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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 16, 1950
Page
5
The incident occurred on the Western Way near Kiata on February 26. Reaper, driving a car, was charged with dangerous driving and failing to keep left. He was convicted on the dangerous driving charge while the failing to keep left charge was dismissed.
Dr. C. E. Baker replied about possible small jobs around Jung while the plant is in the district. Mr. Rigg said he would consider the request and do work if feasible, noting that heavy rain could affect conditions. He warned that by the time the plant arrives, Jung may be in chaos.
The council agreed to repair a three mile section of the St Helens Plains Road at an estimated cost of £3006 to divert a school bus route. Deputation from Drung St Helens Plains parents urged extending service to 12 children, with support from Dr P Eagle and local residents. Proposal would reduce travel for Horsham High and State School pupils, with road resurfacing to allow all weather operation and potential grants from Education Department.
William Herbert and Clemens Leske are named as associate artists. Leske gained First Class Honors at the Pa Conservatoire and rose to prominence in 1947 in the ABC concerto and vocal competition. Herbert recently returned from abroad and performed solo with the Victorian Symphony Orchestra during the 1950 season's early free Sunday concerts.
Sir Laurence Olivier leads the cast in a sweeping early cinema epic about a great English figure and his love story. Vivien Leigh plays the woman who wins the heart of a famed naval hero while Alan Mowbray Bara Allgood Henry Wilcoxon and Heather Angel support the production with strong period performances.
A parliamentary committee considers routing a new rail link from Dimboola to Minyip or Murton to serve Blackheath and ease main line congestion. Proposals include space rationing where silos can't cope, improved concrete silos, and a plan with Grain Elevators Board and Victorian authorities.
City Bend issued a quote to Seaton FC for a match in Horsham. The decision was discussed at a meeting on Friday with club officials present.
Sunday service observes loyalty to the King as Empire youth across capitals and rural areas participate in church services and await the 2.45 pm broadcast of the royal message read by State governors. In Victoria Sir Dallas Brooks will deliver the address to children. Horsham hosts special services.
The Dimboola Shire Council agrees to perform road maintenance on the east and west boundary road near Dimboola following a suggestion from the Wimmera Shire Council. Secretary Roy Livingston conveyed the decision at the Friday meeting, plans include trimming the formation with a stone grader available for use.
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