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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1950
Page
5
The page mixes yesterday's retail provisions pricing and a series of obituary memories. It includes prices for butter pollard and other staples, followed by memorial notices for Rosina Sudholz Eldridge Warrick Messie and others with dates spanning January 1935 to January 1948.
The obituary notes the death of Sudholz, a long time resident who faced illness for years. The deceased was survived by relatives and friends, with services to be announced. The text indicates ties to a local community and past employment or associations.
A reflection on Australia Day highlights 162 years of growth from a penal colony to an independent nation. It praises forefathers including Governor Arthur Phillip for founding New South Wales and notes later leaders in farming and exploration contributing to progress and national pride.
A brief advertising line urges selecting a trustworthy lawyer for partnership and choosing friends to shape one’s career, emphasizing prudent choices in professional and personal circles.
In observance of Australia Day and to comply with Arbitration Court awards the Horsham Times will not publish next Tuesday. Advertisements and editorials will be accepted at the office all Tuesday for Wednesday morning publication.
The article surveys Peter Tschaikowsky’s life, critics of his era, and his key relationships. It notes his early exposure to music via an orchestrion, his troubled marriage, Meck’s patronage, and honors such as a Cambridge honorary degree and royal recognition. It highlights his genius and distinctive, though Russian, musical contrasts.
A garbled OCR note describes a transfer of a football license to Tom Warren on February 6. The text mentions arrangements for the transfer and refers to a price around £850 and related dealings.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions holiday shop and postal house related terms. No clear persons or organizations are identifiable. The readable fragments reference dates and locations ambiguously.
Miss Janet Hyde of Midland Junction and her fiancé Mr Alan accompany her to visit relatives in Natimuk Road. Thornbury chemist Mr Alan Saunders is on relieving duty at Ludbrook's. Mrs Albert Bowden of Horsham leaves to join her husband in Hamilton. he has a new appointment with J. KR Slorach. Mr A G Leivesley becomes manager of J A Bini Motors after service with General Motors in Melbourne. Mrs D McCulloch and baby Heather return to Melbourne from Horsham. District residents admitted to Wimmera Base Hospital include Mrs A Holds-pag Hse L J Roberts and others. several Horsham families spend holidays in Melbourne and Healesville.
A missing date prevents Horsham Race Club from holding a charity meeting. A committee outlines plans including a publican booth, a band, and broadcasting details. Melbourne jockeys and turkey association issues are discussed, with approval sought for badges and wider attendance.
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