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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1950
Page
9
A Cape Town psychologist explains why drivers underestimate impairment from alcohol. He notes driving actions are largely automatic, so intoxication dulls perception and slows responses, leading to misjudgment and danger on the road.
Hamilton's musical competitions span Thursday to Saturday August 21 24 26 with entries closing August 22. Activities include Sun-Pictoral Vocal Championship, open choral contest, open senior vocal and juvenile vocal events, instrumental and novelty sections plus calisthenics and folk numbers adjudicated by Mr. Herbert Davis of Stot Church Melbourne.
The piece notes unlocked cars are the top target in rising auto thefts across the United States. It urges preventive steps from motorists and outlines cautions from the American Association and law enforcement, including removing ignition keys, garaging securely, and displaying identification marks on vehicles.
During a Victoria holiday on the south coast Horsham resident Phonse Kelley, son of Mr and Mrs M F Kelley of McPherson Street, toured Philip Island in his wheelchair with humor and independence. He refused lifts from two truck drivers preferring to travel under his own steam and showed commendable spirit in enjoying life despite disability.
Miss C Broadhurst Commissioner for Training Guide Headquarters Melbourne will visit Horsham next week to boost interest in the Guide Movement. A special meeting for all interested will be held at St Johns Parish Hall on Wednesday at 3 pm. Urgent need for more leaders for both companies is stated.
Preparations are well in hand for a Rocklands ball on June 20 staged by the Huck Taunds Dane Social Challenge. Nitschke's Orchestra engaged and patrons without transport advised Bennett's will provide rides.
The article discusses how alcohol impacts delicate eye muscles, impairing sight. It quotes Mr Taylor describing observable eye movements and reactions and notes broader effects on driving and perception.
The Brim Springs and Rosebrook Race Club Committee decided to bank the proceeds from the sale at Wonwondah race course. They plan to invest in the State Savings Bank until the Horsham racecourse future is clarified, after which further improvements will be funded.
Britain unveils its most powerful piston type engine, the Rolls Royce Eagle. A liquid cooled four-row cylinder design with sleeve valves, intended for high power applications and potential secret aircraft uses.
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