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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1952
Page
2
In Horsham this week Mr Macland MLA argued high taxes are necessary to build Australia’s defences. He said personal safety justifies extra weekly taxation and warned against politicians claiming otherwise. The piece notes the broader national aim to deter threats and support armed forces.
A Monday public meeting at Town Hall gathers local groups to decide on establishing a pool. If attendance falters, officials warn the plan may fail, risking a broader loss of public confidence and the chance to move forward.
An obituary notice honors Hien, relatives, and community figures including Minh sister Moe Fine and Hiern Anjos. It mentions aunts, women in the family, and local names like Thuan Henunters. The piece notes deaths and mourners within a regional kin network, with emphasis on extended family ties and community memory.
The Salvation Army leader Robertson will visit Morehain next Wednesday for a lecture in the Salvation Army Hall. The talk will cover army work in Korea and its impact, with details of the shield program and its role in relief efforts.
About 70 mm of rain fell over the weekend, with lingering wet conditions. The forecast stays unsettled as moisture continues to affect the area.
A fragmentary note reports eight month spending of 30144 from General At count and 18310 from GRD with a total of 1804 OOF. It lists allocations of 8000 for Kalkee, 6500 for Murton Road, and 2080 for Juma North Row. The shire president mentions hours spent rolling Kilkee Road to ease rough surface and address rate misunderstandings.
About 100 guests attended the Harehaum Town hall celebration hosted by Mr and Mrs F Manghor of Nations for Betty Manghor’s coming-of-age. The night featured dances, congratulatory toasts, and a birthday cake with music led by notable local figures.
Horsham district residents named attend the Horsham Thumab past nines meeting and hospital admissions at the Wimmera Bare Hospital this week. Notables include Mra Williginn of Mex W. Hole Mind and several others from Jenk'nsin Avenue Minyip War wunna Road and Rockman'a Melbourne Branch. The Marir' Board announced election results this week with Laidbronke passing exams. Mow Laidrenie identified as daughter of the Inter TEA Tadhrnk family.
Work begins on the Laharum State School teacher residence at Matriar um. Mr Farley and Mr A Mendrich Wave demred, latow and Lees have been moved by a tractor. Contractors face great difficulty due to wet conditions and mud.
The Hersham Pisielet Ambulance Appeal received a boost when the Wimmera Shire Council voted 6 to 4 to donate £26 toward the fund. The meeting also decided that £28 would be raised from next year’s budget, despite council concerns about precedent.
Mr. BD Amos told Horsham Rotary Club that Egyptian plastering dates back 4000 years to the pyramids. He described similar ancient tools and discussed the plaster of Paris and historic mining and manufacturing methods in Australia and Europe.
Mr Rankin refused to back a proposal suggesting money spent on a settlement in Native Territory would be better used domestically. He argued against agreement and described a visit to during which discussions about the community’s future unfolded, noting opposition to moving money or occupying the area.
Rain measurements show minor precipitation in Horsham over several days with light showers. Temperature readings indicate mild warmth on Tuesday reaching around 80 with cooler conditions on Wednesday evening. Weather notes reflect small changes without lasting impact.
The Minister for Water Conservation visited the Wall For nursery week, meeting with an opponent party. Superintendent A J Gray showed the timber grown for weather and explained its use in the nursery.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a strange chimney scene and a narrative around a duck and a humorous aside. Names and clear events are obscured, leaving a puzzle of characters and actions. The readable bits suggest a quirky local item without a clear resolution or date.
The Rupanyup RSL Women’s Auxiliary marked its 218th anniversary with a social at Memorial Mall. Guests traveled from Western Australia, Melbourne, and nearby towns. Mr L Murley delivered a message honoring the founding members, and President Mr Punwon noted the group’s charitable work for homes and homeless welfare, with entertainment by Mrs KL Hurley and others.
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