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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 06, 1952
Page
1
Dr Bennett urged a mass meeting as 29 city representatives discussed building a swimming pool in Horsham. He and other speakers stressed public involvement to explain plans, secure broad backing, and ensure a concrete timetable before any construction.
The Wiamera Base Hospital employed a full time carpenter Mr LE. Miathe of Horsham. The Manager Secretary Mr W Shoebridge told the Management Committee he was hired after qualifications proved sufficient. Miathe to start Monday as improvements noted since recent work in the old section.
A Horsham resident argues heavier fines or more safety devices could save lives, noting motorists risk on poorly marked roads. The piece reflects concern over speeding, dangerous cornering, and calls for stricter penalties to deter offenders.
The Wimimern Agrieu l tus Societies Association released show dates announced by secretary Mr A. Rantkind. Listings include Natimuik August 28 Garnier September 2 Hor October 1 2 Mirth October 4 Mangip November October 0 Rupanyup October 8 Worrarknateal October 5 Renich October 1 Donald October 1 Kanten October 11 Rainbow October 9 Nhill October 16 Tatiana Bordertown October 17 Dimbools October 18 Joparit October 2.
The Duke of Edinburgh toured De Havilland Aircraft Company at Hatfield to inspect the Comet airliner and other new designs. Behind him stands John Cunningham, chief test pilot who first flew the Comet.
Horsham relied on star ruckman Bill Huntley for a match against Je Marit at City Oval after he trained Friday night. Apsley Football Club still refused to permit Huntley to play for Horsham.
Horsham gains its only delicatessen sandwich bar opened yesterday by proprietor K J O Connor. The bar features a fully enclosed serving area with sliding glass panels closed after each order to maintain hygiene.
Miss Dean Fagan reported an oily substance on her frock and coat after leaving Mor sham theatre on Saturday night. She found no stain on the garments when she arrived at the theatre and efforts to remove the substance have failed.
City Health Inspector Mr. D Milburn forecasts a rise in diphtheria vaccination for children this year due to no previous immunisation in 1851. By May 9 parents must sign forms for the June 4 treatment at multiple venues. Horsham last faced diphtheria in 1916 with an average 250 annual cases, and Tot 1918 saw no vaccination. Public Health Council circularises councils to push the campaign. Wimmera Shire Council to discuss at Friday meeting.
Fragmented OCR text describes hospital bed costs per day and compares to last year. It references committees, hospital roles, and fluctuating expenses with unclear details and scattered names. The piece mentions beds, wards, and hospital administration figures in a dense, jumbled layout.
The Horsham Labor Branch calls on Dr Evatt to challenge Prime Minister Menzies and cancel overseas travel. They urge the government to resign and face electors on loan reductions, fearing unemployment from cutbacks in works and public projects.
In Horsham Tas an incident last week involved several allegedly poisoned items found by a local resident. A reward of 20 was offered for information leading to the poisoner. Authorities linked the suspected bait to a broader incident, with ongoing investigations and negotiations reported.
Farmers and local groups protested dismissals at the Wail Forest Nunnery urging more jobs for upcoming heavy workloads. They plan to take the issue to the Minister for Forests and the Forestry Commission for action.
The Horsham public picked D. Plozza as Horsham's best man for the Timex trophy in the match against Je marit at City Oval on Saturday. Voters named Piazza Howey N Widdison Faux Kelly Hartigan and others with points tallied for flat two matches.
Officials of the Portland Harbor Trust will attend a meeting of the Hay Municipal Council in New South Wales on May 4. Attendees include members of the Western District and Associated Areas Development Group and the Jeagie will push for the Davening- Patchewallock rail link. Port land Harbor Trust chairman Mr. Andersony will speak on the port’s role in developing western Victoria and south western NSW.
Mr Watts argues higher costs ensure uninterrupted power supply, noting the city cannot guarantee reliability during industrial disputes. He explains the generating plant capacity, planned additions, and margins needed to meet peak demand while avoiding outages.
A garbled report notes an umpire handling a crowded day in a local game at Hersh Town. Names and details are unclear though the scene involved a tense finish and refereeing calls that influenced the outcome.
At a Friday night meeting the council discussed grounds and free planting. Secretary Me. IL HW Richerday read a letter of 500 bequeathed by the late Mr FA Langhimile for the care of the school grounds. The group considered cement work and equipment needs. The purchase of a motor scythe for the school ground has not yet been finalized. Inspectors will review the site from Wednesday, May to Friday, May.
The Victoria branch of the BSL resists changes to Anzac Day observance with a secretary noting moves to drop the tradition. A nightly discussion at state conferences has failed to secure change, and Mr. Gilbert notes that the word peace cannot be used in advertising trade names.
Cadets from Hornham High School return from Bandiana Military Camp after a week away. They reportedly stayed overnight at Royal Park Barracks on the return trip.
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