Early Letters Reveal Horsham Settlement Tales from 19th Century
Readables letters from pioneers in Horsham recount 1858 arrivals by the Bell family, life in the bush, a great fire, and harsh summers. Dowerin WA farmer authors describe graves and trades, including George Bell born 1860, public houses, and plans to return to England.
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Horsham
Dowerin
Western Australia
Hor
Bell
George Bell
Nortey
Fradsham
Cheawire
England
Melbourne
Mary
Chaffra
Marita
George Vangtasds
Waney Réveyer
Maroli
George
Ieee
Charles Bell
Chaise Ball Wan
Port Philip
Australia
Local Social Notes Highlight Engagements Birthdays and Gatherings
The column records engagements and family events including Mrs A. Matthews and Miss Rhonda Jacobs hosting a kitchen tea in Memorial Hall with guests in blue frocks and daphne sprays. It also notes Mrs Robert Lawson of Horsham celebrating 80th birthday with 40 relatives at Kis Ora Portarlington among extended family across Geelong Wallup and Bunice circles.
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H.R. Lucker
Mins Pat McGregor
Misa Rhonda Jacobs
Memorial Hall
Mesare C. Elbourne
T. Stevens
Duas Ann Perrin
Miss Jacobs
John Muller
Ur Morsom
Behall
Bunice
Wwe Happy Tunction
Robert Lawson
Horsham
Lawson
Frank Johnstone
Kia Ora
Portarlington
Kis Ora
W. E. Premey
Wallup
J. Waters
Er. Newman
Bil
John
Marion
Geelong
Robert Matthews
Barbara
Don
A. Hing and
Avis
Centenary Corner Special Train For Centenary Plans
Local notes discuss Centenary events and publishing a commemorative booklet. Sub committees plan changes to schedules including Sunday evening decorations and a special Centenary program week with coordinated marches and carpet hawls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Hewan
Car Owned by Becker Wrecked in Monday Night Collision
Percival Charles Becker of Quan tong owned the vehicle involved in a total wreck after a collision with a utility vehicle Monday night. No further details available.
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Percival Charles Becker
Quantong
Smort
Keith Tredell obituary details wartime service and farming life
The obituary outlines Keith Tredell born 1878 who served in the 27th Battalion and returned from the front. It notes his prior work as a cattle rider in Waner land and Central Australia, followed by a move to farming and land-taking after discharge.
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Keith Tredell
Troll
Tredell
Rawher
Tute
Batista
Dev Vwaseil
Wanerland
Central Australia
Adelaide
Shuren
mawKer
Keith John Lredett
Iaska
Horsham Show Plans and Prize Boost for 1949
Horsham readies for the Grand National Show with centenary celebrations. A five-horse and sheep fair features prizes totaling £850 plus trophies and cash. A special sheep breed award, trotting events, and a committee decision on footballer selections are noted amid preparations at the showground.
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Horsham
Beneft
Jill
Wal
Theadee
Society
Longerenone College
Rainfall totals reported across multiple towns
Rainfall figures show varied totals for towns including Natimuk six inches, Goroke nineteen, Dimboola eight, Murton ten, Harrow fifty five, Eden thirty five, Wyche two, Donal eight, and Harrow noting twelve at Buts Gap with several other sites like Santen and Eden recording moderate amounts. Gentle rainfall reported in multiple districts with no extreme deltas observed.
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Charles
Bell
Sant She
Baene Sea Ae
Dept Wi
Santen
Goroké
Natimuk
Bee ¥ Dimboola
Murton
U Genotchy
Buts Gap
Wyche
Donal
Harrow
Eden
Woodpouer
Local notices and campus life drift through Horsham district
A fragmented report lists residents visiting and returning home, including Mrs Walter Bodger and Mrs Léon, with notes on hospital patients and a Horsham scene. It mentions a college event, a building project, and a controversial dormitory plan, all in a hazy sequence of names and places.
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Mine Vena SeLvan
Darlot Street
Bk. Kml
Owright
Dalden
Walter Bodger
Roberts, Avenue
George
Giskorme
New Zealand
Drew
Barnes’ Pharmacy
Kate
Horsham Bate Heelihet
Pital
Muha
Hotahou
J. W. Patterson
Murton
Clark
Haven
W. D
Lawrenn
Lawrence
Iman
Connell
Borman Convent
Zumter
Lawrence Imma
Senior Scholars Tour Horsham Youth Week Itinerary
Students toured Horsham visiting Perrings bakery McKensie Creek quarry Wimmera steam laundry Horsham gas works and Prestige Ltd hosiery mill They inspected Horsham Times office and toured mills and textile firms A Rotary Youth Week program gave 70 pupils broad exposure to local industries and community life through site visits and talks
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Horsham
Perrings
Louris
Rotary
Fo Mayne
McKengie Creek
Wimmera
A. Wood
D. Lloyd
Dowling
Horsham Mill of Prestige Ltd
Horsham Times
Line
Horsham’s
Mi Beto
Rattan
Melbourne Herald reveals secret hair stylist who shortens hair
The Melbourne Herald shows a photo and story about a featured hairdresser reputed to craft haircuts that are both very short and stylish. The piece cites clients from athletes to workers and mentions a well known local barber Gilbert whose method is described as secret and widely discussed.
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Melbourne “Herald
Malborne
Stendrake
Gilbert
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