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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 10, 1939
Page
6
A memorial portrait of the late David Anderson was unveiled at the Dimbols bowling clubhouse on Saturday afternoon. Anderson, a former president and sportsman, is remembered for his contributions to local sports and the club.
Residents face water shortages as tanker deliveries resume after repairs on storage tanks at Goroke. Workers install a temporary motor to move water from the mine shaft to tanks, with hourly supply limited and safety checks emphasized amid reopening efforts.
A Minomay community notice covers public meeting votes and Lake Charlee Park holiday visitation with visitors from distant districts. It notes a Christmas rainfall total near 15 inches, below average, and crops including wheat yielding up to 1 bag per acre. A school concert and Christmas tree event featured Santa visits and prize presentations to pupils and teachers.
Harvesting is nearly complete with fair returns and yields of three to seven bags per acre on wheat. Carting water and sheep feeding start, barbed wire accident injures a rider, and the Swimming Club carnival is abandoned due to water quality. Local prize presentations and community efforts noted.
Weather summary for Victoria notes cooler fronts bringing light rain to most districts except the Mallee and Gippsland. Thunderstorms occur with rainfall up to a quarter inch in parts of Western and Wimmera, while temperatures briefly rose earlier in the week. Fires were kept in check by rain and wind stayed moderate in gusts.
A nurse, 38, once 5 feet 6 inches tall, grew overweight about two years ago after previously maintaining a good figure. The record notes concern over changes to her weight and appearance.
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