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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1944
Page
2
In loving memory of a husband father and mother with dates and family names, memorials note passing on late dates and family inserts. Grievances and bereavement lines reference siblings, aunts, and grandchildren with phrases of lasting remembrance.
A brisk reflection on Luke as a Greek physician and writer of the nativity story. The article discusses Luke’s sources for Jesus life, the gospel’s opening, and the enduring hope of Christmas amid wartime, urging readers to study Luke’s account for unity and better days.
The Horsham section reports cool and cloudy conditions with scattered showers, mainly west and southwest. postal changes include a 9 to 10 am opening for all classes on Boxing Day and New Year's Day, with money orders excluded and postman deliveries affected in the morning. Rotary Club year end gathering at Poring's Cafe featured Mrs Joan Thompson and a Christmas program. Sunday bowling proposals were defeated at a Horsham council meeting.
Readers and advertisers are reminded that two issues will be missed during the Christmas and New Year period. No publications on Tuesday December 26 and Friday December 29. Routine publication resumes Tuesday January 2, 1945.
The Colin Ronchi appeal has closed with recognition of a contribution from Mr J Berry. Hersham Theatre will show Meet John Citizen on Saturday Monday and Tuesday. The film follows a London suburb family as sons join the RAF and tragedy strikes. Cast includes Stanly Hollaway Edward Higby and George Reby.
A wartime sweep notes Keith Bierris and several others listed as missing or wounded after operations over the English Channel. It mentions the Commercial Banking Company of Sedtey and the Hershan Lennie Clik as officials, and references Carnivel Committee ties and the Latueister bomber involved in the incident.
A letter from Wing Commander Atkinson reports Norman Redfond missing believed killed after an air operation over Norway near Staroen south of Vagsa. The message notes Norman, a navigator, and pilot Harold Powell aboard a navy Torpedo aircraft. rescue seems unlikely.
Mr T Goodall and infant daughter Sandra of Grulong and Trooper and Mrs Edgar Jones celebrate Christmas vacation with Mr and Mrs G T Jones of Dimboola road. Mrs S Weir returns home after major operation at Hershmm Bas Hospital and made progress at Hazel street. Nurses Norma Krell Nala Tile Cynthia Sumlih Wilusa Tyler Jessie Moyiins aptic nurses. Kimberley Rowenstrevh party marks coming of age of Jeai, WAAAF member returning to duty. LAC Les Athenwokit of RAAF on leave with mother. Dr Robert E Young, after 17 months in New Guinea, on leave with A G Young Siess street.
The engagement notices announce Mary Gill of William Street Horsham to Allan Frinch son of Mr and Mrs Newton. Another engagement follows for Lorshuan, widow of Tyname, to Chranshier of Mr and Mrs Hutchinson Green Park Horsham. A third pairing joins Darel Fochlest son of Mr and Mrs Gook, formerly of Horsham, with a St Johns Church of England ceremony planned on Balarlay.
Herbert Casely Crouch, 77, died in Auburn. He served as Horsham Town clerk and engineer from 19068 to EO, later a Kew surveyor, then private practitioner. A fellow of the Victorian Institute of Surveyors, he chaired and held leading posts, survived by his widow and family.
The annual speech night chaired by Mr Langlands highlighted student progress in enrolment, exams, and awards. Key figures included head prefects Penny Kimberles and Willa Pryer, with notes on scholarships, leaving certificates, and war service efforts alongside sport and staff commendations.
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