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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1938
Page
9
Cropping operations in the district are easing, with wheat crops and lambing rates reported as favorable. Hospital collections in Kaniva are reviewed, and local church activities include Catholic ball attendance from nearby towns.
Last Monday Rev L M Howell conducted a confirmation service in Toolondo Hall with Bishop of Ballarat Rt Rev IW HL Ohnnon present. It was the first bishop visit to the area and residents regarded it as a great honor. After the service, supper allowed no ordinary meeting with the bishop addressing each congregant.
Warracknabeal High School has achieved A Class status after inspectors and university authorities praised its results and standards. From this year, satisfactory work and attendance allow students to receive intermediate certificates by recommendation, without further exams. A new fire pump is sought to replace the old motor pump, with Warracknabeal Shire Council urged to support and cooperate in securing funding.
The report describes a Quantong gathering with a Bishop visiting, baptisms, confirmations, and a large church family event. It notes prizes in a local competition, donations of silk garments, and references to notable attendees and parish activities including baptismal terms and religious exhortations.
Victorian Apiarists Conference speakers blamed graziers for many fires, urging cooperation with walkers to regulate forest use. They urged Crown lands permits to end overlap with Forests Commission oversight, while noting bee-keeping faces low pay and market fluctuations. Honey competitions results were announced with prize names and districts.
In Parliament a proposal to exempt Christian Scientists from paying the proportion of National Insurance tied to medical treatment was defeated. Debates highlighted tensions between religious liberty and actuarial needs, with MPs noting cases among Christian Scientists and mentions of Father Divine followers seeking exemptions. The discussion touched on broader issues of faith, public welfare, and implementation.
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