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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1952
Page
1
A Horsham meeting of the Agricultural Society called to explore a regional scheme to unite farmers and graziers. They plan to contact nearby societies to gauge support, propose a £2 2s membership, and seek veterinary and agricultural services at reduced costs to members.
The article features the lightweight Triumph Terrier motor cycle by Abbe duke of Faln burgh displayed at Karl's Court Lamia. It claims to be the world’s neat motor cycle for young riders, powered by a 8 cylinder overhead galine engine with telegraphy front forks and a top speed near 69 miles per hour, achieving about 9.100 miles per gallon.
A report from the Goroke district notes many stock diseases share similar symptoms, making diagnosis hard for farmers. The president of the Goroke Lake Agricultural and Pastoral Society argues veterinary help would be valuable and urges members to contact the association to call on veterinary services.
The Morsham City Band raised about £6 at a recital held at Morsham Botanical Gardens Bundy. They have played hymns and Christmas carols for about 50 years. This Sunday the band will perform a similar program at the Wimmera Bank Hospital for charity.
A public Horsham meeting convened by the Horsham Agricultural Society discussed a district wide veterinary surgeon plan for the Wimmera. Farmers welcomed a veterinarian to serve beyond Hor sham, noting the need for accessible services and organizational backing by the association and affiliates.
At a Friday council meeting Dr R Levitzke and Dr J Waters moved to hire a full time mechanic. The report projected yearly savings of about £2 a week compared with outsourcing. Debate covered staffing, maintenance checks, and the impact on work tempo and repairs across the plant.
The Horsham Agricultural Society seeks a 1000 pound state grant to upgrade the Horsham Showground. Proposals include a new men's convent, brick conveniences, caretaker cottages, and ground level grading to prevent flooding. The plan outlines a 600 pound grant request plus 200 pounds from unexpended funds, with potential 1900 total project cost.
Roy Igharies Kellett and his wife Winifred Margaret Kellett were reported yesterday by Wha tera Bane Hospital as satisfactory. They were injured in a road accident near Beauhope early Thursday morning.
At Horsham High School the headmaster urges all students to treat the Leaving Certificate as their minimum qualification. He warns parents against monetary incentives steering pupils into low skilled work and stresses focusing on education for better prospects amid expanding school enrolments and transport improvements.
The Minyip Foothath Club annual meeting ended abruptly when the president collapsed during proceedings on Friday night. Former player and longtime supporter Mr. Howitt was mentioned as a former president, with praise for his eight years of leadership and the club’s 052 premiership as a high point. The secretary Mr. Nonon said his loss would be deeply felt across football and Minyly organisations.
The council moved to withdraw from the drome project as Dr. C. Maker stated no 5080 had been invested and the plan lacked support. Dr. A. Levitke noted that each of six municipalities would share costs, with leasing set at about 6 pounds per acre and initial expenses around 4000 pounds before grading.
Thirty three Horsham FEN School pupils will depart at 6 a.m. to Melbourne to tour the historic bays aboard the Rusty Allied. They will return to the wharf about 4 p.m. The High School Advisory Council, led by Mr RC Newton, will also travel to Melbourne for the exchange with Melbourne Trust officials.
The Wimmera council agreed on a Friday meeting motion by Cr AR Orras to grant additional hours to staff. The decision follows discussion of staffing needs and budget implications.
Chief President Mr Ware of Nathank promises ongoing work for the rural Victoria Country Party. He thanks large volunteer support in Gippsland and Ye, praising the public as they rally behind the party and its aims.
In Dundas A an election produced a Labor victory led by Mr J. Fl. Mobite with strong rival shows from J. R McClurk of the Labs and Libera candidate WJ. McDonald allied to the County Party. Totals cited include 7908 for Mobite and 6418 for the Libera-County pairing, with about 400 votes noted as a turnout estimate.
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