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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 04, 1949
Page
3
Yesterday's sale prices for provisions in Hornham include butter factory Ballarat and batter factory local, eyed first hen per pound, bacon middles per pound, globe onions per pound, pollard per bushel, bran per bushel. Note mentions bags must be fed for bran pollard.
Fragments list multiple birth and death notices from Horsham Base Hospital and local areas. Included are births for FARR, McRAE, BANE, SCOTT, EDLICH. deaths for Catherine Ellen Edlich. marriages and family notes for LAMPARD. and the funeral service for Mrs Margaret Cochrane Lampard at St Andrew’s before Horsham Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs A E Gallop announce their 50th wedding anniversary, now at 66 Broughton Road Surrey Hills. Mr and Mrs G Walliss celebrate their 50th anniversary of marriage at Dim Bool be with Rev Henry Yeo, 4 Robinson Street Horsham.
FRIDAY MARCH 4 14y events at the Church of Christ include an afternoon World Day of Prayer with Mrs N Fettell as speaker and an evening address by Miss Betty Grey aimed at business girls and women. The service, prepared by three Chinese women, urges contemplation of world peace and active Christian living.
Weather in Horsham warmed after a cold spell with temperatures ranging from the mid fifties to near eighty by yesterday as winds shifted from west to south. The Horsham Music Club accepted a five guinea annual soprano competition fund from Mrs T H Brumley, planning a syllabus night later this year. A film feature week includes Oliver Twist starring Robert Newton and Alec Guinness, with Back Street starring Boyer and Sullavan at Horsham Theatre. A false alarm fire near Roberts Avenue and Firebrace Street prompted a quick Fire Brigade response, revealing only a short circuit. Council reports February sheep sales of 16,600 with dues of 4 28, hedge notices issued. Upcoming events include a town hall lecture on March 15 by Mr Gawler and discussions on weights and measures union, pre school centre plans, and showground improvements. The town welcomes back volunteers and supports future municipal projects.
Mrs Ross Smith of Horsham who sang as soloist at a Horsham concert arranged by ABC last year has drawn further commendations from the Victorian ABC manager Mr Charlton. Last Sunday night listeners heard her on 3LO in the radio broadcast. Charlton, a former J C Williamson baritone, praised her early appearance in Australia at Horsham Town Hall.
The Rev. Ken Beckett of the Australian Inland Mission will visit Horsham with his wife and infant son, staying Sunday evening with Rev. Forrest. Former Horsham residents Mr. and Mrs. Len Morgan visit on holiday. Local notables include ABC announcer Ronald White and AMP manager E. K. White. Changes at Horsham Base Hospital include staff resignations and new office duties for Barbara Lovell, while Mrs. J F Flatt has been admitted.
The Public Works Department approved a post-war works grant for filling levelling and draining the Horsham showgrounds arena and for path construction. The grant totals £600 from government money with £900 from the Horsham Agricultural Society, announced last night by Town Clerk A J Watts.
Hersham police rushed to the Mentha family home in Sloss street to arrest a man detained by residents for breaking and entering. Two constables found the 50 year old laborer under the influence, arrested him, and charged him with being in a dwelling without lawful excuse.
Wattletree Road Armadale resident Ronchi died after being thrown from an open doorway on a crowded train near Toorak station. He suffered fatal head injuries and died en route to Alfred Hospital. Survived by wife and mother with a large family living in Ballarat and Horsham, Melbourne.
Heavy rains hit Kaniva over the weekend setting February records. Registration figures rose to 136 points, pushing the Lillimurra I total to 498 and View to 586.
In Horsham a Domestic Arts teacher Miss A C Bett resigns to marry Mr T Hardinge and is farewelled with gifts. Mrs T Crouch of Wa wunua Road has a 80th birthday party hosted by Church of Christ in Rice, with daughter Mrs Bert Iskabi hosting tea and flowers. A surprise party for Jack Marshman celebrated his 21st birthday with Bible gift, a gold watch, and kit bag from family.
Obituary notices report the death of Albert Alexander Brown at Greenland Dam aged 61, with details of his marriage to Myrtle Francis and later to Miina Ballinger, plus two daughters Eun-Jive and Lois. The Lampard family follows with Margaret Cochrane Lampard of Ullswater born 72, and her service at Horsham. The notices highlight church and Red Cross ties and various survivors, with funeral arrangements by Weight & Sons and a lengthy list of relatives and mourners.
At a Dimboola meeting of wheat growers the prospect of a state inquiry into wheat storage was raised. Spokesmen urged expanding silos and amending the Grain Elevators Act to handle a record Wimmera harvest, with specific figures on district receivals and calls for roadside silos and improved supervision. Dozens of towns in the Wimmera and Mid-Wimmera districts were cited as affected.
The Department of Agriculture confirms Horsham will host the 1949 Grand National Show with a comprehensive display. Exhibits include grasses and weeds, grass seed information, pasture management demonstrations, fodder conservation, potatoes maize tobacco honey poultry, fruit preservation, dried fruits, stock foods, milk products, and an animal health exhibit. Officials will assist inquiries about exhibits and pamphlets. A minimum prize fund is set, with substantial prize money planned, and government support praised.
The service will not run to Horsham Bevis Melbourne or Saturday as the operator has not obtained the required permit. Local officials confirm no timetable or operational plan until the permit is approved.
Horsham Towns Council received a district engineering letter expressing concern over vandalism at Green Lake Taylor and Pine Lakes. Drop boards, hinges, locks, and outlet towers were damaged prompting warnings that swimming and fishing may be prohibited. Local authorities debated public notices, a district meeting, and school and Scout outreach to deter vandalism.
Mary Matthews, 26, of East Melbourne, sped in a taxi toward Pascoe Vale after learning her mother was gravely ill. A coordinated effort by the P.M.G. department, ANL flights, and Nhill police enabled a rapid emergency landing near Essendon, with the taxi awaiting at 10.10.
Albert Leon Brown, 61, was found dead in a monitor garage at his home near Greenland Dam at 9 45 am on Wednesday. A shotgun lay beside the body with severe head injuries noted. He had been missed from his home since 7 30 am and had health problems in recent months. Police informed. The body was moved to Horsham for inquest. Coroner Mr RU Newton adjourned the inquest to a date to be fixed.
A mixed schedule lists Adams, Sutherland, Smith, Foster, Conlon, Rushbrook, Lay and Mesdames Ellis, Smith, Neil, P. Smith, Foster at 1.30 at St Michael’s courts for an emergency session. Teams from Church of Emi and St Michael’s, with players and Mesdames, meet Na timuk B and others. Games begin promptly at 1.30.
Scratchings for today’s trots show six entries for the Benefit with secretary H N Fev noting a 2 o clock start. A crowd is expected at the Horsham auction rooms on Firebrace Street near the 30th Century Theatre, with Miss Elsebe Puls and Mr Maree Greenberg promoting new fashion and Melbourne designer displays.
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