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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1944
Page
3
The fifth Annual Meeting of the society discussed new business, inflation impacts, and pension protections. The chairman noted improvements in funds and policy protections, with emphasis on long term stability and member welfare amid uncertain markets.
A digest of church activity. Methodist, Church of Christ and Presbyterian services announced for Christmas week. Reverend speakers include Walter Alblaton treasurer and Rev. T. Wormaley. Salvation Army reports aid from Colonel Harewood with meetings and services at Horsham Corps.
A 44 year old man from Windsor is brought to Melbourne City Court on charges of attempted larceny of totalisator tickets. Prosecution states the accused allegedly tried to obtain Halmaine Hearts tickets from the city tote, after they had been previously paid for. The tickets were allegedly cancelled, and authorities indicate the case concerns removal from the tote or related tampering.
An event at Horsham Town Hall featured a bazaar organized by the Burnt Creek Red Cres sub-branch with gifts and competitions. Residents gathered for a farewell social for Mrs. J. T. Carracher after over 40 years in Minimay, with speeches praising her public service and hospitality and best wishes for a long Horsham life.
A Pimpinio ball and dance hosted by the school committee raised funds for the schoolware project. Guests enjoyed the evening with prizes awarded to Mrs W Guest and Mr Hy Ularke. Donations came from local supporters, and proceeds totaled 708.
Fragmented OCR text shows a local association meeting with secretary remarks, a mention of Mrs U.S Asntin winning a prize, and references to items like free washers and a price list. Readable details are sparse and names appear garbled.
Fragmented OCR covers a Salt Lakes tesis tournament with cross rows and multiple players in a monthly federation. Rainfall for November reached seven inches, thunderstorms impacted the district, and harvests were underway to meet high demand. Local meetings, Red Cross activities, and farm yields are mentioned amid weather and farm conditions.
Mr F Rook advocates three water supply schemes as crucial to rural life and drought relief. The minister visited with Mr McDonald to push plans enabling towns and farmers to access more reliable water, including domestic supply, farm stock, and irrigation support. The proposals aim to extend the Murray River district works, provide for private schemes, and increase drought relief across Victoria.
Fragmented OCR shows garbled WANTED ads with mentions of a gardener position and various unreadable names and locations. The text lacks coherent details or complete entities to form a clear news item.
Horsham Town Council to meet on Thursday December 21 to fix a general rate of 2 shillings 1 pence in the pound on occupiers for the year ending September 20. Estimates prepared for inspection at the town hall. A sanitary charge is proposed at 6 pence per mile for water supply and 20 shillings per quarter for certain services.
Horsham Sewerage Authority announces rate amendments for the coming year starting January 1, 1065 and billing from December 1, 1645. Officials indicate prepared texts and dates, with hall and gathering details forthcoming.
Fragmentary timetable details show multiple Horsham to Melbourne connections and leave times. Notes include Overland Daily and Melbourne service mentions with dates and connections, plus Balmoral and Goroke links and various departure times.
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