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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 13, 1952
Page
2
Retail prices in Florida for various commodities are listed, including butter bacon and potatoes. The fragmented entry notes prices for brown Spanish pears and bran products, with several garbled terms and missing details.
A fragmented obituary notice collection lists May 1950 deaths and services at local addresses. It mentions funeral arrangements, memorial tributes, and a sale of gowns at a parfumed store with various dates, venues, and references to a social event.
The Wirmera Shire Council vows a review of the proposed voldinr settlement in the Horsham district, citing national economy and maintenance concerns. The decision follows a Friday comment meeting where impacts on existing landholders and regional development were discussed, with emphasis on benefits to rural growth and longer term output.
District residents including Mr A.W. Abbott and Mrs B.C. Grigg were admitted to Winnie Hospital over the weekend. Names and spellings are inconsistent in the fragmentary OCR.
A company sought permission to lay a footpath at Nilson Street Honxhang near the town hall entrance. City engineers, led by Mr Vaughan, were asked to reassess and report back. the matter was set for the Twenty April meeting with the firm prepared to cover costs.
Obituary notices record the deaths of Maud Ward aged 76 at home on May 2 and Me Weis, and list surviving family including Ant Ward and several children. Funerals planned for Divtrina Cemetery after a church service. Additional notices mention the deaths of Marie Schmidt and Avila Murray with survivors and funeral arrangements in Horsham and Wimmera regions.
The City Committee will not extend the electricity supply on Stawell Road despite a petition from residents. The decision, recommended by the urban committee, ends the bid to connect homes to mains electricity.
The Country Fire Authority warns against neglecting municipal lines as streets are sealed or zeal. The Municipal Association advised the City Council of Ulu Thasnader was referred to City Engineer C Vaughan for review.
The Hornham City Council Finance Committee will discuss control measures for keeping poultry. A note from the Municipal Aavelation mentions health revival concerns and enforcement considerations.
City residents face winter wood shortages as Horsham merchants stockpile long timber for Agunehold blocks and surrounding yards while Melbourne reports a rising demand with about 690000 tons needed for the season amid limited Brewood in the metropolitan area.
A model designer plans a dress firm with partners in New York but partnership friction leads to a secret agreement with a department store. The tale weaves industry intrigue, fashion houses, and the ruthless stakes of early 20th century retail.
A disjointed report notes a late arrival by a key official to the Aiea area for a state affair. The delay involved unexpected detours and scheduling shifts, with officials including Melintirine Hefty mentioned in a context of anticipation and reassessment.
The summer committee of the Morihar Scout Group raised 263 pounds for the group during the year. The annual greeting reported a shortfall of 28 pounds. Committee members include J Bullinger, Barker, Monty, F Allen, and McLean.
The Rev H H Kettle praised Florence Nightingale for nursing Crimean War wounded soldiers and her enduring Christian work. He cited her dignity and groundbreaking nursing, noting public opposition and late recognition, as Horsham churches paid tributes to Nightingale on Sunday.
A fragmentary passage outlines a weekly column claiming fascination with opera and references to a character named Binoy and a comic or poetry tone. It mentions readers and a periodical, noting a historic sweep from peanut butter to modern times.
The Rupaurgup Urbane Fly Tirigude Ladiew Cosymitter elected Roramuram BR Inbel as President last Wednesday night. The group named Mini Chidhow as Vice President and Secretary, Me W Chapavan as Admixtant Secretary. A mixed street meet is planned for Friday May 18 with donations to be announced by the committee.
City council plans to request a report from engineer Mr C Saughan on the use of Moraband aviation methods for Ayling mode. The act modeliern club notes a frequent turnout and claims a permanent win in a recent competition.
Local financial lines show Shire paying bills totaling £22,538 with scattered notes on refunds, percentages, and road allocations. Amid irregular text, a big upcoming event is announced for Horsham Town Hall a Tivoli pantomime visit on Thursday May 92 with a large cast, monkey circus, and extra food show aimed at drawing crowds.
Fragmented social notes mention an engagement involving Audrey Challenson and Ane Tk He Amplin, with scattered names such as Henry Croinsinih, Mia ap Mound Stra Heew, and Mis ALES Marl man Meat. The text is garbled with unclear dates and places, obscuring concrete facts.
Local government records reveal Alte Atweneemene elected as junior mayor amid civic events in Ie Wat Wieett NE. Officials Annette tytn Tatly Crk and other council members signaled ongoing reforms and future community projects.
Labor shortages hinder construction of facilities at Crap Warrock and Jeln's Crossing in the Grampians. Despite available materials, the labor force remains a bottleneck, with mentions of public works departments seeking workers and firms pushing to meet mounting deadlines amid scarce skilled labor.
Two tenders were opened for private street works in the city. The first bidder is Tumeeny for the conduit and river works at a themed site. The second set includes Minton and Koma bidding for a gas line project with a value around 2m.
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