Rotary to Help Scouts Camp at Horsham Site
The Horsham Rotary Community Service Committee will study a permanent scout camp site near Horsham as the Scouts movement seeks to secure land. Local leaders cited difficulties with setting up a ramp and the need for suitable, riveted structures to house equipment and tents. The plan references sites at Hall’s Gap and Wartook, about several miles from Horsham, with several logistical hurdles mentioned.
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Horsham
Harsham
A. Sehwarta
Om Peerman
Lallaw Horelian
Jehwarta
Hall's Gap
Horstiasn
Linseed experiments near Horsham expand in Wimmera
A new linseed project near Horsham advances under Victorian Wheat Growers Corp and Australian Linseed Industries Co operative Society. About 60 acres at the Gim Bowen area show promising growth with soil and rainfall deemed suitable. Returns average £40 a ton for 1960 51 crop, and interest grows among farmers for a potential new industry.
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R. C. Newton
Newton and Miller
Victorian Wheat Growers’ ‘Corporation
Australian Linseed Industries Co-operative Society Ltd
Horsham
Mer
Newton
Wimmera
Kaniva
Meggit Ltd
Fiymbowen
Gymbowen-Miga Lake
Victoria
Colne
Opening Day Highlight: Simpson Holes In At 170 Yards
The opening day saw Frank Simpson achieve a hole in one on a 170 yard hole. The feat marked a memorable start to the event with Simpson praised for precision and execution on the course.
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Horsham
K. Filippo
Horsham Links
Horsham Course
Frank Simpson
Horsham Second Eighteen Win Streak Continues at City Oval
The Horsham second eleven achieved its seventh straight victory on Saturday at the city oval, defeating the strong Stawell team which sits third on the premiership ladder.
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Horsham
City Oval
Cowily
Stawell
St Helen's School Bus Starts Tomorrow
The Horsham High School will start the St Helen's Plains bus service tomorrow after the Education Department approval. Mr F J Davenport secured a new contract enabling operations from Term 2 start, with about 1 new pupil admitted and several to the State School. The bus departs St Helen's Plains at 8 am and reaches Horsham High School by 6 am, via Lubeck Road and Williams Lane.
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Horsham
Tomumoyow
Hershamy High School
St. Helen’ Plains
Level Crossing Inquest Set For July 24 In Horsham
The inquest into the deaths of 17 people in the level crossing train tragedy at Hornham will be held at Horsham Court House on Tuesday July 24. Sergeant W M J McNamara said 19 witnesses will give evidence, with Mr P R Biggin conducting the inquest.
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Hornham
Horsham Court House
W. M. J. McNamara
Horsham
Wheat sowing delayed by heavy rain in Wimmera area
Wheat sowing across most Wimmera districts is held up by recent heavy rain. In the Remlaw District Harold Sanders reports ground drying, with farmers already attempting to resume sowing despite ongoing wet conditions. Tractors bogged in mud hinder progress and raise difficulty for farmers to plant ahead of efforts to recover.
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Wimmera
Remlaw
Harold Sanders
Stark
Grainger’s 99 Games for Stawell List
Readable fragments show Grainger playing 99 games for Stawell with scattered phrases. The text mentions locations and names like Warracknabes Riwarhon and Penton, plus unclear references to dates and events. The overall piece is fragmented and lacks a clear single event described.
Forecasts Milk and Butter Shortage Warned at Woomera Meeting
A regional committee session at Woomera on Wednesday stressed a serious milk and butter shortage outlook. Officials outlined impacts on townships and urged coordinated action to secure supplies, with emphasis on drought effects, transport, and pricing.
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Wimmera
Mir
Morsin
Woomera
Alipay
Pont Iyne
Horsham Railway Revenue Decline Reported
Revenue data from Horsham railway operations shows a downturn last month with reduced earnings at key stations. The report names Horsham and nearby facilities, noting lower passenger numbers and potential impact on services and schedules.
Ambulance service move urged as vital for Horsham district
The manager secretary of Wimmera Base Hospital urged strong public support for establishing an ambulance service in Horsham and district. If successful, it would provide affordable rapid transport to hospitals, aiding many residents and filling a long felt need.
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Wimmera Base Hospital
H. Shoebridge
Horsham
Shepparton
Hergham
Man Found Dead at Sheep Hills
A man was found dead at Sheep Hills near Fortier. The report notes uncertain details and garbled OCR text but confirms a fatality and location. Authorities are investigating the death and expected to release more information.
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Sheep Hills
No Plaster for New Rail Goods Shed
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a plan for a rail goods shed with plastering issues. The readable fragments mention extension work and railway context. Names and clear details are not discernible, but the overall topic concerns construction or renovation related to a rail facility.
Archery Exhibition At Horsham On Saturday
Victorian Archery Club member Mr K Dawson explained finer points of archery at Horsham Archery Club's first meeting at the racecourse on Saturday. The event featured demonstrations and discussion of technique and equipment, with participation from local archers and observers.
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Horsham
Ery Club
K. Dawson
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