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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1950
Page
2
Fragmented obituary notes multiple families paying tribute to deceased individuals with dates around 1945 1946 and later. References include a Lutheran church ceremony at Metoemp en Sewt Nomhasa and a funeral director. Wording shows fond memories and loving messages from spouses children and grandchildren.
A voiced argument questions the White Australia Policy amid postwar labor shortages. It argues the policy harmed Australia’s standing in Asia, notes Calwell’s hardline stance, cites the O Keefe case and Sergeant Gamboa, and proposes a selective quota system to maintain trade and orderly immigration while preserving standards.
An annual Victorian fundraising effort invites towns to nominate worthwhile causes with proceeds distributed to each selected local project. In 1948 the Isle of Man went to Red Crows, 1949 to Legacy, and 1950 aims to broaden to include entries from every city town and district. The prize pot totals about £2500, and the campaign seeks at least one entrant from each area.
The renowned coloratura soprano has earned acclaim in global music centers for technical mastery and expressive power. The Horsham recital featured Verdi arias, Puccini excerpts, and Schubert lieder, with Bergh’s brief praise and a Belgium-town comparison shaping audience reception. many local figures attended, and Erna Berger urged a rising Australian coloratura for study while noting Ber sordid and personal anecdotes.
Johann Wilhelm Werner of Tena Avenue Horsham died at Wimmera Base Hospital aged 72. Born Natimuk he married Amelia Rudolph at 23. she predeceased him. A lifelong farmer on Natimuk Road he was active in Vectis and Zion Lutheran churches. Funeral today at Zion Lutheran Church after service at 2 pm.
A pleasing evening celebrated Arthur Pretlove of Minimay turning another year with friends gathered at his home. Mrs Pretlove and daughters prepared a buffet for all, FF Carracher conveyed best wishes to Arthur and his parents were thanked. Miss Olwen Metherall was honored at a separate party hosted by Mrs W E Jeffrey and Mrs R Stetson with about 30 guests. The event at Mrs Jeffrey's home featured a crazy whist game won by Mrs Dearlove of Adelaide.
Announcement that the Timeswich issue normally dated Tuesday will not appear until Wednesday June 14. An advertisement and factorial copy will be distributed throughout Tuesday at this tier.
A garbled note honors a long service tenure in Congress ending after 33 years. It references Tom Coulaly and positions such as chairman and senate relation roles, but the fragmentary text obscures details, dates, and places.
May rainfall in Horsham reached 3.78 inches, the highest for May in 57 years, with historic notes of prior record levels. The report recalls extreme monthly totals and comparisons to past decades, indicating a notably wetter May season.
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