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Meeting favors Horsham home for aged charities
A public meeting called by Mayor Dr W R Lawrence urged the Charities Commission to consider establishing a home for the aged and needy in the Horsham district. Dr J I Chesson and others argued for a near normal living arrangement, with some residents able to pay, while Lutheran and Masonic groups pledged cooperation. a committee was formed to study replies and draft a policy for a later meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Lawrence
Hutchesson
J i Chesson
Ballarat
Central Mission Homes
Horsham
Charities Commission
B.C. Newton
Masonic Lodge
Melbourne
Fischer
Neumuk
Friends Snd
Wimmera
Abbotsleigh
Reid
Horsham Base Hospital
Dr. Lawrence
Messrs
W. H. Shoeberdee
R. ©. Newton
L. BE. Reid
L. Hutchesson
B. H. Perry