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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1939
Page
2
A damaged OCR fragment shows a market style list with items such as cheese and fats. The readable parts mention terms like stores and factories, with scattered names and odd spellings. The text lacks clear structure, dates, or quantities but signals a trade or catalog snippet from a market page.
Meritage Montag reports mixed activity in Horsham with prices for wheat and related grains showing modest movement. Producers and buyers noted varying bids while comments hint at regional demand and supply conditions impacting the Wheat price level.
The Che Borsham Times Publicket notes a weekly Friday tarstay event at the Teer venue. An advisory lists the schedule and public notices for community attendance.
A detailed Horsham page covers council social rites after meetings, football incidents with Quanton tram clash, Horsham CWA activities, a fire in a brooder with lost bedding, hospital contributor meeting, onion weed noxious proclamation, new telephone trunk line progress and civic updates including Mayoral hospitality and local charity events.
The newly elected Horsham Literary Club president and members faced an unexpected guest moment during the last meeting. Wives and guests performed in an impromptu four person elocution and music program, with Miss Riley and Mrs Thorn ey among performers. The gathering ended with supper as plans for future competitions were discussed.
Sparse OCR text describes figures retained by church and lake storage capacities, total water, and potential dam limits. It notes large attendance at a Catholic ball in Hatimuk, with details of speakers, choir, and committee seating, plus remarks on parish leaders and attendees.
A garbled Horsham Market Report mentions prices for poultry and fruit at Young's store and other items with stray names and events. It references a parade led by Hollingworth and a Corsham tie, plus admirers and a local show. The text is fragmented with inconsistent spelling and unclear structure.
Records of Mornington events recount a concert with violinist Mike Janes and the Birmingham Symphony Orchestr a Australia Home Service appearance. The piece notes celebrations in Natimuk, the Liverpant Chota Society, and a return gathering with residents and relatives planning further remembrances and a £90 total.
Mr James Barnes of MiTachlan street Hore is reported missing after a night out in Sligthy Morossit Lane last week. Town Councillor Pardini and A F Watts led a conference at attractions work site near Hardham Hula Station. Various local officials including HG Cram and Rawson face responsibilities at community centers and local leagues.
Melbourne notes a proposal from the Victorians branch of the British Medical Association for compulsory contributory insurance to fund hospital finance. With weekly contributions, about £6000 is estimated for state hospitals. a statutory commission would oversee collection and disbursement, with honorary medical staff remaining in public wards and local panel doctors attending to patients under schedule rates.
The Shanghai correspondent reports two steamers Kianewe and Chiaws owned by Jardine Matheson were destroyed and the Am- Ue Petroleum Company property damaged after Japanese raiders near Tehang in the Yangtse River. One Briton injured. Gannetto PStMUlish notes Admiral Holt protested to Japan. A Rome AP correspondent says a conference with the Japanese ended unexpectedly.
In a Monday address Gerlin Mittowr Joering states Germany does not threaten Britain and vows an air force to deter a future blockade. He argues Germany’s strength will secure peace, while warning any aggression could trigger decisive action from Britain and allies. He cites costs and parliamentary commentary but keeps focus on defense and restraint.
A list of obituaries and funeral notices for residents of Harahan, Wimmera, Stawell, and nearby towns recounts recent deaths, marriages, and service details. Items mention Mrs. Hardingham, Mr. M. Goyvir, Mr. Aubrey, and others, with burial plans at Harahan Cemetery or local church cemeteries and services led by various ministers.
Un decipherable OCR text describes a warship event and maritime names linked to Australis safety, with references to battleships, individuals such as Milne Waardimey and Mears, and a mournful note on cremains. The article fragment mentions Pacific theater themes and a repondering national effort.
Flash flood alerts issued as Gippsland rivers threaten low-lying areas. Reports say Friday rainfall increased river levels, prompting authorities to warn residents near Hursteads of Band and surrounding districts to prepare and heed evacuation advisories. Local agencies monitor crests and maintain emergency contacts for affected communities.
Fragmented OCR text references children being withdrawn from British schools, with unclear terms suggesting protests or strikes. The passage mentions anti American sentiments and a list of individuals or groups, but lacks coherent details or dates to define a clear event or outcome.
A brief wire report notes notable refugees arriving amid ongoing movements. The item mentions arrival in a tense, uncertain context with limited readable details and names.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a hospital meeting discussing a Towalisator tax. Names and details are unclear due to damage, but appears to involve a secretary and officials. The readable bits reference a tax topic tied to a hospital setting and local governance.
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