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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 06, 1949
Page
3
Market notes show yesterday's wholesale prices for tallow and butter, eggs, bacon, onions, and potatoes. Distinct figures for each item appear alongside notes on bran and pollard supplies and various meat and produce categories.
Memorial notices from various families announce funerals, wakes, and last rites. Names such as Buckley, Bernest, and Pervis appear with multiple relatives noted. Wives, sons, and daughters are listed alongside hospital and parish references, reflecting a deeply local memorial page.
A citywide penny drive will run on main street to fund Horsham kindergarten operations. The event aims to supply fresh fruit milk and essentials for over 200 children while the Apex Cub previously raised 100 pounds toward a 4000 pound target. The campaign concludes with a final result hoped to compensate earlier shortfalls as the public is urged to contribute.
Obituary notes Kerneat James Wallis of Natimak Rou who died at Horsham Base Hospital after months of illness. A prominent local accountant, he worked at May and Millar then Young Bros and Dennys Lascilles Ltd. He held many degrees, served as auditor for public bodies, and was lifelong member of the Wimmera Masonic Lodge. Survived by Margaret O Doherty wife, two daughters Patricia and Lynette, a son Rowen, and several siblings. Funeral from St Andrew Church to Harsha Cemetery at 10 45 a m.
In Horsham Court Inspector Bibbett reappeared to hear the Sadlow case. Sadlow was caught crossing the Pimpinio trap with a loaded truck carrying 340 cases of tinned fruit, totaling over eight tons. He claimed ignorance of the limit and was fined £5 with costs. a permit for eight tons would have allowed the load, but no cost was noted.
Technicolor musicals draw crowds as Give my Regards to Broadway stars Dan Dailey with Nancy Guild Fay Bain ter and others while The Checker ed Coat stars Tom Conway and Noraen Nash. Horsham Theatre screens Deep Valley and Cowboy from Brooklyn with Ida Lupino Dane Clark Wayne Morris Priscilla Lane Ann Sheridan and Ronald Reagan. A former Horsham Football Club president dies leaving family Alfreda Eliza Alfred James Edna May Ernest Mark Hagel Doroth Stewart John Amy Doris. Funeral at Horsham Methodist Church led by Rev. J D Wade with graveside service.
The Lieutenant Governor arrives tonight with a public welcome planned for tomorrow. A busy schedule includes a football match at Horsham recreation ground between Horsham and Dimboola, a concert by Sir Edmund at Hath The public, a memorial unveiling at St John’s Church, and an official service with a guard of honor. Local residents are urged to use public transport and to attend the service.
William Turker, described as the most powerful man in Horsham, was fined £3 for resisting arrest and £10 for being drunk on licensed premises at Horsham Court. The case followed related testimony and involved police witnesses First Constable L O Dwyer and others describing the bar struggle at the Royal Hotel on March 5.
The council plans a 4500 pound loan outline to fund two swimming pools as shown in the Vaan programme to be sent to the State Treasury. Approval was given for six reversations from the M7 ukkeen and a total of 438 on a ca08 line. The text includes corrupted phrases about electrical works and extensions.
In Horsham a council inquest follows a fatal incident when Myre Margaret Power was electrocuted while washing at home. A husband, who touched a fence during the emergency, received a shock. State Electricity Commission testimony described the dangerous wiring as a major hazard in the area.
Local report notes Shandiie and Tre competing in a small town street game with nearby residents watching. The event highlights community sport and neighborhood effort amid light competition.
The Horsham Town Council held a meeting on Tuesday May 13 with plans to discuss a community event and potential budget matters. Reports noted local school and hospital issues, including a motor accident, flu cases, and housing rent concerns affecting residents.
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