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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1948
Page
2
Fragmentary obituary note asks for attention and remembrance for a departed individual. The legible lines mention “loving memory” and a person named James, with fragmented phrases around mourning and institutional context.
National Youth League event in Rankin Horalisin Stawell draws senior druminer Mie UM Baker and organizer Abra 16 Taylor amid Red Cross sponsorship questions. Rest of report notes retirement of Melcaire watchmaker Benjamin Tieinzw, local business activity in Geelong and Melton, plus community social and enrolment updates with minor accidents and temperature readings. A missing Pomeranian Dixie/Duke plea circulated to Horsham police.
A series of poorly legible notices mention weddings and engagements across Ballarat and Derwinder. Details reference Harry Mould of Shepparton, a daughter of Mr Kay Finch, and others connected to the Wirncombe/Heidelberg area, with an age party hosted at Home xient.
A disjointed OCR report details multiple traffic offences. It mentions fines for riding bicycles and a mysterious night incident. Names and places are garbled, but the core implies a municipal case with penalties and a police informant.
In Betty Sessions at Horaam Court on Wednesday migrant P M Warking faced a fine after pleading guilty to attempting to illegally use a motor vehicle. The case described a complex sequence of events with associated witnesses and court proceedings.
A chaotic crash near Rockbank and Mele involved multiple vehicles and cows. One person injured as vehicles swerved and collided amid mud and debris, with two others shaken by the impact and authorities investigating to prevent future incidents.
Fragmented text presents a jumble of names and phrases about wars, welfare, hospitals, and political figures. It reads like a garbled historical column with scattered references to leagues, states, and events, lacking clear narrative.
Dr. Frageis J Bonnin who practised in Ararat for 40 years and retired many years ago died suddenly at his Ararat home aged 86. He studied medicine at Adelaide and Melbourne Universities and in England and was a foundation member and past president of the Ararat Rotary Club. He leaves a wife and one son, Dr. J G Bonnin of London.
The Dunmankle Shire council debates securing a small rock crusher to avoid contractor price hikes on Blue Ribbon road. Dr Waters urges local plant use, noting contractor prices and stone availability, while Dr Creasey and Dr Levitzke discuss feasibility and costs.
A local musical revue in Sparkling Revue Compa thanks patrons and supporters. The program thanks Scout Troop Pacific Jamboree organizers and names many donors and performers including Diana, Smith, Collins, Brown, Lawrence, and others who aided the event.
A complex dispute unsettles key figures as negotiations unfold. Central actors include the unnamed party and the local power broker, with possible implications for governance. No concrete timetable or resolution offered, leaving stakeholders in suspense.
Dennys Lascelles Limited held a sheep sale in Horsham with 6600 sheep offered and 5482 sold. Merino yarding drew keen bidding as buyers sought quality outlets. top prices and strong futures for crossbreds and wethers were reported amid lively demand.
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