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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1949
Page
1
A Victorian eleven exhibitor event on Broadway features Piret MHR T. Ride Bike and a partial lineup. The fragment references an Indian Prime Minister setting and a cycle display amid a public event.
Horsham hosted a Victorian eleven in a long range exhibition match the first since the war. Victoria posted 347 and Horsham collapsed to 90 in the second innings as Dink and Wilson dominated with eight wickets. Gill Learmonth and Duff opened for Horsham with Baker and Hopper making early runs.
Lawrence of the Liberal Country Party defeated Buchholz and Wade Wits in the Wimmera electorate. Final totals showed Lawrence 22 804 after 9 132 preferences, while Luit Holtz contributed 1 210 preferences to the Labor candidate 12 304. Majority about 10 500. Lawrence thanked opponents, supporters, and the returning officer for a fair campaign.
Practical guidance on protecting skin during sunny holidays. Covers sunglasses, sunscreen, protective clothing, and after sun care to prevent sunburn and reduce UV exposure. Suggests choosing SPF appropriate for skin type and reapplying regularly while outdoors.
A list of donations totaling £4405 11s shows contributors including McDonald and Son Hermag Hill firms Misses A and M Dunton and others. A health advertisement offers a free booklet "Health For Women" from the Vic Ladies College of Health in Melbourne.
Hor sham Fire Brigade answered three alarms on Friday with Haven being the most serious. A shed on property owned by Mr BE Pannozzi on old Hamilton road burned, destroying a gig, spring cart, bags of superphosphate and farm implements. Loss estimated at £200.
Two visiting anglers at Port Nord caught a barracouta and a second fish while using handlines off the deepwater pier. Friends helped haul the big catch and the crowd shared portions of the barracouta among visitors. Some onlookers were from the Wimmera.
Labor groups warn they will withdraw support and refuse to cooperate with government authorities amid mounting tensions. Organizers say actions will escalate if policy demands are not met.
Farmers in southern Mallee centres hold meetings to identify properties affected by melilotis seed. Wheat with the weed seed is undesirable and deliveries from affected properties will be stopped. Growers to deliver separately as arrangements are made to prevent melilotis in grain.
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