Horsham notes and community updates
A Horsham column lists residents visiting hospitals and on extended holidays in Australia and New Zealand. Birth notices include Taft and McIntosh families, with several obituaries and memorials for local residents and former students. Geographically, entries reference Melbourne, Ascot Vale, Wembley Hospital, and Horsham Base Hospital. Notable items mention Mrs EL Barwell, Mrs Walter Bodger, and Mr Gordon Wilkinson among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bodger
Juberte Av
Wanganella
New Zealand
George Bodger
Gisborne
McIntosh
Stamilaus
David Banleh
Newport
Horsham
Juun
Alfandary
Loix
Laerle
Baulch
Baillin Xtreet
Lawrences
Melbourne
Tout Arrow
Taft
Lubrauisk
Sue
Alec
Isc Jannars
Pamela Michele
Horsham New Year's Eve Ball and Hamlet at Horsham cinema
Horsham held a New Year's Eve ball with about 900 attendees who celebrated at midnight in the Town Mall area and along Firebrace street. The evening featured a Monte Carlo raffle won by Mr A Mall er of Pyusent and a main prize to Miss Jean Robinson and Mr R Corbett. Horsham’s cinemas promoted British production of Shakespeare's Hamlet starring Laurence Olivier with Jean Simmons alongside a slate of other films including No Orchids for Miss Blanci and The Red Stallion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsham
Abbéati
Font
Firebrace Street
A ‘Maller
Monte Carlo
Mins Jean Robinson
Mr. R. Corbett
Hamlet
Mir Laurence Olivier
Jean Simmons
Ray Milland
Ann Todd
Wm. Holden
Claire Trevor
Frederic March
Loretta Young
Bing Cros
Sermon on Communism Warns Australian Youth
In St John’s English Fellowship at the church, Mr S Dowling warned members about communist influence among youth and the risk of social activities masking propaganda. He urged vigilance as European communist trends could extend to Australia, urging support from the community and youth leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
St. John’s Church of
Dowling
Mont Ro
Bob
Canon Fettell Miro
Hel
Canon Fettell
David Baulch
Eer
Mat Ao
CEP
Wimmera Shire Seeks Secretary After Death of Dr Samuel Grom
The Wimmera Shire Council advertises an extraordinary vacancy caused by the death of Dr Samuel Grom. Cr J C Groswat, former Council member in 1850, appears in records as the sole candidate. Family members remain away, with 17 applications received for the shire secretary and rate collector post to replace W J Gray who departs for customs duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conlimeanee
Samuel Grom
Council
Sraudtaiser
Muesaber Ii Cr
J.C. Groswats
Areg Yttveld
Mnottent
Seemerkay P
Wisumera
Gounellae
Shire
W. J. Gray
Knight Jones Biguiage Unveiled At St Josephs Minubay
The marriage of Dorothy Meryl Jones eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Jones Miamay to William David, younger son of Air D Hy and the late Mrs Knight Gymbowen, was celebrated at St Josephs Church Minubat recently. The bride wore white satin with lace yoke and a long train, embroidered tulle veil, coronet of orange blossom, and carried Christmas lilies and carnations. She also wore a double string of pearls, gift of the bridegroom. Attendants were her sister Miss Jean Jones and Miss Nancy Kolguty. Train-bearers Beverley Laneaster and Irene Varracher wore pink tulle and frangipant. The bridegroom was attended by his brother Mr R Jones as best man and Mr Angus Scott. After the ceremony, a reception at Mintmay Hall was hosted by the bridegroom’s sister and brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knight
Jones
Dorthy Meryl
Miaimay
William David
Air
D. Hy
Gymbowen
St. Joseph’s Church
Minunay
Jean Jones
Nancy Kolguty
Marriet
Beverley Laneaster
Inéne Varracher
R. Jones
Hhestman
Angus Scott
Sunes
J. Kiely
Peter Knight
Mintmay Hall
J. Riely
Father Sproles
A. E. Stein
Annual Health Report Summary of Town Health Week Metrics
Health Week tallies show 353 percent of target male and 138 percent female participation with 225 screened and 220 receiving injections. Tuberculosis and other infectious diseases report 1 death from TB, 4 cures from diphtheria, 14 cases of fever, and 1 death from diphtheritis. Abattoir data note 4811 animals received in 1948, the year with the lowest intake at 1678 in 188.
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Childebn
Hoyar
Foe
Department of Wyllie Mealth Itero-Snaset
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Animala
Trenteal
Wedding Reception Details Include Cake and Dance
The ceremony featured organ music and a wedding cake prepared by Mex J. Cartucker of Minimaay. Mrs W. Pipkora of Woo fak decorated and the couple enjoyed a dance afterward in the hall. About 130 guests attended with music by Ted Brodribb of Kauiva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mex
J. Cartucker
Minimaay
W. Pipkora
Woo Fak
Ted Brodribb
Kauiva
Bridges crumble as horsham district highways fail
Report from Horsham area details deteriorating timber bridges over the river Estimating 60 bags of wheat saved as a wagon fell through a weakened deck Councillors note long term neglect fear more detritus will collapse The Shire seeks funding and contractors for replacement while temporary repairs extend a fragile service life of the crossing network
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Wimmera
Joh McCarne
Horsham
Luis
Wimmera and
Ampires
Hugh Fraser
Hornbum
Palkemmet Station
McRass
Obree
O'Bree
Wimmera
CLM
C.E.B
Connell
Polkemmet
Natimuk
Dimboola
Cema
Entreet
Ty Winthera
Wimera
Arapilos
Munchyat
Hull New Horsham Coach Hull Ian Hull
Hull appoints Ian Hull as coach of new Horsham side after securing role with Richmond and Port Adelaide links, signaling a reshuffle amid Richmond ties and Port Adelaide connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull New Horsham Coach
Ian Hull
Giant
Richmond and
Port Adelatda
Notice to Our Clients About Factory Workers
Notice informs clients that workers will remain at their posts and attend to orders until the factory closes for a specified period. The statement notes a Friday date in January or February and mentions a supervising authority will handle the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wees
Stat
Sebwa
Farmers Resume Bulk Wheat Deliveries After Weather Delays
Reports from Horsham and surrounding districts describe farmers continuing bulk wheat deliveries despite wet conditions. Elevators flagged wet grain risks and delays, with Horstian samples showing deterioration. growers expect yields to meet or closely trail recent years despite harvest setbacks. The Grain Board issued a public statement urging orderly deliveries and noting a planned two day extension to the shipping window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whuitiert Frei
Ava
Horstiam
Witter
Anny
Aleel
Fang Perl
Altianeh
Uva
Horsham Vistrie
Doven
Fipplie
Dusting saves crop in Hamilton area
A novel effort in pest control used Gianimes Ane DDT powder sprayed from aircraft to combat grasshoppers and pests in the Hamilton region. The test, led by Mr Thomas Brown, involved aerial application over crops with minimal waste and potential for broader agricultural use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Mamion
BSA
Victoria
Erin
Thoms Brown
Kloet
Mr. Brown
Town
Vetlt
Mtr Brown
At ‘Mint
Fragmented historical notice garbled by OCR artifacts
A heavily garbled OCR passage presents scattered terms and names without clear context. Readable elements include references to years, places, and individuals, but the overall content is incoherent, lacking a discernible event, action, or outcome. The fragmentary text does not yield a coherent news item.
Hospital Report Fragments From Unclear Source
Fragmentary text from a hospital report segment appears garbled with unreadable names and locations making precise details impossible. The remaining readable bits hint at medical or patient data but no coherent events or identities can be established for a definitive summary.
Fragmented OCR fragment with unclear location names
The text presents a stream of garbled words with many stray names and place-like segments. No coherent events or facts emerge to summarize into a clear news item or notice.
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Wembley Hospital
Meekona
Graham Dawson
A. Dawcoo
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Enna
Gordon Wilkinson
Conroy
Jim Mann
Frances 8
Couroy
Ila
Horsham High School
Ccs
Puyliss
Will
Portlend
Griffiths
Richard George Griffiths
Jesn
Bob Stetson
Wonshany
Iotorus
Peggy
Ausuralia
Woollisms
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Inee Wilson
Edinhops
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Palle Street
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Mise Beryl Lawrence
Seder
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Horslingy
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Moadames
J. Parker
E. Dooling
Henry Street
Murrow
Mill Street
AL Ilower
Powen Road
H. McTavish
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Laharum
Jack Flack
Morahan Base Hospital
W. Frotin
Pizobools
B. Fitzgeradl
Har Burns
Gorohe
Milbourne
Mave Mra
Rupert Lockwood
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France
Lockwood
Normandy
Brittany
Bay of Biscay
Loire Valley
Riviera
Cote d'Azur
Geoff, McIntyre
Warrawhuabeal
Gramhuins Secondary Schools
Victorian Amateur Athletic Associaton
Olympic Park
Roarke Street
J. O'Connor
W. Numa
A. Matthews
A. Reott
Penny
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B. Faux
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Polkemmet Bridge
May & Millar Pty. Ltd
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Graio Stars
Whamere
Mint
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Minnie
Mandanan
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Yuniette
Anton Tefen
Gnost
Hale Haven
Puite
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Wantey
KantWest Ale Line
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N.G.W
Ulva Eatate
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Uutere
Fu Ceeyer
Fae Bokline Thor
Rivate Pangtags Auetary
Lee
Svete Lee
the King's Home
Army
Rene Kengfibun Palace
Tovnatoy
Haie
Krieg
Bree Bey
Livaan
Andy
Malvern Star
Hese
Malvern
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Cine
Contolley Freight
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