Commercial Intelligence Notes on Festive Market Tricks
Fragmented text describes tricks and schemes at a market by Bersham Boiter and others. Mentions butter crusture and a list of donors or participants with unclear roles.
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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 03, 1949
Page
2
Fragmented text describes tricks and schemes at a market by Bersham Boiter and others. Mentions butter crusture and a list of donors or participants with unclear roles.
A jumble of garbled OCR text listing many proper nouns and fragments such as names, places, times, and terms. The readable content is minimal and lacks coherent events or structure to summarize into a clear news item.
At a Sunday gathering in Poresiay last, Presbyterians hosted a premiership fixture with visitors from other clubs. E Emes presented the trophy to captain Rie Jenkin who spoke for the team. Rev Faithes Forrest gave spoons to members, T Conlon played piano, and Don Amos and Les Smith performed.
Meeting at Minyip Hall at 1 p.m. Wednesday will choose the Country Party candidate for the Wimmera electorate between Mr. F. M. Atkinson and Dr. T. W. Wale. The Wannon council recently selected Mrs. H. G. Marfell as the first woman to represent the party in a federal contest.
The Wimmera District Council of the Australia Labor Party will discuss, at meeting next Friday, the pre selection of a member for the Federal Wimmera seat. Tony Barbera has already no hunitet and it is expected that Mr be tandy will also be candidate. A further nomination may come from a prominent Melbourne citizen. The ALP Executive Council advised that only financial members of at least two years standing may nominate. The Horsham branch had asked that only resident members be used to nominate. The Dimbouta finely supported the request.
A fur collar valued at 45 guineas leads a range of prizes in the Girl Guides competition. Details and further participation are promised in a forthcoming notice from the War Memorial Appeal, with various items including a white satin gown and a bring of other gifts to be judged by attire.
Sir Robert Dunstan credits a farmer for stabilizing the market mood amid falling prices for wheat wool and mutton noting the farmer helped avert a sharper downturn and praising practical farming resilience.
A derailed runaway train plowed into a depot near Ararat railway yard causing guards and a guard van to telescope. Arthur Clark and Frank Constable acted swiftly to warn and control the scene as railway workers rushed from Melbourn to repair damage.
A chaotic excerpt from a local council report outlines the Repatriation Committee’s plans and sustained activity. It notes meetings, employment reviews, and financial figures for grants, removals, and travel costs, plus names of key officials and committee members.
The Rev J F Forrest and Mrs Forrest will conclude their Horsham ministry on June 19 as his congregation at St Stephen's Church Toowoomba Queensland invites him to serve. The assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria meets in Melbourne this week with installations and attendances by representatives including Rev RJ Howle Malvern and others attending the sessions.
Obituary items report Sir George Goudie a longtime Mallee wheat advocate and former MP who represented North Western, thought to be 33. Augusta Marie Lange died at Natimuk aged about 68 after marriage at 25. Funeral Sunday at the National Lutheran Church and cemetery. Also noted is the death of a son in Horsham and a prominent local football figure, with funeral notices and family names listed.
The Legislative Assembly heard Mibus push for extending the grain elevator system and possible silos for wheat. Witnesses would give sworn testimony in an open inquiry with focus on terms of reference including storage, transport, and rail-line silos in Victoria.
The report records a May meeting where Browere and others discuss motions and committee delegation. A motion on secretary procedures is noted, with references to Hobbs, Horsham, and attendees, amid unclear excerpts.
A modest turnout attended the annual Hospital Ball at the Town Hall on Friday night. Miss Jackman was named Belle of the Ball and prizes were awarded for novelty dances and a home made supper was served by the Ladies Auxiliary.
Mr Harrison, a railway car engineer, sustained two cracked ribs and other injuries after his car left the road, plunged onto an embankment, and skidded across loose gravel. The vehicle was extensively damaged in the incident.
A local Kalkee football event report notes a meeting where Dr. R. A Levitan was introduced and a committee was formed to organize future activities. Details are sparse due to fragmented text.
Memorial service honors Meroine of War with speeches by Transport Minister Kent Hughes and others. The event lauds Sister Lt Mheanid for organizing hospital efforts and leadership during wartime, noting her tireless work and impact at Malaysian and Australasian medical facilities.
The Greek Consul of Victoria Mr Nicolades visited Horsham on Sunday. Grampian Olive Plantations manager Mr RC Rantin welcomed him and guided a tour of the 2700 acre property. Nicolades praised tree growth and picked olives for Melbourne friends.
Horsham Music Club held a monthly meeting with recordings and annotations on ballet development. President A. E. Burgess arranged the program featuring Leg Sylphides and Scheherazade. Mr. Buggers traced ballet history and story, Mr. Jonas proposed thanks, and Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake was played during supper.
Free buses will run to Sundays unveiling service. Community gathers for the monument ceremony as officials announce a park event and local residents share remembrances. Details on routes and times follow in official notices.
The week features Errol Flynn in Captain Blood a pirate tale with Olivia de Havilland Basil Rathbone and Linzel Atwill in a double bill alongside The Waggon Roll at Night a Humphrey Bogart thriller about a son returning to the circus for vengeance.
Mrs. Koh Bright Parker Commonwealth Secretary and Mylbourne Diocesan Organizer of the Girls' Friendly Society delivered an illustrated talk to St Johns branch members on Thursday night. The session, led by Mrs Puckett and others, emphasized Christian living and the society's mission with prayers and a closing expression of thanks from attendees.
A fundraiser drive to support the Minyip Football Club has been organized by Mr. T. Wright of Minyip. Wright, the man who was clawed by a fox recently, spearheads the event to raise funds for the club.
A manhunt continues after a garage-breaking suspect fled Ararat Hospital grounds last night. Authorities report a male inmate escaped during a transfer. Police plan an all day drive in Mingiy district starting at 9 am to recapture the suspect and recover stolen items.
A farmer in the Laharum district reports foxes are being killed amid a fever outbreak. The text mentions Mr W Junetzki and unclear details about the farm. The excerpt is fragmentary with many garbled names and phrases.
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