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Newspaper

Horsham Times

Location

Horsham, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jan 31, 1950

Page

3

Self Service Petrol Bowsers Considered in Horsham

Horsham garage staff weigh benefits and risks of self service pumps. Local opinions vary from support for weekend operation and efficiency to concerns over security and profit. Discussion cites US examples, import hurdles, and potential need for a tiered system or foolproof slots.

Melbourne R.auc.vw V. R McBride McBride J. A. Bini Bini's Motors United States Bini Sydney America J. Saunders Beaurepaire Buckinga

Lime Masterpiece Displays in City Tour Report

Hugh Jenkin and two companions John Rissmann and Mitchell Sutherland return to Horsham after a 2,150 mile, 16 day tour across southern and eastern Victoria and southern New South Wales. The narrative mentions places, people, and events from their journey including stops at caves and a long crossing, with references to ministers, local figures, and notable sites.

Victoria New South Wales

Tour of Capitals Seeks Inclusion of Horsham City

A fragmented report notes three men pressed with construction and planning a capital cities tour. They consider Horsham for inclusion, referencing Pere and various locals as the project moves forward despite garbled text.

Horsham Strona Pere Aes Hse Tibet

Clubs Seek Tax Relief From Admittance Fees At Races

The North Western and Dusliet Racing Association will lobby parliamentary representatives to oppose production of the entertainment tax on race meeting admittance money. A Murton committee meeting decided the action saying the tax dampens racing nationwide. Stipendiary steward appointments were announced for Horsham Race Club and St Patricks. The president G Morhane of Stawell reported on a VRC offices meeting. The group also discussed profit quotas for country clubs.

North Western and Dusliet Racing Association Murton RK Reaper Warracknaheal Horsham Rage Club St . Patricks Hom Stewart Geelong G. Mor- Hane Stawell V.r.cfices

Hotelkeeper Fined On Licensing Breaches

Victoria Hotel keeper Hugh Jamieson Aitken was fined five pounds for unlocking the bar on Sunday and two pounds for liquor consumed on the premises during prohibited hours. Constable Slager cited witnesses and explained the case, noting the incident stemmed from workers helping Aitken with bottles. The magistrate reduced charges on others and upheld the two licensing breaches.

Hugh Jamieson Aitken Victora Hotel Aitken Bennett Vem Ben Me Biggin

Weather Sets Mood as Children Return to School

Weather yesterday affected Horsham children's mood as they trudged back to studies after six weeks of fun. Victorian holidays ended and students resumed classes, with the next long break planned at Buster.

Horsham Buster

English migrant James Rankin drowns at Prippick Lake

James Rankin, an English migrant in Australia for a few months, drowned while rowing across Lake Brippick near McDonald’s Brippick Station. A non-swimming companion survived as rescuers used wire netting in a full day and a half search led by First Constables Price, Carr, and Forge. Rankin attempted to swim ashore after the boat began taking water.

James Rankin Australia W. J. F. McDonald Brippick Station Nevarpurr Prippick Lake Edenhope Minimay Rankin Brippick McDonald Bull T. Price Apsley Goroke C. F. Carr J. Forge

Telephoned education aids crippled students in school rooms

A portable cabinet with loudspeaker and microphone is placed in a school room and connected to the regular telephone system. An additional cabinet with a listen switch is near the student so staff can monitor across classes. The Crippled Child argues it is not home instruction but a school aid to serve more students and provide psychological benefits to shut-in pupils.

Retired Admiral’s Sunny Summer Chat Sparks Banter

A retired admiral living near London met a friend who teased him for sunburn. The admiral responded bluntly, reflecting a brisk seaside remark and a quick, defensive reply that captured a light wartime era exchange.

London

Men Gather For Diocese Church Conference At Warrook

About 130 men from across the Diocese of Ballarat attended the Church of England Men's Society conference at Warrook. Camp commandant was Mr Tack Bolton with Lam rell as workers, as tents were set up for attendees. The Bishop of Ballarat Rev W O H Johnsons chaired sessions and conducted Holy Communion Sunday.

Diocese of Ballarat Church of England Men's Society Warrook Formic Victoria Tack — Bolton Lam Rell Miembs Bolton Cramiges Wwetook Gest Bullarat Mommie Ballaratitt W. O H. Johnsons Suedlay Snornig Horshang Surietr Frosts Cameron Mary Answlii Cameron Natimuk Natimuk Lake Natimuk Bush Hugh Cameron Hamilton John Cameron Winnie Barnett Ian Isabell Marjory Elsie Godfrey Arch Bendipo Jessie McKee Clarrie Taharad Cameron Hamilton Jean Kerr Heywood Bonnie Moore Drumberg Mra. Cameron Duchembegoira Presbyterian Church Neumiuk J. McKenzie Messrs A. Mackley R. Carter G. Meyer W. Oliver P. Willige N. Scott A. F. Weight and Sons

Egg export record at Victoria and Horsham board

The Hor sham Ege and Ege Pulp Marketing Board chair R. S. Witcher backs Stawell CER floor head Pryddereh in a claim that over 4000 submitted to Stawell Ege Board had 974 percent accepted. Last season 500 000 dozen eggs valued at over 42 000 were received. total Victoria exports reached 201 145 cases of 30 dozen eggs each. Horsham submitted 4416 cases with 4340 accepted. season ran June to December.

Horsham Ege and Ege Pulp Marketing Board R. S. Witcher Stawell Cer Pryddereh Stawell Ege Board Victoria Horsham

Better Long Distance Phone Service Expands in Australia and U S

An evolving long distance system links 600 U S cities and towns enabling direct dialing without extra operators. Toll dialing accounts for almost 30 percent of calls, with plans to reach all areas and extend to Canada, cutting cross country calls to seconds from minutes.

Australia Sydney United States American Telephone and Telesgraph Company Canada Istance Alexander Graham Bell Horsham Sewtos & Millers Concrete Port Lyncit Street Hokeil UC Amercuad Bank Truk Lewton & Milles Fridsay Actalthe Thei Orepa Adelaiih Winners Newton & Miller, Worselam Ltd

Thrips Resist to 2.2 T in Gladiolus Crops Report

Floridas experiments show gladiolus thrips resist DDT sprays, effective levels drop to five percent. Victorian entomologists advise weekly DDT plant sprays for growing stock or a 5 percent solution for heavily infested plants, avoiding application within eight days of cutting flowers. DDT emulsions outperform ethyl tetra phosphate in trials.

Florida Victorian Department of Agriculture Zallona

Milkmen Expect Price Rise in Horsham Area

Local milk vendors report no notification of a price increase yet but expect higher costs to start about Wednesday. Current rates are 11d a pint or 10d a quart delivered to Horsham residents as Autumn and winter costs rise. Milk Board officials and the Victoria Milk Distributors association said the inquiry results would be released today.

Horsham Horsham An Wr. Sub, Parker, & Hosorsiecs Ret

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