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Newspaper

Horsham Times

Location

Horsham, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 26, 1951

Page

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Camp Crime Solved In Adelaide

Three men will appear in the Adelaide Police Court this week on charges of housebreaking and stealing at Lah near Warneknabeal in January. They were arrested in Adelaide by Detective Rogers and others and will be remanded to Warracknabeal Court Petty Sessions on July 17. The stolen goods include clothing and two wireless sets valued at 18 pounds, traced through second hand dealers in Adelaide.

Adelaide Lah Warneknabeal Tani Howe Sidney Percival Bims Daroeny Cam Adeon Rogers Ofm Firet Ble Scott Horsham Alice Reday Uney Rand Seatl Ube Radha Pine Tier Warracknaheal

Horsham News Notes Playground Debate in 1960s City

A local council discussion on relocating playground equipment to George Mitchell Square draws a mixed response. Reports mention a small group of four boys and four girls amid broader concerns about safety and maintenance. A local official warns of ongoing issues and hunting rumors in the area.

Blawell Horsham's Stawell Ini George Mitchell Square

Fewer ill than in New Guinea in local ambulance bid

A provisional committee formed across the Wimmera to establish a district ambulance service. About 40 representatives from many towns attended a meeting in Horelam chaired by Hamilton Hospital and Ambulance Service officials. The group backed a hospital‑independent service with planned sub stations and paid drivers, awaiting approval from the hospital and district authorities.

Horsham Wimmera Base Hospital Horsham Town Hall New Guinea Wimmera Hamilton Base Hospital K. H. Pittock Hamilton District Horelam Ft. Hen Tholty Levy Ward Shoebridge

Inquest Opens Into Quantong Death of Keith Chequer

Deputy Coroner Mr R C Newton opened an inquest at Horowhenua into the death of Keith William Chequer aged 32 at Quantong on March 10. The finding noted no violence but failed to determine the cause, with witnesses describing Keith attempting to start a car with a crank and collapsing. Ray Chequer and Eric Sleep testified to repeated crank attempts and prior blackouts. Dr A L Bridge provided medical remarks.

R. C. Newton Keith William Chequer Quantong Eld Horwii Chequer Newton Ray Muir Ray Chequer Eric Ernest Sleep Keith Chequer

Arapiles Shire council announces retirements and August election

Retiring from the Arapiles Shire Council this year are Dr. H W Wade from the north riding Cr W Chant for the contract and President Cr HL Heard from the south. Secretary W D Sinclair said last night the election would probably be held on August 23.

Arapiles Shire iCrs H.W. Wade North Riding Cr. W. Chant Cr HL Heard Southe Shire W. d. Sinclair

Natimuk Butcher Shop Closed and Price Struggles

Report lists Natimuk and Horsham area meat supply issues over the weekend with butchers unable to meet demand. Mr Ball Power, who took over 18 months ago, notes meat is hard to obtain and prices are high. Retail prices appear fixed despite uncontrolled farmer pricing and efforts to reopen shops continue.

Ball Powar Frank Nr

Armed Horsham Abductor Seizes 15-Year-Old Norma Ross

A Horsham man armed with a pistol abducted 15 year old Norma Ross of Pimpiain West. Police say the suspect is 25 and a laborer from Horsham. The case links to a Brisbane worker and a detonator incident under investigation.

Horsham Norma Ross Pimpiain West Girs Fell Norma Fdna Ross Mra Roe Hoss Pimpin West Mer The Country Roada Board Brisbane Queensland Mer Thom

Horsham Photographer Wins In State Oils Contest

Horsham photographer Huh Jenkin won third place in the oil color section of the State Photography contest held at Melbourne Town Hall last week. The competition featured a single oil painting entry from Jenkin, earning a prize amid strong entries from other regional photographers.

Horsham Huh Jenkin Vietorum Melbourne

Drainage Plan Prompted by Green Park Mystery

The article notes a need for a drainage plan at Green Park tied to a broader mystery. It mentions various locations near the river and references officials or witnesses such as Burgess and Grogan. Details are fragmentary and jumbled, with many garbled names and places.

War Veteran Dies At Murtea

Murtea notes the death of World War A veteran Mr. Jane Pootinetl from the Wimimern family. A requiem service was held at St. Marys Church Murtea with funeral arrangements announced for 4 p.m. today.

Murtea Owen Ier

STOP PRESS Girl Found Arrest Made in Abduction Case

A 23-year-old Northam man has been arrested in connection with the abduction of a 1S year old girl named Pimpiat gil, abducted Friday morning in the Wallient district. Investigators say the suspect is in custody after police located the child and secured a charge related to the incident.

Norra Rows Pimpiat Gil Northam Colander

No inquest on train death

Report states that no inquest will be held into the death related to a train incident. Details are incomplete but officials indicate the tragedy will not be pursued as an inquest matter.

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