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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1944
Page
2
The newspaper issue notes the editor and staff as providers of the week’s news. This fragment confirms a local publication role and mentions the identity of the press team without detailing events or dates.
A car overturned while travelling from Steckening to Horsham on Friday injuring two people including a manager and his wife. Mr F Ilock and Mr Cohen Whent were among the occupants. The vehicle sustained damage but passengers appeared uninjured beyond minor injuries.
A damaged reading shows mention of a minister discussing a review of gun ammunition controls and safety measures. It notes committees and arrangements to discuss possible restrictions, with references to wind impacts and winter problems affecting rail and agricultural interests.
Fragmentary social notes mention individuals with titles and tentative events but key names, dates, and places are unreadable, resulting in an incomplete and garbled card.
A cryptic note from a historical page references Woods and a peppermint remedy. It mentions hacking among youths and a curious term Uiviter, suggesting a fragmentary column or poem with playful wordplay.
Horsham ratepayers returned Mayor Wilfrid Smith and Councillor J A Saunders, while Councillor R C Bieske was defeated. Dentist W R Lawrence also secured a seat, defeating Bieske and others as counts finalized after midnight.
Obituary notices honor Ollie Anderson of Horsham and other residents, detailing family survivors, residence changes, and funeral arrangements. The records note burial at Horiam Cemetery with Rev. Mather officiating and services led by AF Welgut & Sons, reflecting local community ties and posthumous references to scattered family members.
A damaged OCR page lists student names and teachers for Horsham High School second terminal exams. The readable lines mention Marjorie Neewun, Roger TP, Phyllis Co, Lois Smith, Dorothy Stialseon, and Lyle Prinitier among others, with form numbers and staff initials interspersed.
The funeral was conducted at Heys F. Wr Joy Magyine chapel with interment at Horsham Cemetery. Officiants included E. G. Sands H. Berry W. Menkes and I. Shal ore. Arrangements were handled by Miwa A, Welgiit and Sona.
The poll results show majorities for the Cr party in most wards of the Wimmera North, with exceptions where Cr Waters and others lead. Elson and Cahill Phot. figures appear noted, while recounts and congratulations follow the ballots as Crs celebrate overall success and electors’ support.
The mayoral race in Stawell ended with the defeat of the incumbent. Key opposition figures and council members were noted, including a candidate named Willie tied to a recent campaign event. Details on dates and vote counts remain unclear from the readable segments.
Sydney dispatch reports Minister for Transport EL Want states no plan to withdraw or alter rail priority travel conditions between Melbourne and Sydney. He emphasizes the system is now more necessary than ever to apply.
Melbourne voters reject Councillor TS Netterfold as Lord Mayor for the third term amid a wire dispatch.
One mine idle in South Wales today caused a production loss of 1200 tons. The three week strike at Breakland led to reduced output and disrupted coal supplies.
In Beorigin New York on a Sunday Charles Law aged 24 of Gatnea ville Georgia is reported to have given birth to quadruplet boys. The husband is a private stationed in Florida and doctors cite the rare birth.
Amid severe drought across the western state, officials warn that thousands of horses and livestock face starvation as fodder shortages persist. Minister of Agriculture plans wholesale measures to allocate feed and prevent further mass starvation.
Fragmentary wartime report describes an advance east of Paris approaching Troyes as forces push along the Seine. Details are garbled but imply movement toward counteroffensive lines with allied units and artillery coordination.
A British AP report from Marseilles says 2000 to 3000 German troops retreated to strong defence lines near Notre Dame La Garde and along the waterfront. An American colonel says the area is well fortified and likely stocked for a year. Reuters notes the coast from Antibes to the Rhone Delta over 180 miles will be in Allied hands once the area is cleared.
Sofia reports from the Bulgarian capital indicate a conference among envoys and officials. The Allied position is presented as a potential path for Bulgaria to maintain neutrality while ceding seized territories and allowing transit for troops if needed.
Fragmentary report describes factory conditions and production concerns in Melbourne. Mentions output impact, possible diversion of resources, and safety measures amid industrial scrutiny.
Fragmentary text notes a range event and mentions May and dates, with references to soybeans and a person or group named Mirvenfe. Partial phrases imply a report on agricultural or local conditions and a killed incident, but details are unclear.
A fragmented sports item lists players and actions from a match. Names such as Lawes Watson and Sherwell appear among jumbled phrases, with mentions of goals and a final score unclear due to garbled OCR. The piece references substitutes and a tense sequence late in play.
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