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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 16, 1947
Page
2
Yesterday's market list shows surges in butter and potatoes at Keller's dairy and Vine Street stalls. It notes prices for various provisions including fish, eggs, and meats, with several entries flagged for quality and origin.
After a long delay the Horsham Commission has accepted a tender for the second instalment of 16 homes at Horsham. The bid of £20,219 leads the list with other projects including Warrack-Rable six homes at £6,868 and Traralgon fifty nine homes at £67,514.
The report notes wandering dogs near a Norfolk area causing incidents and a claim of livestock theft. It also covers a mortgage temperature record, a court remand involving Willian John Larkin, and updates on gratuities regulations for ex servicemen.
A weekly Horsham social page records birthdays, hospital moves, and local arrivals. Notables include Mrs McGennisken’s admission to Horsam War Hospital and the birthday greeting for Grosn Park’s late week celebration. Other items mention Dave Hardiman, Donald Meakley, Jim Heard, and the Hobbs family achievements.
The Gippsland Base Hospital faces a payment crisis as the National Bank of Australasia refuses to honor hospital cheques except for wages. The bank demands substantial government grants or treasury guarantees, prompting the Charities Board and the Government to consider urgent action to avert liquidation.
The death occurred on Saturday of Mr. Julur Meter Lie, a former resident of Norsham, aged 80. His wife preserved his memory and he was employed at May and Miller Lut before moving to Melbourne.
A watered down OCR fragment notes Tudor Minstrel as a hot favorite for a Deri race with talk of royal victory and betting scenes. It mentions supporters and various names but lacks clear details or outcomes.
unreadable OCR fragment cites names unclear events and dates.
The Treasury reports 2 billion dollars collected from delinquent taxpayers in the past eighteen months. Voluntary payments total about 500 million, with 1.765 million from a single firm evading wartime profits and seeking to shield officers from jail.
The Horsham Amateur Cycling Club opens the season with the Al Fansince event a one mile handicap on the Stawell road. Sir Ted Pohmer leads the aggregate ladder with Avery, Harmer, and Watts close as backmarkers Harmor Avery Haley and Bowden threaten as races lengthen.
The article notes injuries and lineup uncertainty for Horsham with Kilpatryk and Leavie out for selection. It highlights ongoing team struggles, calls for big factors coachwise, and mentions upcoming tests and tactical adjustments over the next two weeks.
selectors reshuffle team for travel to Warracknabeal. Williams is replaced by Sottish, and Cornell Vivianse appears in lineup with new positions. Hawke Grilied Marsian among striders. list includes Reed Whillewa and others as substitutes.
Rising Wimmera League football enthusiasm drives revenue up from £535 in the first three rounds of 1948 to £727 this season. The article notes strong attendance and exports, with Stawell, Ararat, and Dimboola among loud contenders as the season progresses and matches loom at Central Park and other venues.
Local league notes show Horsham Seconds and Goroke poised for tomorrow’s games at The first-named city ground with lineups listed for Horsham Seconds including Mills forward line and midfielders while Goroke and nearby teams prepare for a tight schedule amid standings and umpire appointments.
The KML hosts see two unbeaten sides from St. Michael's and another club ready for a close tilt at the Showgrounds. Both squads promise a spirited test, with Diggers and Homers fielding strong lineups and several players listed among top performers in upcoming matches. All players are due at Showgrounds by 2:15 p.m. sharp.
A fragmentary report from London notes 20 deaths tied to a fit alarmation case. The text mentions Theresi, operas, and a Bally Hilrot tentian, with unclear details on cause or location.
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