Floods Hit Wimmera Region With Widespread Damage
The Ararat Hopkins River area faced rising waters and flash flooding. Reports cite Croiwns and Mooney’s Gap with high water marks, while Hopkins River floodwaters swept livestock and cut access. Ararat and Ballarat districts logged significant rainfall and rain-driven damage, with warning of unsettled weather ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsham
Balldtat
Alain Heli
Kacuy
Arweat
Ballarat
Hopkins
L. W D Herricks
OdAi Meulty
Crowlands
Sr Cushing
Mooney's Gap
Gorrittt
Jackson's Creek
Ararat
Caterpillar Plague On Two Front Rises In Potkammer Bax
Caterpillars have seized Potkammer Bax district, spreading rapidly and destroying vegetation. Local authorities deploy modern weapons including a tractor with a heavy roller and deep furrows, while agriculture officials coordinate with Longerenone Agricultural College to curb the invasion. Comforts Fund praised for support to Major OL ML Pitter and associated relief efforts. The report notes the pest’s advance threatens farms across the region, with no checker and ongoing mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potkammer Bax
Department of Agriculture
Longerenone Agriculurmi College
T. Tulloh
Victim Horrifically Attacked in Horsham District Incident
Report describes a brutal assault on a digger who aided the Empire's war effort. On home leave for Victoria, he was attacked by three men in or near Horsham. He required hospital treatment at Horsham Bend Hospital where he recovered. Private Ruewell from New South Wales also sought care after the incident. Police have been alerted and action is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion
Bea Wickiell
Victoria
Horsham Bane
Ruewell
Nee Bourk
Wales
Horsham
Betlon
City
Kes Marketing Board
New South Wales
Boaidars
T? Board
Tamworth
Fragmented OCR notice from Horsham church group meeting
Readable fragments describe a religious gathering involving multiple groups and factions within a church community in Horsham. Names and organizations appear garbled but indicate a visit or expat engagement, with thanks to IRSA and Rede PME and mention of Presbyterian and Protestant affiliations. no clear event date or outcome is established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frien
Jane
Horsham
Elnty
Wainestine Ng Scholar Church of Fiyalawl
Met Parise
Britain
Ronnell
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian
New York
Pivers Ball for Comforts Funds at Horsham
The Horsham and District Pipe Band hosts a September charity event to benefit the Comforts Fund, featuring dancers from nearby areas and a 50 50 programme of dances. Proceeds fund wounded soldiers and local comfort aid while patrons bring cakes and buffet items to the Town Hall for an enjoyable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pivers
Comforer Fund
Panel Act in Flotvham Sees Nonsensical Claims
Fragmentary OCR text shows a garbled panel act mentioning Flotvham, Witumers towns, and individuals like Mears and W. FL. It references purchases, forwarding concerns, and a purported management role. The passage is largely undecipherable and lacks a coherent narrative or verifiable facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilts
W. Reston
Flotvham
Witumers
Anyun
Mowray
Hatley
Mears
W. FL
Monsey Cty. Ltd
Worsham Theatre program and local notices vary
The item reports on Hosham events and social gatherings including a farewell for Miss McLown with remarks by Mrs Miller and Cathonrl, the Horsham branch activities, and regional meetings in Warracknaboal and North Western Racing. It notes a motor joyride incident near Ararat and local levy protests on drainage.
Fragmentary note on property and rental in Ness
A damaged OCR fragment mentions fatted cattle and a singular renter, with unclear names or places. It references a person possibly named Titer Himes and a vague rental arrangement. The text is highly imperfect, but hints at an estate or lot with livestock and a lease action.
Metropolitan Board fights purchase of two divine excavators
Diverse excerpts describe a Metropolitan Board controversy over buying two divine excavators, with opposition from public figures and a push to preserve Australian-made goods amid parliamentary and ministerial appeals. The report also notes a executed life sentence ending in death, country eggs equality claims, and postwar order discussions including church leaders and social reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anat Rhorier Shiel
AIA
Atrotz LJ
Fenird
Due
Decison
Iene
Asanelation
Menadur
Horsham v Tew Council
Horsham High School
Cattle Break Milking Records Amid Livestock Show
A herd of Park cattle, described as old and young for their lineage, set new milking records with a fat content of 4.91 percent. The event highlighted Beithshineete stock, noting their vigor and prominence in the farm community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Cnttle
Sie Che Lex
Wvente
Snewes
Ayers
Wien
Worliylargest Potato Farm and Local Voters
Fragmented OCR text describes Worliylargest potato farm and villagers, with errors in names and dates. It references William or Willin and a lamas, a track, and a late time. The readable portion hints at a community event or local farm activity with limited clear facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willin
Health fears and fashion weigh on maternal health figures
A conference session led by Dr. J. ham Drew and Dr. Grate Cuthbert linked ill health and mental strain to fashion trends such as ultrahigh heels. They warned of weight bearing on the body and rising mortality, while noting gender and employment pressures influence birth rates and family health dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ham Drew
Rhe Dertor
Rodney Herring
Thi
Becallan
Grate Cuthbert
Department of Heath
Debates Highlight Government Agrarian Policy And Shipping Plans
In a House of Representatives supply debate, Mr Alex Witeansind criticizing the government’s wheat policy and debt, urged reestablishment of the Commonwealth shipping line and condemned petrol rationing as harmful. He warned of wheat shortfalls due to restrictions and stressed security and wartime efforts, while Senilin and Treasurer Fudden clashed over approach and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Witeansind
CP. Vie
House of Representatives
Wilson
Commonwealth
Alusinn
Senilin
Fudden
Winson
Parlia Tifal House
Ani
Science
Visual education gains ground at Gurwood street school
An article reports headmaster J Mvinn at Gurwood Street explains visual education as a definite, valued teaching medium. Demonstrations show students respond to visuals and sound, with the Department of Education noting a stroke study of South Africa and related exhibitions at the Australine centre in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurwood-strest Rehonl
Mtr
J. Mvinn
Schoo
South Africa
Wedding Bells At St John’s Horsham in Bright Full Ceremony
A fully choral wedding took place at St John’s Church of England Horsham last Saturday afternoon, as Hilda May Young wed Richeldea Bell. Guests included family and friends, with the bride's sister and other relatives attending. The reception followed at Menzies Hotel Gore Hill, with 100 guests, and the couple departed for Bendigo on honeymoon after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoma
Isabel Young
Talis
Eiban Falls
Lyle
Earl
Wenn
Ben
Malentes Scott
Charles Young
Jori
Ales Miler
Ind
Roy Rees
Fred McPhrisnn
Gremm
Rory
Riley
Wrekers
Holland
Brwwle
Eydney
Ani
C. Ward
Gio
Clehrale
Ballarat
Crowe
Mighagl
Spat
Ben Aph
Thine
Breen
Leonard Ketyin
BJ Crowe
Suilicont
Mellvuth
Seymour
Wiltamy Drnovac
Como
Yarea Strost
Geelong
Henry Sampey
William Samney
Menzies Hotel
Goreke
Bendigo
Lake View
Mount Arcadia Healing Hearts For 300 Children
Three hundred children with heart troubles are treated at Mount Arcadia sub-acute hospital run by the Smith family. The facility, in 10 acres with trained nurses, overlooks gardens and stables, serving Metropolitan and county hospitals and their families. Mothers praise the care and hope to equip the center further to reduce waiting lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arordia
Arcadia
Averards
Oldiers
Wéughler
Moremary
Amith
Wwe
Arendia
I. Howe
Australie
Dane
Eppears
Obituary for a local resident and surviving family
An obituary notes the passing of a local resident with a husband and four daughters among surviving family. It mentions the family’s ties to Shill whem and the Nbab CHEAT, outlining funeral plans and community memory in a dated, period-voice notice. The item preserves names and places from the readable text, presenting a concise memorial card style summary.
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Smd Ft Bros Leet
THE
Ballarat TA Executors & Agency CO
WEW Zealand Loan & Mergantile Agency Co, Ltd
A. F. Weight & Sons
Funeral Directors
Hersham
Argh Intelligence
Esham
Wimmer
ALF
Comforts Fund
ML Pitter
Alk
Atom
Daly
Arik Day
Bunpital
Vober
Laitien Thegual
Nba
Pyer
Pawlak
Leon
Pinnstion
Melbourne
Agatet
Marlee
Paris
Wamahtes
Che Borsham Ciacs
FiAy
Willy
Vitoria
WaWenl Cabitart
Esos
Ted
Stra
Wilks
Wiles
Munn Provi
Biel
Jie Mikoeity
Chibieon
Maelirle
HMAC
Marylee Ball
Speer
Uwe Rorerain
Petia Crhe
Javamon
Bull Laie Ryne
Vehide Nathan Mn Tiel
Iaeaport
Mewetey
Nicky Fe
Tha
F. Drtrtien
Mr. C. Tabernée
Kectunge
Jorsham Theatre
Trent
Legionaires
Harsha Hawneh
Mary MyLonn
Nidalin
Reina
Presbyterian Hall
Leni
Rome
Miller
McLean
Dolly Good
Ailierrs
Cnd
Brent
McLavan
Vlalthim
Levy
Cimnitrien
Yale
Alt Omega
HORSA
Elie
New South
Walow
Rae
Mernees
Alt Ain Meering
Mivers
Racine
Les Tne
Sine Welente
Iauel
Manila
Klon
Dhig-Raclaye
Peter Memey
Chariet Mustemson
Crafton
Clifford Wary
Fremantle
Perth
Worliy
Popato Farm
Fone
Fee
Australia
Carter Stitt
Dee
Gramiry
Phey
Opan
Rami Herbern
Mayer
Elv
Juabremnay
Fabio
Peg Want
Iessen
Aimee Aasinay
San
Sue Revuested
Nts
Mount Arcadia
Soli Meehan
Plana Ag
Nbab
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