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Newspaper

Horsham Times

Location

Horsham, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 11, 1949

Page

2

Victorian Symphony Orchestra to be billeted locally

Twenty two members of the Victorian Symphony Orchestra may be billeted in private homes next Wednesday night if no other accommodation is found. The ensemble will perform at Town Hall in the Arat concert, part of the International Celebrity Concert series, directed by the Australian Broadcasting Commission and conducted by Sir Bernard Meinge. Three dozen musicians will stay in Horsham, with arrival at Shoram station at 3.68 p m. Tickets are at Cumming’s library Firebrace Street. On March 17 the orchestra will give Warracknabeal and Nhill pupils a free concert, funded by the subsidised orchestra, with Horsham High School and Brigidine convent attending. Bus bands will operate from Dimboola and Murtoa, and the Education Department invited pupils from Warracknabeal and Nhill.

Victorian Symphony Orchestra Australian Broadcasting Comblation Bernard Meinge Horsham Novas Worsham Cumming Firebrace Street Wimmere Horsham High School Wilden Brigidine Convent Dimboola Murros Education Department Concens Warracknabeal Nhill

Weather and Local News Summary

The week saw the hottest day at 84 with another day at 75 and only a trace of rain. Rob ert Brighton, 18, Errett Street, was injured when a rope knot entangled his neck as a calf pulled him, causing knee injuries. Weekly rainfall across towns ranged from 1 to 117 millimeters with notable totals in Nhill Jeparit St Arnaud and other districts. Apex noted guest speaker Watson, a former China hospitalite at Horsham Hospital, sharing wartime experiences and service in Cat country.

Robert Brighton Errett, Street Cale APEX Apex Club Watson Dlo-chemlat Horsham Ital China Cat Country

Later Publication Delayed To Wednesday March 16

The Horbam Times will not appear on Tuesday next due to the Lavorway holiday. Advertisements and editorial matter will be received at the office throughout Tuesday, with the issue rescheduled for Wednesday morning March 16.

Horbam

Parish training and staff changes noted in Horsham region

The report lists clergy and parish assignments including Ken Setmolr appointed by the Bishop of Ba kurnt to BtJohn e parish for training after Canon Fettel Mir Saymour will visit Horstrom post admission to the Deacon order. Judith Brow to head office transfer, Geoffrey Hall appointed to fill vacancy. Police shifts include First Constable J Wilson arriving to relieve in Wimmera, and Constables Alexander and Anderson reassigned. Hospital admissions for Paul Curran and Mrs. R Colling in Horsham Base Hospital.

Ken Setmolr Casterton Ba|kurnt BtJohn E Rorsean Fettel Mir Saymour Horstrom Mias Judith Brow New Zealand Loin and Mercantile Agency Co. Ltd Melbourne Geoffrey Hall Cuuiheld J. Wilson Warragul Horsham Wimmera C. Alexander A. Anderson Yea W. Scott Terang Horsham Police Paul Curran Dahlen Horsham Base Hospital R. Colling Wilson Street

Linesman Injured by Falling Beam at Bungay Match

A linesman was injured when a beam toppled during a Bungay game. The incident halted play as medics attended to the official, with spectators noting a chaotic scene near the Bush stand.

Growers Propose Change to Wheat Grading System

At a conference in Victoria the Growers Association debated replacing the present FAQ wheat standard with a graded system. A motion to adopt the change was referred to the executive, with Grain Elevators Board chairman H Glowrey warning caution. If adopted in Australia it would mainly aid millers, while growers fear entry by outsiders during high prices and the windfall from stabilisation.

Associatin Grain Elevatora’ Board Mr. H. Glowrey Australia

Grime Fines Spark Shire Budget Concerns

Councillors questioned the secretary's report noting the Moseyn collected fines, half of which the shire keeps. The Neumuk Court offences and a £7 sum prompted talk of finances and potential outbreaks, amid quiet shire conditions.

Petty Erhaea Tar Ara Consel Moseyn Maked Wero Neumuk Court

Soldiers at Hill Uy Picture Theatre Plan Memorial Centre

A wartime appeal at Hill UY Picture Theatre raised funds toward a war memorial wall. Donations topped £10,000 with over 2300 in support to date. Plans include a soldiers lounge, baby health centre, and library, alongside front remodel. A land block at the reef of Westre has been purchased.

Walley Bown Entm Keen Uwestre

Death of Former Mayor of Horsham

John Joseph Hennessy former Horsham mayor and prominent local figure died in Kalangadoo South Australia after a fall burial held yesterday in Horsham aged 84 He owned the Exchange Hotel from 1908 to 1910 and was active in church and town organisations including Hospital Committee Cemetery Trust racing clubs brass band athletic club football and licensed victuallers association He was born in Kopli and had married Margaret O Brien in 1904. funeral services were conducted at St Michael and John’s Church and Horsham Cemetery by Fr D O Connell and Fr McGrath.

Horsham Wimmera John Joseph Hennessy Kalungadoo S.A Exchange Hotel Hennessy Hospital Carmetery Trust St. Patrick's United Licensed Victuallers’ Association Margaret O’briea Thomas Tdeceaver Loyola Ballarat Leonard Ideceased Mary Morris Hawthorn Agnes Mar-garet Kalangadoo Patrick Coleraine Alice John Img McIntyre D. O'Connell McGrath and Sproulles Nhill Michael James Nancoorte

Plane Crash in Queensland Kills Twenty One

A Lockheed Lodestar airliner crashed and burned during takeoff at Bilings Aerodrome near Coulangatta Queensland. All twenty one aboard the aircraft perished, with reports noting severe flames and destruction immediately after lift off.

Pasnen- Aire Bilings Aerodrome Coulangatta Queenland

Apology to Harold Glowrey After Grain Board Absence

In February at Minyip Wheatgrowers meeting Ted Bell and HA stated Harold Glowrey caused a drift in proceedings. The Wheatgrowers regret the unjust remark and apologize to Mr Glowrey for the comment. The Grain Elevator Board chair Harold Glowrey was absent from the meeting.

Harold Wilowrey Grain Elevator Board Ted Bellare Uml Glowrey

Increased air service at Willill Nhill airport

An increase in air service is planned for Nhill aerodrome serving Wincemsna with extra flights to Adelaide and Melbourne from Monday. Aircraft will operate Monday Wednesday and Friday, with previous months showing rising bookings from Willill to Melbourne and Adelaide.

Nhillseredrome

Impetuous Constable Arrests Spark Trial Admitted Offences

Witnesses described First Constable O'Dwyer's conduct during a weekend arrest in Horsham. The solicitor claimed O'Dwyer was unfit to give evidence and that other constables would not have arrested the men. Testimony showed O'Dwyer drank while on duty and admitted breaches of law. Charges against William Tucker and John Joseph Kelly were adjourned to April 6 for further magistrate consideration.

O'Dwyer O’dwyer Beanatt Wilson Street William Tucker Leo John O'Dwyer Biggin John Joseph Kelly Mr. Bennett Watche Kelly Hater Fiji Fey Cockroft Ralk Horsham Dwyer Erst Milton Dev Neal Tucker Bature O'Dwyer Sgt. Jeffrey Mr. Wilmot Biggin Aidens Alfred Coskrop Slater Cockroft Bia Beihar Conn O'Dwyer Tumk Phos Anodher Coekraf

Police Court Drama Details O'Dwyer Bar Altercation

Testimony reveals tension between First Constable O Dwyer and suspects in a hotel disturbance. Witnesses describe O Dwyer’s temper, arrest actions, and conflicting accounts of Tucker and Kelly’s behavior. Jury deliberations focus on obstructing police and drunkenness charges, with evidence highlighting a clash over conduct and responsibility for arrests.

Fragmentary notice about licensee breach and regulatory action

Vague speech notes indicate a licensee possibly breaching regulations. The fragment mentions supervision and regulatory concern but lacks clear details, names, dates, or locations to identify parties or actions. The readable portion hints at formal proceedings or enforceable steps pending clarification.

Snail's Long Trip To Inland Horsham

Fragmented OCR text describes a travel or event involving Horsham, mentions Mr J Melke, a match or game with scores, and references locations such as Westes and Mentioned individuals, though many words are garbled. The piece reads like a local report with sporadic names and numbers, lacking clear narrative.

Notice to Advertiser on Conducting Classified Ads

Notice to advertiser outlines advertising terms for placement and deadlines. It states Sundays or daily cycles govern deadlines and that misprints or late submissions will affect publication. The notice emphasizes adherence to schedule and mentions forthcoming public display of advertising standings for late sorting.

Casual Advertisements Display Note

A fragmentary ad note appears with casual phrasing about an easy to use item. The readable text hints at a request or offer but lacks specific names dates or locations to identify a concrete event or product.

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