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Newspaper

Horsham Times

Location

Horsham, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 13, 1940

Page

2

Horsham Retail Mentions Retirement Elections in Northwest

Local Horsham stores report yesterday's premier provisions and retirement events in Ballarat and nearby areas. Names given include Amreg Cousthoy of Quantong and farmer Nuttrnes of Kerwin with council vacancies noted for four councillor seats and regional ridings in the Kownee Shine area.

Horsham Ted Noralvin Ballarat Tracey Tom Tost Pwr Aienons Brown Hettart Imabel Cleves Cretas. Smith Amreg Cousthoy Quantong Kirsopp Dave Ukerlortiop Phra Homban Cre We Smith Roc Biko A. Saunders Ralkriog Mwenbere Kownee Shine Vis North Kuh Johnstim Central Pyte Tumioson

Melbourne Produce Maree Sees Mixed Market Weather

A condensed market note from Melbourne reports uneven produce conditions and trading activity. Forum chatter hints at Spring delays and shifting prices as farmers adjust to recent weather patterns. Officials urge careful monitoring of supply chains through the week.

Memoriam and Crash Report Include Victims and Narrow Escape

Fragmented obituary text recalls Farber and Estelle Pit SMITIE among the deceased with a railway crash causing injuries. An account mentions a panel van collision, a man named Mr. Hinns Sciam, a driver, and a railway staff scene with responders tending the wreckage after the collision near a crossing.

Theo Eeenanes Mirmenlonie Ewapes Sortie Aijine Croening Wendling Tne Jd Fatehing Alent Grunhowen Spemin Hinns Sciam Rattle Ratton Ranenine Elaine Tigges Denier

Road Tie Reveal Prompt From Viewmall Hematealvaer

Fragmentary text discusses a road tie reveal and comments from Cetin OMe and local parties. Several lines reference news architecture and method changes affecting peers. Content is garbled but hints at political or organizational debates and public notices on a road project.

Eimdaaer Jan Sont Onetes Ime Mare

News and Notes Weather Shifts From Mild to Rain

Weather notes describe a springlike weekend followed by rain on Sunday night and rain yesterday. The report mentions rising winds from the west and a cool coastal weather trend, with no clear local events or persons cited.

Faroenst Jenn Ues Mere Weston Northwes

Haystack Fire Threatens Farm Structure West of Horsham

A haystack fire near West Wall, attributed to wind driven flames, burned the haystack completely and damaged adjoining buildings. Firefighters contained the blaze after spreading embers, with water damage reported from nearby tanks. Total damage estimated at mete overline, as onlookers and officials assess the loss for the farmer Nie Jom.

Tate Nearhs Seth Hetty Jeniter Ayer Horsham Watts Turin

Horsham Showgrounds debated by agricultural society and council

A fragmented article notes the Horsham showgrounds site being advanced by the agricultural society and Town Council amid disagreement. It mentions ministerial and military officials inspecting facilities, with references to local authorities and historical incidents connected to a school or public works project.

Horsham Hor’sham Showgrounds Agricultural Society Town Council Atser Briguitier Rami Sitaryham Ailton J. Lawson Rapmnyun Majoecionornl Rankin P

Enrolment notice amid national service drive chaos

Amid a confusing public notice a Horsham area enrolment drive warns eligible young men and others subject to the proclamation to report to the Area Office for examination and registration. It notes age clearances, address changes, and local church communications as part of a broad conscription effort.

Rome Horsham Aroa Mia Horsham Commonwealth

Attractive Exhibition and Local Event Highlights

A lively exhibition showcased various needlework, embroidery, and crafts with participants from West Winners and nearby towns. Winners received prizes for dressmaking, knitting, and lacework, while a horse breeders note recalled a recent loss. The report also mentions the death of Witketown Haseday and ties to the local Hunt Club and notable families.

Women's Association Trenton Moorstuyen Morea Mttineetion KLE Snell Cangen Wes Laine Antteais Thas Duyee Mies Warineset Mies Darker Witketown Haseday TC Mudmart Nseergelies Wiskytown Honma Ronn Ae Ana Darker Ste Cine

Farewell to ALF Men at Horsham Town Hall

Last night about 10 residents attended a farewell gathering for ALF men who leave for duties at sea. Speakers praised their courage and spirit, with uniforms and mementos handed to each guest. The event featured songs, donations, and a formal farewell to the departing troops.

Jtown Horsham Carewell Imera Shire Baker Eho Ve Carter Barlda League Fqn Redsinge Vleven Thedds Sunt Annaoe Olin Atenbay Lanes Corporate Faria Ewacibery Rarseasaae Areteaae W. Whyte Godin Wilmoth Sish bin Inek

Tyre Plant Installed Boosts Horsham Repairs

A new tyre reengpog plant was installed at Wy Kelland & Co in Firetruce Street Horsham enabling modern tyre retreading. The system includes thrée new moulds and an electric littered setup to ensure durable tyres, with local officials noting the progress and benefits to motorists.

Annetre Kelland & Co Seth Wai Kelland Horsham Hms Ain Mackey Trubine Tyre Larivon Walgamattan

War charity drive and community notices in Victorian era Horsham

Local announcements describe a charity event led by Mrs Eric Butler and Dr J B Memadae with talks and a benefit sale in Horsham Town Mall. Lists of donated items include helmets scarves gloves and pullovers. Market items and produce prices follow, noting wartime shortages and a vegetable and poultry market at Young’s Market in Horsham.

Rivecina Eric Butler Volwn Han Teen Flarkham Labaram Drang Bowth Green Take Kimpinis Kelaymen Don. Quantong Rt. Helen's Ventle Lutherane Aixintaane Wieh Gonde Amewnt A. Laenim Havem T. W. Ryan Toney Dieteker Rannilery

Nominations for Hospital Committee at Horsham Rise Hospital

Several nominations, ax silvertioed foalay, were received for members of the committer of management of The Horsham Rase Hospital. The annul meeting of subscribers and life gover ers WAN be beet im the Town Tait on Tweulay, Amgast 20, ats jum.

Ax Silvertioed Horsham Rase Hospital Tweulay Ats Jum

Inaccurate Gala Report From Cranberr Y Borough Hall

A garbled OCR recap describes a conservation event at East Tow Hall with borough officials and guests. It mentions toasts, an emcee, and comments about reputations and community figures, but many names and details are unreadable.

Tow Hall Alon Dravencrest Corumitter Valle

Australian Women's Legion Active in Hor Shaw Branch

The Hor Shaw Australian Women's Legion unit, formed five months ago, invites young women to join. Training covers wartime life, signals, transport, and drills with practical instruction on Saturdays and Sundays. Leaders thank instructors for guidance during route marches and demonstrations.

Australian Women's Legion Horshaw Wome Logan Rome Bing Legion Wadergarme 4 Couran Wight Artasport Lagionaires Jostarars Ecole A.W.L. Weet

Uncertain OCR fragment on state report

Fragmentary text shows garbled words about a state report and uncertain references to condemned items. No clear person, place, organization, date, or outcome is extractable from the readable bits.

Change of butchering suantees announced on David Street

Hy Advertisement today reports MrT Tier ney announces Hawthe hay lease his butchering Witness in David street 1 Messrs By W Lackman de Sone.

Suantees Mrt Tierney Annouces Hawthe Hay David Street W. Lackman de Sone

Local church and community notes in St Anriow parish report

A long fragment from a St Antriwe parish news page mentions church leaders including the minister and lay officers, a May wedding plan, and talks of church events. It references the Hermes Star and local officials, with scattered references to congregants, funeral notices, and schedule notes amid a dense OCR jumble.

Memorial Hall to host Ming bride of Hiamen Hiner

A well attended meeting of the women’s auxiliary the Floridan Raslla heard Melbourne regurts and arranged for the wedding of Ming bride for Hiamen Hiner next week in Memorial Hall. Secreteries at the TLSS.LLA and Vina auxiliary were present.

Melbourne Meaduinis Mitchell i Vonduetig Hiamen Hiner Memorial Hall Str Mitchell TLSS Lla. Vina

Dancing and Cards for Comports Fund at Horsham

A social event is planned at Horsham on August 19 featuring dancing and card games to raise funds. The program includes graceful dances and a walking competition with prizes labeled as a culinary prize and a fowl as rewards.

Comports Horsham Aiaseniy Kal Om Moulay Mucalty Pricoods

Sale of East Wimmera Estate and related items

The notice describes the sale of East Wimmera Estate near Cay noport belonging to Miro He Kemmis, in the district for over forty years, with about 1340 sheep, pigs, poultry, machinery and furniture. The listing names Mowry Lat, Harwater & Kun of Geelong as buyers, and mentions a walk-in walkshusia. A separate incident reports a boy grabbing live wire causing injury, and a fatal fall from a scaffold at Ararat Church of England work site injuring Mr Alfred Hawes.

Miro Ararat Church of England Webuilt Alfred Hawes

WENTIATRY IN THE OPEN AIR

An unusual airfield scene shows station hands in old attire, a medical extractor by Dr. Wonds at Wu Thaw to Queensland, a pilot and bus operator in conversation, and a stretched emergency call from Chodiidie Downs in South Australia about a surveillance flight and an urgent mission underway.

Howl Chodiidie Downs Oorthten Routh Austivslin Alu An Epi Aamile Ptrsent Sinkpetihing

Fragmentary notice on property risk and claims

A damaged OCR fragment discusses predide or property risk actions and mentions rights and possible actions for parties involved. Details are unclear, names and places are not discernible.

Obituary notices recount several locals’ deaths and services

Obituaries detail the deaths of York Hie Saturday at Hu Tore tam Base Hostal, Mr John Snes York, and multiple others with ages and affiliations. Services and burial plans are listed for cemeteries and churches, including references to local figures, residences, and funeral arrangements in the region.

York John Snes Vlejeeta Mallen Boros Alan Shane Taflee SitoeylietTty Radlary Hemmarebase Musk Senmlat Therley Steoet Howehuar Lin Bern van Dun Mlethonene Mlethonene i Awl Tir Entitle. A Wks |View Was Comiichnt Att Jeburel Tuztiut Muntiay Ctinen Hersham Inspector Kleres Firat Vonstable St Mie Sanh Deaper Thar Sisteles Watts Furrmuntheail Fresno Aid Mea Thram Nalini Etro Natiionk Betas Idevits A. Lea Lilli Wart Beeemsid Bern Canaan Slory Permebsnhesl

Albury Man Charged With Manslaughter

Albury man faces manslaughter charges after a fatal incident reported by Wire Frain tur Correspondent. Details are unclear due to damaged text but authorities indicate a court date is pending.

Albury

Fragmented OCR poemish note with scattered names and places

Fragmentary readable phrases reference Vartan Seabright, New York, Ohio, and a winery. The text mentions auditing suspects, a town, and generic labors. Many garbled terms and missing context prevent a clear event or person-driven summary.

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