This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1950
Page
3
A city survey shows steady Woollen goods sales with no panic buying amid wool price increases. Stores report normal Friday trading. meat prices may rise while wool sales vary by shop. Woolens like jumpers and suits sold, with several shops noting busier Friday than Thursday.
A retail analyst notes steady sock sales with one customer buying eight pairs and predicts growth tied to Father’s Day. In Canberra, the Minister for Supply and Senator O'Sullivant discuss economic factors affecting prices and retail demand.
At a Friday meeting of the Wimmera Base Hospital Management Committee the president Mr Lo Bi besoo lamented the lack of help in raising funds for the building appeal. He urged more donations and urged accountability as discussions noted existing pledges.
The Wimmera Base Hospital committee rejected the resignation of former president A C Wood at Friday's meeting. D Fitzgerald urged granting three months leave of absence citing Wood's value to the Finance Committee. Temporary appointments followed as T E Conroy proposed limiting new additions and Wilmoth was named a temporary Finance Committee member with Ward supporting.
The article notes several anglers reporting big catches over the weekend. Notable fish include a six pound nine ounce trout tied to Me F. Bayle Wi Carter and Mr Turker seeking a three pound trout. Other successful anglers listed include Maneir Fs Hekaou 21 We Mitehell 8. Gross G. Brennan Latimer and JIL Nostenson. Perch are mentioned as caught.
Obituaries record the deaths of William John Crase in Horsham aged 79 at Wimmera Base Hospital and Phillip Royce Creek with survivors and funeral details. Also noted are tributes to Clark and Tully with burial services at local churches and cemeteries. Coffin bearers and funeral arrangements are listed for each, with services conducted by local clergy.
Melbourne University lecturer Dr. C D Hearman notes refined carbohydrates and poor diet as causes of tooth decay. Dentists urge brushing after meals and before bed, better water fluoride, and avoidance of sweets, linking tank water and white bread to weak teeth.
A local obituary notes the death of Mr. A. G. Bot of Hugatons after a fortnight in Ferracksabesl Hospital. Details are sparse due to the damaged text, but the report confirms the death occurred at the hospital and mentions Talbot and Welttstown as contextual references.
A historical note explains that under the Road Act a horse is to be treated as a vehicle. Motorists must yield at intersections to horse drawn vehicles including lorries and carriages. Third party insurance requirements apply when horses are involved in road use.
Fragmentary text notes a Yarhaw polton sported a think or trend with registered participants at a Boe tree event.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.