From Misery Farm to a Prosperous Plot Now at Risk
Evan misread and misnamed Tidings recounts the rise of Joseph Wilson at Rubbish Tip Farm once derelict, turned to crops and poultry after using the land as a tip. Now aged 83 he faces eviction under the Shim Clearance Act, with his family told to leave their home despite decades of steady work and prize crops.
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Misery Farm
Beamlin
Taunt
IveLque Road
Tisley Lanes
Joseph Wilsh
Young
Mr. Wilson
Jt Farm
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Wilson
Turner lauds Wonga TM on history of Wimmera water scheme
T Langford Turner praises Wonga TM for his history of the Wimmera and Mallee water scheme. He recalls his late father Tom H. Turner as a leading pioneer surveyor of the Gramipans watershed, noting surveys including Rifle Butts on the Glenelg and Taylors Lake. Large maps from up to 50 years ago are in State Rivers and Water Supply offices. He says the Rifle Butts dam will greatly benefit supply and irrigation expansion across the district.
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Wonga
Wimmera and Mallee
Tom H. Turner
Gramipans
Glenelg
T. Langford Turner
Four Christmas Day services at Presbyterian Church and St Andrew's
The article lists four Holy Communion celebrations on Christmas Day at the Presbyterian Church and notes Rev J Y Forrest returning to Horsham and preaching at St Andrew's on Sunday. It mentions a united service at St Andrew's on Christmas Day conducted by Rev BL Sommins and Rev F Force with hymns and messages.
Brim Springs and Rosebrook Race Club’s New Year Meet
The Horsham district’s standout event during the holidays is the Brim Springs and Rosebrook Race Club meeting on New Year’s Day to aid Horsham Red Cross funds. Wonwondah East course improved with a graded track a new wing at the straight entrance and other upgrades. Seven events including a brush steeplechase promise activity and good entries.
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Horsham
Brim Springs
Rosebrook
Horsham Red Cross
Wonwondah East
What A Man Eats During His Role
A playful estimate of a seventy year old man’s lifetime food and drink. The piece tallies bread, potatoes, vegetables, beef, mutton, fish, eggs, sugar, butter, cheese, fruit, and liquids into enormous totals, illustrating a comic scale of consumption over a full lifespan. It treats the subject in a lively, period newspaper tone with exaggerated measurements.
Departure of Horsham headmaster ends 14 year tenure
A large farewell at Horsham State School honored H W Radford who led the institution for 14 years. Speakers praised his work improving facilities and education, and presented a wallet of notes from parents and scholars as he retires. The mayor, clergy, inspectors, and old pupils lauded his leadership and hoped for his happy future in Horsham.
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H. W. Radford
Horsham State School
R. J. Witrmoth
Radford
Hamilton Lamb
M.la
W. Clinch
Horsham
Retrospect by Departing Head Master
In a valedictory mood Mr. Radford recalls 14 years at the school amid a measles induced illness absence. He notes 2000 pupils passing through, praises staff and Mothers' Club, and urges students to remember love of country courage and purity as they salute the flag.
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A. KE. Watts
Mr. Radford
Mothers
Radford
Mothers’ Club
Donen
Horsham
Australia faces wheat farming crisis after war losses
A Canberra correspondent notes that Australia’s wheat industry struggles postwar as costly schemes and unsuitable lands drive farmers from margins into hardship. Government and state loans, poor returns, and shifting policy threaten grain output while analysts explore diversifications like dairying and flax fibre.
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Australia
Impro
Earlie
Commonwealth
Sasese
Canberra
Loc
Council For
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Macleans
Ciy Reed
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Langlands
Wimmera
N. L. Jamieson
Horsham High School
Linda Hardinge
Notimuk Road
Limerick
Janice M. Yule
Wawunna Road
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John Street
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