Horsham elects J T Bennett mayor for strenuous centenary year
J T Bennett was elected unopposed as Horsham mayor at a Wednesday statutory meeting. Cr W J Morson nominated him, and the council fixed the mayoral allowance at £100. The centenary celebrations and a busy works program mark his second term, with support from councillors and officials including Cr L Hennessy and Dr L McDonald. Bennett thanked the council and noted past doubts, pledging impartial and diligent leadership as the city welcomes the Governor Sir Dallas Brooks.
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J. T. Bennett
Horsham
Cr. W. J Morson
Hersham
Cr. Beamnett
R. O' Bielke
Cr. R. Burgess
Cr. Morson
Wimmera Shire
P. F. Hennessy
K. H. Lovett
Arapiles Shire
L. M. McDonald
W. J. Sinclair
Wimmera Base Management Committee
ME. L. Hutches‘tomy
W. R. Lawrence
Lawrence
Country Roads Board
C. C. Pertin
Horsham State School
W. Pascall
Bennett
Dallas Brooks
Conroy
A. 3. Watts
Masistance
Dr. Bennett
Cr.l. FH. Collins
Cr. Rue
Charles
Horsham Officials Praise City Transformation
The mayor praised Horsham's progress and a marked change in the city's appearance, noting its favorable reputation across the State. Dr Bennett thanked councillors for their expressions of royalty and others for their support amid a period of notable development.
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Horsham
Bennett
Agree On German Migrant Policy In Horsham Dialog
Horsham leaders and the RSL and Federal executive discuss German migrants. The policy is to admit certain individuals before the war while stressing worker value and community integration. German migrants are described as not all Nazis and to be absorbed under careful settlement.
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Horsham
RSL
Timm
Holt
Anting Feder
Holland
Britain
Sosie
Captain Rawlings
Rs.s
Anderson
Australia
New Anti Sub Plane 1t Flight Trials Reported
A three seat antisubmarine aircraft designated as the New Anti Sub Plane 1t recently announced has completed its initial flight trials. It uses an Armstrong-Siddeley Double Mamba turbo prop unit and is identical to the A.5 except for the Griffon piston engine in the latter. The aircraft features folding wings for compact carrier hangar storage and a high tailplane to clear wing wake and engine jet efflux, aiding weapon loading into a large bomb bay.
Miracle Man Dies Sudden in South Australia
A man famed for recovery from a circus accident a year earlier died suddenly in South Australia. Louis Scher, once called a modern miracle, was hospitalized in Horsham then sent to Sydney, survived by his wife. The report notes stock market impacts on wool prices and local shop stock depletion as context.
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South Australia
Huowas
Louis Scher
Wuutrastir
Trukan
May Pal
Salfor Haat
Faye
Winmern Rise
Sydney
Horsham
Odar
Aeller Sudibonty
Special Train For Country Areas Marks Victorian Developments
An account notes a special train planned for rural districts to showcase developments in Victoria. Premier McDonald announced the program during the week, tying it to celebrations of responsible government and the centenary of the Recovery of Goblin Victoria.
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Vietoria
McDonald
Goblin Victoria
Milk Billy Clue at Dimboola Shop Tragedy
In a morning incident at a Dimboola shop, shop owner Richard Mears confronts a intruder named Billy. Police broke in after the suspect fled, finding a man identified as Lehman dead on the floor. Lehman had lived in the shop for three years after retiring from Katyil farming.
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Billy Clue
Willy
Horsham Angling Club President Denies Rumors
The President of the Horsham Angling Club responded to circulating rumors about proposed limits and restrictions. Officials reassured members that no formal curbs are planned and emphasized ongoing dialogue with Fisheries and Game Departments.
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AL Jresens
Moar Nening
Horsham Angling Club
Re Fav
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Hartham
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Finlayson & Sons
Hamilton
Hursnam
Blundell & Spence
David Street
Peacock's
Pencora
Anya ‘Tyes
Recre
Wimmernathe
Times
Victoria
England
Dr Bennett
Darwin
Horsham Clothing
Miracle Man
S.A
Soenman
Lanham
Gilbert
Industrial Heart OF America
Tiomme
Bennett's
Hue
Saterday, Septa
MEE
Ltn
Pom
Spoorinus Elie
Thor
Hardinge Bros
Austin
the New Countryman Consult
John G. LE
Chas. H. Hoskin & Sons
the Store For Friendly Service
Crockery
Utiuly Seis
Sporting Goods
Sap
Vant
Peel Hess
Firebrace Street
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