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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1951
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text describes a brigade query about an engine issue, rationing, and a fire threat. Mentions Hoh and Woah Te phrases, with unclear names and dates, lacking coherent events or outcomes. The passage appears damaged and does not yield a clear news item or confirmable facts.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals Warrackutbows Wallis and Bickel and a manager in Denaya. The scrawled lines reference a judge, a wife, and hospital context with unclear sequence. No coherent events or clear roles emerge to define a factual news item.
Guest speaker Mr W S Shum president of Gordon Institute spoke on welfare of Melbourne boys and the institute’s history. He urged Horsham public to support two families to take boys for September, detailing the institute’s move from Bowen Street to the Highett campus and its aim to train and place boys in work after graduation.
The head teacher reports an additional teaching post may be created to address mid year intake delays and a shortage. The new appointment is expected to be approved by the education department to support current pupils and admit eligible students promptly.
Fragmentary OCR notes show tyre price movements with a 25 percent year rise and earlier months signaling varied shifts. Mentions of Ark rnsen February and May figures hint at ongoing pricing pressure, with several numbers and codes unclear. The fragment references tyre ply ratings and supplier codes, but lacks coherent context.
The council debated who should carry out a cleanup order after Dr T Conroy’s argument at a council meeting. The Viages Committee urged no action to revoke the order while motions sought to empower the commission to perform the work and to protect city residents.
The City Council discussed engineer working conditions at a recent meeting. Key figures included Mayne, J T Bennett, City Clerk Waltay, and acting secretary Kirginece. The arbitration panel did not include electrical engineers, and no award covered Mr Anitersem. The proceedings touched on wage rates, overtime, and union involvement. The discussion followed prior debates on staffing and contractual responsibilities.
A garbled OCR style item mentions a senate gathering and a night session led by a principal, with unclear names and actions. The text references a Morayy Chath event and a referee’s analysis, plus a vote or opinion on a site and final approval.
The Horsham Theater, facing a possible closure after a reported incident, will not have to elope from its venue. General Manager Mr A Chet Wewald announced the faculty vehicle may have fired the elon ing of the theatre, previously suggesting it would shut after Saturday night.
In Horsham, 876 children received smallpox injections as part of the vaccination drive. A vaccination area will be relocated to Memorial Mall next Thursday for revaccination of those who completed the initial dose. The city health department urged all eligible children to attend and to bring vaccination records, noting crowded conditions at the Town Hall during the campaign.
A lively hospital ball drew a large crowd as Bettys Be Laiery and Mire Mak Honan were praised for winning the cake competition. Mrs Huchmain and Mr Sew were among the notable attendees, with dancing and social hours filling the evening.
A large photograph of Langlands' main street in London is prominently displayed, drawing public interest. The image, measured four by eight feet, is noted in correspondence from the Overman Partners' Cooperative and Ted Horsham Wan, suggesting local attention to urban imagery.
Fragmentary overheard chatter follows a late night mill scene with a Times reporter present. The dialogue hints at a £25,000 win and a life change while noting possible further travels and a holiday. The garbled lines reference Mick Tucker and local figures, but details remain unclear.
An unclear passage discusses potential completion of sixteen new homes in May. Names and specifics are garbled, but the core note suggests a housing project reaching completion with possible involvement from local builders or developers. The text lacks coherent entities or verifiable details.
Fragmentary note reports a death involving a son in law and relatives, mentions Uncle, Mr Rekert, and a January term. Text is garbled with many misspellings and unreadable names, hindering a clear event or location.
A December 8, 1900 trial in Dimbools found Harrison guilty of indecent assault against a person under 16. The judge indicated the case hinged on evidence of contact and intent, with the jury weighing the material presented. The proceedings highlighted concerns about morality and public safety in the community.
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