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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1951
Page
8
A historical Australia church message condemns materialism and misplaced loyalties, urging God’s place in daily life. It links prosperity to grievous problems, calls for social reform, and stresses Christian unity beyond Cold War binaries while appealing for peace and global cooperation.
A regional water commission discussed supply needs for country lawns and household connections at a Harehorn Waterworks Trust meeting on Tuesday. They emphasized reusable pipes and replacements for aging mains, urging timely procurement and prioritizing extensions amid ongoing water scarcity.
At Tuesday night’s meeting Moriom City Council received an invitation to a road grants conference. The Werthe council said funds could not be spent on township roads except in limited cases or via main routes, though several avenues for projects were discussed. Dr Bennett noted the conference mainly targeted towns within shires.
A Hawksey prefabricated building destined as a nurses lecture room at Wimmera Base Hospital will arrive in Geelong from England this week. The monthly Management Committee report notes a loan from Howton and Sons of £4478 11s 6d for repainting the main block and adjacent buildings, to be accepted per the hospital architects Moeware Tee jeken, Freeman Bros, Grifithe mod Simpion.
The Guild held a 14th birthday celebration featuring a hynana, the Lord's Prayer, and a table competition won by Mrs Roy Chequer and Misa Mt Lune. Members and guests, including Mrs Jalen and Mrs Murray, assisted in serving cake after the event. The gathering supported St Paul's Ladies Guild and was wishered by Methodist members.
Disjointed report notes a district euchre fundraiser aiding the school. Mentions winners Beattie and a consolation prize for Miss Deneon and others, with names and places obscured by OCR errors.
Large crowd at Horsham Circuit youth rally watches a film about Christian mission work in China. Attendees include youth from Natimok and Grass Flat areas and lay leaders from the Horsham circuit. The program features testimonies and scenes of Chinese life, with emphasis on faith and service and a call to support overseas missions.
A long, garbled church roundup notes upcoming services and events. Named participants include Colin Thompon, Youth director at Vietoria, and other local church figures. It references planned sermons, Sunday services, performances, and community activities in a period tone typical of small-town church notices.
The text notes a peak in demand for cars in Hoehom and delivery delays. It mentions Ford Motor Company and international, broad supply concerns. Readers see references to manufacturing and waiting times, with scattered names and unclear dates.
Visiting leaders from Beaufort Ararat Murtoa Natimuk and Kaniva attend a three day guide and brownie training camp in Horsham during the King's Birthday weekend. Sessions at St John’s Hall include trainer meetings brownie activities and enrolment presentations with arrangements for travel and closing events.
A fragmented city record shows petitions and motions concerning the trimming of pepper trees. The matter was referred to Mr Estria upon motion by Mr Wyot with other applications for fees and subsequent references to Vineland and related parties.
The Hamilton music competitions schedule shows events on Friday and Saturday August 27, 25 and 27, with Mr Her Davis named as the organist and choirmaster of Scott Church Melbourne as the principal organizer.
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