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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1951
Page
1
Amid broad shortages of sugar soap potatoes condensed milk and more Horsham residents fear rising meat prices. A Horsham grocer says some gra ssets near Horsham seek as much as ten pounds for a half fat sheep while others complain supply delays and prices for mutton.
Horsham Rotary Club hear Jack Anderson speak on the Navy in his blood and his pirate forebears spanning generations. Laughter greets a joke about his ancestry as a sports commentator Heris Korr also attends the meeting.
Hobson of earlier and Ruddled chaos marked a Horsham gathering as Mr Howell and Mr Officer clashed over a plan backed by the Victorian Wheat and Wool Growers Association. The chairman struggled to restore order as about 60 attendees expressed strong opposition and the meeting adjourned without a motion.
The Field Organiser of the Department of Health s N ray service division Mr T Thomas assisted Horsham yesterday. TARth tests for Propia 14 years or over will be held in Horsham from July 1 to July 8. Thomas will be in Stawell to report findings.
A Natimuk A and P Society committee meeting decided there is no space for a boxing troupe at this year’s show due to persistent noise and bell ringing disturbing stewards and competitors in the arena.
The Proven Golf Club will award a memorial shield in Ivan Tulloh’s name. A teams match of club captains and presidents will contest it each year. The match is set for tomorrow with handicaps arranged.
Two Stawell men Arthur Roy Shuttleworth and Allen John Hughes were fined at Stawell Court for assault arising from an incident at the Stawell Timber Necklace Pty Ltd factory on May 17. Judge Biggin noted the act appeared to be a retaliation in a narrow sense and recorded verdicts with fines and terms of imprisonment in default.
Health Department officers visited Horsham to discuss Hor sham Public Cemetery Trust's application for financial resistance to construct a crematorium. They noted 50 percent of metropolitan deaths were cremated last year, with 60 percent in 1907, as limited funds for cemetery maintenance constrain projects.
The Wimmera CRS announces that its winner shire corn election officials will complete their terms this year. Listed are r, Foo bot well from North Riding, r. R. Girass from South Riding, Cr. R.A. Kavitzke from North East Riding, and r. Wo OF. Dahlenborg from North West Riding.
Melbourne woman Elizabeth Lewis about 60 of 18 Reed Street Albert Park collapsed and died in a sleeper booth on the Melbourne Adelaide express just out of Horsham early Tuesday. A doctor on board attended immediately but she was dead on arrival.
A boy suffered burns when boiling water spilled in a kitchen accident. The incident was reported from St Pet Tre where emergency responders treated the youth at the scene and notes on the time of the event were recorded. Police or guardians may investigate to determine cause and prevent a recurrence.
Head Teacher Mr W Pascall says milk is being distributed by Mothers' Club members and Mr T Freeman not by government. Education Minister Inchbold was asked to reform the Milk for Schools scheme. An appeal by the Horsham State School Committee raised funds totaling about 20 shillings toward a milk drink for pupils.
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Workmen uncover a Stone Age axe while laying a driveway in Stawell Street. A fossil tusk is also found, later identified as a relic of early settlement. Local archaeologists and the prominent Parkin street foreman note the discovery amid gravel removal for the project.
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