09 Jun 1950
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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1950
Page
1
Hardware department advertisement lists Howard Rotary hoes Horwood Bagshaw fertilisers Woolsey shearing machines benches Viking cream separators Baltic flooring boards and doors Cast Iron enamel baths wires posts and nets ready for July delivery with gauge and wire details included.
Horsham council and the Arapiles and Wimmera Shires with Chamber of Commerce moved to study an airstrip plan. Dr Reid and Dr Comroy led the motion amid mixed views on cost, feasibility, and private versus public funding for an aerodrome near Horsham.
Mr McLean outlines plans for a six week horizon concert in Horsham with teens as vocalists and a city recital aim. He expects first concert in Horsham Town Hall then regional venues and summer Horsham dates. Local clubs back the idea and organizers seek artists from Melbourne to bolster a Sunday afternoon program.
The Diboola Horsham passenger train was delayed two hours on Tuesday morning due to a goods engine breakdown near Pimpinio. It passed Hor sham at 10 5 am instead of 8 am and was held at Dimboola as an engine failed in the oil lubrication system with no oil in the firebox. An engine from Horsham was coupled to the train to proceed.
New Australians who bought houses in the city were exploited, Dr. W J Morson told the City Council. Rome bought sub standard homes not meeting building regulations. The council moved to help New Australians and authorized notices in appropriate languages warning against entering contracts before council approval. Notices will be displayed where New Australians congregate.
Shape and offices will be closed next Monday for the King's Birthday holiday. Banks and the Town Hall will close all day. Horsham post office opens 9 to 10 am. The Times will publish on Wednesday instead of Tuesday. Advertisements and editor Efe ee cattle.
A fragmentary note describes a method of street inspection by bicycle and mentions a foreman conducting checks on streets by ear. It hints at minor issues that could be discovered during the inspection and notes seaside context and mood of the event.
The 24 hour rail strike drew sharp criticism as a needless waste of time and money provoking public discontent while authorities and workers grappled with the impact and legitimacy of the action.
Four top district teams prepare for the Wimmera League season in pursuit of a hat trick. The season guidance hints at strong fields and competitive matchups across the district.
Mr. Wilkin urged child psychology classes to help parents raise proper children. Dr Ruth Sheffield argued homes should avoid spanking and punishments that crush a child's spirit. Miss H Brenton supported the idea and urged parents to understand behavior from the child's view and use appropriate punishments.
An electrical engineer notes repeated smashing of light globes in May Park. He reports three damaged lobes were broken by stones recently and warns residents to expect replacements as the episode recurs.
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