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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1939
Page
5
A garbled obituary fragment honors Michael Witshand and family members near anniversaries. It mentions August 3 1960 death, a wife, grandchildren, and memory expressions. The text blends several names and dates in a single damaged passage reflecting a local memorial column.
Yesterday's selling list shows prices and items in a Braham store including butter eggs cheese and various groceries. Partial vendor names and terms appear garbled but indicate routine retail listings from a local shop.
Historical market notices show Melbourne wheat and maize prices with various figures. The ad lists items including hay and soy, with prices noted in old currency, mentioning Horsham and field terms, and a bid of 1/30 per bushel for wheat.
Fragmentary OCR suggests a personal matter involving Dolly Appleson and Jolin a. Smith of Morshiawma or Wentney Streets. Details are unreadable but indicate a private hospital or statement.
The late Catherine Mee of Searle Street is buried Thursday at 2:30 p.m. from Vale Church. Pallbearers and friends are invited to attend the ceremony and interment at the nearby cemetery.
The text outlines a heated debate led by the Opposition Leader about a bill on gun control and the impact of firearms on society. It references Victoria’s government, Sir Stanley Argyle, and a 1028 timeline, noting the bill’s stalled progress and parliamentary opposition.
News and notes from Horsham Wire Briease describe Lennon’s revue at Horabam with a lively program featuring Hyrshadt Twas Wall and Sant and Lies. The piece highlights new machines, fresh acts, and advertised prices, with a formal 12 o’clock am official teat to unveil the model.
Members gathered at Wilson street next to the Commercial Hotel to donate usable items for a sale. Bargains drew shoppers with items from clothing to records and edibles, raising money for the Ladies Benevolent Society and the Traders Hospital Committee. The event continued with more business planned for today and tonight.
At the annual Bowls Club meeting members opposed the proposed operation of fancy attire and planned to consult the Wimmera Bowling Association on any formal dress standard for wearers. Grants for councils listed varied works including roads, drainage, and shire projects across multiple localities with sums shown in context.
A charity concert led by Mrs Mackley of Green Park featured a varied programme. Performances included piano duets, organ duets, recitations, choruses, and vocal solos by multiple local artists, with pieces such as Dock of Agen and De Dooly.
The Stawell Mush culmination reports losses across the cyinialties and elocutionary competitions. Despite deficits, the committe faced shortages, with apologies and promises to improve next year. Miss Bop Kudje and Mr. Teiliy Sma vow to assist, while August weather challenges and exams affected planning.
A corrected debt judgment is clarified naming Ron Jani Brown of Riverside and Mrs H Whatman with specifics of pounds and costs. football referee cases from Ararat Mucla match include charges against R Fisher and Learmonth, with partial outcomes. Community updates cover Back to Yarrawonga celebrations and notes on tree planting, bushfire recovery, and tail light switch debate in Victoria.
Three retiring Hor sham Town Council members are reelected after midnight results showing strong support from rate payers. Voters total 1518 with 1458 valid votes. incumbents retain seats amid a contest with two newcomers. Official declaration of poll confirms the outcome.
The report notes reduced flour milling output and summarizes the annual Wimmera group meeting with branches including Stawell Warracknabeal and Mingay. It mentions representatives from Europe and awards, plus a notable Men’s Mannequin Parade in Horsham Parish Hall. The piece details sports and related events alongside the church gathering.
Overseas wheat market signals show varied moves with Winnipeg steady and Manitoba wheat sale to government planned at 25 000 tons. Canadian prices rise amid European negotiations while war news and domestic events press on markets and farm life.
Ratepayers in the shires of Wimmera Arplies Kowree returned retiring councillors unopposed. In Wimmera Shire Crs PL Hennessy Purvis JM Johns D McRae were re elected. Shire Kowree Crs J C Cross Key J H Hobbs and J A Russell also retained seats.
Native of Horsham Mr P Glover, a local Fire Service official and long time community figure, is posited as a leading candidate to face election in the Town Council race. He has served as secretary of a civic organization, overseen fire brigade matters, and held various town roles, with years of service and recognition guiding his bid.
Wire report from Our Correspondent describes the execution of Dean Trevec Kelly, accused of killing Mim Marjorie Bommerland near Tou termeld on February 3. The article blends survivor testimony, official statements, and local reaction as authorities discuss the motive and aftermath of the case amid summer heat and regional unrest.
In Horsham the two part singing by local church figures drew steady crowds. Notables Rev Gottrays WA and Mr Dirt Buriling led performances as residents heard a program promising further services and community musings.
The wedding of the daughter of Mrs and Mes JS Herc Pine Avenue and the youngest son of Alyyd MegE Walter was celebrated at Ariss Breas terian Church in Arosa on Wednesday in September.
Deceased Mrs Anne McLoughlin of Kaniva and Horsham region, born in County Wexford in 1850s, lived at Portals and Spires before settling with family in Coramby. Survived by husband, children and grandchildren. service conducted by Pastor Tepper at St Luke in Melbourne. Funeral at Brighton Cemetery with Masonic and church attendance, detailing relatives including McLaughlin, Mingay, Gooden, Tepper, and Hein.
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