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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1941
Page
4
The notice reports a sheep sale event titled Annelal Sheep Sales GAMN held on Wednesday August 13. Details are sparse but confirm the sale date and event name.
The notice outlines a property sale near Nutimak consisting of 10 acres, with stables and machinery, to be subdivided for wheat, offering 1404 to 140 units and improvements. Possession set for September 15 1941, with payment terms: one fourth deposit, one fourth over 72 months, one fourth over 24 months, plus interest. Depreciation recommended.
A historical sale listing from Horsham announces a large sheep sale with hundreds of Merino ewes wethers and lambs, crossbred and Leicester types, and assorted ages. The fragment notes terms of four months and cash rebates for agents and clients with various consignments and condition descriptors.
The service at St John England of Pandas will be on the ninth Sunday after Trinity with Holy Communion at eight and morning prayer at eleven. The Lower Norton service will begin shortly after, with further details forthcoming.
A fragmentary church notice outlines a morning address urging revival of New Testament ideals and care for the body and life. It references prophecy, the need for faithfulness, and criticizes modern armaments and moral decline, with scattered figures and prices amid damaged text.
A fragmented Melbourne report notes solicitoravid Trahan Tlaxarus disappearing and authorities seeking to locate him. J J Campbell of de Lar Institute indicated he believed the solicitor remained at large to dodge legal service. Efforts to trace him continue across the district.
J E Menadue, Chief President of the Jung Australian National Association, addressed the Wednesday night gathering to praise progress and public engagement. He outlined two aims: subsidizing canteen orders for ANA and ALF members and funding medical benefits for enlisted dependants, funded by a quarterly levy. He urged support for Australian literature and art and highlighted efforts to tighten fishing and game laws against poaching.
At the Tun Ywunch annual meeting of the Australian Red Cross raffleshearers, officers were elected including President WW McRae Vice Presidents Means A White and S Wohlers Treasurer Me Be Croneh 5 Mins Awueth Infant secretary Mise T Eachard and committee members. A special evening raised funds for Soldiers Comforts with headquarters to be established.
Wire from our correspondent reports Victor Howes aged 111 was found guilty of manslaughter in the retrial at General Session. The case involved the death of Mrs Lie Mall Hie of Hawthorn after a confrontation. The verdict follows a prior trial and reflects a jury’s determination of manslaughter rather than murder.
British coastal command highlights the role of photography in wartime defense. Photographers document April wartime action using new film processes while Coastal Command probes enemy raids from Trondheim to Bovsbowx, enabling quick recognition and interception of suspect vessels.
A crowd of 10 000 watched Horsham boxers in the main prelims at West Melbourne Stadium. Prank Keenan fought hard in three rounds, Dowell impressed with footwork, and Basher Thompson’s comic debut drew roaring laughter as referee Bert Spargo tried to control the antics.
In Ararat events Horsham achieved clean sweeps in basketball football and hockey finals. Horsham boys claimed high goal totals against Wilson High while the girls posted strong scores across basketball and hockey.
A garbled account traces a dispute over sheep shearing and wages with references to Huntly, Landatowne, and a judge. mentions of Amok Howe, Harrichies Unasy, and a score of 85 dollars for shearing. The text ordains machine use and notes historical methods and records.
The report shows fragmented text about a golf open at a club with entries and players named Abe Baker and Mrs Wallis among others. It mentions rounds and holes, with unclear outcomes and missing organization details.
Whitheading's Rocuum WETS leads Maylands 21 11 as Meare BM Scout Laies 144 Bowters Warriors edge Ch. Carin Revere B&W. Firebrace Fire Brigade show junior strength as public service groups compete. Street results list George Sy and others with mixed scores 22 27 21 15.
A damaged OCR fragment from a local page provides partial readable facts about a city notice. Names and concrete details are sparse, but the readable items hint at a municipal action or posting that may require future clarification.
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