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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1949
Page
2
The city council plans a reorganization after Wilsefbedt resigns. Harvey is expected to take a lower position. Harvey arrived in Horsham three years ago after five and a half years in the army.
A second blaze at Kellalac damaged the weatherboard school, with investigators unsure of its cause. Nearby residents reported a bucket of water and fire crews responding swiftly as firefighters contained the flames.
An anticipated civ il suit before Horshant County Court was struck out yesterday morning after resuming proceedings. Plaintiff Monte Teddie sued defendant Yeung for damages claimed at 560 pounds for alleged...
Judge A L Read awards a Glenarch elder estate payment to Mrs Grabsch claiming wages labor and food supplied to Milind and his wife. Grabsch stated she worked 110 weeks for Mul fet ws and pressed for the arrears.
The fragment mentions W T South improving after illness and Mrs J Duggan of Kyneton holidaying with her parents Mr Es, Mr Matthews, and others. References to private owpha and various names such as Mrs Sawyer, Mr Har, and Mr PyeS appear amid unclear lines, indicating a series of social notes and visits.
A fragmented report discusses freedom under law, highlighting innocent until proven guilty and the Crown's proof required for bail. Judge A L Maud stresses reasonable doubt in trials, defending due process and warning against authoritarian notions that threaten civil rights.
Shire Engineer J J Harrison tendered his resignation at a Moradjuha council meeting on Tuesday. The council debated retaining his services by covering petrol costs and a 7d per mile travelling allowance amid heated discussion on the future of the Avapiles roads project.
A jury at General Sessions acquitted a Dimboola timber cutter of stealing a rifle after trial on Tuesday. The readable text shows court proceedings and mentions names and places, but key details remain unclear due to transcription errors.
The first public auction since the ban was lifted occurred in Horsham. A five-room house on Miller Street sold for 140 pounds to Mr Thomas Barker. Bidding opened at 100 pounds and was conducted by David Anderson & Co of Thorshasi.
A 20 year old farmer was acquitted on a charge alleging he attempted to tractor and render it useless. The trial included testimony about ownership and misuse with various witnesses describing events and arguing intent.
Two passengers Mrs Brian Sinuge of Swell Head Horsham and Mr Bibi were injured and taken to Ballarat Sage Hospital. The driver lost control on Western Highway near Burumbeet at about 5 45 am. The car veered off the road and occupants were thrown clear before it stopped. Investigations began into the crash and a report noted theft of tools linked to the vehicle.
A garbled report from an old issue references Portland being elevated to town status amid a broad reform push. The fragmentary text mentions state executive actions and local governance changes affecting Portland.
A County Court jury awarded an Horsham eight year old £100 damages for injuries after being knocked down by a car. The jury found the driver negligent, and the motorist was ordered to pay damages.
Two youths assisted in a hospital effort following a school event, with Rosemary Whitt and Cook noted in the account. The appraisal led to ER lists being presented to the hospital manager for review at the time shown.
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