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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 10, 1949
Page
2
Yesterday’s Pell ing prices for provisions in Hornham mores list butter factory Ballarat two shillings? butter factory local four pence? Ree-Fimttien sixty pence. Potatoes new per W.h. eight pence. Bacon per lb five shillings ten pence. Globe Unions per lb sixpence. Pollard and potatoes supplied in bags for brass and bran.
A garbled obituary notice lists multiple individuals connected to a Worcestershire area hospital events in May. It mentions Mr and Mrs Wh and others, with references to deaths, names including O Connor, Thomas, Milbourne, Wallis Mutran, Agnes, and PAMIES, among unclear details and dates.
Fragmentary OCR article mentions several people and places including Melmurne Anat and Nutduue Rew Naw. References to health, districts, and local officials are present but details and context are unreadable. The piece appears as a garbled local notice or diary-style report with many misspellings.
Six Australian pictures will be lent by the National Gallery of Victoria to the Horsham Centenary Committee for display in Horsham Town Hall during the centenary celebrations. The town clerk received the advice from Daryl Lindsay director of the gallery. The Joan of the pictures was approved by the gallery trustees at their meeting. Insurance will be provided by the gallery and the Horsham Centenary Committee will meet the cost of issuance.
Theatre notice announces a performance of Laburnum Finove in Tieiam Town Bail on Wednesday at an unspecified time with a humorous misprint in the listing. The fragment mentions coughs and a Sirnagr goingeos phrase, indicating OCR errors rather than a complete schedule.
The Rivers and Water Commission reports water storages hold enough for at least two years even with limited rain. With winter and spring rains, stock reservoirs may be replenished, sustaining pastoral irrigation and domestic use as crews build a campaign from Rocklands to Pine and Waters Lakes to resume full supply.
Hor sham Town Council received details from the Day Diverter of Pastor Services Mr de A Camerans about installing a complete new telephone exchange. The project requires a new building and cannot be dated yet though efforts will be made to expedite the work and avoid future delays.
A densely read fragment details a marriage at St Marys Church Harrow involving Mr and Mrs Dennis. The report notes the groom is Mr Dennis and lists numerous attendees and the church ceremony context. The bride’s name appears as Mira or Rita with various family references and a mention of organist Mrs Walsh.
Raymond Cooper defends free speech in Horsham urging restraint on anti Communist scare tactics. He cites the Royal Commission trial and warns councils against banning organisations from town halls. He says he would not be branded communist and notes others share his views.
An obituary notice reports the death of Rat of the Inte rat Hino Wallin. The service was held at Horsham Cemetery with Rev. V1 Finding affirming views. Coffin hearers included Messrs W Blenkley Withell Mitchell Cumms Dowghe Murphy and the arrangements were carried out by Le Mutereson dt Bar.
Coupons Nos 13 to 94 are valid November 15 and 16 with later validity through May 18. One coupon equals three units on May 18, and tea coupons become available every four weeks. Butter coupons run from March 18 to March 18, then cease after May 18. A weekly ration in ounces applies for butter and tea coupons.
Hundreds of Horsham residents gathered at the town hall steps to greet Sir Edmund Herring on his visit. He praised the district for its pioneer work turning the area into a leading part of Victoria and Australia, noting hopes the King would visit, health permitting. The reception was led by Dr Crafter, with Dr Lawrence and the local mayor presenting the welcome.
Peter Dawson, renowned concert artist, charmed a large Horsham Town Hall crowd with a diverse program. He delivered operatic arias art songs and ballads with humor, ending with several encores, including The Floral Dance and Gratitude.
Louis Soler, 34, contractor from Keith S A, driver of a truck, was in a head on crash near Bordertown on Saturday evening. Doctors operated after the collision and Soler was admitted to Borgertons Storeman and later transferred to Hornham Base in a serious condition.
Sir Edmund accompanied by Lieut Col Wilkinson attended Holy Communion at St John’s Taunton where the Bishop of Ballastat presided. A 100 plus men in Parish Hall heard Bir Kamund speak as guests including the Mayor Dr W R Lawrence and others. Sir Edmund lauded the scouts and urged continued service in line with the Wartool conference invitation.
A 68 000 population district study forecasts Horsham Base Hospital will need to grow beyond 465 beds in 15 20 years. The Hospitals and Chairs Commission notes only 410 beds would be immediately needed while current capacity remains at 465. Mr McVilly L. directs the assessment.
A large congregation attended a confirmation service at Lambeth with a bishop dedicating memorial gifts. The event referenced the Lambeth Conference and noted bishops from many countries, with discussions on church unity and ongoing religious duties.
The report notes a five year low temperature at Housbury post on Sunday with a minimum of 29 degrees. Conditions warmed with a clear sky turning overcast. Winds from the southwest blow Friday and Saturday with lows around 44 and 43 degrees. Nine points of rain fell Thursday night.
A fragmentary OCR note references a Wednesday event linked to May MLaw with unclear names. The readable parts mention a Ben Crook and Har en Greve in an unresolved puzzle about dates and activities.
The lieutenant governor Sir Edmund Hering delivered a farewell address to the people of Horsham before returning to Melbourne. The message thanked residents for their kindness and reflected on service as he moves on from his duties.
The Horsham G P Branch of the Country Party signals a strong push to oppose MLA Mr Mibu who split from the party to join the new Shersl Cosetry Party. Delegates elect Mr C Brigatie as secretary as meetings consider backing a Hamhshire candidate in the next state election.
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