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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 24, 1949
Page
2
A fragmented market brief lists retail price observations and mentions assorted goods and vendors. The legible items reference potatoes and gloves and reference unnamed stores and traders in a hazy commerce snapshot.
Three Dim boola football supporters were injured and taken to Nhill hospital after a truck collided with a parked car in Nelson Street Nhill. The crash occurred Saturday injuring bystanders and prompting police to investigate the scene.
A former Horsham bank manager, identified as Waly Avery AnUITFe, died in a vehicle crash after a collision that fractured a rival vessel and left a fractured skull. The incident occurred near Morsham High School and involved multiple vehicles, with police reporting injuries to several others.
Fragmentary OCR yields a local notice chain naming individuals and events. It mentions a celebration at 401 Arnaud Road and a Saturday May 28 gathering at the Two Gall Supper Row, with several personal names and addresses reading like a social column.
Personal mentions of Mrs Hugh Leon and relatives, with references to heir home at Mildura and Dooen. Notes include Morpeth and Bronte ties, two day visit plans, and lists of parents Mr and Mrs Mars of Eaillic Herwet. Also mentions individuals from Greautanil Durr and Siloo trent with connections to local families.
In Horsham, Milbourne faced a drunken driving charge after a collision with Schwarz’s van. Solicitor Bennett argued memory of his brother’s death influenced Milbourne’s state, with police testimony noting unsteady gait and alcohol smell. Witnesses described Milbourne’s actions before and after the crash, including eight beers reportedly consumed earlier. The court weighed Section 25 of the Motor Car Act against Section 23 of the Alcoholic Liquor Act, with sentencing forthcoming.
Melbourne parliamentarian Mr Warner defends the Housing Commission against Dr R G Charles of Horsham who criticized it for ignoring large families. Warner says the commission has housed hundreds of large families in Victoria including five households with five or more children in metropolitan and rural estates.
The Health Minister Mr Gart cide did not come to Horsham on Saturday as planned and the reason remains unclear. Horsham Town Wall announced that the Lands and Soldier Settlement Minister Mr Guthrie will arrive in Vorsiam on Friday, with the purpose of his visit not disclosed.
In Victoria vocal and variety contests Bartlett name tops the scene. At Bendigo’s concluded competition Miss Nutt Bartlett of Pimginio won three firsts two seconds and three thirds earning the grand prize while her brother Max Bartlett took first prize as best entertainer under 16 and second in nursery rhyme for under 10.
Horsham Municipal Library committee agreed to borrow 200 books from Melbourne Public Library and spend £200 on new titles. The funds target technical and nond classical works, with most books arriving from Milbourne and Dew Books.
Cr Charles notes that only three of five authori sed writhe children are housed in Commieyan homes. He says three bed unit homes were overcrowded only when family sex balance was equal. Mixed sex arrangements caused unequal room crowding and dissatisfaction.
The lettered challenge accuses Communists of aiming to overturn property and install state power, arguing socialism and Christianity share equality while asserting anti Christian sentiment. it critiques reforms, direct action, and worker influence in Parliament as a tool of state control.
A historical lament argues for farmer autonomy from government price systems. It recommends a grower owned organization and debentures to control production costs and profits, opposing centralized authority. The piece critiques wartime wool profits and calls for independent farmer leadership.
The 1919 Empire Day message reflects on liberty under God and the linked fate of nations. It urges individual prayer and perseverance to sustain peace, stressing that every person matters in shaping the future and a united world.
A government official warns residents against overreliance on the Housing Commission to solve building problems. The Premier and Housing officials discuss local housing needs and calls for more homes while departments address municipal building strains and industry partnerships.
Fragmentary readable lines indicate a family farewell event connected to Wor mip and an occasion on Tue 8 with references to bows and a president or posey. Name details are unclear but the scene suggests a local obituary or memorial notice with personal tributes.
A feature on Swiss watchmaking tech, from ultra thin to telemeter watches and golf stroke counters. It highlights compact “spaghetti” movements, minute watches for dignitaries, and a Hever device recording golf strokes with 18 windows to total score.
Report surveys global rise of watches with advanced features from self winding, waterproof and shockproof to weather forecasting and gunman location. Swiss inventors push pricey luxury pieces while aiming for practical tools, with incidents of priceless stones and wartime demand shaping rapid development.
The Keystone Cops show at the 20th Century Theatre promises heavy laughter with multiple performances tomorrow night and on Thursday and Friday. Tickets include a full schedule of spoof skits and the ensemble's slapstick routines.
A fragmented local sports item notes a windy cool day with 19 participants and a 86 degree reading in places. It mentions athletes finishing under light conditions and references teams or events but lacks clear names or outcomes.
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