20-Storey Hospital Land Prices Up 100 Percent
A Horsham survey of stock, station and estate agents shows house and property prices have doubled since 1938. Agents cite high building costs, material shortages, and rising wages as factors driving demand and prices, with reports of large sales and forecasts of continued inflation.
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Horsham
Raymtre Pwapin
Wr Anders
Mitchell Sant
Mitchell Sant Tind and Iwate
Sawyer
Doven
Dennys
Toscelles
T. Bleakley
Emi Py
Hallempaga Dan Prives
Hia Fit
Estes
Goreheven
Farmers Demand More Rain To Aid Cropping
Farmers across Horsham and surrounding districts report insufficient rainfall hindering early cropping. Names cited include Mr Wettightiyay of Bhee neath and Mr Dolg Stuitl of Lower Nor Fron, urging sustained rains to soften soil, control weeds, and permit sowing in June. Drier spells and a brief shower Tuesday failed to meet needs, with forecasts of rain expected to help in the coming days.
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Wettightiyay
Bheeneath
Abun
Hee
Dolg Stuitl
Mie
Bool
Bolwell
Youngs
Saint
Holt
Houston
Kenlaw
Anil
Anil Mer Mowaton Cai
Weill
Dahienburg
Horsham
Town Hall Hours Extended Amid Wage Overrun Debate
Tuesday night the council approved closing the town hall at 5 30 pm after Finance Committee recommendations. Mayor Dr T Bennet and Dr L E Reid explained overtime due to an award variation would require extra pay for Saturday office hours. The council cannot cover added costs, risking cuts to works and higher rates to offset the wage bill.
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T. Bennet
L. E. Reid
Dr. Benet
Tar
Bennett
Geneva
Eyes on Barna race in state elections preview
A fragmented report outlines Barna as a focal point in the upcoming state elections. Mileux M seeks to defend a seat against Country Party rival Mr BR Leviteke amid shifting party loyalties and a noted swing from the CP to the Lor faction.
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Barna
Mileux
Country Party
BR Leviteke
M? Bun
Meeting on Horsham Art Gallery Authorization
The Horsham Progress Association requested a meeting to discuss a matter on the art gallery agenda. The mayor was instructed to act on the motion of Cr. J. F. Reid and Cr. R. cl at the Tuesday night council session.
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Cr. LT
Ren
J. F. Reid
Cr. R. cl
Horsham Progress Association
Maater
Sealing of Oval Ramp and Drain Plans Noted
Report notes sealing of the City Oval ramp and plans for drainage. Mentions a government engineer, works minister, and related site work, with references to official figures and ongoing construction activities at the oval.
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City Oval
Stevens
Nork
Jones
Marston
Aloe Tbs Works
Figal
Elias
Truth on the Liberal and Country Party rift in Victoria
Premier Hollway toured northern and western Victoria speaking to crowds about the Liberal and Country Party split. He urged a strong one party government to combat Communism and support the Progressive Party, while noting the need for unity to win the election.
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Liberal and Country Party
Country Party
Holinay
Aruniem
LCL
Mhin
CPO
Fremive Atevssn! Tnt
Horsham court adjourns attempted murder case
The Horsham Court of Petty Sessions adjourned the attempted murder case of farmer Percy Redvers and two others. Bail was fixed at 300 pounds. Redvers and two women suffered throat wounds in January 1 and 13 incidents, with victims treated at Wimmers Base Hospital.
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Horsham
Percy Redvers
Kalkee
Nie Roberteau
Petty Scien
R Bigain
S.M
Lawson
Mira
Robertson
Wimmers Base Hospital
Times Today Brief Sparks Operational Oversight
A concise Times notice outlines an operational review affecting divisions. It notes leadership changes and a phased rollout plan aimed at improving efficiency and compliance across departments.
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C. H. Hoskin & Sons
Uanz Bulldog
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USTIN
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Stawell Road
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P.C
Red Dean
Firebrace Street
Manger
New Zentart Law
C2 Sebines
Sears
Noradjuhn
United States
Webley Memorial Hospital
Chicago
Illinois
Nurney
Hospital Personel
Canterbury
Hewlett” Johnnson
Wallan
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W. E. Dahlenburg
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Mrr
Hollway
Hersham
Vic
Amcdoaald
Bie
Boaung
Rane
Grant
Actil Sheets
Tim Sead
Manchester
Ulasneldt
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Donegal Tweed
Shepherds
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Ford Dea
Mhoves
Wimmera
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