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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 13, 1947
Page
2
Agents for H. TL CORTEN & SONR offer to provide quotations for monumental works in any cemetery. Immediate erection promised.
Fragmentary OCR style note mentions a factory batch and supplies like bacon and potatoes. It references markets or quantities, with unclear phrases and broken terms. The readable elements hint at local trade or production but lack coherent event or identities to anchor a fuller summary.
A garbled OCR passage mentions hospital staff and families, including names like Peter Young and Peter Lewis, with scattered dates and places. It appears to describe a community notice or memorial, referencing May and June events, and lists several individuals connected to a local hospital or care setting.
Noted pianist Paul Schramm visits Auatrelee and Sydney for tours, with his Town Hall recital praised by Sydney papers as one of the finest piano performances since Schnabel. Horsham Music Club sponsors the recital. local events include Mural décor at the Masonic Hall, a Birthday meeting of the Horsham branch, and plans for a Beulah and Warracknabeal tour.
Local residents are active with travels and roles changing hands. Bruce Carmichael returns from nine years in Queensland to Horsham while Alec Booty visits his mother. Horsham Football Club veteran A Scott returns from 12 years in New Zealand. Peg Watson takes annual leave. Flight Lieut B Davis and Mrs Davis host in Tasmania. Rev Wong and Mrs Wong visit Horsham staying with Mrs Edwards. Neville Haynes assumes city treasurer secretary duties. son of Geo and Mrs Haynes. Clive Smith admitted to Horsham Base Hospital.
A social note reports the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Kangtong of Attamta Sanmuk rind with a small gathering at Stawell. Relatives and friends attended a felicitation, with a reception hosted by Miss Jean Hill and Mr Peter Rorela. Speeches by Mr Hobie and Mr Hutchinson plus Miss Willy and others highlighted the event.
Melbourne cables report mixed Australian sentiment as Britain’s financial moves spark debate. Analysts say Australians show littleinterest in London’s figures, focusing instead on how Britain’s policy may affect Empire and potential announcements in coming months.
Police report a man and woman were involved in a scuffle after a motorcycle crash on Firebrace Street. Intersections with a group led to a confrontation. an arrest was made as officers controlled the scene. Investigators noted a possible motive linked to a disturbance with bystanders and a suspect named Frenit Frederik Dal. The incident ended with a restraining order and ongoing inquiry into the events surrounding the collision.
The firm answers council complaints about building surveyor plans and health issues. It notes sewer, ventilation and occupancy concerns, and cites deficiencies in tutorials and inspections. The reply frames actions by the firm to address the regulatory and safety matters raised.
The Horsham group reports severe meat shortages threatening Britain as half year exports to the United Kingdom fall below required levels. Officials urge rapid shipments from Victoria and other colonies to avert ration reductions and meet wartime needs.
The Australian Board of Missions chairman spoke at St Johns Church of England during the 20th anniversary celebrations. He urged Anglicans to supply carpenters teachers and nurses for New Guinea and urged Christians to educate natives on a Christian path to prevent Pagan future. He cited wartime ties and the need to fulfill the Great Commission with urgent work in mission fields.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Wednesday basketball matches involving Horsham. The text lists teams and times but is garbled, with likely mentions of England, venues, and officials. Readable entities include Horsham and Wednesday. specific dates, opponents, and outcomes are not clear.
The annual event hosted by the Mothers’ Club raised over £50 at the door and ticket sales. Approximately 240 patrons attended the Horsham State School party featuring dances, a jig and a ventriloquist act by Mr Don Arm in support of school funds and equipment via the Education Department.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a pigeons racing event, timing a junior draft or club team, and a season ending gathering scheduled Saturday. Mentions include a prize or time 7.80 and Peppermint Cure as a potential sponsor or term, with unclear references to participants.
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