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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1941
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR lists yesterday salt prices and various goods from a Sanger area market. Prices appear for malt, cement, cheese, and produce with unclear units and several misspellings. Entities include Sanger and local merchants, but specifics are obscured by garbled text.
Fragmented report mentions calves, market prices, and local traders. References to Ballinger, Wimmera region, and scattered items imply a rural market scene with cattle movement and price notes amid a broader market bulletin.
Weather notes show persistent rain over the week with heavy showers late Sunday and yesterday afternoon. Rain disrupted fieldwork at Conemur farm as 24 points were recorded and farmers reported wet conditions slowing harvest and farming operations.
A social reception at the town hall honored wives of civic officials including Mrs. Allee Newton and Miss A. Bimberley for their contributions. The Mayarese UMP presided at the event with dignitaries from the council and local organizations in attendance. The gathering featured music, light fare, and reflections on local service.
Judging on Friday highlighted a knitting contest among workers for the Flor Shim Comforts Fund in La harum. Forty four participants vied for prizes donated by Mrs. 3, V 8 Ward of NWMONIA. Notable names appeared among entrants, including Bert Vo necked sireewless puller Mia Joan Carter and Misa Nancy Camera, with a veteran from Aurion noted for prior experience.
A confused report outlines a proposed Ballarat water and power facility with mentions of minister Ot Water Supply, Federal government involvement, and plans affecting multiple towns. It notes inquiries, interviews, and potential site considerations while referencing regional figures and agencies.
Fragmentary verslag notes a reading and display at the conference with stalls and a prize for a dress exhibit. Mentions Mrs Holland chairs a show and a demonstration by Mee Betefin. A paper awards section and a Thames themed toast are recorded amid partial lines.
The article notes annual certificates and new machinery in the school workshop for winter terms. It highlights a six day program, skilled craftsmen, and a planned evening class to showcase carpentry and woodwork. Parents and teachers express keen interest in student progress and specialization.
A garbled excerpt mentions pirates and fog or misty conditions and references to skins and a warning. It reads as a damaged historical fragment with unclear names or dates and lacks a complete narrative.
The article outlines a proposed nationwide fingerprint indexing system under the Central Criminal Registry. It discusses state participation, privacy concerns, and the role of officials in collecting and storing prints. Officials like Superintendent Matthews and the CLR are named in relation to oversight and implementation.
A garbled account describes upcoming changes in Horaham police leadership with Sub-inspector J. N. Blater and Inspector Kieree shifting positions. It mentions a 240th birthday celebration and various scattered notices about occupations, place names, and historical reminiscences, all in a muddled, incomplete narrative.
In a fiery exchange, MPs condemned the Postal Department for reducing country mail deliveries. They argued war economies harmed rural residents, noting city services still receive multiple daily mail runs. Critics insisted improved rural service and fair pricing, countering department cost-cutting claims.
One of the town’s pioneering residents, Ashwin One died at his Sloss Street home on Sunday aged about 99. Born in Magpie Hallarat he moved to Horsham in 1885 and married Mise Hus ora Rowe. He worked as a grocer for Moon Sinclair J Crimp and J Kirwood, loved flowers, exhibited widely, judged district floriculture, and was a long time MULOOF Lodge member and past grand master. Founding Horsham Angling Club member and Tanak Walton devotee, his funeral was at Horsham Cemetery with lodge guards and family sympathy notes.
Fragmented OCR text lists numerous names, firms, and locations with scattered terms like certificates and sales. Varied entities include individuals, banks, hotels, and vendors, interspersed with misspellings and partial titles, lacking coherent narrative or clear event.
An article on soil conservation urges drastic steps to curb erosion and flooding caused by rain. It discusses government actions, farm practices, and the need to prevent water damage on highlands and lowlands, emphasizing terracing and slope stabilization.
Readers warned about dangers of producing gasoline from charcoal and charcoal gas. Instructions describe handling, ignition, and storage risks, noting explosions and fires from improper use. Advice covers keeping flames, preventing fumes near vehicles, and avoiding candles in hot weather. cautions about fumes near pumps and heating sources.
Fragmentary diary style notes describe a lone voyage aboard a raft with intermittent observations. The text references hunger, isolation, and danger at sea, including a ship, swells, and a camp at sea. Names and places are garbled, but the voice conveys fear, longing, and struggle aboard a drifting craft.
Fragmentary OCR yields few clear facts. Mentions Kiev, Maguretod, Lamgire, and Meelarh Stare in a hazy wartime or travel context with garbled phrasing. No discernible events, dates, or identifiable individuals can be confirmed from the readable text.
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