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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 23, 1950
Page
3
A speaker criticized the government for inaction and warned that continued neglect could lead to the deaths of natives. He described a harsh situation and urged immediate government intervention to protect native communities.
An opening on Wednesday features oil paintings by British and European artists from the 17th century to today. The show includes portraits and sketches praising notable painters, with commentary on figures like Botha and Orpen.
Horsham officials Mr. J. Anderson and Captain A. K. Rawlings condemn the proposed war pension rise as insufficient for widows and families with children. They call for a rate proportional to dependents and a special round to review pensions, noting widows with children face higher living costs.
Walters of Pima showed drive at Willyir Base Saturday after an area defeat, while the Cota oti ch finished the game. Smith's volume is unsettled, but the bocha cleriens record observations.
The Overland Express will add new roomette sleeping cars starting Sunday June VW with Adelaide and Melbourne services. Trains will run with two roomette cars daily and plans call for four deluxe double berth cars later, alongside existing single roomettes.
In a Empire Day message Lord Gowrie argues Britain overdid colonial grants and must now reassess the imperial relationship. He notes war and economic crises reshaped attitudes, with colonies clearly understood and the Commonwealth’s unity tied to trade and cooperation across English-speaking nations.
Sheep owners in Harrow district resolved to curb sheep theft. A meeting convened by Messrs. Chomley and Crosbie formed a sheep owners association with a levy and an executive committee led by Mr. Crosbie as honorary secretary. Trustees Chomley Roberts and Kirby to control funds.
H. Young won the 18 hole stroke event at Decca Golf Club on Saturday by a count back from E. Tinker. Young 85-15-70, Tinker 7-27-70. Runner up second place J. Davidson 98-27-71. Other scores: G. Hind 74-2 72. L. McRae 88-16-72. G. J. Officer 85-13-72. J. Davidson won the Umit merkers competition with hic net 71. Associates 18 hole stroke on Thursday won by Mrs. G. Ladlow 92-28-64. She also won the secret mic holes 45-14dl. Saturday associates play results list Miss E. Mills 110-34-76. Mrs. White sides 99-23-76. Mrs. C. Smith 94-18-76. Mrs. McRos 104-26-78. Nine hole event: Mrs. C. Smith 46-09-37. Mrs. Whites'te 50-1}- 38. Mrs. Jepcon 49-9-39. Mrs. Rogers 50-10-39. Mrs. McRac 52-13-39.
The report records 34 degrees at 9 am yesterday and the prior Friday 40 and Saturday 38 degrees. Horsham enjoyed sunny spells and little wind but deteriorating conditions yesterday as dark clouds banked from the west.
Mrs McTavish won the 18 hole stroke event at Hor sham Golf Club with a net score of 77 in the final test on June 18 1977 runner up was Mrs L Mays with 80 B grade went to Mrs G Mays 103 35 with Mrs K Sawyer 18 30 78 second E Mays won the 12 hole stroke with a net 68 23 1 3 co net
Fragmented report notes a Saturday event at Hom Golf Lot with clans clashing and participants labeled in garbled terms. No clear identities or outcomes are readable from the text.
The Coleraine Racing Club publishes handicaps for multiple races including the Oe EPthe Fritsy AY McLean Hurdle over two miles with top weights Lord Well 10.10 and Darx Chief 9.12, Maiden Plate five furlongs, J. F. Kirby Handicap six furlongs, and the Great Western Steeplechase two miles with entries like Spalding 10.12 and Dormarco 9.9.
Eighty players joined the Horsham Golf Club bogey competition on Saturday. The A grade event was captured by Farr with a one down margin amid a tight field and culinary Saturday carryover.
The Officer-in-Charge Mr C H Gilder arrived in Horsham to open a new transport office at 88 Firebrace Street over Anderson’s Sports Store. It will handle transport matters now managed by Horsham Police, including transport licences but excluding drivers licences and vehicle registrations.
Associates at Horsham Golf Club will hold a 12 hole competition on Tuesday afternoons. The move was agreed at the associates committee meeting with club members invited to participate.
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