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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 25, 1952
Page
3
Plan to give Melbourne children a taste of farm life was stated by Ld Har Foie Sly Coe. The program, mentioned in Horsham, aims to start on November and bring city youths to rural settings for hands on experience.
Brown described a Melbourne appeal to fund and equip children for country life. Volunteers arranged clothing and footwear and food for a form to prepare them for reintegration into rural life. The plan aims to inspire future work with country families and foster appreciation of rustic living.
A Bible secretary is scheduled to address a rally in the Victoria area. The event includes speakers and a scheduled program with church and auxiliary staff in attendance.
The pipe band reports funding from band functions and the Ladies Committee. New school drums and uniforms cost over £1200 in two years with much from band funds. Officers elected include President C Dawson and Secretary Treasurer L Avery, with thanks to retiring Secretary Treasurer A Cummings for long service.
Marcus Tipataft faced a £3 fine for crossing double lines on Stawell Road on May 3 amid heavy traffic. Ritchie Roberts fined £2 for the same offence on June 9 in moist conditions. Eric Dower fined £2 plus £1 for driving without a licence after driving on the wrong side on May 17. Constable J O Keefe reported the incidents.
A motor tram called the Tiger broke down near Wem yesterday morning en route to Horsham. A steam engine was dispatched to assist the crippled Tiger, which had one passenger aboard. The Crow fleet will run to overmold schedule main. Buses will pick up travelers at Morvham Railway Station and take them to their destinations.
A tree cot collection for the Wimmera Hane Hospital children's ward was presented by Springe and Roxebrook Racing Club. The cots, donated through Mr W T McGennisken of Wonwandah and bookmakers from January 1982 meeting, raised over 28 pounds. Guests included Mr and Mrs McGrennisken and other club officials. apologies were received from several management officers.
A report to the annual meeting notes a record number of communicants at St John s Anglican Church over the last year. The audience lists several parish names and officers, including Anthony and Hatke, with multiple clergy and vestry members named.
Choir members and trustees of One Horsham Methodist Church praised Choirmaster Mr A Beynon for 27 years in a Thursday night gathering. Gifts from Mire Edwards Miss Baker and J Coln accompanied a competition won by Miss Nance Cummings. A presentation was made to Mr Beynon and Mrs Beynon received a shoulder spray.
In Horsham and surroundings, St Andrew’s Ladiva Guild held a social at Mrs. Pickford’s home with gifts from Mesdames Rogers Puvey and Ward. Church of England and Christ groups report lectures, baptisms, and youth activities amid fundraising for a Canberra church project.
Weather note reports rising temperatures in Horsham with warmer days ahead and forecasts favoring clear conditions. Unclear OCR text indicates dates around midweek and mentions local areas.
A Methodist Sunday School social event was held with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Flork, Milas Asplin, and Mise Leds Drawn. The group enjoyed companionship and music led by Anveot bieer and Rulon wore alive, with Milas flu Asplin and Mise Leds Drawn noted for participation.
Prices of many tobacco brands increased in Horsham with an ounce up to 4/9 or 4/2 per packet. Ready rubbed and plug tobacco costs rise from stated figures with two ounce packets moving to higher rates.
Messages of thanks and gratitude marked the Guild Silver Jubilee. Mrs D Lresun welcomed visitors as Mrs J Jagger reported 23 years of work and progress. A birthday cake from foundation members and greetings from ministers wives closed the event.
The entry notes show A Dart taking second prize with Dart and McPherson among top performers. Sweeps and lineaps are listed for No 1 and No 2 events with multiple shooters from Ararat Horsham Glenorchy Rupanyup Pimpinio and Benilah. McPherson achieved 21 straight and Tiger fired a 10 for a fret barrel break.
The Explorer Club presented badges at a 2X membership ceremony conducted at a recent meeting by Mr A Cremin. The bow of the club stepped into light illuminating an open Bible as they touched it and recited explorer promises to seek truth cherish zeal love God and help each other.
A 30 year old woman was fined after a bicycle without lights was seen on Plorsdain Court. The report notes the rider failed to comply with safety rules and faced the stated penalty.
Plush and A Reck of Lower Norton won the men's Tomr tel on opening day at Doorn Golf Club. Becomd and third places went to H Bodey G Hinch and Ladiow Walter in the mixed events. Canadian pairs and matrimonial foursomes also contested 18 holes. The tournament continues tomorrow with more flights and pairings.
The Rev Father J Kirby of Horeham is appointed chaplain aboard a migrant ship by the Immigration Department and has sailed to Fremantle. His duties include introducing migrants to Australian life and outlining Roman Catholic obligations. The ship will call at major capitals en route to its final stop Milshane.
Fragmentary text references various names and places with garbled terms. It mentions Melbourne, Hoxton, and a project or service context with unclear actions. No coherent event or outcome is identifiable from the readable material.
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