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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1948
Page
2
The brief notes brief commercial intelligence items from WeYi Ul district, highlighting small trades, shop openings, and market updates. Limited readable specifics point to local merchants and modest price ranges without major events.
The friends inform that Mrs Elizabeth Eldridge of Wawn and Rood will have a Methodist funeral Tuesday at 1 pm at Torstiain cemetery. Service at Ma ae L. HLTCUESSUN & SON, Funeral Director. The family thanks friends for letters and tributes and notes appreciation to Horsham Fire Brigade and Masconie Lodges.
An elderly resident Mrs Bi Rokeaky of Wilson street was admitted to Horsham Base Hospital after a truck driven by Percy Scott struck her on Darlot street turning into Pynsent street. She suffered concussion and head injuries but is progressing satisfactorily. A youth named Patties Wale of teen street was later admitted after a collision with a car driven by Peter F Young near Searle street. vehicle description and injuries are unclear in the report.
At Kaniva Comet a report shows two Melbourne men jailed for taking clothing from a railway track at Serviceton station. Witnessed by First Constable Drewry, the events unfolded after the men allegedly assaulted him on the Western Highway and questioned him before returning to the station.
The obituary reports the death of Ginette Aeragered at Westini Tise Hospital on Monday aged seven years and lists her surviving relatives. It also notes the funeral arrangements for Daniel Mannix Boyle whose death was reported earlier, with a service at Ss Michael and John's Catholic Church and burial at Horsham Cemetery. Peregrin officiated and flag-bearers and pallbearers are named along with funeral directors L. Hutchesson & Son.
Public notice promotes Woods advertised remedy described as a cure for coughs and colds. Claims emphasize effectiveness and universal relief attributed to peppermint formulation. No scientific data provided.
Personnel changes at Horsham show Me W Allin, manager, entering Horsham Base Hospital on Friday. A. E. Le Pause takes branch duties in his absence. Od. Stngers begins annual leave to Cres Wick and Melbourne. WD Eldridge on sick leave from Tor sham Railway Station. Officials Cameron Fanning and Krown plan a Horsham visit next Monday.
Social column notes the engagement of Later Violet to Jack Henman of Hopetoun and Cecilia Jean Miller to Paul Moffmann at St Andrew's Horsham. Also reports Mrs L Wirth's 80th birthday celebrated with a family gathering including eight of nine children and a birthday cake, with toasts and gifts.
Hospital move to a part time paid dispensary role for Norman McMullin ends honorary positions. A.C. transformer and temporary power plans for the X-Ray unit are outlined as the council considers fundraising and a direct giving plan for building funds.
Prime Minister Chifley notes world wheat and rye demand for next year likely below world crop estimates. U S Congress failure to ratify the agreement sparks Cabinet debate on the Commonwealth stabilisation plan and potential price effects for exporters and farmers.
Victorian Liberal Party approves a wheat stabilisation scheme to be reviewed by Cabinet and a State conference. The plan fixes a home consumption price of 7 a bushel for three years and guarantees a minimum export price of 1 a bushel for one year, with Commonwealth backing. An equalisation fund allocates excess receipts to growers. prices set three years ahead by a wheat stabilisation authority.
Victorian Minister of Agriculture A H Dennett said Congress failure to ratify the International Wheat Agreement jeopardises Australian wheat stabilisation plans. He noted Commonwealth and State proposals hinge on the agreement with reforms cutting grower licensing and realigning rentile tions to a stabilisation fund and price guarantees linked to production costs. The State government must consider long term stabilisation whether or not the international accord passes.
The Commonwealth government announces a new wheat stabilisation plan guaranteeing an export price of 6/3 a bushel f o b bulk, adjustable with production costs until the 1952-55 season. It establishes a stabilisation fund up to £15 million to support domestic consumption and refund growers beyond excess revenue, under the International Agreement framework.
A fragmented list shows donations totaling various sums to the Hospital Carnival Committee. Contributors include Coral McCubbery, Vio let McIntyre, Mrs H McDonall, Mr Mewett, Earle O Neill, estate of John Paton, W F Roberts, J very, and others with amounts ranging from £1 to £975.
Australian Wheatgrowers Federation chairman G H Evans calls for a conference between growers and federal and state governments to discuss marketing plans after the United States did not ratify the international wheat agreement. He notes February Canberra talks failed to fix a stabilisation plan and stresses immediate action.
William Pinte a pensioner of Stewart Street died at Horsham Base Hospital from throat and wrist injuries. A razor lay beside the body and he had heart disease. An inquest opened by Deputy Coroner Moe Bowden adjourned to a later date.
A Horsham contestant for Miss Australia, 19 year old Ruth Enamuel, engages at Queen's Church of Booort Grammar School. Funds raised will aid the Red Cross Society. local committee chaired by Hon Horne Penne and secretary Mr sixteen berg plan events to showcase athletic prowess and social work.
Mr Evans stated the proposed Stelua approach could not be fully formed due to lithoutio misunderstandings. The remarks indicate uncertainty about completing the plan and its details remain unclear.
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