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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1951
Page
3
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In Hamilton district officials Mr F Worth and Mr K H Pittock defend ambulance use as essential care, rejecting views that it is a mere stepping stone to death. Worth argues free service within 100 miles and prioritizing emergency transport, while Pittock notes growing demand beyond emergencies and outlines crew duties.
Obituary notices report the death of Edward Voigt on Friday afternoon with a service at St Andrews Presbyterian Church and burial at Horsham Cemetery. Alexander Liddell of Elwood dies in Horsham and is mourned by relatives in Ballarat. Mrs Lillas Exell, aged about 70, dies at the Wimmera Base Hospital after a residence in the district. funeral at Horsham Cemetery following a service at St John’s Church of England. Coffin bearers named and funeral arrangements by Tippett’s Chapel. further details note survivors and relatives in Ballarat and Urquhart Street connections.
Not as rare as they thought the Mawel Holt Ch Club event concluded with Mrs J Radley holing the 116 yards thirteenth in one.
The proposed migrant workers hostel for Horsham is temporarily deferred after a ministerial letter to the town clerk and local officials. Officials cited ongoing discussions and licensing considerations as the reason for delaying the project while the Department of Works reviews the plan.
A fragment notes a practice plan and mentions Horstman as football coach. It references district event next Sunday and various named individuals in a chaotic OCR style, implying preparation and drills for players, with casual remarks on performance.
Local notice announces a pie night event at Blackman 10, featuring Hirsh Poethelheta and a chorus performance. Readers are invited to attend, with details about timing and venue implied in the readable text.
Heavy rain brings mixed effects for farmers north of Horsham as they sow wheat while uncertainty about further rain slows progress. Some hope for clearer spells to finish seeding mid July, as rivers rise and weather disrupts fieldwork.
Warrage Town Council reviews a new by law to ban heavy transports stopping on Scott Street. The measure will be put to the next meeting with potential councillor support. Horsham City Council recently introduced a similar parking rule and faces debate.
The Horham football club plans a soccer match against Attwell with details pending. secretary Mr I B Reidy noted arrangements would be revised and the exact date not yet fixed.
Quarterly census bulletin reports a drop in new homes in Wimmera and surrounding districts Victoria. Despite fewer houses, values rose with estimates near 124,000 pounds for Horsham area. The survey covers Western Districts, noting regional construction slows while prices climb beyond prior year.
A Toledo Ohio report details a Libby Owens Ford Glass Company innovation a double pane window prototype designed to reduce noise and improve sleep. Engineers claim the Ther mopane window lowers outside disturbance and enhances family comfort in urban homes.
In Casterton Police Court on Wednesday two Horsham livestock carriers paid nominal fines for a technical breach of transport regulations. The charge cited raring sheep in deter vehicle with wil permit. Each vehicle driver faced a little session of the penal.
The State Development Committee visited Portend and nearby lakes amid reports of erosion along the southwest Victorian coast. They toured Bridgewater foreshore and nearby areas including Nelson and Toole, assessing damage and noting driving forces, with plans to report findings after travel to Melbourne.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions loyalty appreciation and a secretary. The readable parts reference names and mentions of a plan and conduct, but the excerpt is incoherent and lacks clear event details or dates. The piece reads like garbled notes from an internal memo or report with no verifiable outcomes.
The weather outlook for Horsham hockey is discussed with a secretary noting no plans to change seating. A draw for next fortnight’s match is set, as teams prepare for a home game and forecasted conditions.
In a tight contest Jung trailed at times but Taylor's Lake finished strongest to win by nine points. Key players included Whyte, Smith, Thorsen, and Keaiee for the home side while Grose and Trotter starred for Lake Johns.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Dunmunkle election on July 4 and lists names Morten Kodhart and others among participants. Gardin Bal pet and Piven appear, with unclear roles. text is garbled but indicates nomination and eligibility details for local contest.
Laharum failed to score as Courmr 1.12 and Laharum nil in wet conditions on Saturday. Officials noted it was the first time in memory a team failed to score in a match.
Fragmentary OCR notes recount visits to Mt Gambier and surrounding locales. Mentions Aragon Stine camels, Mount Gaghien, utilities, and a Carrrretian GP Phemen. Many garbled names and places make exact details unclear.
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