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Newspaper

Horsham Times

Location

Horsham, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jan 13, 1950

Page

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Levitzke Leads Horsham Area Farmers Nominees

Mr R A Levitzke a six mile north of Hersham farmer leads a trio of Horsham region nominees for the county seat contest. Fellow candidates are W P Armstrong of Kewell North and T J Elsom of Wallup, with Labor interests yet to confirm. Milas pledges to contest as sitting member.

R. A. Levitzke Hersham W. P. Armstrong Kewell North T. J. Elsom Wallup Bor“og W. J. Milas

Ampt Claims District Wheat Yield Record With Magnet Wheat

Gymbowen farmer BE Ampt believes his 65 bushels per acre from 40 acres on clover paddock beat district records. The rest of his 180 acre field averaged 47 bushels per acre. Magnet variety wheat was grown.

BE. W. Ampt

Dramatic Life Saving Drug Rush Reaches Ararat Hospital

A rare drug flown from Melbourne to Ararat and District Hospital saved a seriously ill woman unresponsive to penicillin. Two doses were rushed by air after appeals to Melbourne Hospital and state boards. Additional stocks were sought in Adelaide and Sydney as the supply chain moved.

Melbourne Ararat and District Hospital Ther Sleter Melbourne Hospital Crorat Adelaide Sydney

Training Ceylonese officers under British Army instruction

A British Army instructor, Capt. J. S. Ross M.C., discusses crime tactics with Ceylon Cadets in England. The course has concluded and the cadets will return to Ceylon to form the nucleus of the new Ceylon Army.

J. 5. Ross M.C Mhece England Ceylon

Second Disaster In Two Years Hits Minyip Shops

Fire destroyed three shops and homes in Minyip, causing extensive damage to tenants Kert ane Kell bodchers H OB Green and C Janeteko. The blaze began around 2 am and spread quickly, with authorities unsure of the exact cause. This followed a January 1938 blaze that leveled a fruit shop and damaged five shops and three houses, leaving seven people homeless.

Phe Kert Ane Kell Botchers H OB. Green & 40 Drapers C. Janeteko Ronponger Pe Tae Bintelers Oreen & Ceo Steek Miny P Janetzki

Crop Fire at Drung Destroys Twenty Acres

Damage estimated at £100 from a crop fire at Drung on the Doma schenz soldier settlement on Keith Mc Manus property. The blaze began at 5 50 p m and destroyed 20 acres of standing and stripped wheat, about a quarter of the crop. Fire brigade and neighbors contained the flames within 15 minutes. backfiring tractor is suspected.

Drung Drung Domaschenz Keith McManus Horsham South

Apple Crop Fails In State Due To Plague Of Thrips

The Assistant Manager of the Agricultural Association says the apple crop is a total loss this season. A small insect has entered blossoms and destroyed pollen, ending the crop from the start. Pears are light but thrips may not be the sole cause. Fruit crops across the state are generally light this season.

Brady Quantong

Grass Not Menacing Fire Chief Says

Captain E. Gerlach of the Hor sham Fire Brigade says grass is not dangerous though it can hinder access for fire breaks. He urges residents not to burn grass without council permission to avoid prosecution. Grass near homes in Kalimna Park is tall and close to boundaries.

E. Gerlach Horsham

High Navy Post For Natimuk Surgeon

Surgeon Captain L. Lockwood senior medical officer of Flinders Naval Depot has been appointed Command Medical officer of R A N ships and shore establishment at Sydney. He is son of A W Lockwood of Natimuk and a Melbourne University graduate. He was honorary surgeon to the King and served in World War Two in the Mediterranean Coral Sea and Solomon Islands campaigns.

L. Lockwood R.aln Flinders Naval Depot R.A.N Bydney A. W. Lockwood Natimuk Melbourne University Lockwood Duke of Gloucester Mediterranean Coral Sea Solomon Islands

Chicago working girls survey lists three top wishes

A survey of more than 1000 Chicago working girls found they primarily want a husband a typewriter and a pressure cooker. The results highlight early 20th century domestic and professional expectations in city life.

Chicago

Hor sham beer drought signals local supply scare

Weeklong beer drought hits Hor sham area causing shortages and disrupted sales at pubs and stores. chaotic. patrons report limited kegs and rising prices while distributors scramble to restock and smooth outages across the town.

Snow Victim to Have Taught at Warrack

Fragmented OCR notes mention a snow victim and teaching at Warrack. The garbled text references a university, a resignation or departure, and a date around January. No clear names, places, or outcomes are confirmed.

Snow Warrack

Record prices at New Zealand ram sale shock buyers

A report on a Wallingdon sale notes two thousand two hundred pounds paid for a New Zealand stud ram. The event highlights high bidding and strong demand for fine breeding stock, reflecting a buoyant livestock market.

Zeland Wallingten

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