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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1929
Page
3
Volant bushels and bags prices listed for Chatt’ town and Cape markets plus Dalgety & Co report on wheat prices. Bereavement message from Gino VRS Wilks and family thanks friends for condolences and cards. Death notice for Leigh John Patter describes him as a loving brother aged years, with obituary language and dated August 10.
An obituary style notice details the passing of a devoted wife and mother Anna, mother to Billie May and sister to several, with memories cherished by her husband and siblings. The text then shifts to community notices about agricultural prospects, legislative discussions, and a theater listing, including Horsham Hospital’s annual meeting and local events at the Town Hall.
News notes describe the Wattock and other rivers feeding into Horsham hatcheries with ongoing work on fertilized eggs and fry. The piece mentions Lamu and Wilson in administrative roles, coastal facilities, and the need for careful incubation and emergence of fry.
A garbled passage recounts a scene with a narrator noting an inn and a night messenger. The text mentions a baby, a farm, a person named Tittle, and a tense moment as a determinist character tries to intervene before leaving with someone at foot.
The program featured well known pieces and vocalists such as Miss Greth Baker. The evening included strong piano accompaniment by Mrs A Keim Nertey and concluded with a lively chorus as the collection reached 60 1, all for the hospital.
Fragmented report covers wheat belt prospects in Western Australia and western regions. Mentions weather impacts, transport delays, and local observer notes on wind, heat, and crop conditions amid distant references to towns, firms, and possible mail or telegram items. A long travel note details a failed attempt to travel by road, the day’s progress, and a friendly motorist aid.
A garbled note references Madame Geifidhe advising improvements in garment quality. It mentions 20 items for better fit and quality and 40 cheaper options, suggesting advice on selecting outfits and value.
The fragment details a public auction with bargains on various items as buyers rush to replenish stock. It notes an auctioneer Mr. Lee Me Ayers, mentions multiple prices and lots, and hints at a lively sales room with vendors and bidders. Also described are a landmark structure demolition, steam boiler sale, and notices for extension lectures and public meetings at local halls.
In Victoria Australia recent reports note weather impacts across the wheat belt with intermittent rains and concerns over yield. The Victorian Wheatgrowers Union operation notes fears of below-average production if rainfall remains irregular.
Fragmented obituary notes reveal two estate bequests and a fatal accident. Hamart Winter Cooke of Fiamitton is said to leave property valued at 1000 pounds to a named heir. In another report Dorie Mails Holmes died after a fall in a kitchen at Semis Hemd, with a value noted as 1206 pounds. The reports mention distress and loneliness.
A garbled passage describes a financial dispute involving unpaid funds and an entitlement claim. Names and precise actions are unclear but reference is made to a judge, a fund, and a creditor seeking payment.
A local tragedy notes a child killed by a meter car with ensuing formalities at a charity event. The report mentions individuals including Annie Hayes and Jean Shute in connection with the incident and memorial observances.
Onur te the want shortage 2b Mol hemme Tarte Roart workers five feet thrown fale, hae Ht fe heape tad leat real fativs from New Surly Wiles WHE wmmlde tient of therm fe fur tegety tage next week.
The Feferneid of Bettish Tntstries seeks permission for air mail to Australia, with the director of civil Aviation Grzing reviewing the petition. The note, though garbled, suggests a matter of priority and potential impact on transcontinental mail service.
A dubious dispatch reports the Graf Zeppelin crossing from Takeliurst seas toward Newfoundland with unverified winds. The commander notes conditions were rough and may endure for years, with uncertain outcomes for the voyage and crew.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Cometinetion Day and a field marshal, with unclear names Bertin and Adinpatch. It hints at a political or ceremonial symbol and a failed attempt, but details are obscured, leaving a few proper nouns and a vague confrontation around a public figure or insignia.
A distorted report claims a new steam locomotive from China was damaged on a railway line near Lacamothce store. The article notes lines derailed and a dammit incident at Antone, with authorities investigating sabotage activities along the route.
A fragmented obituary notices many names and places with references to hospitals and a hospital stay. The garbled text mentions Denen North Kalkor Abbotel and several individuals including Mrs Eghett Nith Lower Sor tom and Molva Marcum Sebaitn street Worstinm along with a hospital transfer and various dates and events.
Toll road tolls and highway charges noted in a brief item likely from a municipal report. The snippet mentions tolls, highways, and a date or location shorthand, with unclear surrounding context.
The readable text mentions threats and a civic context, but the fragment is garbled. It references a possible action or warning and a local setting, suggesting a political or community notice amid damaged OCR. No clear names, dates, places, or outcomes are established in the readable portion.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a New York based Marketing Association pledging funds for national and international efforts. Mentions leadership, quarterly activities, and support for member initiatives, with unclear names and dates due to text quality.
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