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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 11, 1946
Page
2
Fragmentary commercial intelligence from a Horshai market column lists provisions, vendors, and local tax references. readable items include mentions of barley and bran though exact amounts, dates, and names are illegible. The piece hints at price and supply topics typical to a 19th century market brief.
A long fragment lists funeral notices and obituaries including Thomas Edward Manion of Hosen, Cecelia, Elizabew Myts Sinderson, and Jennie SINGHAM among others. It also covers a memorial for a deceased father, a Bereavement Card entry, and local notices about club meetings, art events, and an allocation of housing, with references to Weight & Sons, public services, and Horsham cultural activities.
Household timetables and waste rules appear amid reports on the Horsham Cheer Club raising £100 for hospital equipment and a Brimpton ball contributing funds. The item also advertises the State Fair style film State Fair at the 20th Century Theatre with Technicolor scenes of Iowa show grounds and carnival atmosphere.
The well known resident of Winchaws and Haven districts in Me Fhomue Widward Mantee, aged Abs Se, died after a fall at the hospital. Survived by wife and children, many relatives. The extraordinary election in Central Riding Kow ree saw D. H. Sampall Wwaw elected to council with 334 votes and Pecey Bull 292. Funeral will be at Horsham Cemetery with service at the Chapel.
Socially and by general report a Catholic ball held in town Monday night drew a large crowd from Melbourne and surrounding areas. Guest of honor was Mayor W. Smithyang with guests including Mrs L. Roos. The event featured fashionable dress, hair styles, live entertainment by Kate Ragervireinen's Munk, and a prominent supper committee led by Father Shugley. The event raised funds with a treasurer and committee including W. Soxlan and T McNaillare.
Spotlight on sport records and gate discourse follows Horsham grand final. Murrow cites 1927 Utat jtown gate of £637 with 70 000 attendance, while this year’s gate under tax and 7500 attendees signals possible record results. other gates cited include Murtoa 1825 £15 and Murton 1004 at 2. Special trains ran, lifting potential records for both attendance and takings. School athletics revival features Liver 4a High School sending 260 children and multiple schools competing at Central Park Stawell amid large supporter turnout.
The report covers July 20 marriage celebrations at Horsham with Dorothy Jean Grabsch and Vernon Price wed in a Methodist ceremony. It notes the bridal gown of creme crepe embossed cloque, orange blossom halo, bouquet of azulects, and attendance by family including Evelyn Heard as bridesmaid. A reception followed at the Town Hall with music by Lane and guests in formal attire. The couple will reside in Heywood.
Victorian agricultural figures show a rise in egg production for August with higher totals year over year. The report notes increased hen supplies at Kew and related markets, while other districts report steady gains in pullet and egg ship deliveries.
A speech filled gathering praised the new clerk of courts. Speakers thanked Mr Muhy and Mr Higgie for guidance and cooperation. The police and community figures, including Sergeant Heranud and Mr Matuney, offered thanks and support for the new clerks.
A September 1983 formed group named Street War Simines Groupes to sell war savings stamps expresses thanks to citizens who supported the cause in Hornham. The report lists numerous members and zones, naming committee members, stamp collectors, and volunteers who helped fundraise and distribute stamps.
The Town Council gains wide powers under the Interim Development Order as approved by the Governor in-Council. It enables the council to permit or refuse development, subdivision, and road building, with penalties to enforce compliance including demolition at owner expense, and may restrict land use previously in force.
A garbled public notice lists several lost items. Among them are a small meter pane, a wallet, a car axle, and a potentially valuable English cane. The notices request return to various locations and promise a reward, mentioning times, streets, and names such as Olive Habbich and Hank Fritavnis. The text cites The Times and indicates multiple possible locations around Jenkins, Roy Pennendes, and North Worrerlah.
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