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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1950
Page
4
A fragmented note describes a Penny Drive raising funds for a hospital worker Mina This 164 pound total supported by Wimmera area and Cheer Box charity events. It mentions Davie and Usd FES Lie con fray var ie.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention officials named William Lowndes and George Ei, with references to Treasury duties and phrases about peace and protection. No clear events, dates, or locations readable.
A speech by Mr. Milus to graduates extols education and character over mere achievement. He urges lifelong principles, honesty, and right living as true paths to happiness and responsible citizenship, noting material success does not guarantee real happiness. He congratulates high achievers and encourages persistent effort for those not yet successful.
Horsham High School celebrates its annual end of year festivities with break up parties in several grades. State Government seniors finish today and resume on Tuesday February 6. This year marks the first time both Hirte and High Schools have matched holiday lengths. Principal Mr We Pascally notes normal routines despite the celebrations. Mothers Club hosted a party for infant to primary grades at May Park with soft drinks and lollies.
A local report notes Zone groups pushing for parkland, playgrounds, and amenities. Zone 1 faces declining membership but maintains active meetings and a successful year with bids for land, a garden site, and a concert raising funds. Zone 5 plans a kindergarten and tree planting, while council efforts target funding and land clearance.
Rotary club members and guests gathered at the Masonic Hall for the annual Christmas party. Dowling presided at dinner, Clem Perrin led the program, and Mrs J C Burley performed solos with accompanist Mrs J Sawyer. Gifts for the women were organized by A E Wood and F Hutton Jones as the club looks to a February meeting with guest speaker Eugene Gorman KC.
Chairman of the Country Roads Board Mr D Y Darwin told Arapiley Shire councillors that road upkeep is vital and funded mainly from motor vehicle registrations and Commonwealth petrol tax grants. He said funds will grow over five years, enabling more ambulance related help, and emphasized that rural and main roads form the backbone of the Victorian system while Commonwealth aid remains essential for these roads.
Deputy Coroner found that Abn Daven of Ves Tis South died by self strangulation in a packing shed at Quantong on November 4. The 16 year old, employed by Erwin Gersh on Gersh's property, left work for a picnic and returned to hang himself. The inquest noted a rope with a slipping noose and a stool nearby, with evidence of the youth stepping from the stool to end his life.
Horham police reported that eighty registration plates issued to vehicles in the past month must be returned to the station. The disruption from the rail strike affected deliveries of plates and several cars were observed on the road with uncertified plates.
On behalf of the Committee of Management the hospital thanks all for splendid help during the year 1950 and wishes everyone a happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year.
The Horsham Agricultural Society hosts a wheat competition with two sections for wheat grown on different soils. Entries restricted to deliveries within specified stations and varieties from the Victorian Wheat Advisory Council. First prize 5 pounds, second 1 pound in each section. Entries close February 1, 1981. secretary TAROE oversees entries and judging by W Rosewell and other officials.
Public Trustee announces grant of administration for the estate of Veevers Forbes late of Doven Road Horsham painter who died intestate on 15 July 1950. Creditors and next of kin must send particulars of claims before 1951 or be excluded from future distribution. Melbourne notice dated 13 December 1980.
The Horsham Sewerage Authority declares that from January 1 1961 every property within the sewerage area will be deemed a sewered property under the Sewerage Districts Act. The boundaries run along Firebrace Street, O Callaghan’s Parade, Baker Street, McPherson Street, McBryde Street, McLieyde Street, and near the Winmern River, ending at the point of commencement. Signed by F K CUNROY and AL J WATTS as Chairman and Secretary.
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