Warrnambool Centenary Plans Drive 1947 Festivities
A Warrnambool centenary committee formed led by Rev Philpott outlines 1947 program events. Weekly schedule includes choral festival, broadcast, official luncheon, school displays, exhibitions, ball, reunions, tours, celebrity concerts, and a grand procession with tens of thousands attending across the week.
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Warrnambool
Cenentary
Rev
Philpott
J. Hallowell
A Graham
A) Wilkins
Cea
J. Cain
Church Of England Wins Grade Final With Innings To Spare
The Church Of England triumphed in a grade cricket final, reaching victory with an innings to spare. Key figures included Franklin who starred with the ball taking 5/25 and Norman contributing in bowling while Ex-Servicemen were bowled out for 62 in their second innings, ending the match.
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Church of England
Bawter
Bert Frankslin
Braidwood
Grey
Franklin
Goatley
Norman
Wickotur
Minty Din
Branklin
Nis
Sharch
Englan
Cornett
N Boyd
Taine
B. Schoftord
Seater
Lane
R Laine I. Beardwood
Franklin Ad. Grey
Pranklin
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Gilmore
Franklin T. Seater
Franklin L. McIntosh
Norman F. Brown
Franklin T. Fox
Horsham Highs Cricket Teams Lead After First Innings
Horsham High School A and B Grade cricket teams finished their first innings against Warracknabri in a strong position as Wednesday’s match unfolded. The report lists players and match results across singles and doubles, noting performances by Monts, Kemp, McKenzie, Vincent, and Wardle among others, with detailed scorelines and both boys and girls events mentioned.
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Horsham High School
Warrackna
Final of B Grade Tennis Sets Tie as Maven and Wet Wal Reach
In the Hirsham Churches and District Tennis Association B grade final the match ends in a draw after equal nets and games. Maven faces Wet Wal Re in the grand final, with the A grade semi finals seeing Rebels defeated and Quontong A upset by Farm. The A grade final between Bela and Laharuei is scheduled for Saturday.
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Araplies
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A. Hutchinson
M. Russell
B Ross
BR. Echol- Held
R. Blake
E. Murray
R. Rees
R. Cozens
K. Officer
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D. Mesdames Scholfield
McDonald
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Ross
J. Russell
Smith
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Rees
L. ‘Wilson
E. . Rees
Mesdames Schoifield
Telangatuk
Nurrabid Uisats
Hirsham
Sachaeralay
Maven
Wet Wal
St Michaels
Inter-School Swim Carnival At Longerenong College
Longerenong College and Horsham High School each won four events in the first inter-school swimming carnival held at Longerenong on Wednesday. The program included junior and senior divisions with events in style, diving, and relays, listing winners such as Hardin, Nichols, and Lane among others.
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Barnival
Longerenong College
Horsham High School
Sealy Wall
Ae. Hardin
Vhongerenong
Nichols Laeger
Olahemshire Lane
Echuca Football League Recess Breaks 13 Months
Echuca clubs vote to pause the Echuca Football League for 13 months to reorganize for next season. Seven clubs shift to new leagues, with Echuca joining Lendring Vale and others moving to Goulburn Valley and Murray leagues. Remaining clubs Mathoura Elmore and Beartown undecided as the breakaway league founder faces sanctions.
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Echuca
Denfiquin
Miriay Geazue
Echuen
Goulminn Valley League
Moarnn
Atershal
Mathoura
Elmee
Bariawm
Eehuen
Horsham Golf Club to Raise Funds for Clubhouse
The Horsham Golf Club Association launches season with a fundraising dock social afternoon at the Town Hall supper room next Thursday to aid alterations to the clubhouse. Card players should bring their own cards and cash. tables will be provided. The new links at Haven are progressing and the course is fully occupied. The association urges member support to finance improvements and notes the new lakes will be modern and an asset to the estate.
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Horsham Golf Club Association
Faney
Uaven
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Metropoli
Walters Wins Singles in Horotain Laws Trnaie Championship
Walters wins the singles final at the Horotain Laws Trnaie Association event yesterday. Beate Sid Smith C20 Roa is noted among participants.
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Trnaie Association
Mite
Sid Smith
RS Auxiliary Meeting Elects New Officers in Victoria
The RS Auxiliary annual meeting in the Memorial Hall West was chaired by Mrs G Lewit with Mrs Osmond welcoming attendees. Mrs Burchell was elected president with vice presidents Mrs F Gilbert and Mrs F S Crafter, treasurer Mrs Lewin, and a committee including Mrs W Thomas Mrs A Mitchell and others.
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N. L. Baketelt
RS. Women's
Mra. G. Lewit
Mim. Osmond
G. Sanders
North
Victoria
FV. Redan
Burchell
Meacamres
F. Gilbert
F. S. Crafter
Plastic helmets for firemen safety claim
Fragmentary report describes plastic helmets claimed to protect firefighters from heat and debris, noting lightweight construction and heat resistance. The text references testing and a financial figure around a million pounds, but details are unclear and sections are garbled.
Bright Bits Bout Bunnies War Story
A fragmented wartime item describes rabbits spreading fear as a car is attacked by a rabbit at high speed. Details about the car, passengers, and specific actions are unclear but convey a dramatic, unusual event on the road. The piece reads like a quirky local wartime anecdote with uncertain names and places.
Farmers Debate Subsidies for Heavy Machinery
Farmers at Kerang voiced concerns over government subsidised heavy mechanical equipment to remove river rabbits. A meeting led to a ten member committee to prepare for a public gathering at Kerang regarding suppression efforts. Poisoning was cited by one farmer as effective, though costs differed between Kerang and Melbourne.
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Iver
Wyfe
Jenkins Trugowell
Kerang
Rabid financial aid to hospital from newspaper payment
The Drave Hospital Board met on Friday where RD Hos Belling announced a £5 cheque payment from a Sydney newspaper for an article on the rabbit menace. The funds were donated to the hospital by NSW Minister for Agriculture and local State member Mr EH Graham, with contributor G. Termite Exterminating assisting the coverage.
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Boar Act
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Graham
Shire of Wimmera Weighbridge Keeper Appointment
An official notice from the Shire of Wimmera announces the appointment of the weighbridge keeper at Placmnthansel. The document lists names and terms, noting duties at the weighbridge and associated port facility.
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Shire OF Wimmera Weighbridge
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