Too Drunk To Remember Six Months For Stealing Pea Rifles
Thomas Rose pleaded guilty to stealing three pea rifles from Harris Scarfe Ltd. Horsham witnesses testified Rose was intoxicated and cannot remember the act. He was sentenced to six months imprisonment with Crown prosecutions led by Detective Bryan Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teeman
Thomas Rose
Rocklands
Balmoral
Harris Scarfe
Horsham
Rowe
Hythe
Leslie George Canavan
Ashe George Dunavan
Irbrace Street
Mana
Peter Harris Scarfe Ltd
Rose
Sf Iguor
W. J. Morton
Mr. Conroy
Ararat Town Hall Receives 200 Grant for Grand Piano
A government grant of 200 pounds has been approved toward the cost of a grand piano for Ararat Town Hall. Ararat Music Lovers were informed by Mr. E Morton, MLA, over the weekend. To raise funds, about 900 graziers in the district have donated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ararat
E. Morton
Wool Transport Cuts Rail Haulage to Horsham
Mr JC Newton announced railway wind transport carried about 4 500 bales from Horsham to Gerlong and Melbourn wool stores. He said the railways halved the wool clip and the total would still compare with last year when 8 300 bales moved from Horsham railway station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsham
Gerlong
Melbourn
JC. Newton
HM Halon
Open Go At Silos Would Cause Chaos
A meeting transcript shows disputes over silo space rationing and authority for wheat deliveries. Growers press for allocations while committees claim board approval and police may enforce load removal. Rationing persists across silos amid shortages and variable yields around 30 bushels per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bissmann
Glowrey
Famous Baratiore Angela Lanabury Seeks Key Film Role
Angela Lanabury turns to Hollywood and M G M for a key role in Kind Lady. Ethel Barrymore and Betsy Blair also in the cast, Blair noted as Mrs Gene Kelly off screen, with Blair given an important role in the film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angela Lanabury
Hollywood
M-G-M
Ethel “Barrymore
Betsy Blair
Gene Kelly
Quantong apricot harvest hindered by heat and labor shortage
Quantong fruit growers face a dire apricot harvest as prolonged heat accelerates ripening while labor shortages limit picking time. Schoolboys and local helpers have averted disaster, but losses run into hundreds of pounds with more expected if heat persists. Weather and winds threaten further damage amid reliance on limited manpower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeaterday
C. Hutchinson
Quantong
R. Rethus
Rethus
Hutchinson
Rint Alsa
Wider main street for Natimuk
The Country Roads Board visit to Natimuk spurred discussion on widening the bitumen of the town’s main street. Dr H W Wave mentioned local traffic concerns as the street serves broader routes. Mr D V Darwin urged a sympathetic hearing and proposals for widening to kerb on the south and an extra four feet on the north side.
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Natinuk
H.W
Ing
D. V. Darwin
Cnd
Darwin
Christmas Cheer At Wimmera Base Hospital Patients
Hospital staff and local groups decorated wards and hallways for Christmas. Santa visited the children’s bed ward and gifts were distributed from the tree and chandeliers. A newborn added to midwife Sister Gwenyth Hopkins’s pride as staff praised the communal effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimmera Base Hospital
St. John’s Church of England
St. Andrew's Presbyterian
St Michael's
M. Phillips
G. Schulze
Santa Claus
Don Amos
Horsham RSL Christmas party for 250 children
The Horsham branch of the RSL held a Christmas party for 250 children at the Horsham Theatre on Thursday afternoon. A free picture program, donated by the theatre proprietors via Manager Mr Peter Smith, followed by refreshments at the Memorial Hall. Soft drinks were donated by Mr W J Thornley. Helpers included Mrs Graham, Mrs W Smith, Mrs Serge Dowling, Messrs F Gilbert, L Timms, R Brown, S Bolton and W J Morwan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsham
R.S.L
Horsham Theatre
Peter Smith
Melbourne
Memorial Hall
W. J. Thornley
R.I.L. Women's Aussiary
Graham
W. Smith
Serge Dowling
Messrs
F. Gilbert
L. Timms
R Brown
S. Bolton
W. J. Morwon
Warrack Hospital Committee Seeks State Lottery Support
The Warracknabeal District Hospital committee narrowly backed a motion to petition the State Government to establish a State Lottery. Two members opposed. The meeting referenced Corryong Hospital's proposals. The vacant radio appeal stood at £700 of the £4000 target, with farmers asked to contribute wheat deliveries to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ala Mweung Ouae
Uittee
Warracknaheal District Hospital
Vaughan
Corryong Hospital
Courer’s Apathy Delays Conference Delegates
City council scolds delegates over expected rail rights conference plans set for early next year in Marana. Officials warn against delays and pledge to press ahead toward Patehewel and Hays routes amid local opposition.
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Courer
Swan Hill
Marana
Onyea
Patehewel
Liveh
Onyem
Hays
Barrels Stolen From Horsham Truck, Police Investigate
A barrel was missing from a truck owned by Mr. Tan Ellis parked on Wilcotih Avenue in Horsham on Saturday night. Ellis had brought the load from Melbourne and only discovered the theft when unloading at the depot next morning. Horsham police were responding to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsham Beer
Nome
Tan Ellis
Wilcoth Avenue
Ellis
Melbourne
Saturnight
Horsham
British Firms To Supply Prefab Homes For Australia
Britain will supply a large share of 10 440 prefabricated houses for Australia to be delivered by September. Total value exceeds 20 million pounds with orders from Swinder Will 17 percent Austria 12 percent Germany 10 percent and Funner 7 percent. UK firms also awarded orders for nearly 409 other buildings including hospitals and schools valued over 2 million pounds.
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Australi
Swinder
Austria
Germany
Funner
Late Advertisements Unclear Sale Notes
Classified notice fragment lists two for sale items including a Ford vehicle with 18 percent unknown detail and contact address Horsham plus two Australian Terrier puppies with a contact at Duff Street Green. Content is unreadable and partial.
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KCC
Agpry
Duff Street
Green
Pipers New Year Eve Dance Marks City Revelry
Event notes indicate a New Year Eve dance hosted by local pipers at Towns Hall with 60 guests and 50 musicians performing. Organizers emphasize traditional tunes and community attendance.
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Korea
Horsham Court
Wty
Trang
Canavan
Ros
Roe
Sleop
United Nations United
Republic of
Colombia
American Republic
United States
U.S. Department of State
Washington
Eduardo Zuleta-Angel
Edward G. Miler
Siste
Inter-American Defence Bi
U.S. Department of Defence
Wer Farmer
Fais Feratora Board
Gires
ALY
Chante
Hed
Randall
Hee
Sory
Mib
Averroe
Blize
Quantong Fruitgrowers Annociation
L. Brady
Brady
America
Birla
Gwenyth Hopkins
Wal Mintern
Robert Wallace
Sixter Hopkins
G. M. Arthur
Cheer Box Club
Country Women’s Association
Brrffalo Lodge
W. H. Shoebridge
Mr. Smith
U.S. Pacific
Warrack Hospital Committee
Orsear Scouts
F. Russell P. Sim
Bird
Violet Cramer
Tention
Andrew Street
Rewari
Orter
Pipers
Wali
MTEC
PRSER
AL Noel
Wester
Baltaust
McDougall
Cummings
Saville
R. Peachey
Ancoheelani ET Wawunna Kowl
Myelneuinek Vrain
Morton
Tnt
Honea
Murine Mba
Whee News
Gaston Blip Sens
Morahy
Munro Cutter
Elewator
WE. Williams Railway Street
Natimuk Tennis Club
Wena Tants
Tad Tad Besi
Wiens
Vieceternin Teatie Dh
Brim Springs and Rosebrook
City OF
Serte Ats
Halon Anyaye
the Colonial Gas Association Ltd
Windsor Poultry Service
John Street
Adelaine
Anusumer
Weis
Loptt
Pawel
Newton & Malae
Motor Garage
Pynsent Street
Bem Libert de
Agente
Hh. V. McKay Malley
Mavis Phy Ltd
Atlas Assurance Coy
RACV
Slaton
Dodg Hillwan
Humber
Commer
Diamond T Willys
Pengrot
Armutsong Siddees
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