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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1951
Page
2
Community supporters hailed the Horsham ambulance proposal after a recent public meeting. The organizers emphasized foundations and steady funding as essential to a reliable city service, urging residents to back ongoing efforts and authorities to sustain the project.
A Horsham High School master argues for a practical universal language backed by the Education and Immigration Departments. He notes Australian schools debate languages and highlights the need for a second language useful in adult life, referencing a universal schema and calls for broader elementary instruction.
A Horsham High School teacher Mr I T Maddern argues for teaching an international language in schools. He suggests free lessons in Esperanto to promote global communication and argues the language could ease worldwide understanding and trade.
A man in Hersham fell from his bicycle on Hutueday night and sustained injuries including facial bruising. He was transported by ambulance to Whameey Bese Hospital where he received admission and treatment over the weekend.
A Devonshire tea hosted by the Hospital Auxiliary drew a large gathering at the Masonic Hall on Saturday afternoon. President Mrs J O Behrre welcomed guests as musical selections were performed by Mrs Ralph Burgess, Miss Dorothy Ashbarban, Mrs Ro Shepherd, and Miss Rona Tiley, with accompaniment by Mr Taverner.
A terse local report notes retirement of several Wimmera City councillors including Ta Retire and other members from the North West and North East ridings. The brief mentions a council committee reshuffle and hints at forthcoming nominations from the Et AL group and regional offices.
Arbor Day events at Natimuk saw several trees planted along the main street by schoolchildren and eight Natimuk residents. After planting, tree guards provided by the Arapiten Fire Council were placed around the young saplings as workers tended the site.
Local letters express mixed views on giving the King a holiday in Australia to aid recuperation. Readers from Horsham and Australians in general voice support, concern, and proposals such as a tour of capital cities and stronger governmental presence at Government House amid health worries and wartime strain.
Fragmented OCR text mentions various names and places with unclear roles. Readable items reference Barony, meetings, and a list of individuals such as Reginald and Ruby Hobs with scattered associations to locations and events. No coherent narrative or dates emerge from the readable fragments.
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