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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 11, 1948
Page
2
Yesterday's sales figures indicate provisions and fabrics from local suppliers in Racine and nearby markets. Data lists items such as onions and related goods with quantities and prices, noting warehouse needs for supply chains and consumer demand.
The obituary records the death of Mary Howe of Talladega with services at Christ Church and mentions surviving relatives including her daughters Agmys Gomes and Poort. It notes cremation, memorial services, and a final tribute by family and friends in a local community. The notice references funeral services at Hettginess & Son and lists allied relations and dates connected to May 12.
A garbled 1945 note describes Sir Wilfrid Beveridge’s planned arrival and voyage details amid fire and evacuation chaos. It mentions a shipboard fire, passenger reactions, and disrupted cabin activities. The item also reports on state school improvement work at Horgham and Stake schools, including classroom extensions and electric wiring plans anticipated for May holidays.
An obituary notice details the death of Mr. Douglas J. McClure and references injuries to others in a traffic incident near Glidsbreet. It notes his marriage to Mrs. We Papait and mentions family survivors, with hospital treatment for several injured individuals and ongoing care details.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a names heavy social column or wedding notice with scattered names, places, and events. The garbled text mentions Wood, Miss Hazel, Clifford, Bevan, Din Neriest Hee Bevan, and other personal names, suggesting a diary or society page fragment about families, marriages, and social events.
The article notes a stroke play event over 13 holes with 82 associates recording cards. Winners in divisions show ties and handicaps affect results while Dob Barretta clinches a key finish. The piece mentions A and B tournaments, personal injuries, and upcoming May 28 competition plans amid club activities.
A long health week program at the hospital featured microscopic slides by a biochemist from the base hospital and displays on food processing and sanitary appliances. About 90 people volunteered for Red Cross duties as the event drew praise from parents and attendees for its community health education and support for convalescent care.
A 1946 referendum debate warns electors against centralising power in Canberra. The article argues a Yes vote would expand federal control over prices rents and industry, risking constitutional by pass and harming state and local governance. It notes campaign events in Horsham with speakers from the Yes and No sides and outlines key figures and dates.
Dr Meredith outlines Victoria’s Infant Welfare movement since 1918. Centres in Rich mand and Ruby King provide mother and baby guidance, with 20 shires contributing funds and five mobile units serving the state. Mortality decline to 26.25 per 2000 in 1930 credited to immunisation and centre work.
A mangled OCR of a treasurer's report shows entries for depreciation law, fixed deposits, and fund balances. Names like Henry Seok and references to Lon Xp appear amid scattered figures such as 3300 and 2000, but readable details are sparse and the overall ledger is incoherent. The fragment hints at municipal or organizational accounting with depreciation, reserves, and current assets, yet key amounts and actions remain unclear.
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