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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 25, 1949
Page
2
Fragments indicate a funeral notice plus memorial reminisces for family members, with dates and locations including Merlin and Malini dla at Merstian. The notice requests furniture donations for a children's ward, appealing to readers with offers of beds and other items.
The Horsham Football Club hesitates over accepting a summer proposal to broadcast the Sports Parade show from Horsham. Officials fear a financial loss as the 1949 program faced criticism and limited town support. A club meeting tonight will decide whether to pursue the venture and push the program to be the season’s talking point.
The text records multiple obituaries and memorial notices. Jane Carthew nee Yeurly died at 75 at Scot Street Mandenong. Myrtleford born teacher connected to Horshaw State School is mentioned. The Flack family mourns infant Raymond Derek Flack at 16 years. The Bewken family notes the funeral at Sul Huk py. Service details cite Rev T Fairlie and pallbearers W Miekbers, Blowss, H Weld, and Sona limohare.
Weather conditions in Horsham were unsettled with a high near 20 degrees at the Floraham post office yesterday. Light south eastern winds, fine but cloudy sky, and a clear period expected later today. a doctors visit from Colquhoun and the Melhoarse Children’s event note accompanying local services.
Mrs Robart Ries died suddenly at her home in Dandenong yesterday. The report is written by Mmm E J Robert. The notice offers condolences to those mourning her loss and mentions the bereavement page for readers.
The article covers Horsham gathering with talk by President D Callaghan and secretary, plus a lengthy list of attendees and apologies. It notes a successful afternoon program, a lunch hosted by the president and Mrs Callaghan, and reflections on local organizing efforts and future plans.
A lengthy account of Horsham Centenary Week events recalls a grand reunion with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Langlands and Alf Carthew as hosts. Attendees praise the weather, express gratitude to organizers, and note thanks to Mayor, town clerk A. J. Watts, and committee members. Donations total around £4210 with further gifts in support, while memories and acknowledgments highlight long-serving residents and guests from multiple towns.
A reminiscence recalls a longtime teacher and the town’s social life. The piece highlights memories of students, family gatherings, and local events, noting appreciation for colleagues like Mr Callaghan and the supportive school community. The narrative preserves a warm, period voice.
A large Horsham Times sponsored gathering celebrated a centenary event despite rain. Notable figures included Billy Attwood and Mrs S May, with tribute to Bill Carthew as master of ceremonies and remarks by Mayor Crini Reece laghan. The event highlighted community ties and local educationists from Horsham.
The article catalogs numerous attendees including Mrs Andersen Ellen Romnen Archie Arnott Mrs DR Allan Wyn Guest Mrs Ackland Ethel Lees Reg Andre Mole Arnott Margaret Arnott Jack Arnott and many others. It notes a communication about circulation and a secretary named Billy and a request for 900 circulations.
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