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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 10, 1946
Page
1
Across cities and suburbs, new District Employment Offices are established under the Re establishment and Employment Act 1845. It serves ex servicemen and all workers, helping them find suitable jobs and improving employment access, modeled on British and United States services.
Horsham set a Victory Day program with 30 organizations represented including Ammera Shire. The Mayor Dr Charles opened the meeting in Town Hall inviting suggestions for services and a youth program proposed with a mix of sports and celebrations, funds to be raised through press appeal and gate charges if needed.
Washington reports the Senate backed a loan and bases proposal by broad margins while rejecting a vital amendment. The decision affects bases currently held by the United States, extending terms for a 9 year arrangement and allowing American commercial interests to operate alongside defense priorities. The vote tally reflected strong bipartisan support, signaling a concerted path forward on strategic bases and funding.
World champion cyclist Oppy Opperman will perform a 505 mile non stop cycling demonstration at Town Hall on Wednesday. A mixed program includes Clitschke’s ex servicemen band and a cast of local entertainers with free bus transport and autograph postcards for programme buyers. A Melbourne Horsham road race retail reveal and Tecony the juggler accompany the act.
Horsham welcomes E. M. Harvey AMLEA as its new full time engineer, starting duties after a long wait for an engineer. Harvey brings extensive regional expertise from Shire of Bright City of Sandringham Hepburn Waterworks Trust Stawell Borough and Water Trust roles, aiming for progressive town works.
The Marsham Fire Brigade held a Welcome home social with Captain absent ill. Norvian chaired, honoring ex-service members returning to civilian life. A minutes’ silence honored fallen firefighter Hutchesson. Awards for long service were presented to several firemen, with speeches praising loyalty and amalgamation efforts.
A damaged OCR passage notes changes in income groups after tax reductions, citing figures between £150 and £60,000 with contrasts to six and twelve thousand benchmarks, and mentions years and sectors. The text is fragmented and portions are unclear.
At a Tuesday meeting Mr Harvey was formally appointed to the Water Trust with a salary of £200 per year, the Sewerage Authority with £250, and the Town of Morahan with additional duties and pay. The report notes his marriage to New Guinea resident Morutui and that they have one child.
Bennett's Parlor announces events for next Saturday May 1 with football and church figures. Timetables show buses to Town Hall and nearby streets including Edward Street Green Park and Kali Avenue with start times around 7 20 and 7 45. Read notes on Picture Bus service for Saturday and Wednesday nights.
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