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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1946
Page
2
Yesterday's lag ces for provisos in Horta Rotter factory prompt unclear disruption. Belleret Retire 4 noted amid governance notices. Details remain fragmentary and require confirmation from Melbourne Bureau archives.
Obituaries and memorial notices list deceased individuals with family relations and dates of passing. Items mention funeral arrangements, churches, and last tributes while preserving names such as Lindsay Williams, Alfred Hos, Walter Smith, Jane Lindsay, Robert Kilichler, and others, reflecting a community obituary page tone.
The Ballarat health drive notes 68 children absent under the health department effort to test and vaccinate. A school ball set for August 5 aims to raise funds for a memorial school project and benefits the association’s efforts. Also reported are dog show results from Horsham with whippets winning prizes at Melbourne events.
At the annual Geelong conference of the Australian Primary Producers Union Dr F Crafter of Kewell North was elected to the Union’s Executive Council. He is Horsham branch president and a seasoned Wimmera wheat grower. G W Venables to become Dimboola Shire engineer succeeding W J Sunderland. Major J E Handley of the Indian Army on leave at Haven receives M B E award.
A truck loaded with timber overturned on Bases Hill near Maryaville, killing 28 year old Herne Barnam, an employee of Hetick Hrog. He was pinned in the cabin and died before rescue. He was a former Horsham resident with family still in Hornham. Another Horsham hand, Thermine Thurad, died Monday in Mildura.
The death occurred at her daughter’s residence of Mary Smith 82 widow of George T Smith. She left a son Herbert William deceased and several relatives listed. The funeral from the Methodist Church today Tuesday proceeds to Horsham Cemetery at 1 pm after a service.
The dispatch describes a WOW operation in Palestine with Jewish agency figures and government committees under strain. It notes involvement of the Jerusalem bureau’s respondent to the Exp Entive and reports on tensions amid moves to replace Juiney business leaders and a British escort traveling through to England.
A serious collision near Weadon involving GAR and a motorcycle resulted in the death of a returned airman aged 29. The accident occurred traveling north, with reports noting a late arrival and an ear borrowed from a local contact. Further details remain unclear due to fragmented text.
The Wimmera Shire Council debated a proposal to build silos near the junction of the Dimboola Minyip and Dogwood roads to serve farmers on the Merthart plains. Deputation urged council support amid long carting distances, noting potential storage and transport savings. some councillors warned the scheme was 29 years overdue.
Discussion on pooling freights for wheat and other services across isolated areas. Dr Johns advocates a freight pooling model similar to marketing wheat to ease remote settlement costs. Cr Crafter and Cr Johns debate freight concessions, silo plans, and the need for cautious, council-led action.
Discussion centers on Little Desert burning as Dr Hennessy criticizes annual November December fires and calls for control. Dr Waters and Ch Crafter argue fires rise when burn bans stop landowners from using controlled fire. A Forests Officer supervision is urged as Goroke fires last year traced to the area. A decision to appoint Mr FP Haase grader driver was made after two applications.
A fragmentary report discusses a civic response to a proposed rest room provision. The text references debates on public facilities and a Friday meeting, outlining concerns about implementation and community impact.
Fragmentary OCR reads about a bus route in Horsham Bemdigo with unclear details. The text mentions Arnaud and a community interest but lacks verifiable facts or concrete events to confirm a story or outcome.
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Thursday session covered fund actions and a busy program led by Mrs. J Pallock. Highlights included the Sted Masters' Lgende interlude and remarks by Mr. Philip Extmonty and Mr. A Walter as well as a discussion on the Working Chomswey project.
The Jung Methodist Church hosted Rev. Eric Nye, President of the Victorian Methodist Conference, with a large turnout. Clergy from Warracknabeal, Murton Presbyterian, and local leaders spoke, a hymn was sung, prayers offered, and a reception followed with a supper served by church ladies.
At the Sailors' Home Hall Mr and Mrs P Greenaway hosted a coming of age celebration for Eli Greenaway. About 250 relatives and friends attended with White's Orchestra and MC H Lawson. Speeches by J C Smith U W Maddern W Stephan and W Woller man. A large key was presented Stan Smith Brimpaen. Gifts and cheques were given after a two minute silence for the late Mrs HL Davies.
Horsham defeated Dimboola at Recreation Reserve in a one-sided game boosting their chances for second place. Key players include Avery Braidwood and Busby with strong contributions from Foley and Kirkars while Noradjuha edged Fimpinky by two and Nelimuk beat Quantong to stay atop the standings.
In the Horsham and District League six teams chase final four spots. Kalkee and Wonwondah clash while The Homing Club edge Kalkee in a high tempo match. The article records standings, players, and umpire notes from the Round.
The Horsham Sea Scouts aim to strengthen the troop provide more refreshments and prepare for the Frankston Corroboree Australia wide events. They welcome 10 new members next Friday and note new equipment additions and badgework plans as they target the upcoming jamboree roster.
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