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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1949
Page
2
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In a solemn memorial service held today, mourners gathered to honor fallen soldiers. The ceremony featured remarks by local clergy and veterans as families remember loved ones who died in conflict. A son and daughter spoke of their father’s courage amid hardship.
The Horsham Town Council considers planting young trees between the elm rows on Wilson Street before any removal work. A report by council engineer Mr EM Marvey outlines future tree plans and possible removal, with ratepayers watching for recommendations and costs.
Harveys town engineer and his wife left Horsham for Melbourne to meet Mrs Mitchell arriving on the stratheden while many locals traveled or were noted at various social and hospital visits including engagements and farewell plans.
A Melbourne session led by Mayor Lawrence discussed the plant at the corner of Alexander Avenue with around 400 attendees. Persistent heavy rain reduced turnout from last year as officials outlined future plans and ongoing investigations into levee conditions.
In Edenhope on Tuesday a well known Horsham resident from Lynott Street was badly injured by a three ton truck while behind a vehicle loading a trailer with superphosphate. He was taken to Edenhope Hospital and later admitted at Horsham Base Hospital. Deviation near Wasuna Road linked to Kalkee Road north of the Cemetery was approved by Bunda County. St Andrews Mens Society elected officers and Rev Kennett spoke on the Flying Doctor Service and Inland Mission. A presentation at St Leonard’s Brighton Beach honored Rev Petherick with gifts and a Mantle radio and silver for his tenth year of ministry.
Due to Labor Day holiday, The Horsham Times issue scheduled for Tuesday next will not appear until Wednesday morning March 16. Advertisements and editorial matter should be received at the office throughout Tuesday.
Weather outlook improves with a warm spell and highs around 82 degrees amid light winds. Market brief lists poultry, vegetables, fruits, and produce prices from Young's Market with items like cabbages, beets, apples, pears, and peaches cited in terse commodity terms.
The page records marriages and social notices from Horsham and surrounding areas. It mentions the marriage of Eunice Leta Mot of Dimboola to Walter Walagott in a ceremonial setting, with other names and locations implied among local families and groups.
The driver involved in a Saturday night collision on Firebrace Street Horsham faces Horsham Court of Petty Sessions on a charge of driving under the influence. Two parked cars were struck near Wilson Street. Neville Foster Williams of Montalart and William Walsh of Horshaw owned them. No occupants were present and no injuries occurred. Extensive damage to Williams car was reported.
The obituary reports the death of Aadley A. Yuille at Heidelberg Military Hospital after a six month illness. He was a longtime Grim the Bros representative in Wimmera and later resided in Heathcote, active in local organizations. He served as Heathcote district Hospital secretary, RSL official, District Football League member, and electoral registrar. Yuille enlisted in 1915, with further details on service indicated.
Dr J S Gawler chairman of the Town and Country Planning Board will lecture at Horsham Town Hall next Tuesday night on town planning. His talk may influence Horsham Council's forward layout and reflects ongoing planning moves following the 1944 Town and Country Planning Act and the Geelong scheme.
Premier Hollway unveils plan to extend municipal council powers and finance, startling Hornham Town Clerk A J Watts. He notes details are unclear and councils face ongoing challenges, while Hollway argues a broader local remit strengthens state governance and responsiveness.
Fragmentary report of a Thursday morning skating session with RVBA and Horsham members joining a progressive rink event. Mention of players Tate and Yeon, a late visit by Emanuel, and the idea of outright winners from Saturday’s tour remains unclear due to garbled text.
The Australian Wheat Bound announces a further 1/8 per bushel advance on all No 1 IMT-48 wheat delivered to be honed, paid from today. This is the fifth advance on No th Pool wheat, making total payments 12 and 12/6 per bushel less freight for bulk and bagged wheat respectively. In No 11A Pool (under 54 lb per bushel) the advance is the fourth, bringing payments to 10 and 10/8 per bushel less freight for bulk and bagged wheat.
The text reports Amari Simu Poke and the Wonwondah Reds advancing toward the final at Turmabiel with matches noted for next Saturday. It mentions Telanentul Peel and Telangatile Enat in relation to the tournament progression.
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At Ballarat the Horsham brigade faced equipment delays from Tasmania. Dimboola lent gear, J Davin won a one man ladder round but Basendern (WA) edged him at the bell. Horsham defeated Mornington then fell to Warracknabeal in the eight man hose and ladder. A damaged axle halted a run and a torn hose marred the event. The Horsham team later placed at a meeting where Capt E Gerlach of Horsham was elected to the executive committee of the Victorian Urban Fire Brigade Association.
Mr. Tom Oliver of Newport required emergency assistance after a tooth became wedged in his windpipe during a dental procedure at Nare Court. He was rushed to hospital and prepared for an operation, but recovered with only mouth discomfort and a dusty mouth wire.
Hor sham were four down for 200 on the first country week cricket day at St Kilda. G Hinch top scored with 91 as Exell supported with 39 and Dut 44 in a fighting Horsham innings that totalled 176 at one point before rain halted play.
Trotters compete in the St Patrick’s Day Cup meeting at Horsham racecourse on Saturday with several handicaps including anavanmel preteniog and Brush Btbeflechease among top contenders. Entrants feature Rayentirwok Huet and Miss WCharton in the early lines along with Laure and Golden Mile in the 9 furlongs event.
The Spioneers Memorial marks one of the first settlements in the Wimmera. Rotem Brow, monumental masons, of Stawet, erected the monument under the Horshach branch of the Australian Natives Association. M L A Mr Mibus, at the request of the Wimmiera Shire Council, is arranging a date with the Governor Sir Edmund Herring for the unveiling, with an announcement expected soon.
Richard Harrison, 14, was alone in his parents orchard when a shotgun discharged after snagging on a curtain. He suffered severe bleeding and was carried to a farm and then to Stawell for medical treatment. The incident occurred during fruit picking near the orchard.
A garbled note mentions a fast time at a meet with a winner named Motley and a horse linked to Solan, Flemington, and Melbourne racing circles. It references jockeys and bloodlines, including chestnut progeny from Elanage-Patrulla and The Night, with unclear connections to Adelaide and Melbourne racing scenes.
Soldiers clinch a major land deal involving 2213 farms amid a tense bidding round. Officials confirmed the purchase by a military-backed consortium, with details on price and final executors not disclosed.
Report lists nine men charged by Horsham police after a near riot on Firebrace Street. Several faced counts of drunkenness and obstructing police, with all appearing at Petty Sessions. one held for disorderly conduct. Crowd of nearly 200 caused disruption but police intervened.
The Horsham Youth Club elected officers last night with Mr Williamson named president for a year and Miss Yer as secretary. Treasurer, committee heads, and new members were announced amid a lengthy agenda including constitution review and planned activities for the year.
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