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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1949
Page
2
A garbled archive of 19th or early 20th century notices shows bereavements and memorials for Bailey Mackley and Lidiley families, with grieving lines typical of obituaries. The text also hints at hospital notices, price lists for provisions, and public notices mixed with damaged OCR from Horsham and Ballarat regions.
Horsham Town Hall welcomed a ballet tour featuring Joyce Graeme and company. Attendance surpassed 990 at the evening show and about 500 at Saturday matinee, with patrons traveling from Warracknabeal Nhill Dimboola and Stawell. The program included Aurora's Wedding Romantic Suite and Les Amours de Pierette with striking costumes and standout performances by Graeme Bexton Reid and Collis.
Personal license holder Wilmoth Avent Hershins appointed under Homey Marah sheep at the Adee Jiaide Royal Show. Mr Ellie judged Temmrey Marshabeey at Melisa Shaw Mast seat. Miss Nancy Barrett of the Wimmera Shire Council resigns as assistant secretary. Miss Ethel Elbourne promoted to manageress of Rockmans Benalla branch and leaves Horsham. Frank Butcher transferred from Forsham Apex Club to Brisbane Apex Club. Local Horsham Base Hospital admits include J E Marshman J A Bini I J Crosthwaite A W Kuhne S D Lynton and others from Stawell, McPherson, Orange Grove. Discharges include C R M Harteld and D Perry.
The Arapiles Shire Council sees three councillors retire after long service. Dr J R Crossley urges younger men to step into council roles, noting civic duties bring fulfillment and city leadership gains as Horsham advances to city status. The editorial calls on youth to stand for August elections to continue public service.
Tat Fox, president of the Horshamih branch of the Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women, laments the small attendance at Friday's meeting and urges members to show more interest in sub-branch business. The secretary’s post becomes vacant after Mr. G Tilley’s departure. Results of recent Legion ladies' auxiliary competitions and dinner noted.
In a letter from Horsham High School Class 34 the Junior Council heard proposals to slow football in May Park and improve sporting facilities. They discussed lighting safety for children, bicycle access on Burges Street, and gravel tracks on park paths. A motion to refer issues to the City Council was adopted while thanks were given to participants.
The funeral of the late Mr Richard William McKenzie occurred Friday after death earlier in the week. The service was conducted by HF Co rey. Funeral arrangements were handled by A F Weight and sine.
Mr Millen outlines hosiery and lingerie manufacturing stages in a discussion for the Apes club. Speakers present depictions of factory processes while Geo Grabach and Bob Blair second the vote of thanks.
A large gathering of about MM friends celebrated the marriage of Mr and Mrs Spicer on Witcom Street. The evening featured a mock wedding with the couple as bride and groom, gifts opened by the bride’s sister, supper, and entertainment at the home of Mrs Wand. Attendees included Mr Hugh Reid and Miss Marlene Plog.
Margaret Jessie Freciass, widow of Charles W. Freedan, died in Melbourne after a furniture emporium on the site now occupied by PT and G Rating. Survived by daughters Allsi and Margaret plus sons John and Douglas, and in active in St. Andrew's Presbyterian church circles.
Fragmentary text mentions area Mr Memon and two entities with garbled phrases. No clear events, dates, or outcomes are readable.
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