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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1939
Page
1
A young man was involved in a car crash that sent the vehicle into a creek. Details on injuries or charges were not provided in the readable text. Local authorities began an investigation and search efforts were underway.
An unclear report describes four passengers injured in a motor incident involving several unidentified names and entities. The fragmentary text mentions Hartley, Jamey Brews, and other obscured terms with no clear location or date. Further readable details are unavailable in the source.
A chaotic raid at Parliament House led to five arrests after Welsh authorities say sixty seven men entered the Senate and Chamber area. The incident involved threats and clashes with police before the men dispersed.
Wire report from our correspondent notes that a new dental college is urgently required as defects in existing facilities and staffing strain services. The Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Hea, said construction is expected to begin soon to alleviate the backlog.
A report from Methonrne describes rain allegedly used to aid a betting scheme involving William Neville and Samuel Lampard with Reina Brown. The case centers on claims the defendants were instructed by Neckle to fund a questionable arrangement and to invest money, with jockeys A. Krewd Th Huulger A. Dewhirst and N. Devishtan noted in the alleged plot.
This year’s wheat acreage details are sketched by a Meltwarne correspondent with notes on cultivation and distribution. The report discusses yields and quality while outlining regional comparisons and upcoming agricultural priorities for the season.
Hersham town officials in the council chamber paid a heartfelt tribute to Dr James Barnes J P longtime community leader and former mayor who served 27 years on the council and chaired the Waterworks Trust and Sewerage Authority His widow and family were extended council support and sympathy in a motion of sorrow praising his vision integrity and public service. The meeting underscored the loss to local civic life and urged continued effort to carry on his work.
A fragmented review highlights Ententainments at Owrham Theatre featuring Robert Preston and Gail Patrick in a melodrama about a lawyer and his romantic entanglements. The piece also mentions Otto Krager Sydney Toler and Virginia Duhans in supporting roles with a light comedy subplot about a young married couple. A short program of shorts is promised.
A mine manager was killed in a house fire at Norseman. The blaze claimed the life of the manager and his sleeping children, while Mrs Rose reportedly died in hospital soon after. The article notes a grim scene and contends a tragedy at the mine settlement.
A Townsville wire report recounts a fishing party describing a submarine periscope sighting near Whitemeny Island last week. Witnesses provided corroborating statements about the strange incident citing unusual marine activity and a possible submarine in the area.
The Hor sham sub-branch held its Memorial Hall meeting with about 20 absent members. The president urged continuation of plans for the cemetery funds and Veterans Day events. Delegates were asked to contact the secretary about overseas travel and pension topics, with emphasis on wartime veterans seeking medical attention and possible pension transfers. The meeting featured memorial discussions, a reception, and a social evening with singing.
DISTRICT NEWS continues with fragmented notes. A fall of 75 points is noted, with a fatal pain reference. The Speint Club match at Sunshaw is postponed to Thursday, August.
The Haven football premiership event on September 1 and a rescheduled September 4 clash stir a tight race. Dimboo la Lutherans aim for a top four place amid Ex-Students and Presbyterians, with Wail and Horsham Methodists in contention. A Methodist team from Harriett Street will visit Dimboo la tonight, listing players and a 7:80 pm Pont Office departure.
The Horsten Institute opened under difficult conditions as many students attended the seventh annual event. Mr. St. Now led the opening remarks and praised instructors and attendees while noting family bereavement affecting Mr. Hamilton Lai. Former students and local officials joined the session, with plans for demonstrations and further sessions next fortnight as visitors were invited to view the pavilion exhibits.
The fragmentary report discusses Japanese mediation and potential third power intervention, noting positions on economic questions and ultimate settlement terms, with references to an unnamed conference and responses to external pressures.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a crew or group called cabde or homies achieved a win described as a cree. The readable text mentions a return from a location and a sign, but details on event, people, or place are unclear.
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