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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1948
Page
2
The clipping lists yesterday's milk prices for provisions and fruits, alongside death notices and local obituaries. It mentions names such as Mrs. MEd Hoye and Rachel Ayres, with scattered references to families and churches, all in a weathered community notices style.
An inquest opened by Deputy Coroner Mr RC Newton found death due to natural causes after a patient died in his bath at Horsham Base Hospital. The deceased had been an inmate for five years and will be buried at Rupang yu. Weather notes and local political meeting details follow in later columns.
The text outlines various market items and local notes including price references for apples and other produce, as well as mentions of permits for a new car and local property events. It includes stray figures and names, with fragmented references to locations and individuals.
Personal Hiss Janice McRae of Wilson Street is an inmate of the Horsham Base Hospital. Mrs H Hilton of Frederick Street is also an inmate there. Mr Go Entwistle of Dimbook Roads begins annual from the Horsham Post Office today and will spend it at Mildura. Mr Brank Mentha, secretary of the Horsham Football Club, is an inmate at the Horsham Base Hospital recovering from an appendical operation. Discharges over the weekend include Messrs P A Kerr of Kewell North W C Bird of Riverside and Miss Dawn Attila of Byrnevi.
Fragmented OCR note lists multiple marriage announcements and social notices. Mentions Mrs Woo Wind, Harriet, Moreton, and various places and dates, with scattered names and locations. The text resembles a society column fragment listing marriages and social events across towns.
An obituary notes Triungilam a longtime Morahan resident died at Hoesen Have Hospital on Saturday at age 54. He was born in Ene Hatt and lived in Herdiany over a long period. He worked as a gardener for many years and was associated with Boyelluz. The funeral was held at Hordum Cemetery yesterday with Rev Vain Fetretl officiating. Surviving relatives include Mrs Isabelle dape Eyres and Mr Eyres. A private memorial service followed at Victorit stationmaster’s home. The late man, known for travel with Victorit, spent years in Telut Aig and Calenteninn. Members of his family include Miss Harry V. Harris and Kaugarva, among others.
A pedestrian named Ward was struck near the junction of Atawell and Hamittas yonde while walking along a bitumen track on Stowell Road. He died before medical aid could arrive. The driver, manager of the Trin Dol Factory at Stowell, is cooperating with police as inquiries begin. An inquest was opened by the City Coroner, Mr. B C Newton, and adjourned. Funeral details were announced for the late Mr. Ward.
Byron Mardinge of Balle Street conducted a successful radio contact with a Worsham resident Miss Mamie Smith on Saturday night. The hour long transmission used short wave VITA and Radio 6 NY stations operated by local engineers, with no commercial venture involved.
An urgent appeal invites Horsham and district residents to donate food clothing linen and medical supplies for displaced Germans in the British Zone of Occupied Germany. A house to house collection runs June 30 to July 3 with gifts to the White Hart Shop on July 2 and a film event July 29 at the Town Hall to support the relief effort.
Messra Denbya Lascelles Ltd report a successful sale at Warracknabent on Thursday with full attendance. A large consignment of high quality fat sheep and lambs sold above late rates amid keen competition from Melbourne to local buyers. Top price reached for a cross bred ewe, with extensive yarded stock and detailed price lists for various ages and breeds.
The text traces repeated floods from early Christian era Lincolnshire losses to 12th and 13th century Dutch coasts. It cites 835 Cheshire inundation 49000 affected, 1100 West and South England and low countries seas, and the Doorwin Sands erosion. It notes Harmful floods and sea incursions through 1090 and late 13th century Netherlands.
The text recounts centuries of devastating floods. It cites the Johnston flood of 1889 with a 2200 mile dam breach and immense loss, and the 1900 Galveston hurricane flood that killed thousands and reshaped urban planning.
Otis Woods presented Lan with a large cake baked by Myx J. Maher and decorated by Sve Tregonne. J. Sudlier thanked his parents and all who helped make the evening irene fitl. After an enjoyable supper, the event concluded with warm appreciation.
A lengthy critique argues that workers must embrace duty to rebuild the nation, warning unions and government to restore incentives. It cites Russia’s Soviet era as a cautionary example and urges strong rewards for productive effort to avoid widespread slack and economic decay.
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