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Newspaper

Horsham Times

Location

Horsham, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 28, 1936

Page

3

Infant Welfare Appointment and Centre Notes

Melbourne Burgess is named for leading the Baby Health Centre project to be set up at Horsham Memorial Hall. A sister will soon take duties, and a new infant welfare appointment is being discussed with Hamilton. The message also lists various farm and trade terms and measurements, reflecting a fragmented OCR.

Burgess Melbourne Horsham Vam Rolligan Eae Ted Pomion Hamilton Es Slater Torrig

Melbourne Produce Market and Local Mishaps in Horsham

Wire report from Melbourne describes price drops in wheat at the market and another drop noted at Hyrkarm. In Horsham a worker crushed his toe moving a piano at Pear Furniture Warehouse. An unusual incident in Telangatuk Ens involved a girl removing what looked like a hole filled with food water, revealing a fishlike object. A clinic opened on Baillie Street with vendors and local figures present.

Fiano C. Zoo Horsham Pear Furniture Warehouse Yenna Telangatuk

Upper House reform dominates final of the assembly described

The piece discusses the parliamentary clash over upper house reform as the Assembly considers constitutional limits and political strategy. It notes potential double dissolution and the impact on the government’s agenda, with emphasis on reform versus urgent issues and the possible paths ahead.

Weather bulletin notes bleak, showers through Monday

Cold unsettled conditions persist with frequent showers into Monday. Rainfall totals from Wednesday night show mixed totals across regions with pockets of heavy rain and floods in hills. Northeast winds and snow in parts of eastern regions noted as conditions slowly improve. Sheep sales report from Dalety and Co. with a yarding of several thousand sheep averaging five pence per head, outlining market activity Wednesday.

Pointe Feld Noe Sararit Messrs. Dalety & Co Homsham Jtyarit Elef

ALK CONTROL STATION A RAIL SERVICE FOR HORSE BREEDERS

A report from Nhill shows ALK CONTROL STATION linked to Melbourne and Adelaide rail connections in a plan to facilitate horse breeders travel for the Royal Show. Officials discussed avoiding delays, with committees and local clubs organizing auxiliary events and improvements to pavill grounds. A Methodist Men’s Club meeting added committee members and outlined a question box night, while the shire library purchased a 900‑volume collection to boost subscriber access.

Railways Dintondy Bo Clapp Plennington Horn Dargensen Hreedera Methodist Men's Club Manthly Hortham Jubilee Hall Messrs D. Watt R.A. Jenkin J. Shillington B. L Semmens R. Whitelock J. Farish 8. Ainsworth Padre Bredbury Warrackne

underground tank found delaying sewerage work

Report notes an underground three foot deep water-filled tank uncovered during sewerage house connection work. Council planned to seal and mill the well but persistent wet weather prevented completing the necessary filling.

Life policy payout after railway accident noted

A telegraphic summary reports a railway derailment on a Tuesday night near Gaumaly Fur Junee at 9.50 pm causing major track damage and a crowding of the temporary line. A life insurance policy documents a £100 payout, with a 20 year instalment plan and a subsequent premium debt of £135.

Au Gile Ett Gaumaly Fur Jem Baum

Spring and show plans amid noisy market items

The notice describes a wood chopping demonstration and a wood shop display, with four men guiding the event and preparations in hand. It also notes wool classes popular at Morebaus, a rising tide of counterfeit money, sheep road dangers debated by Dim boule Shire Council, and a spring theatre lineup featuring Jan Kiepura and several films with details on attractions and cast.

Wien Dimboule Shire Joparit W. J. Howland Wim Wekingwert Anguse Bere Finkemeyer Presanty Madague Tomiels Finke Imener Hoevnai Audet Isham Theatre Jan Kiepura Gladys Swarthcut Arith Benelf Robin Hood Eldorado Joaquin “Murrieta Warner Baxter Ann Loring Bruce Cabot Mago Grhame Walter Abel

New Premises for Coles Stores Planned at Lake Benetonk

Manniche & Hon Pty. Ltd. of Mildura and H J Coburn, architect of Ballarat, secure tract for abattoire at Lake Benetonk Mildura. Contract price about £500 exclusive of machinery. Construction to start soon for Mildura Working Man's Club and Coles Stores at Shepparton. Turnkey ceremony planned Monday morning.

COLES Sucevastil Tyndetore Manniche & Hon Pty. Ltd Mitdus H. J. Coburn Lake Benetonk Mildura Coum Mildure Working Man's Club Colea Shepparton Hoe Chum

Fatal quarry blast near Ballarat kills one injures two

A premature detonating charge at a Beaufort quarry on Wednesday morning caused a fatality and two serious injuries. Victims include 24 year old File Hector Broadbent of Beaufort who died, and Alexander Pearce of Beaufort who had a left leg amputated. Alfredton resident Charles William suffered facial and eye injuries, while others endured injuries from falling debris. Further details describe workers on ledges and the blast’s devastating impact at the quarry site.

Ballarat Alf Yell Bmadbent Pratce Wan Williame Stone Broadbent Carranbal, Inc Robert Hrnasl Beaufort Inez

Accident Near Western Highway Involving Andrew Weir

Avoligty Collegion reports My Andrew Weir junior of NRill was riding along the Western Highway when he collided with a flock of sheep. He was thrown from his bicycle and sustained injuries. He received medical attention and was admitted to a private hospital for care.

Andrew Weir Nrill Doetar

Air cargo for Africa eggs and Australian chicks prompt voyage

The article notes air shipments of penguin eggs to Africa and eggs and days old chicks from England to Kenya Tanganyika and Australia. Chicks travel by air to Europe and beyond, with air transport touted as faster and healthier for animals, despite rough handling concerns. An elephant incident and theft, plus local farm topics on butter substitutes and a wheat competition, are also mentioned.

London Kenya Tanganyiki Australia Europe Tiventork

Horsham Town Council election returns first poll

A wet day turnout produced a record poll in Horsham Town Council elections. Retiring Drs F Langlands and L Hutchesson were re elected, and R E Charles won the vacancy left by the retirement of Dr W C Bolton. The voting used the preferential system for the first time.

Horsham

Flood warning as Horsham may flood by Sunday

District engineer D Clark warns of a likely flood in Horsham within two days. He says the river system could deteriorate rapidly and advises residents to prepare for rising water and possible evacuation. The forecast follows a substantial rainfall pattern and regional river swelling.

State Rivers and Water Supply Commission D. Clark Horsham Armane Lanns

Flooded Rivers Across Victoria Trigger Widespread Warnings

Storms swell rivers across Victoria with likely record rises. Officials warn residents to prepare for flooding as several waterways surge and threaten low-lying areas and farms. Emergency services urge caution and monitoring of weather updates.

Inquiry Into Woman's Death Sparks Wide Investigation

Wire service report outlines a broad inquiry into the death of a woman, detailing investigators, authorities, and possible motives as inquiries continue across multiple locations. The piece emphasizes official statements and ongoing interviews with relatives and witnesses.

Australian car sales rise as new vehicles reach 70 thousand

The Commonwealth shows higher automobile activity with about 70,008 new cars and 10,82?0 commercial vehicles registered and in service for the year ending June 30. Sales increased 4 percent from the previous year, while imports and capital outlays reflect broader economic gains and a £1 million tax benefit to the Exchequer.

Fot Australia Commonwealth C.va Yosz Lee Ealee Avetralie CUPID Ware Put Lake Merice Vablela Australie Pridvins Bulletin

Unclear historical seat contest cited in Dunmunkle Shire report

Fragmentary OCR describes a race or election in Dunmunkle Shire involving a candidate at Mulimunkte aban with references to Me dC Gormamn and a newcomer Nis We Mi Renae winning a convention. Details and names are garbled. no clear outcome or date.

Rline Vuring Jenn Mulimunkte Dc Gormamn Dbs Eeriring McKenzie Girmiam

Kowree Shire Election Results Spark Patchy Retin Vote

Kowree Shire vote faced opposition from Me Me Burns. The results show a divided outcome with turnout differing across polling places and final counts still being tallied.

High Court Seals Meligatne in Adverse Forgery Case

The High Court of Ate Frwiie adjourned a hearing on a forged seal case involving Meligatne Thurstay and Seaforth Signo Maclkieu amid confusion over the misread plea noted as the great wal of the Meh Comer. The court paused proceedings to a later date due to an apparent clerical error and adjournment request.

Meligatne

Breakdown at Power House disrupts railway work

Report describes chaos at the New Port Power House after a series of mishaps. Engineers halted operations when thousands gathered as firemen and workers faced delays. the incident impacts rail time and safety procedures.

Meutsnrae Tonrainy Rusk

Attack on Establishment Sparks City Debate

A chaotic mob attack described in disjointed notes rallied crowds against local authorities. The fragmentary text hints at clashes near a public venue and prompts questions about security and response by October authorities.

World War II Era Broadside Transcript Fragment

Fragmentary OCR text presents garbled references to wartime topics, dates, places, and names. The readable portions hint at a wartime broadcast or notice discussing events, possibly involving Stalin, military movements, and public fatigue, but specifics are unclear due to severe transcription errors.

Battle for Fy Wiies on Both Sides Cannalti i By Cl 1 Mie

A fragmented report outlines a clash with teams and players uncertain. Details include names, places, and scores partially readable amid unclear text.

Wiies Cannalti i

Pirate gang story reshaped by cable lens during trial

A misread OCR fragment describes a gang of pirates and a cable led story about a trial. It mentions Avett and Malaga with unclear details and names distorted by distortion. The text hints at witness questions and a courtroom setting without clear outcomes.

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