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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 27, 1949
Page
3
Yesterday's prices list for Worsham and Ballarat includes assorted staples. Provisions such as Joemk y Pies and Folagoes are shown with per pound rates, along with bacon onions pollard and bran per bushel.
A committee authorized by the Hallway Government began evidence on wheat storage and bulk handling. Plans include Rotary Week tours to Stawell Horsham and other sites with students guided by Rotarians, plus talks at schools and local factories.
The notices record the deaths of Janet Mainless and Granestock Gravestock and summarize their lives, families, and community involvement. They note burial at Stawell District Cemetery and Dimboola Cemetery, with funeral arrangements by local undertakers.
A memorial notice honors Joseph Ota who passed away May 25 and his wife Mary, and recalls his devotion to family. It notes the funeral and expresses gratitude for their life together, praising his strength, kindness, and guidance. The tribute extends to their children and relatives in sorrow.
Fragmentary report describes an accident where an exploding drill injures a man. No clear location or names are readable.
Artificial bowsers for the centenary celebrations are being prepared and the Decorations Committee appeals for extra helpers to assist in this work.
The Central County group thanks helpers and invites attendance despite a planned rain forecast. Mrs Graves urges residents to join the town celebration, noting earlier plans and reminders for the event and honoring those who contributed.
The Horsham council plans likely formation of a junior town council next week. The group will include school students and aims to combat youth vandalism and promote civic pride in schools and the community.
At the annual Rotary Club meeting in Horsham the 1919 50 directors were named W Allen M Harpin E Harvey W Lawrence Irt ton and Wilkin. Officers for the year Oct 1 149 were approved President W R Allen vice president S Dowling secretary C N Wale and treasurer A D Beynon.
The Victoria government adopts amendments to the Soil Conservation and Land Utilization Bill to empower a new Land Conservation Authority. It backs cost sharing with farmers, sets advisory bodies, and enables demonstrations and experiments to prevent wind and water erosion amid drought risk.
Readings from King George V and Queen Mary featured in a school Empire Day program at Stats School Gowrie. The headmaster urged unity among British peoples and emphasized steadfast loyalty to Australia’s heritage as part of the Empire in a public address.
A Wimmera branch of the Real Estate and Stock Institute was formed in Horsham early this week. The branch will unite all estate agents in the Wimmera with President W. Bleskley and secretary R. Withen.
Mr McGregor a London chemist and his wife Mery travel with 7 month old Tain to Horsham Australia aboard the Chitral 16 000 ton liner. They praise abundant shops and higher Australian food quality while noting Melbourne cleaner and more orderly than London. He served in the RAAF during the war and now works as a chemist in Burgess Hill.
The Rev D Yarrington, a well known lecturer, plans two illustrated talks at the Theatre. On Sunday next June 30 at 8 30 pm he will sign on and present a lecture. On Thursday June 2 at 8 pm he will speak for women only.
Two letters have been reserved at his office on the subject of Communiam. It is considered this topic needed space in recent issues and one matter to meet closed. No further letters Communic will be in our Letters to the Editor column.
A reader letter accuses Minister Calwell of promoting White Australia and racial restriction. The writer asserts Calwell’s statements oppose welcoming Jewish or non British entrants and criticizes deportation and bans on non white migrants, urging adherence to open immigration principles.
In a paddock near Hurnbuu Bare Hospital an attack killed sheep and led to eight dogs shot. Five dogs were fatally mauled, nine remaining dogs destroyed. Owners face lawsuits for damages estimated at £3418.
A men only illustrated lecturing event is set for Horsham Theatre Sunday night after church. The mayor is expected to preside with Dr John Palpiswal in attendance and the community is urged to attend for guidance and fellowship.
Weather notes a unsettled pattern with average temperatures and winds showing no major extremes. Forecasters expect mild days followed by cooler nights and variable conditions across regions as a front moves through.
The Empire Tay form service will be held at 11 am Sunday with parents and children. Sunday school will meet at 1038. confirmands will receive their confirmations at vesper. The CEF program includes admission service and badge distribution at an evening service. Jim Norman and Nev Lane are praised for assisting the football team frats. A junior branch is forming. salary boys are invited to notify the organizer. Music and vestry activities fill the day with prayers, hymn singing, and youth programs.
A weather summary notes rainfall across the region ending the week with strong totals. Central meteorology stations report showers and localized floods, urging residents to monitor advisories and take precautions.
The report notes fragile conditions at a brickworks as a strike nears, with the management delaying operations and assessing repair needs. It mentions the involvement of the local authorities and the potential impact on valuable outputs, while a tense stand remains unresolved.
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