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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1950
Page
1
The article mentions heraldic crests used by the Army, noting the Lantry crest above and the First Armored Regiment crest below, highlighting their placement and association with unit identity. It focuses on emblem design and symbolic imagery within historical military insignia.
In recent weeks 15 pints of blood have been used by the Wimmera Base Hospital Blood Transfusion service. Manager Mr W H Shootages reported 18 transfusions to WW pions. Mr Sid Iridsg thanks the public for donations, and the hospital will contact donors for follow up as able.
A £50,000 government grant will fund repairs and renovations at Wimmera Hospital. Plans were approved, tenders to be called by the hospital architects with hospital and charities commission approval. Funds target patient and nurse facilities, including dining rooms, Nurse quarters, and laundry, with work likely to start by August.
A Murton man was killed and a woman seriously hurt when a passenger train struck a utility truck at Barkly Street crossing near Ararat. The truck left Marton with two occupants who were travelling to Melbourne. the driver perished at the scene and a woman passenger was trapped, later moved to hospital in critical condition. The collision wrecked the vehicle and damaged the train’s front undercarriage as emergency crews freed the occupants.
The Horsham decorations committee calls for floats to take part in the centenary week procession. Community groups are urged to enter and contribute to the celebration with creatively decorated floats and banners.
City band schedules a sunny afternoon concert with selections from classical and popular pieces. Organ and brass players join the ensemble for a light program offering enjoyable entertainment for neighbors and visitors alike.
Fragmented OCR report mentions a church organ incident, unclear details but references Britain looking to the North Territory for beef. James Wien Commission chair toured cattle areas and said negotiations were underway to provide cheaper beef for British consumers and Australian producers.
Horsham Angling Club members welcome the temporary three month closure of Taylor's Lake. The ban limits fishing activity on the renowned waterway, with the club noting relief at the shutdown and outlining the schedule and local implications for access and conservation efforts.
Dimboora defeats Horsham in the year’s top contest as senior students from Nee City Industries compete. The event draws a large crowd with 12000 attending Karneinghoora mud battle and the headline звезд “Big Manes” taking apprentices.
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