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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1937
Page
2
fragmentary clipping from the Ararat and Pleasant Creek Advertiser dated October 8, 186. readable portions note a public notice or opinion piece describing how others view the local community and its institutions.
A traveler recalls a voyage from Ledcourt to Horsham, passing Wimmera plains and the Bullo bullock yard. He describes the landscape, station life, and local hardships, urging Horsham to improve roads and agriculture to prosper. The piece notes social scenes, squatter life, and hopes for a shift from grazing to farming.
Arapiles Shire councillors meet at Norcujns to discuss buying a new power grader and a motor truck for the north riding to improve rough roads. debate centers on funding, with a plan to borrow £600 for the grader and £300 for the truck, and to hire drivers for both machines. local officials note the current plant cannot keep up, and a smoother travel future for ratepayers is sought.
District centres report over two inches of rain at Kalkee and a fine spell ahead. A valedictory social at Mrs. Smaggett's home bid farewell to Mrs Hall and her daughters departing to Healxville for business. long-time Litwek resident, Mrs Hall, was honored. The Stawell ELAJCBAR branch saw retiring president J M Hannigan presented a past president’s medallion and praise for his service.
A May Minimay gathering saw parents and staff discuss grounds work and wood cutting led by Messrs Hawkinx and Prettove. A social evening followed at Milliay with local figures, including contributions from the Minimay team and a football supporter in attendance.
May weather brought milder conditions and adequate rainfall improving crops and pasture in the district. Farmers report tractors working long hours, with 138 points of rain last night raising weekly totals to 24 points. A social committee in Pimpinio plans a big fete in October to raise funds for a new New Hall, with a euchre tournament, prizes, supper, and dancing.
Stawell branch of the Country Women’s Amalgamation upgrades community space with a tree planting along Wimmera Street after old baths were demolished. Rev Fr T Linane named spiritual adviser to the newly formed Holy Name Society branch with J Allison elected president. Rebekah Lodge presents to Miss Lagahon before her marriage. Reuben West of The Bycamoes, Stawell, buys Cox’s Farm near Wattal Wella, 1100 acres, cash price over £4000. St Matthew Presbyterian parishioners plan study of church netral/heritage needs and discuss future church site.
A dance to raise funds for the Horsham Agricultural Society will be held at Wonwondah East Hall on Manyabs OR. Details are advertised locally and invite ladies committees to participate in the event.
Warracknabeal water testing shows tiny organisms in a submerged storage tank sample, with higher organism counts in standpipe supply. Contamination likely from sewer or animal waste. officials consider notifying the state drainage department and reviewing school tank facilities. Wheat trade and railway facility issues also discussed with rate collections and grants on the agenda.
A brief note highlights Maxine Doyle a Warner Brothers star and well known stage and radio artist in America. It promotes Charmosan face powder and Charmosan Cold Cream from Paris, claiming age-defying and skin-smoothing benefits with prices listed as 2/6 and 2/8 respectively, sold widely.
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