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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1946
Page
2
Yesterday's selling prices for provisions in Horsham and Ballarat listed by a local market. Items include potatoes and other late eighteenth century staples with unclear amounts and vendors.
A contentious football final at Horsham is described with disciplinary warnings and a detailed final night program. The report lists players, teams and officials, plus crowd and venue details as the season title race builds toward a decisive Premiership outcome.
Sympathy extends to Mr and Mrs G A Baudinette of Riverside on the death of their elder daughter Mona Olive aged one, who fell ill at Wonwondah and died at Abbotsleigh hospital. Born Horsham she lived locally, educated at Riversdale and Horsham High Schools, engaged in Riverside activities, survived by sister Elma brother Allan and fiancé Ralph Guest. Funeral at St Andrew's Church Horsham Cemetery at 2 00 pm following service. The Ledger noted other local obituaries of George Ledger, a long time town resident with ties to Staffordshire, and his family.
A public inquiry in Morchant Av Tomy Cunaral Chambers opens at 10 a m with evidence invited. The commission will examine grazing effects on vegetation and timber producing areas in the Wimmera Mallee and Beampians, including water entitlement and forest fire risks. Witnesses from grazier and water user groups are urged to attend and present views.
Public interest rises as Horsham anticipates the Melbourne to Horsham cycle race with air coordination. Organizer Mr Montine LinKged links with local clubs to track progress and estimate arrival times, aided by a pilot and photographer. Donations and sponsor support flow in, with proceeds benefiting the event and youth clubs.
Frida and other debutantes in Horsham will be presented at a formal event organized by the Horsham branch of the CWA. Training led by Mrs Bartlett will prepare the girls for Miss Martell, state president, and the district committee. The event profiles social duty, attire, and fundraising efforts.
Mr. Robert Grey and Mrs J HL Rails host a reception for a new member of the Guild of Australian Composers Vir tirian Branch, with sponsors Aguile Lavatue and Ming Vern 2a. Gerald Tobin of Vyrpam Park involved in the event as described in local notices.
Applications seek restoration and variations of rail licences covering routes from Hamilton to Dunkeld and other lines including Rainbow Horsham Ararat and Warrnambool with proposed tourist trips on weekends and holidays. Objectors include Victorian Railways Bland and several directors while parties list Hamilton Canterton and Port Fairy routes.
The University Extension Board promotes a Box Library for reading discussion groups. It offers books and notes on a wide range of subjects with a per group yearly fee, plus a supervised reading plan and occasional visiting lectures.
A potential shift at the league level emerges with War rurknaldal leading and Lewin poised to add points. Home ground advantage may tilt outcomes as Teparit faces decisive matches while Stawell, Mingiy and others aim for strong showings.
Horsham lineup updates include Braidwood and Harris back after injuries. Morris misses with a shoulder injury while Ehteide returns to action. Positions listed show Maher Haltburke Widkinson Wool Kerr Hulf as forwards and Braidwood Stevens Kent as full forwards with Rover Taewes and other players named in the squad.
The report outlines Horsham’s hard year with several setbacks and a string of losses. It notes key players and managers, mentions recent defeats to Leamers and Wipaaag, and highlights a potential comeback as Horsham field strong lineups and nine returning players in a bid to rebound in forthcoming matches.
Central Wimmera Art Games set four teams for semifinal matchups including Pinew versus Howe and Sod garden, Bormham facing Noradjoha, with Toade of for points. Hecumits seek a fourth straight win as teams vie for confidence and a place in the country center showdown.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a post office issue with a faulty evaluation and a correction. It references Hurshar Heesnda and Noradjulin Smuce, plus a percentage figure and recovery context. The readable facts are limited and unclear.
Fragmented text reports on an atom bomb test at Bikini Atoll with mentions of a large explosion, water vapor jets, and aircraft involved under command of a vice admiral. References to Japanese forces, the Saratoga, and uncertain outcomes suggest a war era summary of a nuclear test sequence.
A historic explosion caused water to surge hundreds of feet into the air as the battleship New York rolled. Reports describe a dramatic plume of water and debris rising tens of stories, with witnesses noting a brilliant white spray and a surge of energy felt across the scene.
Fragmented OCR text lists match pairings and venues with unclear names. Key events include Maytangs versus MLO and Meteor versus ALT with evening play at a local park. Additional entries mention Behar and Doorksepars and other teams or players with limited legible details.
A heated council meeting debated the post of secretary engineer for the Arapiles Shire. Proposals to appoint a secretary with a consulting engineer for a temporary period drew opposition. Dr Crossley and Dr Russell urged caution citing health and workload concerns for Mr Sinclair. Amendments sought to replace the motion with a joint secretary engineer arrangement and to consult Mr Dart and Mr Grant.
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