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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1948
Page
5
The report says 1948 will record about 10 000 new cars and 24 000 trucks and utilities in Australia with a total value near £68 500 000 after a 10 percent sales tax. Cars dominate, used vehicle sales average two trades per new unit, totaling about 165 000 used cars changed hands in 1948.
Mrs A Rees and her son Garth, former Brimpaen residents, return after five years away to resume living at their old home. Mrs Pipkorn returns home after a short hospital stay in Horsham.
The diary notes reflect wartime and postwar life with a sub-branch president announcing diaries for 1949 and Christmas distributions for servicemen. It then muses on Bethlehem’s ancient church, its devotion, and how a tiny village grew into a town with a basilica, cafes, and modern tensions nearby.
Laharum school held a Christmas programme for children last week. Santa Claus arrived amid excitement as gifts were given from the Christmas tree. Miss Maureen Dwyer said farewell before her transfer to Heywood. Prizes were awarded to Margaret Geue, Barbara Wik, and Douglas Geue for attendance, improvement, and dux. Tea and dancing followed, with Laharum Football Club presenting trophies for best and most improved players, and club chairman Tom Brimacombe noting a year of success and over £70 in proceeds.
On Monday December 13 the Mothers' Club held a Christmas gathering with children in costume parades after the National Anthem. Prizes were awarded to senior and junior girls and boys including Ida Asplin Valerie Borman Annette Potter and Tim Netherway with special mentions for Jack Sprat and his wife. Gifts from the Christman tree were distributed and supper provided by club members.
Publication lists tea coupons Nos 1 to 4 as current. Tea Nos 5 to 8 will be available on 27 13 48, butter Nos 1 to 3 remain current until 31 12 48. Butter Nos 4 to 6 become available on 27 12 48.
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