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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1949
Page
2
The message outlines plans by Agenia for LD UUKEEN and BONS Mono wratal Masods to prepare quotations for Memorandum work. It signals intent to engage in quoting services and coordination.
Horsham residents admitted to the Horsham Base Hospital include Mrs a rayner Mrs Turner's son Sam Turner former manager at G J Coles Co Hor shawn branch Mise torus and others from Wilson Dar fot Gardenia Street Me Phatsin Street Teatanto Murray Hopetoun and Patehewollock with district patients also noted.
Evidence before Horsham committee shows rain and mice damaged stored wheat at the Dahlen railway siding. Wheat growers advocate silos at bag wheat stations to relieve congestion and enable bulk handling, with projections of expanded area and higher deliveries if facilities are enlarged and storage capacity increased.
Dr Charles notes teachers and police could not stay in Horsham due to lack of houses. Officials discuss housing policy and government funding for public servant homes. The Education Department would pay up to £2800 for suitable housing as five homes become available after lifting building restrictions.
Officials say Moran’s house and local grid will not face immediate power cuts despite ongoing coal strike. A telegram from Horsham Timen indicates possible transport limits if disruption continues. air transport may be reduced yet sufficient supplies keep the power house running for about two more weeks.
Wimmera region inspector J G Greening told the Horsham regional committee that further rural school closures seem likely in coming years due to persistent population changes and regional trends. He cited a survey showing many pupils leave village schools before completing basic schooling and a trend toward girls shifting to domestic roles, with potential broader impacts on local farming and communities.
Editorial notes state the Horsham junior council exposes a mix of humor and coarse language during open meetings. A member’s remark on bans in Birerace Street during Centenary Week is cited as an example of the unbecoming discourse observed by observers and citizens.
The Melbourne to Adelaide express for Sunday night has been cancelled. Announcement came from the assistant station master at Horsham last night. Other services in the area are cut back as well and the Melbourne mail motor service to Berviceton will run tomorrow arriving late. The 4:25 pm and 7:40 pm services are also cancelled.
Fragmentary OCR notes outline an engagement or wedding in the Hamilton region mentioning names such as Mary, Mrs Shipham, Joseph Lewis, Yates, Sewell Mandy Murda, and G Clark. The text is damaged and incomplete, with multiple garbled phrases and uncertain details.
Catherine Hieber Maker widow of Edward Baker Drewwel dies at 12 Rexilway Avenue aged 87. Survived by husband Charles Grieonlade and Ms Edith Warrick, with children and grandchildren named. Funeral held at Spiiius vale Canteeens with services led by Captain Pilly and officiants listed. burial at nearby private hospital cemetery.
The proposal by Mr Bolwell and supporters to build a roadside silo near Black Heath aims to store and transport wheat without reliance on railways. They argue the scheme reduces weather and pest losses, cuts congestion at delivery points, and would require funding and cement for construction.
A damaged item reports a car theft and a fund found near Kata. Police estimate damage to the body and note involvement of local authorities. The fragmentary text references Nhull and Pan area, with mentions of a near fence and pole, but details are unclear.
A Miss Australia entrant is being sought in Melbourne. The pageant will be judged in Melbourne for the first time, with Victoria hosting and prizes of at least £270.1 to the winner. The event marks a major expansion of the series with strong public interest.
A school bus carrying children collided with a utility truck on Dimboola Road Horsham. No injuries were reported. The bus sustained extensive damage with interior components torn and a door jamb knocked in. The utility truck, owned by Hutsig Brot, was leased at the time.
A damaged OCR fragment references illicit tape trading at an unnamed market. It mentions a person or group tied to a dispute over legality and a potential confrontation with authorities. No clear dates or locations are readable.
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