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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1954
Page
2
Obituary fragment honoring SHEARWOOD and family members. Mentions Cherinhwd and Wey Mids, references to a father and grandfather who passed away, with personal memorial lines from Anne, Percy Chaney, and others. Indicates a dated, informal dedication inserted by relatives and spouse.
A garbled communication suggests residents or a council consider funding road costs. The fragment references names and groups amid unclear terms, hinting at a dispute over who should pay and potential municipal action. Further readable details are needed to identify specific persons, places, or dates.
Police report car thefts have become a daily issue with many offenders charged for stealing vehicles. Most cars are valued around £1000, making theft a high priority in courts as penalties aim to deter property crimes.
Public notices booking for upcoming performances on June 17 and 18 at the Morstinat Theatre. Cast includes Drab Armbulanee and Weimer with staging directed by Hornhyrn. Tickets available at the theatre box office.
A fragmented report describes a sewing machine demonstration staged during a general meeting. The readable text mentions attendees and various unclear names and places, indicating a local gathering focused on fabric work and related crafts.
A reader survey covers Ca S A and surrounding areas comparing development based on different rate systems. Victorian areas levy rates on improvements while others tax land value. Findings highlight responsiveness of building, sales, and activity to rate bases with examples from Albury Wodonga and Benalla. The study notes varied modernisation levels, window styles, and property growth, reflecting local development pressures and policy choices.
The Salvation Army appeals for blankets for a distressed Horsham family of five, including three children. Captain A J Watson asks helpers to contact the Horsham Salvation Army at Pyesend Street for aid.
Canon Anthony discusses Wales and its language as a core self identity. He notes Wales has long been seen as remote by English travelers, yet its language remains a primal source tied to Welsh heritage and history. He cites population figures and Welsh speakers, asserting language preservation amid isolation.
Pamela Oma of Hore Sun has been selected for advanced ballet training with the National Ballet School. She has studied under visiting instructors in Melbourne for two years, showing dedication to her craft and potential for future performances.
The article recalls Canon H. A. Hayden who served as Vicar of St John s Horsham and later as Viewr of St Nicholas Warwick Rural Dean of Warwick and a Canon of Coventry Cathedral. He recalls memories of Stawell and wartime service during the First World War while living in Auckland and London.
Horsham figures brief leave and duty changes as staff swap roles and take holidays. Mor Walls wing hum and Miss M Hickieton transfer duties at the Elowraheme telephone exchange. Norma Creasey returns from relieving duties at Hamilton. Leg Dougherty and D M Scott take annual leave. Sergeant J White resumes duty after sick leave. Comtable Shaw returns to Horsham Police Station after four weeks. AC A W Pulling to take three weeks holiday. E H A Tracy to manage the bank branch in his absence.
Church notices from City Church detail youth breakfast at St John’s Parwh Hall, parades, and parish events. Notable items include choir activities, an August music hour, a mission clothing drive for aboriginal appeals, and an American lay visitor addressing the Western District Churches. Also covered are youth meetings, Bible study, missionary fundraising, and a forthcoming home crafts display by the Women’s League.
A color film regional screening is planned at the ser vics venue with details pending. Organizers emphasize accessibility and community viewings.
A library display review of the autobiography Daughter of Confucius recounts Wong Su Ling’s elite Chinese upbringing, her childhood with Confucian rituals, and her family’s shifts from Buddhism to Christianity. The narrative follows her refugee exile, marriage, and scholarship to America, highlighting Chinese customs with intimate detail.
James George Dunlop Dunloe of Rupanyup died suddenly in Melbourne on Tuesday aged 8 his life spent in Rupanyup where he was a well known rickman and football player with Fegan to Football Club and Murton club his 20 year football career began before enlisting with the 40th Light Horse in the 1914 18 war he survived by his wife three sons James Murray and Peter and daughter Fay funeral at Rupanyup Cemetery after service at the Presbyterian Church at 239 pm
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