinge before Sunday, with offerings also taken at the afternoon John’s service. A candlelit choir concert and Christmas music are planned for Sunday week. The Sundar Belis prize distribution occurs Monday at the Patiah Hall. A vocal program by Whe scholars and a Vestry meeting follow the evening service. A monthly meeting and possible combined service with Minwell and Aruat Sean are mentioned. New committee members are Joan Stim Hetty Brtisman Murry Usmind Peggy Avert Hob Daniels Jin Muller Max Burke. EMA members and parishioners are invited to join the 7 Ge on Sunday with Frank Sinclair as guest speaker.
Community church events were outlined with services, Christmas celebrations, youth involvement, and charity efforts in Horsham. The article also reports on the Grampians catchment soil conservation board's recommendations to limit land alienation and erosion control measures affecting local estates and water supply planning.
A Horsham Waterworks Trust meeting highlighted aims to overhaul the reticulation system, safeguard catchment areas, and boost supply quality. Officials discussed funding, plant renewals, and increased discharge pressures while noting scarce pipes and long delivery timelines. Community watchdogs urged protection of watersheds amid government expectations.
Town officials warned that camping near the creek supplying Horsham threatens water quality. Residents cited waste, excreta, and disease risks as tents sat close to the stream. Com Bealiet called for measures, while Com Reid urged action by the Trust to safeguard the supply. The Public Works Department already built septic tank facilities in camping areas.
A crowded cricket brief lists teams and players for Ex-Servicemen A and B versus Methodists, noting lineups, travel times, and 12.45 sharp gatherings at Post Office and Methodist Hall. Scoring fragments from Riverside and Myinypan appear with an eventual drawn game and several individual tallies.
A Christmas party for children includes a film at the Horsham Theatre at 2.20 pm on December 23 with ice cream and prizes at the Fire Brigade Hall. School tickets issued. 400 plus distributed. In sports, the Diggey A grade shows cricket progress with new navy caps, while the second eleven loses to Pimpinio. A grazing and cropping land sale near Munderra is advertised, with 10 lots from 70 to 1700 acres. Federal Congress reports from Brisbane notes motions and delegates. A Memorial Hall night features a social and quiz with prizes. A tale-piece recalls artillery regimental stories from World War I.
Fragmented tennis list shows players and officials with scattered names and clubs amid a schedule note. The garbled copy lists several participants across divisions and hints at a bout at the post office at 1 pm with several organizers and observers.
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