This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 28, 1949
Page
2
A man staggered from a vehicle with slurred speech and admitted being in the car for 15 minutes. He was deemed unfit to drive and a local observer later found him at a Pine camp, with injuries noted but not detailed.
A collection of bereavement cards and memorial notices here, listing thanksgivings for sympathy and floral tributes following deaths. Messages acknowledge families in Horsham and surrounding areas, naming relatives, hospitals, and local clergy, with remembrance dates and expressions of gratitude.
The Horsham Times reports a milder January with several days under 30 degrees and a peak of 93 degrees at the Horsham Port Office. A cooler spell followed, with daytime highs around the mid 80s to 90s and nights in the 60s. The piece notes Forests Campaign activity and local council support for tree nurseries, plus a court note on a fine non payment for Robert Lambert.
To join in the Day Holiday Horsham Times will not publish Tuesday. Advertisements and editorials are to be received at the office on Tuesday for the Wednesday morning edition.
Longerenorg College held a spreake ceremony with Dr. Lawrence and RC Newton of the Advisory Committee on Agriculture Education present. Misa GrenGa Pallot thanked Mrs. T. Tatloh for the dances and the girls’ rescues, praising their role in the community. The year showed strong scholarship and production, with wheat harvest expectations near ten bags to the acre.
Newsreel highlights birthday of Prince Charles infant son of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh. Empire-wide rejoicing leads to display pictures. Also noted is Bradines testimonial cricket match and Olivier production screening at 20th Century Theatre with Esther Williams and cast. Technicolor film Island With You screens. Horsham Theatre presents Wilde comedy A Woman of No Importance with Wilding and co-stars.
Advertising copy touts a five seat Riley sports model car as a luxurious town carriage. It promises comfort and economy with modern lines and availability for immediate delivery through local dealers and makers.
Local Horsham events include a cycle club run to Adelaide starting Friday and returning Monday, a three night movie season at Jol Snowy Maker's, Ararat races today and tomorrow with the Ararat Cup, Hamilton trotting on Monday, and the Horsham Bowling Club hosting its annual tournament with post office arrangements to follow.
Hor shawm district growers mobilize to appeal to the Grain Elevators Board for expanded storage capacity. Harvesting stalls as silos fill, calls rise for additional elevators and roadside storage at Blackheath to relieve northern plains.
Police tracked a suspect after a Dimboola hotel break in and jewellery theft. Brennen alias Smith was arrested in Horsham after a medical visit and charged with house breaking and false pretences. He awaits Horsham Court appearance next Wednesday.
A report highlights holidaying individuals including Mr R A MacDonald of Horsham and Marjorie Whitelock, studying harmony under Ms Dorothy Norwood and Ms J. Be Die. Examiners include Mr Le Sallienne and Mr J A Stole. mentions of pupils and staff at the University and related commentary on exams and progress.
agitation for increased facilities directs attention to the proposed ventilated road fda storage at Blackheath to serve north erm plain farmers. The plan faced bidding and material shortages, with criticism of waste and delays hindering grain storage and transport in districts around Warracknabeal Dahleh Kemlay.
An event featuring Mark of Merten with Taster Alee and notable attendees from Mies Waele, Tham Furienmooe Ste, and Mrs Hy Mey Cline is slated for a televised appearance at Hie Me(tetise hme on Wedgeway, Belroury 2 ur Gyn Wd) Wtrenwitras ait ie Geniral Cate.
The fragmentary item mentions a bowling contest with many named entrants and venues, including Santhtross Copal Huta Walther Metregin Ward Teaby and others. It notes start times around 1 30 and a weekend schedule with clubs and links, plus weather hints and entry details.
A fragmented account describes Malays arriving by sea to Malaya and a coastal region as a photo shows boats and people in traditional craft near a market scene. The text references Mulan and mentions a predominantly mountain population and local traders bargaining for goods.
A garbled OCR fragment outlines discussions on water supply developments at Henford. references mention tender processes, approvals, and local agents. The text lists entities such as Lae Myasing and Corhilemiat, with scattered notes on hospital work, signers, and associated governance actions, though details remain unclear.
The fragmentary page discusses Meys Clear Lake and a named figure M. Eldridge honored amid car industry mentions. References to Wolo cars, UK and Africa connections, and a promotional tone suggest coverage of an exhibit or launch with multiple brand and regional mentions.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.