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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1948
Page
2
A highly garbled OCR shows a dense local report with scattered names and events. It mentions meetings, town items, transport, a defense matter, and various individuals. the text hints at a public notice and civic concerns but is largely unreadable with many broken phrases.
David Liewt Dohna his wife and two children Mrs JT Dave and Mrs Lindaay plus Miss Tris Shaw arrive at the Commercial Hotel Horsham for a short visit. They plan a light itinerary visiting notable sites and meeting local dignitaries before returning to Melbourne. The party includes Dr J Me Tohna’s son-in-law and other relatives from Surrey Hills and Glenhuntly.
A fragmentary social notice reports the engagement and forthcoming marriage of Miss Matlin to Mr Stems. It mentions residences and parties involved, with unclear exchange of vows and witnesses, reflecting a local society informally sharing news of alliances and plans.
The obituary details the life of Mrs Rhiwabeth Wire, widow of the late Charles Witmas, born in Bollarat and raised near Murm Wary Tham. She helped on the homestead, supported the family, and engaged in charitable work with the Red Cross, Child Welfare, and patriotic efforts during wartime. Survived by three children, Aunghiere, and a son-in-law, with ties to Warracknabeal and nearby towns.
A Western Province native and eight year Legislative Council member resigned from the Country Party after leadership disputes with McDonald and Dunstan and will sit as an Independent MP. Rankin directed a rival campaign in the last State election, fueling party bitterness.
A letter from Florence Rodan scolds Mr R C Rankin for leaving the CP Independent ticket to join the Parliamentary Liberal Party. Rodan notes rankins former CP followers feel betrayed by his break from Dunstan McDonald leadership and warns that independents and Labor supporters will react. Doris Blackhurst is cited as an example of independent labor.
The Horsham Base Hospital Committee faces a proposed £5000 overdraft limit, raised by its bankers and stated by manager Ne Wet Sloebridge. The committee may seek £5000 as the ceiling while highlighting concerns over funding, local revenue sources, and rising provision costs amid wholesale price pressures.
The document from the state department references milk and beef concerns, noting discharge delays and a request for updates. It mentions W. Colina and a weekly report, with unclear dates and several names related to local agencies and employees.
The Horaham Free Kindergarden Association seeks donations to support 40 children aged three to four attend daily and on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The program, run under Ms Heather Trenton, operates afternoon sessions in Presbyterina Hall, with space limited and daily supervision by volunteers.
A Horsham town appeal by President A Lebrooks outlines support for a planned pre school kindergarten. Funds are sought to equipment, establish a nursery, and create a sinking fund for a permanent center, with donations welcomed via local addresses and church groups.
The Horsham District Motor Cycle Club held its annual meeting in the club room on Friday. Mr A Barry was reelected president, fees set at 5 with no discrimination, delegates appointed for Warrnambool and Ballarat conferences, and officers elected including K Doling as vice president and D Schmidt Ward as secretary with Mr A Parker as treasurer.
The Prambyterian Church reports youth praise meetings to back Occupied Europe aid, planning to collect clothes food and money. An emergency board meeting with Mr George Fincham reviewed the organ report and decided to call a congregation meeting. Mr A W Wyett will conduct at Doven as Mr Forrest visits Natimuk for the Lord's Supper. Natimuk Natimax unite for the parish. Home Missionary Mr J P McKenzie has been discharged and will miss four Sundays.
The notice lists football teams and players across several clubs including Haven Haven Andrews Ward Boyle Barnett Purcell Pohl Yates Hundley Dellar Bennett Ward Adams Young Cross Taylor Oliver Cutchie and Haven. It notes reserves Hal lam Hunter McIntyre Wickland and others with match time and venue details. Nearby clubs St Michaels Horsham Natimuk and others are also mentioned with players and fixtures.
A fragment outlines golfers and players such as M Harvey A Tweall and B OMicer with emphasis on matchups and weekly items of interest. The text notes monopoly stakes for fans and mentions ongoing play updates from the Horsham club events and related standings.
In a Victorian debate Mr. W. J. Aili urges a dairy college to bolster dairying. He notes underfunding for rural education, cites Longerenong as ideal for a diploma course, and estimates £190,000 to £200,000 for a new dairy college with existing facilities usable for an expanded program. He asks Minister to consider the proposal and its student demand.
A jury acquitted Wright from Fane on a negligent driving charge after a collision on June 2 near Dariot Summit. The defense argued the other vehicle swerved, contending the incident caused minor injuries while noting extensive vehicle and street damage. verdict ended a lengthy trial and highlighted safety concerns at the crossroads.
A vintage column discusses a monthly publication from a long established nursery in Methourne. The feature highlights forthcoming editions, a diverse mix of features, and plans for expanded delivery with emphasis on refined content and reader interest.
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