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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1944
Page
3
A cryptic 19th century style notice hints at a damages claim involving an experienced craftsman or worker amid a disputed ledger. The text references a cost assessment and a monetary figure around £20, with additional mention of a quiz or tally tied to a named digy.
The Howhan Homing Club held its second race from Spd hill covering about 400 miles. Weather was decent but many birds failed to return, with losses out of proportion to sends. Approximately ABO birds returned, sparking discussion on hawks and shooters affecting outcomes.
An ad for Doan’s Ointment promises relief from piles irritation and itching. It claims the treatment is antiseptic and effective even for severe cases and hints surgery may be avoided by using this prescription.
The Foreman Mr A B Watts reports progress for Horsham streets from Edward Street to Meadow Bank. Gravel road surfaces, culverts and water tales graded, with safety curves and drainage improvements planned. Public works inspect to Meadow Bank and road extensions towards western highway noted. cost share discussed with total near £200.
A garbled OCR item mentions a gravel request connected to the Salvation Army library and a referred work. It notes a 14 Cr Keaawel Saul carry and references local efforts and a task order, signaling a community aid or donation request tied to a public service group.
Fragmentary text mentions an aviation project near Hamilton road at Aepam with discussions of plans and a highway event. Details are incomplete due to damaged OCR.
Brimpoyn Gun Club hosts a district red cross ball on Tuesday August 15 at John’s Parish Hall. The event features music by Mr F Sanders’ orchestra and appeal for volunteers as the community prepares a bright variety show by the Girls Friendly Society with Miss Abie Newton producing. Local performers Galore, including Peggy Francia, Nora An, and Olive Almondson, perform sketches, dances, and song in a lively program to boost fundraising and community spirit.
In a set of school league games, St Michael's edged Methodists 14 to 13 while another matchup saw Waites defeat gunle 82 to 6. Regional teams, players and venues are listed in the day’s brief score roundup.
Readers are urged to consider kidney function as a source of many ailments. The ad claims unclogging kidneys and drinking water daily as cures, mentioning backaches headaches night sweats and general fatigue as conditions improved by better kidney waste elimination. It promotes a chiropractic or medical product and stresses advising a doctor.
Fragmentary OCR lists various rebuilt farming implements including a plough with sump, a pivot or feeder unit, adjustable shear and other components. Mentions items such as Orchard Power, steel adjustable, and Ackiand Ket Plough in a dealer style listing.
At the rear of Berry and Saanders' Service Station an advertisement offers Aprantity Same Day Delivery. The note mentions ASH VEEL on Apply, signaling delivery service details and contact terms.
Nominations for the Committee of Management at Horsham Base Hospital close at 1 pm on Monday August. Nominations are for six positions and must be submitted to the Secretary's office. Nominees must be residents or connected with the hospital and may be nominated for elective officers.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a council note with names and places but lacks coherent facts or outcomes. It mentions Arapiles Tavis and ratepayers movement, a meeting date, and references to Local government terms without clear actions or decisions.
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