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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1949
Page
1
Mumbai based whisper campaign surrounds a local cricket match between Delhi and Steeilie, with unnamed sources claiming a late surge behind Cree and sind at the crease. Officials urge restraint as fans discuss outcomes.
At a Friday morning statutory meeting the Hastings council swore in four new councillors: Ceit E. Charkes, Cr. F. Ve Tygdig, Or Te HL Collins, and Angor, t he Lawrener. An allowance of 60 was approved for the next year, with nominations and expert advice to follow.
About 50 people attended the morning reception for Cr. Bennett as Horsham welcomed its new mayor and mayoress. Dr Lawrence praised Bennett’s family legacy and pledged council and citizen support, while Bennett vowed to uphold traditions and work for continued city progress.
Dr T Walpole, Horsham medical health officer, says polio may spread via direct contact, contaminated milk or water, or contaminated food by flies. He urges boiling milk, protecting food from flies, avoiding unnecessary visits to infected areas, and resting if feverish with muscle pains. Horsham has had two polio outbreaks in 12 years, both among children, the latest involving six cases aged up to eight.
The Horsham district will host three race meetings with Patchewollock proposed for October 29 in the north, drawn from the VR C approval process. Streatham moves its meeting to December 17 from April 1, and Ararat will open the season on October 12 with adjusted plans for the October event at the Memorial Hall fund and local sports club involvement.
May and Millars agricultural implement firm has taken over Simpson's textile factory at Vic toria Parade after its closure due to raw material shortages. Board chairman Frank Langlands said the site will be repurposed to produce agricultural implements, expanding the foundry and machine shop capacity. The move aims to leverage plant and machinery to support heavier metalwork while maintaining a waiting list for essential items like scarifiers ploughs and milk-wheat horses.
Four people from Glenarchy were injured when a utility truck overturned three times on the Western Highway. They were admitted to Base Hospital on Saturday afternoon. Injured include E Purchard with leg injuries K Coutts with a bruised chest and R and M Jenkins with lacerations and abrasions. The accident occurred 17 miles from Horam when the Martin vehicle tried to overtake Tobin’s, skidded on loose ground, veered into Tobin’s car and rolled three times. Both cars suffered extensive damage.
A stolen car belonging to Mrs. A Smith of McKenzie Creek was taken from Sinclair Place at about 7 30 on Saturday night. It collided later near Dooen with another vehicle driven by Mr. W Borman of Bennett Road, causing damage to both cars.
Horsham soprano Miss Lacy Keer of Melbourne will perform Wagner with the ABC. The event is noted as one of several broadcasts by the artist during the season.
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