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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1949
Page
1
An advertisement from Rod Burgess of AMCA promotes gifts suitable for every family member. It suggests practical and lovely items available tomorrow, enticing shoppers to find suitable presents from the chemist.
A promotional note urges readers to peruse an extensive selection of memorial stones suitable for marking loved ones. It emphasizes timeless stones and a broad range of distinct artistic styles for personalization.
The Hor an Progress Town Hall meeting featured candidates Mr. Faux and Mr. Dowling arguing for municipal control of Horsham’s electricity to cut costs and spur factory growth. Faux emphasized public conveniences and road upkeep while Dowling warned of limited finance and borrowing caps under the Local Government Act.
Early results show Lawrence W as winner with 12 748 votes to Sudholz 10 376 and Wade 9 616 with informals 245. Melbourne reports list post election Cabinet picks including Menzies Fadden Lyons Casey Page and Spender among others.
Horsham council asks architect G Richards of Ballarat to draw brick veneer kindergarten plans in Roberts Avenue with corrugated iron roof and timber floor. Previous tiled roof design cost about £4500. new plan aims for cheaper construction. Building permit to enable Infant Welfare Centre, comfort station, and store room at the ponne beacon area.
A woman cyclist, Mrs. R. Knight of Seirle Street Horsham, collided with a car driven by Mr. D. Rushbrook of Meadow Bank Horsham at Langlands corner on Tuesday at 1 p.m. She was admitted to Wimera Base Hospital with minor injuries. Her condition was reported as satisfactory.
The Horsham council election result will be announced Saturday night. Town clerk Mr A Watts said counting should finish between 7 30 and 4 p m. The Mayor Dr L T Bennett will reveal the result on the Town Hall steps.
The Wimmera shire valuation has started with an interim report from valuer Mr. W J Morson presented at the last council meeting. The document notes that field work is underway and preliminary findings are being collected.
The Horsham Progress Association will write to Mr. W. Te. Lawrence congratulating him on his elation to the Federal Parliament. The decision came on the motion of Mr. N. R. Whitelock and Mr. F. E. Fisher at the annual meeting on Wednesday 11. Whitelock said Lawrence, during his term as Mayor, had been considerate and helpful to the association.
Government statistician details Wimmera Shire rural holdings to March 31 1949 showing 2.82 boron 3 975 cattle and 144 605 sheep and lambs. The release outlines farm scale across the shire with distribution across livestock and land.
Mrs P F Anderson of Horsham presented Winwmera Base Hospital with a £1022 7s 11d cheque for the year’s hospital collections. She praised generous public support and local business firms and said she hopes to continue the fund raising as long as her health allows.
King George VI marked his 54th birthday with broadcasts from Australia and New Zealand. The celebrations spanned imperial domains as the king observed the anniversary amidst wartime duties and public acknowledgments.
A vintage sale listing advertises summer weight dressing gowns in silk with spotted and floral patterns, ties in multiple styles, plus silk and wool socks and refine men’s shirts. Prices shown for coats, handkerchiefs, and shirts, all branded under Xmas Fair pricing.
West London shops promote the Excellent range of pantools? wait. The notice highlights ladies undergarments and leisure suits from the Excellent range in popular brands with a variety of colors. Xmas Fair price from 5/6.
The ad lists Xmas Fair Prices on many garments including ladies vests, silk slips, gowns, and nighties plus Gents leisure shirts and shorts. Jantzen swimwear and boys and kids outfits are offered in multiple colors and sizes with seasonal pricing.
An assortment of linen towels tea towels and cloths offered in bright designs and colors. Prices shown as Xmas Fair Prices with varying sets and sizes including Irish linen boxed sets and candlewick bedspreads. Gift options noted with emphasis on decorative designs and quality.
Seasonal sale notes many fabrics including head cloths floral linens lingerie silks and crepes. Highlights list guaranteed colors assorted designs and yardage from 3/11 to 9/6 with 36 inch widths.
Catalogue style list of ladies hosiery gloves hankies gift sets baskets and shoulder bags offered as Christmas fair prices. Items include pure silk or nylon hosiery gloves hankies gift sets powders lipstick baskets and two tone shoulder bags in varied colors with prices ranging from 4/10 to 13/11.
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