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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1950
Page
3
Horsoam store listings show yesterday retail prices for butter and other provisions. merged with long obituaries and social notes detailing engagements, weddings, and thank you notices from local families. The piece also records engagement announcements, personnel changes at the Horsham Telephone Exchange, and society tributes in a period voice.
The piece contrasts idleness with steady labor and urges constant engagement in tasks. It questions whether one pursues work with enthusiasm or waits for time to compel action, concluding that love of labor equates to life assurance.
Readers at Town Hall viewing National Gallery and Council of Adult Education displays faced praise and sharp critique of modern art literature and music. The piece argues fast modern life fuels quick judgments, erodes contemplation, and dilutes beauty, noting modern works often confuse ordinary people and omit enduring classics.
Mr and Mrs 8D Blythe of Yanakin Belgrave and formerly of Huauton Wal Wal sail for England on New Day and expect to turn January next year. The Waters, secretary for Messrs W Cook Son for four years, plan to become manager of Fosse Comping in Corowa. Lois Ludbrook returns to Melbourne Pharmacy College. Jim Williamson, formerly Horsham Post Office, now Rosevale postmaster, on leave visiting friends. A Podmore, director of Dandenong Theatres, visited 20th Century and Horsham Theatres. Travel Bureau expects Sisters Hopkins Hoff man and Craig from Wimmera Base Hospital home for weekend after road trip via Hume and Princes Highways. Mrs A Dam travels five to six weeks away. Mr and Mrs W G Grant of Nordjuta leave Melbourne May 15 journey to Rockhampton then back about Rite 12. Anita Gold Wan farewell to New Zealand. Mrs E Lubranszki and Mrs Fr Gilbert fly to Sydney for 10 days, return Melbourne next Sunday. Mrs Key Danner travels with baby from Nhill to Perth by plane this week. Mrs O Connor visiting relatives in Perth for six weeks.
After a long illness Daisy Wright Barnes of Sin'th Street Horsham died at Wimmera Base Hospital on Monday. Born in North Fitzroy she married Richard Bygrove Barnes and survives with three children Francis, Elizabeth May, and Herbert. She led a millinery business with Kempler and Co and was well regarded for her kindness. Funeral held Tuesday at Parkner Cemetery with service by Rev Pt Thomas Horsham. arrangements by S and M Tippett.
An OCR fragment reports £105 raised for a band uniform fund with unclear names and entities including Donovan and Fancham Fennia Ch. & Avangimous. Details are incomplete but indicate a collection effort and committee names. Further readable lines reference secretary Me IL Saget and Barrie Waris POU nis SHOTE with uncertain context.
Thomas Young a longtime city pioneer and sportsman died at Vie scent Mont Albert in his 88th year. He served as secretary of the Traders' Association for decades, chaired local chambers, and held past master roles in Masonic orders. A farmer, shopkeeper, and writer by trade, he also led a bicycle shop and supported Rifle and Horsham Football Clubs. He leaves a daughter Mrs Davies and a son Joan in Western Australia.
A fragmented report notes a discussion led by Mr. Darel Bite er at the National Gallery with Mr. Lindsay and others about improving standard practices in schooling. The piece cites teacher imagination concerns and calls for broader engagement through audience participation and concession tickets for a two night event at New McMaster Co. in Town. Booking opens Friday the 9th.
Fragmentary OCR item notes a man about town reference with incomplete name and details. Readable portion hints at social note or local gossip but lacks verifiable facts, dates, or clear actions for fuller summary.
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