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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 16, 1952
Page
2
The fragment describes funeral notices and obituaries for individuals including John Harrison and a long-form memorial penned with dated lines. It also includes scattered references to local shops, foods, and prices, with garbled OCR text blending notices with unrelated consumer items.
The Horsham public cheers Cavalleria Rusticana with capacity crowds in the city and at Donal, signaling strong local support for opera. The success boosts hopes for further Opera presentations and cultural growth in Horsham, with notable enthusiasm for future ventures and community turnout.
An organiser and meld officer of the Australian Primary Producers' Union, Mr. McFarlane, is assigned to Warracknabeal to secure a home and set up duties. The move, debated by regional members, faces funding concerns as membership fees and housing costs are weighed against possible public benefit. The plan may lead to permanent appointment in the Wimmera region if feasible.
Reading from fragmented OCR text, the article notes attendance at an infant centre and mentions elections and officer re selections. It references Mrs F. Bley re elected Junior, Mrs Oroham re elected Secretary and Treasurer, and a committee event planned around Friday with hospital involvement and extended plans for a fundraiser or program.
At Quantong on Saturday May 10 friends from the district gathered for Miss Audrey Asplin's 21st birthday. The hall was well decorated with local entertainment and music provided by Dr Heit Marrin Bt Ken Maris and others. Guests toasted Miss Asplin with congrats and gifts while organizers and the Quantong district women’s guild offered support and hospitality for the celebration.
An Olympic cycle event in Helsinki hosted a combined card party, dance, and kitchen sale attended by visitors from Moratam, Heywood, and Minyip. Miss Blackley was presented by HL Hi Smith as she neared marriage. Prizes were awarded to Mimmy Tanvasaral and R. CHwres with consolation to Mrs PGI and Tom Smith.
A collection of fragmented wedding notices and society items. It mentions multiple individuals including brides and grooms, attendants, and guests, with partial details on gowns, church ceremonies, venues, and receptions. Names such as Coutts Eastwell Hawkins McGredden and places like Wortham are present in incomplete form.
Horsham Town Hall hosted Cavalleria Rusticana presented by Horsham Opera Group drawing a packed crowd. Obituaries note deaths of Riley and Webb families in Horsham and Natimuk with services held at Hardham Cemetery and National Methodist Church.
Local contractor Mr A Vinewat reports good progress on the new hall at Lanarun Mall. Materials are on hand and completion is expected within a few weeks.
Aileen Merrett was detained in Horakama on 9 Avent by Boraham police for money and jewellery belonging to Mina Aliuon May Baker of Natimuk. Reported items include a bracelet, beads, rings, brooches, pendants, and a heart-stud necklace. A $8 note and a powder compact were also noted. Proceeding by summons.
Brimpnen and Crow of Kilkenny South Australia are visiting with Mex Queale of R. Harper and her children from Footworay. They are staying with A B Matthews of Weim.
The Horan High and State Schools will close for the May holidays today. The Horsham Brigidine Convent broke up yesterday. Public schools at Melbourne and Ballarat have arrived in Horsham during the weeks. The Beate and High Schools will resume on Tuesday week. others off Tuesday. Meine Convenit boarders will resume to June 2.
Members of the Murton Hobbies Club attracted a large crowd at the tracted event showcasing model airplanes. The group flew their planes over the Murton Bucee course during the weekend and planned a visit to Thoms Flow Mill for a tour of the Hvi jana Timer inspection.
About 200 guests attended a Twesday event at the Arapiles Shire Hall as new shire buildings were unveiled. Dignant interiors, improved walls, and upgraded facilities charmed attendees while speeches from councilors and clergy highlighted progress. Dancing, gifts, and novelty prize draws followed, with Reinheimer praised for contributions and thanks extended to hosts and attendees.
A 12 year old girl Margaret Irwin from Nulimuk was fatally struck in Horsham Streets on Friday afternoon while wearing a stockings, shoe and uniform. Police report a pibstalive oy Wer elutes incident and an exchange holst holhy mix lewin context.
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