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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1950
Page
3
The fragment mentions an address 2 Watson street in Horsham and references after hours activity with names or codes likely Phony 127 and Ty cele 86. The readable text is sparse and lacks a clear news event or outcome to summarize.
Favoured the Methods Ladies' Guild staged a postponed birthday event with a 50-person turnout. Highlights included a Cat game won by Mrs E Jakob and a birthday tribute to Mrs C P Murray, surpassing 30 years as president. Sunday School concert at the Methodist Church followed, with children performing and thanks offered to host and helpers.
At the last Hall Committee meeting, President A F Carracher announced forming a committee to assess building a new hall to replace the current one. £50 was transferred to the new building fund, and Secretary A V Hawkins was authorised to secure windows to advance the painting contract. The committee also instructed the contractor to erect a new front fence as soon as possible, with materials already received.
The government appointed Mr. Carson as acting chairman of the Australian Wool Realisation Commission following the death of the previous acting chair. Mr. Carson, previously a valued commission member, agreed to lead during a pivotal period in wool marketing and development, earning the confidence of Woolgrowers organisations.
At a Birchip Shire Council meeting members congratulated Dr Joseph Lockwood for 55 years of service to the council. His birthday was noted as next Saturday.
The Vinmunkle Shine council approves a proposed £30,000 electricity scheme to supply Murtox to Minyipani Rupanyup via a central transmitting station. The decision follows a recommendation by consulting engineer Mr L G Buckland and awaits approval by the State Electricity Commission.
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