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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1936
Page
7
A masked ball will be held in the public hall on Wednesday night, June 44. Details are advertised. A personal item notes Mr A Burr, once attached to the railway staff at Dimboola, has left yesterday for a new appointment at Melbourne.
At a Willmera Lalstriet Bennet meeting the cattle loading facilities at the Gi wel railway station were discussed. The Willmera association head office received a note from the Secretary of Railways about envisaging the project. Arrangements with local residents are noted and work progresses toward completion.
A Kellabac variety show is set for Kellabue Hall on Thursday with choral acts and dancers. A concert fundraiser will be held at the banquet hall featuring city and county performers. Proceeds benefit the Rewell North state fund.
A fragment mentions Arbor Day at a school and notices about parents and residents in Mockition and Horsham. It notes planting events and diverse varieties of trove after planting. Mentions Mr Jains and a Tunetiai event with a TrerWMRL Tel referenced by women.
Report from Murrabiel notes sheep on local farms rely on hand feeding as pastures and hay stocks dwindle. Farmers warn cud supplies are scarce, oats barley and wheat shortages affect fodder, and prices for rabbit skins rise amid tough conditions.
A Rupanyup house party hosted by Mr J Murphy drew about nine attendees from Murton Min simo Banyena and Rupanyup. Funds raised supported Catholic ball expenses as residents Mr and Mrs H McLean celebrated a golden wedding. Mr McLean, a Rupanyup resident since 1875, was born at Stawell and has eight children, three abroad.
The Stawell Shire reports total rate income of £14,305 led by general rate £12,521 water rates £441 and electric light charges £544 with increases over last year. Personal news mentions Mr and Mrs D L Ansell leaving Stawell for England and replacements in local service roles. Maud Paton received a presenters gift from the Gift Guides while active in the Ladies Guild.
At a hospital committee meeting Dr. H A Maunder resigned as joint medical officer. The motion to accept his resignation with regret was carried. President Mr Fr Kinghorn praised his work, and Mr J A Gould seconded the motion. The council was to convey thanks to Dr Maunder.
A Limited Motors Holdings caravan arrived in Horsham showcasing 14 hp panel vans and general utility trucks. The display along Wilson Street drew crowds as drivers and staff explained features and delivery capabilities.
The report lists names connected to a school building project and provisional facilities. Head teacher Mr Haford said development progress was steady with forthcoming ward plans and a parliamentary air. The document records affiliations of several subscribers and supporters connected to the effort.
Best Rotary Club elected FoB Kine burn as president and Meare GE Ly and B C W Kelly as vice presidents. Keily named treasurer, W McMullin as secretary. R Whitelaw appointed to staff of Union Bank following a return to service at Minyip. Mrs E A Symes celebrated 85th birthday at East Malvern. Born in Adelaide, Mrs Symes moved with late husband and 12 children across years.
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