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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 15, 1949
Page
1
Fire at Nhill power house raged two hours with oil tanks burning and 44 gallon drums alight. Horsham brigade arrived with foam and, aided by brigades from Nhill Kaniva, kept damage moderate though smoke blanketed the town and power remained on. No explosion reported and cause under investigation.
The McPherson family with five brothers active in Essendon clubs shows strong form across divisions led by Gerald the opening fast bowler. Alec Bruce Warrick and Tan play across thirds seconds and fourth elevens with Warrick captaining the fourth eleven and Tan among chief wicket takers.
Eleksandr Helmann, famed pianist, will give a Horsham concert on July 30 as part of an Australia and New Zealand tour. The announcement, made by Australian concert manager A D M Longden, recalls past Horsham engagements and notes Helmann's European and American career beginnings and appearances.
Mrs C R Harfield elected president of the Ladies' Auxiliary at the meeting held at the T Hal Tact. Mentames Jan and David Anderson named senior vice presidents with Mesdames O Biern e and Watts as junior vice presidents. Mrs M Coulson re elected secretary and Mr C N Wail re appointed auditor. The president Mrs W R Lawrence summarized the year’s activities including carnival tea booth May festival, Button Day October, and pre Christmas raffles. Treasurer reported a credit balance of £310 13s 3d and £300 cheque was handed to W H Shoebridge, manager and secretary, who attended the meeting. The manager noted progress at the hospital, purchase of nurses’ home for £3000 and auxiliary buildings valued at £2800, plus a paid dispenser service.
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