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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1946
Page
7
The note praises Valentine and Monty as top Australian ventriloals, comparing them to world famous duo Eddie Bergin and Charlie Mearthy. For more details readers are directed to the Queen Carnival notes on page 2.
John Gordon McDonald II aged unknown and Geoffrey Allen Niblett aged 17 were released at Horsham Court of Petty Sessions after pleading guilty to idle and disorderly behavior and lack of means. They were bound to good behavior for 12 months and ordered to report to the Commonwealth Employment Office after returning to Ballarat or Mildura for work prospects. First Constable Slater testified they had little or no money on arrest and had last worked two months earlier. Brother Ernest Niblett supported the pledge of good conduct for his sibling.
A deputation urged the Wimmera Shire Council to metal its five mile section of an east west road to connect Banyena Coromby with the Henty Highway. Ratepayers from Dunmunkle Shire supported the plan noting reduced travel, postal routes and stock markets. Council leaders endorsed regional cooperation but noted the project's size and other commitments before full consideration.
Mitt W J Mibus speaks on hospital finances during last week’s budget debate. He notes hospital committees face ongoing financial strain and fears the Hospital Benefits Bill has not delivered its intended benefits.
Four term teams skippered by Down gall Liddell McFarlane and Emanuel won all three games in the Saturday progression. Eighty eight players across eleven rinks took part. A new rule required one player from a winning rink to draw to the jack. Emanuel’s rink came closest and shared spoons. An unusual moment occurred on rink four with a possible eight by Sawyer against Ward. The selectors named a solid wing team for the first pennant event, with the initial draw: Horsham Red vs Ararat Blue at Ararat and Horsham Bine vs Jeparit at Horsham.
A fragmented notice invites readers to write for a booklet titled Health at Home. It lists address lines for Victorian era Melbourne and mentions a person aged 45. The legible portions indicate a call for information or subscriptions related to home health guidance.
Bright services marked Sunday school anniversaries at St Andrew’s Presbyterian and Methodist Jubilee Hall. Rev H R Trenaman spoke of life like a harbor voyage under Jesus Christ, urging religious training in schools. Music featured George Ray, Shirley Copeman, Gwen McKay, Pearle Williamson, Beynon’s choir, with Mrs B H, Miss Rona Ritecy, and E A Vincent assisting.
Morning and evening services plus Sunday school drew parents and friends. Rev. H. R. Trenaman spoke in the morning and Rev. J. Farrie Forres in the evening. Children’s choir conducted by Mrs. G Weight with organist Mrs. A E Kimberley sang. During the rerun ning service the choir girls sang the Lord’s Prayer. Kindergarten by Miss Helen Forsyth sang special hymns. P F A helped Bible classes sing Whither Pilgrims Are You Going In the afternoon a dramatic Bible tableau featured three Joseph scenes. Dorcas story staged by girls. readings by Harold Pallot and Miss Josephine Fuga.
The Horsham Homing Club crowned Mr. C Griffin as the season’s combined young and old third aggregate winner with 22 points. Twenty two racing club members scored, four failed to gain any. Griffin led from early season and never relinquished top spot. Results show Griffin 224 points, N Smith 19, Carter Brom 16, A Wright 12, A Ward and B Thomson 11, Jequal 5.
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