Horsham Times (Vic. : 1882 - 1954), Friday 31 December 1954, page 1


Christmas Rush Was Profitable Horsham traders are relaxing after a hectic and profitable shopping rush which yielded a turnover of thousands of pounds.

Despite the. hurry and bustle of pre-Christmas days, . some businessmen think the demand in most lines was "much the same as last year." However, others said yesterday many people did their Christmas shopping early resulting in a more even distribution of trading. The "relaxation period" for.Horsham businesses ' should continue well into the New Year. But city people are expected to be busy as many prepare to leave on annual holldays. Many, also, will take advantage of the New Year break for a trip away.

Horsham holiday arrangements are :Railways To Melbourne, leave Horsham at '3.53 a.m. (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) ; 5.41 a.m. (Monday, January 3 • to Saturday, January 8) 5.22 a.m. (Sunday, January 9) ; 8.5 a.m. and 2 pum. (except on Sunday). From Melbourne, arriving Horsham at 3.10 p.m. and 7.20 p.m. (except on Sunday). To Adelaide, leave Horsham at 12.48 .a.m. (express today, Saturday and Sunday) ; at 1.20 a.m. (from this Monday to Monday, January 10) ; 12.48 after Monday, January 10. Goroko Motor leaves Horsham today at 4. p.m., Saturday and Monday at 3.30 p.m., then at 4 p.m. every day, except Sunday. Saturday is always 3.30 p.m. Serviceton motor leaves Horsham each day, including Saturday at 3.25 p.m. Chemists Saturday, January 1, New Year's Day--shops closed all day. Sunday, January 2 -Ludbrook's" Pharmacy- open from 10.30 a.m. to 12 noon. Monday, January 3-Ludbrook's Pharmacy open 0.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. Garages Saturday, January 1-7 a.m. to 1 p.m.' Sunday, January 2 -10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, January 3-7 a.m. to 1 p.m.