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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1944
Page
2
Fragmentary text describes a Horsham retail market with mentions of selling items and certain dates. Key entities include a market setting and various misread terms. The readable parts point to a trading context and timetable hints without clear details.
A damaged OCR fragment lists scattered names and words without clear context or coherent events. The legible content includes partial names and stray terms, offering no discernible story or facts to summarize.
A fragmented Portland market page details prices and items for sale including fowl such as turkeys ducks and geese with various weights and price ranges. The report also references produce like apples peaches oranges lemons and pears along with vegetables and household goods, all listing multiple vendors and quantities.
Fragmented obituary notice notes deaths and memorials for community members. Names appear with unclear spellings and fragmented lines, referencing dates, places, and possible relationships among residents.
Mr T Langford Turner of Baike Street Horsham stated yesterday his intention to nominate as a candidate in the forthcoming Horsham Town Council election. He cited local concerns and mentioned Norman Miller recently discharged from the Army and seeking return to the Education Department as a point of reference in community affairs.
An Australian private named William Hterry Alvi ne Horst, of Hocutt ALE, was killed in action near Swanston Street and Well Street in Carian while serving with Australian forces. Reports describe a sudden, unexplained death on Friday during an engagement with Allied troops, with memorial notes from military hospital staff and public notices outlining the circumstances and lineage.
Wire from Our Correspondent reports fierce fighting along the Drinlumor River as General Adachi loses about one tenth of his 40 000 men in an attempt to break American lines. Japanese probing continues while bombardments of Halmahera and Morotai assist the road toward the Philippines with Mitchell bombers striking Morotai.
A Rawia report describes Red Army forces approaching the prewar German frontier near Suwalki and Ants tow, with lines penetrating positions and a German retreat along the Baltic coast. The British correspondents note German units felled back to within 24 miles of the prewar edge as fighting intensifies. The draft mentions rail disruptions and casualties and places such as Ventspils and the Gulf of Kles.
American forces now use Crote airfield on Guam and warships are anchored in Apra harbor. U S troops have taken Tinian and press the defenders southward amid limited activity on Guam. U S casualties list 4 543 enemy dead on Guam.
Obituary notes the death of AER Me William Meany of Horsham on Friday after a long illness. He worked for the Thoroughbred Row and served in local government in Horsham Shire, including a 1938 election and 19GST presidency. Survived by brothers and sisters living in New York and elsewhere. The funeral details and tribute from Methodist missionaers are recorded.
Washington reports from Tiniwin Island that a new secret weapon aided a whitt wind advance. Its use was kept strictly secret, with officials acknowledging its devastating potential if deployed against crowded Japanese cities.
A Horsham Times correspondence from Mangerang North argues for strong Commonwealth power over employment and conscription after the war. The writer warns against overseas influence and urges Australians to choose national self determination and robust industrial policy for full liberty.
Delegates discussed admission and umpire selections for the finals, with Mr Nuss proposed as the sole referee to regain form. Finalists’ expenses set at 22 pounds, ground arrangements left for later, and NHill visit considered to boost local football presence in the Wimmera. National Fitness meet results listed for the Morning Club and teams.
A local amateur show in Clear Lake featured singing duets and a violin number with Hobbs. Performers included Miss Mulcahey, Mr. Hobbs, and the Ridge family. proceeds totaled about £27 with several awards and a cake raffle noted. Weather concerns and water supply worries were also mentioned.
Fragmentary text lists individuals and streets with unclear relations and locations, mentioning Mead Mrs Atlan Kinberley and Mrs Ritter, plus street names and places that are partially garbled.
Golf results from the Horsham Club include several events. The nine hole rounds list Mrs Williams and Mrs Constable with scores 93 25 68 and 45 221 respectively while Mr Constable shot 80. In a four ball best ball event, Mrs Nason and Mrs Short won 1 up. Mr Cook and Roe were also in action.
A report notes that the Liawell High School and the Teachers' Training College in Carum hosted lectures and appeals that were not successful, due to widespread inability at the school.
A Friday program featured aIndien chorus and TAMU quartet performing songs. Students and faculty, led by Mrs Oak, praised community support as attendees enjoyed music and remarks from staff.
Fragmentary OCR text recalls an age celebration for a child named Rush The Sailors with mentions of Mr and Mrs Greanaway and others. It references a local event at a home, planning, a Red Cross flag, and various names, dates, and places.
Fragmentary score report shows matches including Ator versus Lay Ihit with 5 4 goals, Post Uiffien 5, and a draw between At. Michael and Saree. Details are garbled and partial.
Allied Progress secured a notable triumph in a race noted for competitive bidding and regional support. Officials cited strong turnout and strategic campaigning as key factors in the outcome.
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