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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1946
Page
2
The page presents a jumble of death notices and obituaries with names such as Mrs Harris and Mrs L Fielding. It includes bereavement messages from families and a brief foreign notice about British American orders and a Melbourne holidaying couple, all rendered in a worn OCR format.
Local workers and residents are noted for leaves of absence and transfers. Mr J C South of the Commercial Bank will depart for Melbourne with Mr Roy Blake acting at the Horsham branch. various staff changes, holidays, and illness are recorded for hospitals, firms, and residents including Olive Bayer at Thomas Young & Co and Miss Judith Brown on leave from New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Co Ltd.
A counter claim has been filed by Woods over a stolen car allegedly taken from a Maih address. The case names Mr and Mrs Whitenends and J C Smith of Kelney as witnesses, with reference to a prior incident at the main street area.
A fragmented notice describes a day of intercession for extension and development of church and social programs. It references the Presbyterian Church and services in a plan attributed to André Wal Ponday, aligned with ongoing community aims.
A disputed housing meeting and shifting support for a stable tip dominate discussions at the Mayors gathering. Officials from Ken waldredmed address the crowd while Dr Carrwsee and Char V6 feature in the talks.
A garbled report references Japan's Hirota and other ministers, discussing perceived innocence of a foreign power in aggression. It mentions naval policy, internal security, and plans to advance empire, with mentions of America and Atlantic commitments amid wartime tensions.
Fragmentary obituary fragments mention Plozza, Sander son, and Singers with dates and family tributes. The readable items reference a memorial led by sons and grandsons, a deceased mother and grandmother, and a vague August death date, all conveyed in an affectionate memorial tone.
Official report ties an epidemic of typhoid fever in Aber atiyih to ice cream sold by a vendor who later stopped selling after fourteen men fell ill. A check found all patients had consumed the vendor's ice cream, indicating a single source of infection and prompting hospitalizations.
Brief sighting describes three German girls fleeing the Hinten zone toward Berlin amid war strain and British soldiers. Avieni reports from a wartime journal noting escaping civilians and tense postwar conditions.
A bird race at Artley saw a pigeon win with a distance of 147 miles in two members. The event ran under light wind. results list Remiltss S. Laith and others with aggregate points and awards to club members. Members are urged to cut steam water by the minimum byrail travel and confirm attendance.
The tenth year wool classes at Shaw Grounds emphasize practical wool production and education. Horsham instructor William Behmadt urges students to gain skills from Geelong Institute training and adapt methods to improve wool quality and market outcomes.
Housing Commission member Mr Barnett lectures at Horsham urging regional planning to curb Melbourne centralisation. He warns of lost balance as suburbs spread and outlines prefabricated steel, concrete and brick homes plus regional councils and town planning act reforms to empower local development.
Members are urged to attend a Memorial Hall 8 pm meeting where delegates report on Melbourne conference proceedings. Diggers discuss a weekend trip, potential South Australian hosting, and team selection limited to playing members and a few officials.
The article notes a competitive field with top players vying for the ladies championship. Favorites and participants are named, highlighting key matchups, venue settings, and expected strong performances as the event unfolds.
Reading shows scattered place names and unclear references. The text lists lakes and towns like Vine Lake Moora Taylor's Lake and Wve Lyk with no coherent event or persons.
Officials urge Tobit Peart Haat Meth Worth Shae dilien Vemrte Walliguenus ae Dan to secure essential supplies ahead of the event. Authorities stress timely preparation to ensure smooth proceedings and avoid delays.
Amatuer boxing report centers on a closely fought bout where Eric Hill edged the opponent in a tense final. The page details rounds, referee calls, and crowd reactions, with mentions of weight classes, judges, and both fighters showing grit despite fatigued arms.
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