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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1952
Page
5
Fragmented item shows births announced in Esperance Western Australia with names Connelly and others. A large bereavement and memorial notice lists multiple family members and dates, including Lily PURVIS and other relatives with heartfelt lines.
The change of State Government raises hope that the West development inquiry will restart after the State Development Committee was disbanded. The Wimmera Regional Committee chairman Mr. W J Howland of Dimboola calls for a new formation to pursue transport power water and Portland port needs.
The Hollway rebel Liberals protest being barred from next week's Liberal and Country Party Parliamentary Party meeting. Hollway and followers feel betrayed and hurt, arguing they cannot remain Liberals after abandoning Liberal principles. If rebels are excluded the rift grows. if admitted it splits the party further.
A fragmented note recalls MGM film Fast Company starring Nina Foch as a wealthy girl involved in a romance with Mink Maln. Mentions horse Cupid in a romantic subplot and lists actors Howard Kee Polly Bergen and others. The text also references memories of a sister Lily and a December 13 date, with scattered names Rene Jack Briai and Auptie.
The Florence Nightingale prizes were announced by Matron Arthur at a Town Hall ceremony. Winners included Sister H Rab for the T F Ryan prize and most improved nurse, Nurse Elizabeth King for best theoretical nurse, received by Nurse Pirabet Butler. A list of trained nurses was presented with Florence Nightingale Prizes to several names.
Trevor John Bird of Horsham was fined a total of £5 for failing to stop at two stop signs in Mill Street and Dimboola Road. He admitted hurrying and told police he was in a rush. Constable O Keefe observed the incidents and noted no other traffic interference.
A tribute to Matron Arthur of Wim mera Base Hospital was delivered by Mr. L. Plummer President of the Australian Institute of Hospital Administrators at Tunes graduation. He urged graduates to model their professional lives on Matron Arthur, saying there will never be another.
At a special meeting the Horsham council reported paying 12 percent of expenses for the inspector and using only 4 percent of his time. Mayor Dr. W. J. Morson noted attendance at a Wimmera Health Group meeting in Stawell and discussed Stawell’s cost share for the inspector, with prior year figures showing 27 percent of costs and 45.5 percent of time.
Mr J L Plummer president of the Australian Institute of Hospital Administrators and Ballarat base hospital manager spoke at a nurses graduation. He traced hospital reform from medieval times to Henry VIII and highlighted Florence Nightingale’s crusade for timely medical care and improved hospital organisation. He noted modern nursing and medical care gained public confidence and reduced death tolls through better training and methods.
Horsham mayor Dr W J Morson reports the city council asked State Development Committee to review water supply extensions. A local trust may extend mains with changes to finance and regulatory approval. Substantial debate centers on Water Act amendments and municipal authority.
William James Bicton, a registered truck owner, was fined 20 pounds at Horsham Court for delivering only half a ton from Sydney to Adelaide and earning 18 pounds. He admitted planning a full ton trip but lacked a permit and traveled on Sunday, incurring 10 pound fines for the Sunday travel and 10 pounds for the missing permit.
Mr. Arnott praised the United States as the most impressive country on a European trip with his sister. He contrasted American efficiency with European postwar efforts and noted Berlin as bright and modern, while Paris showed fewer changes. The voyage included Los Angeles Hollywood and the Grand Canyon, with a 20 hour flight back to Sydney and a six month overall journey.
The council discussed whether a known chemical can clean rust and fungus from water pipes. Dr Bennett noted plumbers struggle to keep service lines clean and said a chemical exists to address the issue, aiming to improve pipe maintenance.
The article honors several graduates including Elizabeth Ann Putie Valda Alles Day Jemhelle Jean Wills Macy Ellewheth Pallant Valleyie Kya Mar dern Dons Jou Creel Clarice May Judds Lac hn Bernaudette Mabl Mary Wend y Brady Yvonne Margaret Housiain Kathleen Agnes Kent for completing training at Une Bis Hospital.
The meeting discussed action on cases and motions regarding agent conduct and confinement. Members noted many cases were not in good condition and debated supplying cages and repairs while considering the impact on growers and workers.
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