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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1946
Page
1
Election results show little public interest as voters in the Western Province faced questions over qualification and turnout, with Me Raskin replacing the retiring member amid compulsory voting. Detailed figures for the Western Province are incomplete.
The new Legislative Council retains party strengths from before the elections as Labor holds seven seats. Members are sworn in on July 2 to elect leadership and confirm the Opposition head. Voting details show Liberal and Lab figures across districts including Melbourne North and Monash. Several members were returned unopposed in Bendigo and other regions.
An Australian company discusses settlement issues on land allotments citing that allocations were too small. It argues occupants and dependants deserve stability and reasonable productivity from work. The piece notes widespread discouragement among residents due to the constrained plots.
Widespread discussion on hospital funding and maintenance costs. Details from Horsham Base Hospital include May daily average of 144 patients and about 230 meals served daily, with April payments listing utilities, groceries, salaries, drugs, and repairs. The piece argues for district support to sustain hospital services and outlines budget areas and cost drivers.
A fragmented health ad emphasizes kidney function and backache as a signal of renal issues. It mentions tiny tubes filtering blood every few minutes and warns that impurities may clog them, causing pain and symptoms. The text urges action to avoid delay and distortion of health.
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