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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1939
Page
5
An obituary style notice honors J E Ries Oman Bank and family members with tribute lines from relatives and friends. The text lists loved ones and memory phrases, asking readers to accept the notice for a period of remembrance and condolence.
Yesterday's acting prices for provisions at Gersham stores including Bewee factory Ballarat and notes on fire damage to a brooder. Fire crews battled a blaze south of town with bucket work and limited damage control. Prices shown span cheese eggs milk and various vegetables with entry totals and unit costs listed.
A Melbourne parliamentary discussion criticizes delays in extending housing programs. LimtCol and MLAs differ on reforms, with emphasis on Housing Commission plans to build more homes for low wage workers and extend support to country districts.
Heavy rain interrupted activities across the State and Horsham with reported showers and thunderstorms. Weekend totals show Pam and Mac Maturing posting points on Friday and Sunday, while Pimpinio and other districts recorded weekly gains. Conditions ranged from light to moderate rain with some hail and local disruption, including minor wrecks in the Lowen Moora channel and public works affected by weather. An official forecast warned of further showers and strong winds across the Western District and eastern highlands, with northwesterly gusts and scattered, limited rainfall expected.
From Melbourne correspondent Methonios reports on Elbourne produce prices for wheat oats barley maize potatoes hay and lucerne. Wheat 2/0 per stone oats milling 1/8 to 1/16. barley 2/7 to 2/7½. maize 28s to 30s. potatoes 15 shillings per load. hay 5/10 to 6/. lucerne 8 shillings per bundle. Prices vary by basket and local market conditions.
Beboo on entered Hocanam High with the front gate scene, expressing gratitude for the civic interest shown in the election campaign. He acknowledged the boys who topped the poll and pledged to be urged on to further helpful efforts for the town and its citizens.
An OCR noisy report describes a deputation led by a mayoral figure discussing completion of a station project. The meeting seeks merit-based funding and notes potential work constraints if funds are lacking.
A chaotic festival narrative describes Novel Ideas in Colorful Concert amid bad road conditions and a postponed event. The crowd faced interrupted acts, with producers and performers such as A. Grit and Aiba noted, while fashion trends and stage entries drew attention to a period theater experience.
In a gesture to cover a deficit, Horsham competitor W R Lawrence and his wife offered to donate their prize money of £42 after learning of the shortfall. The Stawell committee gratefully accepted, with offers of further help in concert programmes to boost funds and balance the budget, according to the Stawell News.
A garbled extract from the Turtaighily report of the Slayur of Fal vlarat cites Hor and Councillor names, mentioning James Barnes and a pledge to a mayoral ally. The text references forwarding a letter to the whhne and her family and notes about editors of Horabaainh and alliance with a sheath of valued eluinen.
Last Thursday at the Town Hall the Mayoress Mrs L Bawden organized a ceremony awarding 17 candidates from the Bt John Ambulance and First Aid Class. Miss Murphy won the cup, with remarks praising their first aid knowledge, helper spirit, and determination to succeed.
The Geelong meeting saw votes in favor of contindance for marketing, with chairman Lammers and Kee Duin leading the board. Attendees discussed organized marketing systems and the impact on personnel, noting prior efforts and concerns about reception among firms and representatives.
Miss Marjorie Lawrence plans a Town Hall concert on Saturday with a fine supporting cast including Massie Ad mede Laurant Folie Woites and Melbourne baritone Luiza. The program features opera arias and dramatic works with Mr Walfin as pianist and the stage at Mutrapalitan Figen Mauer noted as sponsor.
A memorial service is described for a local figure with reflections on past virtues and community ties. W. Clinch is noted among speakers, with tributes from Fr. Mhuire or Es Wand and Mardinehan. The event honored a long-time member in service to the parish and lay life, stressing peace and remembrance.
Fragmentary OCR describes a fashion scene with mannequins and a football brothers taunt. Mentions Fer thee cee Wek and Michari Hole with a court or legal action extending to July. Names and places are unclear due to garbled text.
Special arrangements for weekday periods of corporate prayer at the Chirvbam Methediee Uhareh on Dyneent Street as parishioners return. St John’s Church of Fauld will hold early Holy Communion at 7 50 am with intercession at 7 00 pm. Reverend J Forrest encourages daily devotional acts. The front doors face Dyneent Street and will open for services. Details include a preparatory service for communion and a plan for intercessions led by Virgie and others, with remarks by Dr Hod. Wilmach in the Town Hall.
Fragmented OCR hints at a 1920s public notice: ex-resident Now Mayor of Stawell and waterworks challenge amid civic events. Mentions Mayoral race, Protestant alignment, Working Men College, and community figures including Everett AM, Alfred Warerfe Pts, and Krawdient Aros de Co.
A lively crazy whist afternoon organized by the Women’s Auxiliary at Memorial Hall raised spirits and prizes to be allocated by Mrs. 16. The event, described as unusually free and festive, leaves organizers hopeful for a follow up on a future date.
London sees a fateful Downing Street reply to Hitler amid crisis talks. Sir Nevile Henderson proposed a four day pause, Hitler refused. Paris issues urgent civilian evacuation notice as Rome reports German aims. Britain to deliver reply Monday. Cabinet to meet at noon. Orient Line cancels Australian sailings. Labor party opposes war. Paris evacuation continues with Italian residents offering services to France.
Hitler denounces a violent anti German press campaign in Britain and accuses Poland of aggression. He argues that without British encouragement Poland would have yielded peace for 29 years and demands the return of the Danzig corridor if fighting resumes.
A garbled report describes a plot against Hitler involving Reichs navy and party members. It notes alleged arrests in Berlin as authorities pursue the faction connected to a staged assassination attempt and a summons related to Britain.
A fragmentary OCR reading presents unclear text likely from a local page item. The legible words reference finishing events or days and indicate a fleeting sports or community note, with no clear names, places, dates, or outcomes to anchor a fuller summary.
Ankara reports the President told Von Papen that Turkey will honor its engagements with Britain and France. A Warsaw UPI note says German police barred entry to the Polish Consulate at Marienwerder, East Prussia. The British Admiralty takes control of merchant shipping.
Obituary notes Ellen Balshaw of Karnal who died after a 12 month illness. Born near Harrow she married Mr Palahaw in 187? After marriage they moved to Karnal where she lived until death. Funeral at Gureke Cemetery led by Rev OG Matton. Also brief obituary for Ernest Kidnapt Zslit, a resident of Leee, who died recently at his home.
An attempted safe blow at Horsham failed with no reward for culprits. Local witnesses described a tense scene as the intruders hurried away, leaving little trace of their method or motive in the eventful episode at a town location.
A chaotic enterta nment column describes performances and personalities. Maureen O Sullivan and Fred MacMurray are mentioned alongside Hetty, Lou, Marta Lewses, and others in a boisterous review of a theater night. Witty banter and crowd energy color the scene as actors and musicians draw reactions.
Fragmentary text appears to reference individuals and groups with unclear meaning. It mentions names or terms like Horshanes orientel and Baws Moepiat with scattered phrases about time, location, and possible events. The content is too garbled to extract a coherent event or facts.
Fragmented social snippet mentions Catherine Moes Mim AL Murry and others with unclear roles. Text references banks, streets, and a salacious tone with garbled names. Unable to determine a coherent event or individuals.
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