12 Dec 1950
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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1950
Page
1
Fragmented text shows confusion over timing for a new power supply in Wimmera. References to authorities and unsure timelines hint at regulatory lack of clarity. Content is garbled with stray phrases about couples and an event called “eEMpping,” unclear from the readable material.
Mr. Farr outlined a potential regional power scheme to supply Sheavy power from Murray Basin stations to Western Victoria centers including Kerang and Horsham. The commission warned the plan was uncertain and would be costly, with a 1960 start possible if materials and steel could be secured. The aim is to ease urban migration by extending reliable power to country areas and create self sustaining lines with five to ten year guarantees.
Stewart Nevin White, 13, pleaded guilty to larceny after borrowing £10 from a Longerenong College student, returning the sum before stealing it again from the same room. He was an attendant poultry supervisor. A bond of £10 for two years good behavior was set, with two judges on the bench and Senior Constable Beever in attendance.
A vehicle driven by Mr. Tom struck a tree after failing steering near Orchard Reed during early morning hours. The occupants were injured and the car suffered major damage, with details partially obscured by the damaged text.
Victorian supply of watering cans runs 10 000 units short of demand says John Fisher a leading manufacturer. Spokesmen from Horsham hardware report zinc covers exported to America to earn dollars exacerbating the shortage along with scarce dust bins galvanised iron products and limited labor. Melbourne stores reportedly have no cans for over 40 weeks while restocking loans exist.
The report notes higher meat consumption in November and suggests a 60 percent increase. Figures appear garbled, but the central claim indicates a rise in meat intake and revisions in the statistics released by authorities.
Fragments describe a Saturday schedule and a train event. Readable parts mention station, union or company terms, and a first train scenario. Limited legible details prevent precise facts but indicate a local transport or town event tied to a Saturday timetable.
At a special Horsham City Council meeting the sixpence rate rise was approved to cover the financial year estimates. A follow up session will set the final rate and allocate funds including a sanitary charge of £2 10s and 10d for garbage. Confusing notes indicate debate and random references to local figures and costs during the discussion.
Horeham hotels faced beer shortages as heat wave boosted demand. Rail strikes disrupted deliveries, forcing rationing and limiting opening hours. Hotelkeepers reported supplies and transport issues, with extended shortages and added stress on beer stock during the period.
The Wimmera Shire Council discussed revived plans for a rail link headed toward Horshaw early next year. The project aims to export primary products from the region, with funding and safeguards debated to ensure safe, efficient transport. Representatives Lovett and two officials were appointed to attend next year’s conference.
A damaged OCR item notes train disruptions and unsettled travel after a rail strike. Mentioned are restored services to and from Horsham, with uncertain times and a local master or official quoted describing lingering disruption and expectation of return to normal. Names and places are garbled in the fragment.
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