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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1950
Page
2
Listing of yesterday's wholesale and retail prices for provisions in Horsham stores including butter onions potatoes bran pollard and related items. Also includes memorial notices for Natimuk Natimuk and local families with late January and 1947 dates.
The notice blends culinary quips about condiments and table manners with cautionary lines on domestic life. It mentions vinegar lemon alts and bitters, warns against sleeves of impropriety and a misstep in bed, and playfully muses on sweetness and gall.
The Bishop of Ballarat Rt Rev W T Johnson and Horsham Rotary President W Allen urge friendliness toward migrants settling in Australia. They advocate sympathy and help to integrate newcomers, noting sacrifices during the war and the need to avoid contempt. Open country hospitality can uplift New Australians and benefit Australia.
A six year old girl named Trixie Rab was Foottramped by a runner at Natimuk carnival on Saturday. She received first aid and injections from Dr M R Milliken of Natimuk who attended the scene at the carnival.
A fragmented quote captures a misquoted doctor remark about human maturity and perception, reflecting a flawed transcription of a medical or philosophical observation. The garbled wording hints at an editor or typist error in a life or human nature discussion.
Engagements include Patrica Holwes of Toolowdo to George William Brooke of Gyrahowen and Hilzabeth Hebe Fulbrook of Lath anim via Morgen to William Arames of Colac. Bets on a February 4 wedding at St John s Church Horsham and a January 24 surprise engagement party for Patricia Hatfield hosted by Mr and Mrs Lowry.
The Church of bog land Men’s Baei ty conference convened at Wartook for the weekend with Deacon Best and Majinrat 5 Bistirys of Ballentry Hos We Jot fon amd Canin Fettell of Myr Vichlewcon Mest among speakers. The Bishop presided as talks covered the conference’s long-running history, paused only during war years.
A provincial church discussion critiques attendance costs and money gifts as offerings. Archdeacon Bost argues many join or stay away due to clergy greed, class tensions, and distractions, while hymns and parish life reflect broader social strains. He notes some prefer secular comforts over church, and claims some clergy have demanded burial fees. The piece surveys motives for church attendance and nonattendance, citing personal dissatisfaction and institutional failings.
Mr and Mrs W A Stephens stay with Mr and Mrs C W Krahe on Mexanier Avenue before likely leaving on an extended caravan tour of South Australia and New South Wales. Gilbert LePlastrier returned to Melbourne after a three week holiday with his parents. Greta Durridlwon of Melbourne gained matriculation with first class honours and will study media at Melbourne University. Several Horsham residents and others were admitted to the Wimmera Base Hospital over the weekend including Mrs Lane Mrs Towler and Mrs Hartmann.
Natimuk's Miss Lake Natimuk title goes to nurse Jeanette Heart at the Natimuk Swimming and Life Saving Club carnival on Australia Day. The event drew local interest as Miss Hogart, a Natimuk resident, competed. judging was by Mr and Mrs RR Lawrence between 3 and 5 pm. Hogart received a inscribed award from Mr A Lockwood, with the sash presented by Mr A Osmond, president of the Natimuk Swimming and Life Saving Club.
Two brigades fight a grass fire reported near Wouaynnieys and the surrounding area. Early accounts indicate efforts focused on containment and preventing spread while crews coordinated with local authorities. No injuries or damages reported in the fragment.
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