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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1949
Page
2
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A dense collection of memorial lines from 1948 obituaries and tributes. Names such as McINNES Sanders SMITH and PRINS appear alongside family notes and addresses, with dates in July 1948 and scattered references to grandchildren and spouses.
A harsh critique of Prime Minister Chifley’s postwar promises. The piece laments stalled employment and prosperity despite talk of a Golden Age, blaming a few individuals for causing discontent and economic malaise across Australia.
Horsham district residents see hospital admissions and council committee changes. Names include Stella Stewart, Meg Maguire, T W Maguire, Mrs Gerry Geuw, and Ms C Reinheimer among those listed for hospital stays and public hall or council roles.
The death of Mrs. Wilhelmine Haby aged 88 occurred July 1 at her Lochel Street residence Dimboola. Funeral at Lochiel Lutheran Church with six grand coffin bearers. Alfred Frederick Crute aged 58 died after hospital spell. service at Weight and Sons chapel and Green Lake Cemetery conducted by Canon N Fettell.
Horsuain's mayor and WimTasgh west hopeful, tGR. Lawrence, chosen by Liberal and Country Party at Murton convention. More than 100 delegates from 13 branches in the Wimmera attended the meeting ahead of federal elections.
Wimmera Shire representatives met to plan a regional health group involving the Borough of Stawell and nearby towns Avoca Are piles Stawell and Ripon. The move aims to form a coordinated health coalition for the region.
Eight songs are staged in That Lady An Ermine at the 20th Century Theatre mid week attraction. Betty Grable and Doug Fairbanks Jr co star with Cesar Romero providing comedy and Walter Wel and Regital Gardiner in the cast.
President Dr F ral reported attending Horsham Municipal Free Library Committee discussions in Town Hall. Debate centered on library service charges and potential funding by residents, with concerns about fees and the impact on the community. The plan faced resistance from Shire residents and delays in implementation were noted.
Wimmera and Arapilee Shires faces a proposal to match city privileges via library funding. Debate centers on who pays and whether free access truly exists as council and ratepayers shoulder costs.
Alfred Frederick Crute of Atbeck was a patient at Horsham Base Hospital for weeks. Nurses saw him missing at 5 p.m. Thursday. Police and hospital staff searched until about 4 a.m. Friday. the body was recovered from the river bank later that day after a prolonged search. An inquest was opened Friday afternoon but adjourned to a later date.
The Whomere Shire Council seeks release from a 1880 loan of £25 590 for northern water supply works. The present council, paying 1210 rates, believes works lost value or were taken over by the State Water Commission. Outstanding is £4400 and the council pushes for relief from liability, with ministerial intervention sought. A inquiry panel including Dr F H Crafter and Mr K H Lovett is appointed.
A fragmentary notice describes Meo Albert LuMiret sustaining a hand injury when an emery wheel at a Wind Motors facility on Robinson Street tipped and struck his hand during Friday afternoon operations. The injured worker was taken to Horsham Hhase Suspiral for treatment and discharged on Wednesday.
Frosty conditions returned with a ground temperature of 2 degrees and a minimum near AL degrees. A southerly breeze shifted to the north later, as the day warmed slightly with a maximum around BS degrees. Weekend forecasts showed unsettled air, with easterly trends and cool mornings.
A district poultry show on July featured exhibitors including C W Wills describing judging methods. Winners included best heavy breed cockerel Barred Pigmouth Rock owned by Wright and light breed puller White Leghorn. Meat exhibit entries were shown by Ray Keating.
William Mitchell of Wilson Street Horsham sustained severe injuries to his right hand while cutting logs in his backyard on Saturday. The circular saw blade severed the little finger at the first joint and damaged adjacent fingers. He was admitted to Horsham Base Hospital and is progressing satisfactorily.
District chess players welcome the news that a club is to be formed at Horsham. The inaugural meeting will be held at the public hall next Friday at 8 pm. A small Horsham club already exists with about 20 members and others travel up to 20 miles to attend.
Further transport reductions in Victoria affect passenger and freight rail services due to a serious coal shortage from strikes. The notice lists altered timetables and reduced operations across multiple days and routes, impacting travel and cargo movement.
The council debates addressing the city tip after a letter from the association requests attention. Dr Bennett moves to refer the matter to the engineer, while Dr Reid and others argue the health impact requires action rather than more reports.
The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria releases show schedule details for the Royal Melbourne show on September 22. Tickets, prize lists, and admission times to be posted and available upon application with early requests encouraged.
The Horsbasa CWA July meeting featured a humorous play reading The Rent Cure presided by Mrs F Sanders. Cast included Mesdanus Watts Rogers Gerth Stevenson and Mc Donal who received floral sprays by Mrs Keating. Delegates Keating and Price attend the Ser Vieston conference on August 3.
Local music club promotes culture and arts with performances and programs. Community writers and performers participate, including teen contributors and local adults. The club plans events and readings to showcase diverse music and poetry.
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