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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1954
Page
3
The Morris Oxford presents a redesigned model aimed at the lower price bracket while retaining proven features. Tests along Warren Road noted solid road handling and steering with average body roll, highlighting improved engine efficiency and practical practicality for everyday driving.
Report from Melbourne where CLA council delegates discussed impending liquor law changes. Butler, representing Wimmera, notes Chief Secretary Godwin holds details and may reveal timing this month. Wimmera branch covers Ararat to the border and Mil. A tour of the Victoria Breweries boiling plant was arranged for conference attendees.
Shire Council will hire a part-time draftsman to allow Engineer Mr Hall Jones to focus on major shire tasks. The plan follows delays in drafting and design work for Norton Creek bridges on the Norton Creek Road and related projects. The engineer proposed a 2 percent fee for the draftsman, with council naming Dr Lo, Mr Bonald, and HH Smith to appoint the part-timer.
A rusty note reports that survey work on Edenhope Road nears the end with four miles remaining. Mr A Malidoneni told Tuesday’s council that plans are preliminary and subsoil lab reports are awaited before completion.
Under the Electoral Act the editor of the Times accepts responsibility for all election comment. J B Bollard Wilson Shreed Horsham.
Dr H W Wade urged Arapiles Shire Council to support factory start ups and urged the chamber of manufacturers to provide details. The council will refer the matter to the president and secretary for information on rates and concessions.
Mr. Biggin’s licence was restored after being cancelled on September 6 1959 following his conviction for driving a car under the influence on July 14 1961. The report notes a long court appearance and evaluates the conduct and sentences. Various details about credit to business and public figures are mentioned, with reference to Horsham and local events surrounding the case.
Fragmented OCR text mentions the Shire, money figures, and a secretary, with unclear names and places. The readable parts imply a financial or administrative note about funds or allocations and a response by a secretary figure, but specifics are obscured. No coherent event or dates emerge.
Alan Chis wick Kelly faced charges for speeding on the Western Highway on March 15. The report includes scattered, unreadable lines and garbled text, making it difficult to extract full details. The available readable portion notes a legal action and mentions a city or county context without clear outcomes.
A record 46 birds entered at Nhill Poultry Show with Horsham breeders winning multiple awards across Standard lights breeds brown Leghorn Ancona pullets and cockerels white Wyandotte Old English game Kent Kemp and Wright entries led by L A Bayer and A Wright in various classes amid regional exhibitor participation from Worsam M4 Kaniva and nearby towns.
A local water committee meeting in Wonwondale heard about school water needs and potential supply options. The group discussed urgency, possible sources, and coordinates with the Rivers and Water Supply Commission to identify feasible delivery timelines.
The Longerenong Agricultural College Public Questions Society awarded top points to A. T. Heard for How Sheep Came to Australia. McLean spoke on Diabetes and Mr Mur Bong presented notes. other addresses covered land heritage and related topics at the gathering.
In Horsham Court of Petty Sessions on a Wednesday a defendant named Walennagee tas Wis was fined a total of £10 on light charges. The second offender received £2, with police noting Galpin’s car was stopped and the case involved minor offenses. The judge decreed penalties accordingly.
A fragmented racing report notes a £6 stake win at Tier One, with unclear references to Adee and Vyvaellon Geyne. Details on competitors, locations, and outcomes are partially legible, suggesting a small-bet event and potential Irish or UK racing context.
A local scout stall raised sixteen pounds at a community event organized by Morin Lew and associates. The effort supported the group’s activities with proceeds earmarked for future projects at the cemetery grounds and related community outreach programs.
Public notices note a derailment concerning a publicity book purchase within a Southern Council precinct. Names and precise locations are unclear due to the damaged OCR but reference to authorities and officials remains.
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