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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 25, 1952
Page
2
Yesterdays prices for butter bacon onions and seed potatoes appear alongside obituary notices from Horsham including memorials for Eleanor Coward and William Robert Howard. The document also lists farm produce terms and a long mounted memorial tribute with personal acknowledgments and blessings.
The proposal to bring Melbourne children to country homes for a holiday gains support from Lord Mayor’s Portsea Holiday Camp administrator Mr W A Brown. The scheme reverses the usual transfer of country youngsters to the coast, offering metropolitan kids a healthy rural experience to broaden their outlook and reduce overcrowding in their urban homes.
The funeral of Tate Mir Willian Jtolpert How ard Peaell of Williams Pera Horsham was held at Horsham Cemetery after a service at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church conducted by Mr J Crincen Helsu. Colin bearers included J Quirk and others. Hutcheson and Son handled arrangements. The Miller family notes siblings and spouses in a list of survivors.
A fragmented obituary note honors Shigeo Te-Di with family references and memorial sentiments. The text mentions kin, a late father figure, and a cenary scene, though details are garbled.
Mr Brown said the camp belonged to country people not Melbourne and every Victorian shire backed it. He praised head masters for cooperation and urged country effort, noting an appeal raised about £90 000 to £135 000. The government provided some finance but the camp remained unaided.
Mr Brown outlined camp medical services provided by Melbourne specialists. All children examined and treated with parental consent, boosting health awareness. About four percent of examined teeth needed care. A Melbourne hospital would supply a resident doctor, nurse, and physiotherapist for the next camp, with 400 children planned to attend.
The new society inducted officers led by Mr R Newton of Horsham with Mr W R Lawrence and M H R Mr 5 F Brown attending as supporters. Membership opens to anyone over 16, and plans include five nightly meetings during term and a debate on exporting Merino rams from Australia.
Nine alebutrates will be presented to Mayor Dr LT Bennett and Mayoress Mrs Bennett at the Horsham RSL Ball in the Town Hall tonight. The Ladies Auxiliary prepared a home made supper. Mrs BE Anpt and Mrs J Anderson have trained helpers. There will be a belle of the ball parade for several dances judged by a panel, with the ball held in a salali din a teopery.
At the Britpaen Burial Committee annual meeting in Sundin, all retiring officers were re-elected: President H. Smith Vice-President A. Matthews Secretary J. Roberta and committee members Fl. Matthews L. Pipkor Smith and Miss M. Dunton. The group agreed to continue monthly evolue and dance evenings.
Brimpaen Hall committee reports healthy finances at their annual meeting. Secretary and Treasurer Mrs A Matthews announced a sound balance after several alterations to the hall over the past year. Election results named Mrs A Matthews as secretary treasurer and appointed committee members Messrs T Beimicombe T Blegkley T Smith Pipkorn A Matthews E Zerbst G Smith and Mrs J Matthews.
Horsham and district residents were admitted this week to the Wimmer Base Hospital and Winners Bay Hospital. Names include Mrs Mra Russell of Railway Avenue, Mrs M Shannon of the Exchange Hotel, Mrs Hamilton of McPherson Street, Miss J ilson Kalkee Road, and Mr CC Johnstone Bolton Street, among others.
A £1000 gift supports a bush nursing centre project in Edenhope. The committee, aided by public subscriptions, has raised about £1200 to build three rooms for consulting and waiting areas for the visiting Edenhope doctor. The Medical Services Committee will transfer freehold to the Bush Nursing Sister, with renovations funded by membership fees and the Sondh donation.
Thirty boys and 30 girls from Edenhope Apsley and Harrow will attend the Lord Mayor's Portsea fall day camp later this year. Camp administrator Mr W Brown announced the plan after visiting Edenhope and said further that about 11 boys and 12 girls from Melbourne may join for farm holidays in the Edenhope district.
A reader praises Horsham concerts, noting 400 permanent subscribers and support for decentralised music. He cites Burl Ives and pianist Badurh-Skoda, pointing to a sold out Albury event as proof artists can attract crowds outside cities.
The Public Works Department accepted a tender worth $140 for electrical installations at Longerenong Agricultural College.
The Hor sham Aero Club, led by President A. Creek, aims to keep boys off the street and foster engineering knowledge. About 40 members build and fly model planes including power and glider types, with models reaching 40 to 80 mph. Members may craft parts from ether, kerosene, and castor oil or buy them. most planes use Diesel motors and measure up to 20 inches or 40 inches with 41 cc or 6 cc motors. The club meets Fridays and charges a 5 shillings yearly join fee.
At the Horsham High School Ladies' Auxiliary meeting Mrs A J McLay led a decorating demonstration. Mrs McLay also shared sample works while thanks were given to her by Mrs Gates and Mrs Picker. There is no August meeting due to the fete on August 27. A recent opportunity shop raised 51 1 16.
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