Storm Over Horsham Rates Protests Meet Valuations
The Horsham Branch of the Australian Labor Party holds a protest meeting over steep city valuation increases. Members criticize the 2/6 rate as inequitable, citing valuations from 1940 and 1983. Secretary Mr Reid notes wide discrepancy and calls for an equitable assessment while the City Valuer answers ratepayer questions at the Town Hall.
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Horsham
Australian Labor Party
Mr. Reid
Times
Yenterday
Reid
Commonwealth
Iy Howe
Howe
Mr Reid
O. Atetle
Whd
Indy
Harvest Nears Finish in Horsham District
The Hor. district harvest draws near completion as growers report varied yields across Horsham districts. Early estimates indicate around 6,000 bushels in the vicinity, with some areas showing slower progress and others near the expected total.
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Hor
Horsham
HNL
Jteng
Deer Park Explosion Report Near Melbourne
A fragmented account describes a blast at Deer Park near Melbourne. Witnesses heard a loud explosion as a flyer witnessed a person from Melbourne describe the event. The explosion sent debris into the air and caused secondary effects seconds later.
Elected Elder of Church at Horsham Meeting
Mr Ty Ataptwan was elected elder of the Lutherans Church at Horsham during Sunday night’s annual meeting. Other office bearers named include Chairman McKeague and Treasurer McKeague among the listed officers.
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Ty Atapt
Low Lutheras
Horsham
Willce
Anker ‘McKeuale
Man Charged With Bodily Harm In Odd Report
A man was charged with grievous bodily harm after a disturbing incident described with garbled text. The report notes he was to appear at a local court on a Tuesday under Detective A Barton as the case details remain unclear due to the damaged text.
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Dubanla Goulrton
A. Barton
Tients
Country trainees exempt from CMF parades
A spokesman for 36 Day Royal Australian Army Service Corps at Horsham said 190 members of the company would attend a three week camp and one parade year in place of regular training. The unit will train in various districts, with personnel to be posted and arrangements made for transport and attendance at parade duties.
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Royal Australian Army Service Corps
Horsham
Wendy
Linne
Rexuilar
Este
Leona
Citizen Muinfy
Purene
Alee
Wraiman
Mowsam
Javer Hunt
New Law Threatens Off Road Truck Operators in Horsham
Regulators propose rules that would bar many trucks from roads, threatening livelihoods of Horsham transport operators. Market drivers fear chaos as permits, transmission, and fuel service stations face tighter control and fewer working options. Local business owners warn jobs may vanish without hearings.
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Horsham
Horbam
Twtr Mint
Oey
Brangport
Anmr
Atente
Tomatoes and Fruits Hit By Market Glut and High Prices
A fragmented report from Quantong notes a tomato glut lowering prices yet forecasts strong demand and steady profits for growers. It cites fruit prices, harvest timing, and conditions. mentions peaches and apples in nearby districts with potential price swings as supplies flood markets.
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Ot Quantong
Melbourne
Tora Tusk
Wit Haven
Metburran
Timate
Turin
Heitor Han
Freestone
Hiyerside
Toernty Prilne
Lyeeside
Wheat Crop Title To Drung Farmer
The exis had previously sem her reag competition anaducted by the Worshaw Agricultural Society aint represented Warnhnia ins Arte fto championntls. The judge Miro Ht le Blin praised high farming standards but noted high yielding crops. Mr Langmire exhibited a dense well created crop yielding for the bushel weight. Second and third went to Kenny Bim and Mr Holland. Prize money total £ provided by the Royal Agricultural Society. Department of Agriculture and Farm Chimes Association organized the event.
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Exis
Worshaw Agricultural Society
Warnhnia Ins Arte
Fto
Championntls
Miro Ht
le Blin
Tarvalist
Department of Agricultue
Wen
Langmire
Paldiee
Brumg
Ty Kenny Bim
Swanwater
HE ‘Holland
Wall
Theas
Donald and
Dimbooke
Fenyup, Manaete Ne Pek, Gmnbtree, Corvke, Quarleat
Atf Creek
Hlth
Querat
Mein Krane
Rupanyup Woman Aged 96 Suffers Hip Break
A 96 year old Rupanyup woman fell and fractured her hip during a batting night at home. She was taken to Wimmera Base Hospital by the district ambulance service. She was at her daughter’s house on Dyer Street, Rupanyup, at the time.
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Callander
Wimmere
Ue Masta Ant District Ambulance Service
Atays
Rpeake
Dyer Street
Rupanyup
Weriann
New U.S. Treasurer Mr George M Howphrey Appointment
An announcement introduces Mr George M Howphrey as the new U S Treasurer designate after a confirmation process, outlining his background and expected duties. The brief notes the transition in the Treasury leadership and hints at upcoming formalities.
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U.S
George M. Howphrey
All Schools In Today Opening New Term Enrolments
The state announces a full in session of all schools today with new pupil enrolments. Children born after September 1, 1947, will join. Those born before September 3, 1947, will enroll at 2 pm. Five year olds on or before this date admitted. About 144 pupils expected. Temporary arrangements include use of Presbyterian Hall in Aree Park and housing overflow from various areas. Mass at 48 Michael and journee community tomorrow.
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Benleimber
Tan
Aree Park
Reer Park
Natimuk Row
Brigidine
Miche
Jove
Michael
Two Deaths in Murton Family Within Four Days
A Murton family suffered back-to-back losses last week as the mother, widow Sir Heth Petering, died following the death of a family member. The events were reported from Murton, Hert, noting the tragic sequence within four days and the impact on the local household.
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Murton
Heth ‘Petering
Local council meeting references Cain support and Melbourne plan
The report notes Cain support voiced at a council meeting held in March with discussion of funds for education, hospitals, and development. It mentions council officers including vice presidents and a secretary treasurer from Dimboola Horsham and Ben Warracknabeal, with next meeting planned for Donald in March.
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Horsham
Morshan
Reid
T Moore
Watermoknabenl
Weaty
Dimboola
Whitty
Ben
Horabars
Treamurer
Gould
Warrucknabeal
As Berald
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Horsham City
National Archives
Washington
Phew Preniows
MR. RG. Menzies
Australia Today
Usten TO
McConnell
A. Wynne & Son
Wilton Street
Horsha
Wininwed
Meni
Minh Chip
Hayrniuy
Cyan Moises
Ararat i Tran
Fedeer
ML. Longmire
Drung
Lorton
Hert
Cain
Dwight J. Eiwntower
Kirnley
Utah
Nhe
Wings
Congven
Pelev Thasee
Repthram Women
Ponte Nor
Robin Keath Cymbowen
Spartan
Hardinge Bros
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