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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1952
Page
5
The article records impromptu speeches with many names drawn from a hat. It discusses transport woes, hub reliability, and government action on rail and roads. Electricity, sugar industry issues, and apprentice training are touched on with varied opinions from attendees.
The Hor- Horsham Temperance Hall hosted a Horham Guides event where rents were named and new warrants issued. Mrs M Ceenwood received a captain’s warrant, Mrs M R Elder and Mrs C H G Pavey were recognized, and district officials announced promotions and approvals by the executive committee.
The President of the Church of Christ in Victoria and Texmania, Mr W W Saunders, spoke to a large Horsham gathering urging that true peace and goodwill come only through Christ. He warned the world’s rejection of Christ leads to suspicion, hate, and war, citing nations wounded by modern conflicts and materialism. He urged personal confession of faith and universal goodwill as paths to peace on earth and in heaven.
Mrs Pavey of Hurston Kin appointed by Executive Committee as District Commissioner of Gulden ap, replacing Mr W Thompson who resigns. State Secretary Hayman has approved the measure and formal approval received.
At the association annual meeting Mr Wohler praised Green Park improvements including a central road and edge quagmire work to beautify the approach to Horsham. Zone reports noted unfinished shelter, weather delays, and planned works with Zone 5 highlighting progress on November's garden project.
The meeting heard residents oppose the closing and sale of a road between allotments in Langetenong parish. Cr Baker and Cr Lovitake supported objections while a ratepayer noted the road's usefulness and asked whether it could be towed to Ms W Tucker without public notice.
A disputed call from Horsham and District Football League seeks council consideration before allocating the city oval for a match. Awaiting discussions on the allocation and potential scheduling after a wake period in the club’s planning.
Historical racing notes show Dimboola Race Club granted permission by Victorian Racing Club and Licences Bank to race at Warracknabeal with details misdated and clarified by North Western District Racing Association secretary H A Rae. Warracknabeal Turf Club schedules Boxing Day and other meetings affiliated with Dimbeste and local clubs, including Raw meetings and January events at Erin Springs and Rosebeook.
The Horsham Cricket Association announced Shield games to be played at Horsham Ararat and Stawell during Christmas and New Year holidays. Secretary M B O'Brien said Horsham would play Ararat on Boxing Day and Stawell on December 27, with permission sought to use Horsham High School grounds and Longerenong Agricultural College for the match venues.
Horsham High School champion runner Wendy Lawin received a sports color and a cup at the Alexandra Hamilton Speech Night. She earned a color for athletics and a cup for tentor athletics. Lawin broke seven records at the Grampians School sports meet.
W Avery and Mrs Hi Mc Donald won their sections of the Haven Tennis Club tournament on Sunday. Men McDonald and Mixa A Watinger won in the men’s and women’s events, each with 28 games. Mrs McDonald and Avery won in the playoff, with Avery securing a feat in section AEA.
In a spirited Friday speech, J. F. Williams for Bell House argued the national problem was protection and policy shifts. He cited local concerns on centralization, planning, and regional issues linked to Australia, stressing that leadership must address core economic and public needs.
A devolved town meeting notes Horham council discussing improving drainage and street maintenance. The minutes indicate concerns about rainfall effects near Wilcon Street, urging regular cleaning or repairs. A motion by W Latand to address drainage was carried.
The previewe ay a paddy market organised by J Mix A Cowell for the Hor sham and Dintriet Ambulance Service totalled £16. The Superintendent Mr J FN Wile Warn praised the work done by Mrs Cowall and Mr Stan Young, who auctioned the goods.
An early December estimate from the Department of Agriculture projects a bumper wheat crop with yields around ten billion bushels nationwide, led by Geelong and nearby regions. Weather and transport bottlenecks may limit delivery to country elevators, railways, and storage facilities, as plans for processing and distribution scale up for February and beyond.
Presbyterian defeated Chirel of Baghead bet in the Ww Central Wiormeya Terns Association bogyaile meet at Horsham High. The Presbyterian team, led by Mr Hayee-Mia, Nel, Moss Arnott-Mia, J Sawyer, M Feavers, and E Finlayson, remained undefeated. F Eade and F Edwaile won their events for Chivieh of Bagghani.
The community held an evening with Father Christmas and the fire brigade to bring joy to children. Volunteers ensured water pumps and safety while Rupert and Loy Lo helped, and Carole Wor ug led singing during the Christmas event for kids in Five U nde Malim.
In a post election session, Mr. McClure thanks Dundas voters and supporters from ALP and Labour for their trust. He pledges faithful representation and duties carried out, praising local committees and the conridence shown. Liberal and Goulney Party figures second the thanks and congratulate Mr McClure on his election victory.
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