26 May 1950
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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 26, 1950
Page
1
In a tight battle, Mr Mibus won Boring for the Liberal and Country Party. Reports swirl about reshuffles as Premier may reveal a new ministry this weekend with possible replacements for several posts including the agent general.
The seven year ban on domestic sale of cream is lifted by Commerce Minister Mr McEwen. He notes the move does not imply end of butter rationing and urges Australians to continue to monitor food supplies while retail units adjust to the change.
Dr Walpole, adviser to the Local Council, argued TB tests would be desirable but compulsory tests faced practical and equipment hurdles. The Health Department noted current equipment shortages and would need to decide when and how to implement large scale testing.
John Joseph Charles Cowell pleaded guilty to stealing a bicycle owned by Mavis Koeing valued at £9. The witness Elbourne testified he bought the cycle for £2 10s from Cowell at a park. The court noted Cowell was seen with the bike on September 1 and the item later disappeared from the area.
A fire about 4 p.m. Tuesday destroyed sheds at Goonwin now on J. M. Farley’s property near Laharum. Faulty lighting equipment caused the blaze, which spread near the homestead but did not reach the house. Fire brigades unavailable due to no local telephone and remote location.
Prestige Ltd states it has no plan to close its Horsham factory and seeks expansion with more workers. Manager Mr. D. Millen refutes rumours and aims to hire up to a hundred additional staff for the factory, which makes parts for the taste sector.
A new Victorian Forests Commission division will be set up in the Western District with an administrative centre in Horsham. The seventh district covers about a third of Victoria from the Mureau to the South Sostesloun Qotder area, aiming to improve remote-area attention, soil erosion control, and water conservation.
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