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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1949
Page
2
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Hortus mores and a Reiter factory with potatoes new per it. It references Atactarg Soent Fass Flot Tro Potatoes and pollard, with unclear context and names.
In memoriam notes honor a person named Barnet with a memory of a demi causin and enduring grief. The text laments loss, expresses sorrow, and cherishes memories, mentioning Whe Hovis and people connected to a legal context.
A 58 year old man, born in Ireland, died after a yearlong illness while traveling with his wife Mia Gertrude in Australia. The couple were in Queensland when he collapsed and died in a caravan. Police and hospital staff attended, with weather and events noted surrounding the death.
Three Victorian ADL Society executives visited Harlaw for a conference planning One Winners Tarriet program associated with the year of the variety. A luncheon at the Royal Hotel, Watewat, featured Mr KK White and remarks applauded by executive members. Women’s Day of Prayer services at Horsham and surrounding towns urged attendance for invalids and those unable to travel. Old Toles Home open event highlighted by the United Fathers church, with the Hobson district well represented and a tree-planting gesture noted.
The report lists B Cyneoy of Wo Vhwadler Limited as traveling to an upcoming fortnight holiday. It mentions Mids Miarle Tout, daughter of Mew Ie Rodan, and several other individuals connected to Melbourne and Horsham who are noted in various personal and professional contexts during the period.
Mrs Sete elie Tornier, aged ti years, widow of the late Mr George Woolard, survived by two daughters and several siblings, died at Herndon. She was born at Ballan rod, Livest ant Heeraturin, later married Mr John Walsh of Harrow. The death was reported to the Nadarat clinic. Survivors include daughters Pris Mah Athen tifer Kurldeen and Mrs Gray, along with brothers Mes, B, Kit, and Willian Metta Hatherley, and Vivian.
A Warrnambour centenary planning meeting is set for March 18 to form a committee. Representatives from the Warrnambent Centenary Committee will be invited to attend and report on provisional arrangements for upcoming year celebrations.
Horsham Town Council plans to take over Horta Public Library from April 1. A council draft will outline library services and technical publications to support expanded access.
Verona Plozza wed in a grand ceremony described with guests including Mr and Mrs KO Bayon and Mr Norman Berchin. The article recounts the reception, attire, and honors, noting the bride’s satin attire, the couple’s post-nuptial plans, and thanks expressed by the hosts.
In Mirton, Thomas Cram is renewed as secretary of the football union with a salary set at £200 plus £880 for previous duties. The motion notes no bonus will be paid this month, while acknowledging a raise in the annual total.
Mr F G Williams former Horsham Times editor and sports enthusiast leaves Hor sham today to join Riverine Daily Herald Echuca. He served during wartime and held roles at Maryborough Advertiser and champions club, with local committees praising his public service and support for Hor sham football clubs.
The Hormnam High School Young Farmers Club elected leaders for 1919. Coralie Lehmann became president and Dorothy Hobbs secretary of the girls section, while Harold Brown and Hedley Brown were named president and secretary of the boys section. Additional club members and details about the meeting and activities follow in the readable fragments.
A lively review of Charley's Aunt praising Charles Norman for a standout performance while noting strong support from Gus Hackhan Murley Davis Neshramers IneTuted John Bellew and others. The piece highlights the production's entertaining humor, audience response, and the show’s place in local theatre circles.
Agriculture Minister Col Dennett visited Horsham Town Hall for a reception amid plans for the Grand National Show in Horsham. He praised the region as a wheat powerhouse and noted strong local support for hosting the event, despite occasional local political tensions and debate over site selection.
Experiments in South Australia with rainfall up to 24 inches show success, but Victoria's 15 inch rainfall over deserts may not yield the same results. Regional committees meet to discuss wind erosion, vegetation reduction, and impact on the Wimmera region, with concerns about timber, soil loss, and long-term regional viability.
The Egg Marketing Board will distribute about 25 000 cheques to poultry farmers in Victoria and surrounding areas. Payments total around £7 000 in cash with cheques issued starting soon and sent at regular intervals. General Manager stressed prompt delivery of these funds from the Vease Found.
The Regional Committee outlines a plan to enhance education and libraries across the region. It discusses funding, teacher salaries, school retention, transportation challenges, and the need for a coordinated strategy to keep students in school and improve adult education.
The article lists results from Country Week tennis with players such as Amos and Smit in both men’s and women’s events. It notes winners, rankings, and match outcomes with several names and scores read from the OCR fragment. The text references varied participants and a presentation of results across divisions, though the precise details are jumbled.
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