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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1950
Page
1
A Horsham district wheat farmers cross section says the 1/2 bushel increase in home wheat price will not offset production costs. Farmers note higher labor, fertilizer and freight costs absorb the gain while profits remain slim amid rising inputs and transport charges.
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The CRB deputy chairman Mr F N Corrigan told Arapiles Shire councillors the council kept a low rate and did not advance, hindering road work. The board inspecting 170 miles paved in 778 sq mi shire noted historic underinvestment compared with peers and urged rapid action to fix main roads.
Griffiths House of Horsham High School captures the Wallace Shield for the second consecutive year amid school competition.
Sponso te for the poor box at the Horsham entrt benefiting by £1 on Wednesday. The involuntary contributors were Raymond Morris Wright and Leonard Phillips. They pleaded guilty to being drunk at Horsham last Tuesday. Constable Reever said they caused no trouble when arrested. They had the day off from work and, lacking beer, drank spirits.
Town Clerk A J Watts responds to Shepparton drome inquiry from BR West, noting the project is not yet established but at an advanced stage. Estimated land cost is £10,000 with £480 yearly rent and £4,000 for runway construction. Municipal contributions plan 20 to 30 percent by Shepparton and Rutney Shires, no local organisation yet. Capital to be raised by loan, annual repayments from municipal funds, and no definite CNC takeover by Civil Aviation Department. Estimated annual expenditure undetermined, no drome revenue. Watts warns city rate would rise about threepence to fourpence in the pound to cover costs.
Federal Minister for Commerce and Agriculture Mr McEwen says cabinet decided the Commonwealth Budget cannot be drawn on yearly to cover rising consumer wheat costs. He notes concerns over bush trade and outlines factors in the wheat stabilisation plan including rail freight and fuel costs impacting price. The cabinet action aims to curb annual cost increases for consumers.
A utility truck overturned on the Natimuk Horsham Road near Quantong half a mile from the Wimarra River. The driver was admitted to Bush Nursing Stal with injuries. no passengers were present.
A condensed outline of a five day Alilee Truman communique references ten points for peace. The program sketches aims to ease tensions and guide post conference actions. The text emphasizes diplomacy and dialogue over conflict.
In Horsham Court on Wednesday a dispute over whether the Explosives Department can override police regulations arose. The case centered on a truck with side lamps and alleged department instructions about lighting and powers, affecting charges against a man named Stroud and a separate driver. The court heard conflicting statements from a constable and an inspector about enforcement and authority.
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