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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 28, 1946
Page
2
The fragment lists prices for provisions in a tatlowing area with Butter factory items. It mentions Mallarar Butter and references cage prices, Miewisy Fscenids, and various color and product notes.
An incident near Kaikee road, witnessed by farmer Morcom and an employee, ended when a loop formed in a horse’s tether and released the trap as the animals dragged Morcom toward a fence. He freed himself, though he sustained neck injuries and remains in serious condition at hospital. Victory Day celebrations in the Shire promise a dinner for returned personnel, with local supporters pledging funds for race and pool projects. Art show and market reports note strong community participation and hospital fund growth.
A disrupted report notes a Ballarat meeting where the Hor shut Hise Hospital management committee elected new officers for a three year term. Attendees include Messrs A J Ravvan E Cealy Selena Delahunty and M Evans with Mr Hod and others presenting plans for hospital annex control and pension details.
Obituaries record the deaths of Ar. Virnry Lewie and Mrs RE Barker in the Lewis and Hawker family notices, noting long local ties and farm backgrounds. A third obituary honors Francis hilcrew Robertson, a noted sportsperson and performer in the Wimmera region, detailing his career and family.
The text references Washington and Silay with mentions of Mr Tewaw and Mr Truman. It notes tensions over political support and alleged efforts affecting labor and the next political section. The garbled OCR suggests debate over spending funds and wartime or election maneuvering.
A university director argues for selective decentralisation to serve rural areas, proposing two year general education at regional colleges linked to a central university. The plan targets ages 17 to 21, aiming to widen access while maintaining a strong higher education standard, and envisions broader citizen education beyond Melbourne.
Mayor and museum president arranged an informal reception in the Town Hall to welcome Anna Smith, a Viennese pianist with opera experience, recently arrived in Horstan. Mrs Smith Prowse expressed gratitude for warm welcome and patronage and requested a performance of Alusetta's Water Song from Le Bucchens, with a whispered note of celebration.
The Minister for Post-War Reconstruction Mr J Dedman outlines rural re-establishment under the Re-establishment and Employment Act. Ex servicemen may obtain agricultural loans up to £1000 and allowances during the first year. thousands of acres have already been approved for settlement under the War Forges Land Settlement Scheme with a steady flow of land tenure over up to a decade.
Weather favored play as Devon clubs hosted a weekend golf event. D. Shirlow led the men with 82 and 3 74 net, while Hindh 1941 champion posted 83. Les McRae and HL Lalirence showed promise with 87 and 82. Mrs Wynne led the women's 18 hole stroke, with 76 for G Isbet and 74 for Mrs. Cook in low net events.
A stroke competition at Horsham links Saturday saw favorable conditions yield notable scores. In A grade N Muler posted 41 12 89 to win, with Rue and Fitzgerald close behind. B grade went to E Gerlach net 62 at 26 handicap, while J Greening and I Bennett trailed. Next Saturday features 4 4 ball best ball. players urged to keep starting times to avoid congestion.
With 187 patients, Horsham Base Hospital faces rising maintenance costs and accommodation shortages. The Committee of Management limited visiting hours at the request of medical staff, aiming to improve patient care while awaiting increased government support and a new building.
The hospital managers debate appointing a second resident for 12 months to share duties amid rising maintenance costs. They note Dr Haynigusen’s prior appointment and consider Wood Heath as available, while the House Committee reports laundry and boiler alterations, staff changes, and increased admissions.
A damaged report describes a junior pigeon racing event with multiple participants and officials. It notes bird performance, a tense race, and a trophy awarded to the winner. Several named entities appear with unclear spellings due to OCR errors, but the main outcome is the junior race and prize distribution.
Officials in Victoria face kerosene drum shortages as supplies lag and transport restrictions bite. Authorities urge return of empty drums and faster dispatch to farmers, but delays persist and empty drums accumulate in depots.
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