Defence work delays raise costs and delays in Canberra plans
The article notes poor business methods and delays in defence construction raising costs and taxes. It cites government efforts to appoint architects in Melbourne and secure surveyors, while outlining contractor price concerns and tender practices. It also covers a Mor Than Public Library meeting approving a readers union and library rate discussions among ratepayers.
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Inrisbane
Melbourne
Ian
Central Works
Canberra
Wittens
England
Morthan Public Library Committee
Jou
Milter
Methiard
Bérnard Yous
W. G. Lucas
Tee
Horsham Times
Debutantes Ball Stars at Minimay Garners Large Crowd
A debutantes ball conducted by the Goroke A and P Bodgly queen committee drew a large crowd at Minimay. The night featured a debutante set of young men in white evening frocks and escorts dancing the Lancers. Mrs L Block and Mrs C F Hawkins helped organize a full program with music by the Goroke Orchestra and a banquet by local volunteers.
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BM. Pfitaner
F. W. Meymott
Sticks
John Sudhotz
Shirley Temple
Dehe
Lancers
J. and
W. Pilgrim
E. Robinson
L. Block
W. Curracher
J McPhee
Pfitzner
Melbourne Produce Market Report Fragment
Fragmentary notes describe Melbourne market activity with pricing, stations, and traders. Mentions Horsham and local stalls with uncertain figures and several garbled entries, reflecting an OCR result from a historic page.
Horsham Times Publishes Brewery Threats and Plans
Horsham Times notes threats to local brewery operations and outlines planned actions for protection and resilience. Officials warn of impacts on jobs and supply while outlining timelines and responses.
Defence Programme Advances under PM Involved Revelations
The Defence Programme advances amid tensions as the Prime Minister attends to progress reports. Officials in the Interior and Finance departments discuss control and funding while external architects and planners are recruited for development.
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Vries
Atom CreRty
Greece
Finigeél
Bareaarreis
Dana
Bo Works Brusen
Meay
Raftemco
News and Notes Frosts and Fog Detain Travel in Northeast
Weather notes report frost and fog across the region causing delays in travel and routine activity. Forecasters warn of continuing misty conditions through the morning with chilly temperatures and limited visibility in the counties north and east.
Country party candidate for lowan meets tragedy
A political event in Ararat is interrupted by a fatal fire on Wednesday morning. The mass gathering for the country party candidate ends as investigators confirm a deadly blaze.
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Lowan
Atlas
Acen
Vertis
Ts Kamida
Tata Et Herkund
Shandelania
Ps Wien
Ararat
Sanctuary for Koalas at the Grampians Planned
A government plan proposes creating koala reserves in the Grampians to protect breeding populations. Officials discuss relocation of koalas from Wartook Lake to support habitat balance and eventual reintroduction across Grampians.
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Grampians
Starett
Lewla
Laws
Wartook
Naule
Ube
Te Grad
Rogers
Ley Tu
Wartouk
Kuatay
Uverwet Tourtels
Weillip Leland
Wild sheep on Grampians after January bush fires
Destruction of fencing drives flocks onto the Grampians. Entry has continued but hundreds remain on Mount William and nearby Green Hill. Sheep are now very wild and are not expected to be removed until shearing.
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William
Musi in the Home lecture at Horsham Presbyterian Hall
A public reading and musical program titled Musi in the Home by Mise Cunliffe EMEA Inetaree from Metourus is announced for a Wetuveday afternoon at Horsham. The event showcases home crafted pipes and a sweet Ung performance amid a community gathering with women’s association activities and a related craft display.
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Horsham Presbyterian Hall
Mise Cunliffe
Emea
Inetaree
Metourus
Worsn
Hornham
Lecture engagements draw crowds in Horsham region
Rev B L and Mr Sam Semmens of Horsham Methodist Church again conducted public lectures in Wimmera towns. Mrs Bemmens spoke at Minyip on Tenvel when women from every township church attended. The previous week Mr Semmens led an open forum on The European Complex for Beulah men with 4 large attendance and brisk questions.
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B.L
Sammens
Horsham Methodist Church
Wimmern
Bemmens
Minyip
Anglo Egyptian Sudan lecture and war statics notes
An invitation to Horsham grocers and retailers to join a library meeting August 15 at 8 p.m. to hear Exc Mir ime Board and Measra Wo Anutiiss & Co on ey marketing and related matters. A Sudan lecture by Mr. G E Hanaford covers missionary work, British protection, and slave raider issues. Also included are Great War casualty statistics and Allied force details.
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Andeess
Vic
Horsham Public Library
Tieaday
Exc Mirime Board
Measra Wo Anutiiss & Co, Pty, Ltd
Anteen
Sudan
Hanaford
Mision
Horsham
Church of Christ Hall
Apam
Salvation Army Young Poor's Concert Plans
A Salvation Army youth concert is set for Saturday at 7 45 pm with a varied program by local youth from the Wiese area corps. Major J E Dugly of Melbourne will preside and Brigadier Clerk of Ballarat will speak. Sunday will feature advertised special services.
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Salvation Army Young Proper
Wiese Inorm Corps
J. E. Dugly
Melbourne
Ballaray
Serious Floods Hit Nathalia as Rivers Rise Across Region
Floodwaters surge along the Broken River and Goulburn, threatening Nathalia and nearby towns. Raw water levels span inches above the flood line at Shepparton while communities brace for further rises and potential evacuations. Local authorities monitor the situation and issue advisories as storms continue.
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Melbourne
Broken River
Nathalia
Goulburn
Shepparton
Constable Killed in Crash During Bridge Incident
Constable Watt was killed and Constable Black seriously injured when their car crashed through a bridge while returning from an investigation near Wellington. The accident occurred yesterday as trams operated by May's Redetifie in the area were underway.
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Wellington
Watt
Black
Iday
Yestern May
Redetifie
New Zealand Faces Overseas Debt Pressure From Liner Shipments
A puzzled note suggests New Zealand undersecretaries interpret hints that overseas debts may be repaid by enforcing interest and principal on shipments from England. Britain’s actions toward America are cited as a point of comparison.
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New Zealand
England
Britain
America
Allow Ange to Water Trusts Chaired by Officials
A misread wire service fragment reports on water trust discussions in Vin ton with chairmen and trustees under scrutiny. The text is garbled but indicates routine confirmation or appointment questions for water trust leadership.
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Ange
Wimmera visit by Rev Semmens to Horsham district stations
The Rev B. L. Semmens of the Wimmera Methodist District plans an official visit to Willaura and Himjurst mission stations on Monday and Tuesday at the invitation of the stations The visit will include a public event at Stawell Post Office and attendances by local officials The report notes recent promotions and appointments in the Horsham area and mentions local families and property details from the era
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Vitoria
Bevines
Meguett
Neemenl
AL Hedleysfhauer
Hendin
Chile
Andre Rou
Diol
Istrindime
Yen Potemmers
Mead Valltes
Tha
Agricutiral
Thas
Esmmell
Horsham
Wight
Fev
B. L Semmens
Wimmera Methodist
Willaura
Himjurst
Hermann
Jayent Dimbaola
Alice Jans Hounsell
Obituary notices and deaths across the region
The clipping records multiple obituaries and death notices from the Horsham Haven area. It notes the passing of Mr John Thomas Hardingham at 36 after a heart attack, his widow Mrs Annie Ida Raeck, and children John Charles Lorna Betty, with details of funeral at Horsham Cemetery. Other notices mention Mrs Louisa Volkmunn Volkmann, and various local residents with family connections and cemetery details.
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Horsham
Annie Ida Raeck
Stra Raeck
Mr. Raeck
la Suruni
Bee
John
Charles
Lorna
Betty
Twle
Wartechnabea
James
Archie
George Mark
Frank
Hua
W. Ciluch
Coffe
Messiah J
F. Haddingham
A. Weight
Mt. al
Volkmann
Civer
Barrensurk
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