Natimuk Councillor Seeks C P Pre Selection
Dr Wade, Araplies Shire president and Wimmera lifelong resident, a strong Victorian Country Party supporter, seeks pre selection for the new Mallee seat after redistribution. He holds multiple local offices including Natimuk Rural Fire Brigade president and No. 17 region council chair, with long community service noted. George Filley, Horsham, cites Wade’s extensive regional involvement and leadership in rural and civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wade
Shire of Araplies
Wimmera
Vectia East-Natimuk
No. 17 Region Rural Fire Brigades' Council
Natimuk and District Rural Fire Brigade
Natimuk A. and P. Society
Te Arena
Horsham State School Seeks Safer Driving Near Campus
Horsham State School committee urged motorists to heed National Safety Council flags near the school. They called for cautious driving on adjacent streets and circulated 400 notices, but only 11 parents attended. New officers were elected for three years, with Whitelock as president and Gabri as secretary, Lotter as treasurer, and Palot as correspondent. A report highlighted spending of £555 over three years and a letter from Maj Gen Rameau praised the committee’s efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsham State School
National Safety Council
Horsham
Offite
N. KR. Whitelock
F. Gabbe
R. Luker
H. 3. Pallot
L. Hutchesson
E. Dunstan
G. L. Vance
Whitelock
8. F. Brown
Benctt
Director of Education
Rameau
Horsham Grass Courts Praised By Rose Exhibition
Mervyn Rose, winner of Melbourne Autumn Championships, praised Horsham grass courts as beautiful after an exhibition with Frank Sedgman Mrs Bolton and Miss Toomey. Match results included mixed doubles Rose Bolton defeating Sedgman Toomey 6 1 6 3 6 4 and Sedgman Rose beating Sedgman Bolton 4 6 6 4 with Toomey defeating Bolton 6 1 6 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsham
Mervyn Rose
Melbourne
Rose
Frank Sedgman
Bolton
Toomey
Marie Toomey
Mrs. Bolton
Miss Toomey
Horsham Bank Loan Quota Exceeds Target
Horsham subscribers push loan quota to 42788 pounds against 28750 expected with 73 backers. Banks of Horsham manager C Fitzgerald said money continues to come in and advance subscriptions already included in the total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsham
Mr. C. Fitzgerald
Horsham Gift Highlights Early Australian Pro Championships
The Horsham Gift of 1926 saw Australia’s 75 150 and 220 yard pro championships won by Tim Banner and others from NSW and Victoria. Banner ran 150 yards in 12 6 16 seconds, a standout mark cited by Miller’s Sporting Guide. The Horsham Carnival Committee proposed hosting future Australian championships in the country to boost smaller clubs, with a plan to seek approval from the Victorian Athletic League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsham Carnival Committee
Horsham
Horsham Athletic Club
Australia
Tim Banner
N.S.W
Stawell
Frank Fanner
J. F P. Curran
View
T. McKenna
Victorian Athletic League
Three Men Fined for Unlit Bicycles at Horsham Court
Three men were fined 30 each by Mr. P. R. Biggin S. M. at Horsham Court on a Wednesday for riding bicycles without lights. Constable G. Wright stopped Donald Adams on February 24 while riding an unlit bike toward Horsham along Stawell Road after dark. Adams offered no explanation and lacked proper equipment. Also seen was Guy Lachlan Vance riding along Coven Road with a lighting outfit. Henry Frederick Wiese had lighting gear but it was not in order as he rode along Stawell, leading to charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. R. Biggin
S.M
Horsham Court
G. Wright
Donald Adams
Horsham
Stawell Road
Adams
Guy Lachlan Vance
Coven Road
Henry Frederick Wiese
Stawell
Frightened child bitten by snake on rural road
Shirley, a frightened girl, was bitten twice on the arm by a snake along the road. Neighbor Mrs. W. McClure treated wounds after ligatures. Mr. H. Hillier rushed to Edenhope for serum but none was available. serum was later secured at Nara Coorte and given to the child. She was admitted to Edenhope Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley
W. McClure
H. Hillier
Edenhope
Naracoorte
Edenhope Hospital
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Rockman
Seersucker
Moire Taffeta
Ceylon
Natimuk
C. P
Cr. H. W. Wade
Country Party
Victorian Country Party
Western Zone
Mallee
Winton Turnbull
Slitting
Comnittee
Roze
Recreation Ground
A. F. Weight & Sons
Pynsent Street
H. B. Corben & Sors Pty., Ltd
Smith Street
Cliften Ell
Langlan
D Sham
Bennett's Parlor
Murten
Green Lake
Geterdiye
Wiles
Borshas
J. Langlands
A. Wynne
Wilson Street
R. A. Ludbrook
Pheweo Day
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