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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1940
Page
2
Yesterday's netting prices for provisions at Hornham stores show mixed figures for Butter and other items with unclear factory marks and distorted annotations. Names and locations are partially legible, suggesting a local price sheet or market update without complete clarity.
A fragmented text stream describes noises at night with scattered references to animals and people. Mentions of mantis, a creature, and possible reactions or actions imply confusing observations but lack a clear incident or location.
Fragmented OCR discusses visitors to New South and mentions figures like Victoria Meid and others, with debates on who visited and what it meant. It references government shows, media figures, and public reactions, but details are obscured by transcription errors.
A cyclist struck Ay With's daughter on L.smnott street causing tibia injury and medical attention. Horsham police investigating. Wheat crop notes from Australia and civic service at church outline harvest and price concerns across England with local impacts on Bullarat and Shire councils.
Cattle wander onto road near Myrtle Ry and cause complaints while owners face charges for unrestrained livestock. In Grampians, authorities warn against removing wildflowers and ferns as vandalism. police pledge action to protect forests and warn visitors.
Members of the Tat and Sud Horshyon Companion of Girl Guides attend a weeklong camp planned to boost ritual happiness and movement spirit. Leaders oversee meals hospital tent and health, with a patriotic concert Saturday and a daylong bike ride and hamper sale along the road on September 7.
The St John’s Church of England Men’s Society held a large gathering last Sunday night. W L Clinch spoke before his departure for wartime service and lantern work was highlighted. Members praised the minister’s work and a new committee formed to promote the vocatory effort.
The Australian Women's Legion reports growing competence in field aid tasks as members train on stretcher placement and first aid. Training includes carrying patients, handling stretchers, and practicing emergency response during parades and city duties. The group emphasizes practical readiness and community support.
A fragmented notice describes a Monday program featuring dancers and performers linked to the Mets Night for Comforts Fund. It mentions charitable aims and local participants tied to a community effort, with references to organizers and a stage show.
A garbled report records a musical or ceremonial event at Funwell with individuals named Miss Pygnde Worhind and Miss Haz fammer among attendees. The text mentions Whitelaw and Usher figures and a sequence of performances or pieces, though many names and actions are unclear.
Members gathered at the Batty We Library for the Inter-Lodge 05M session chaired by Mrs. ob anti. The Horsham Carpet Howls competition continued with a shoot and bowl event and final standings showing Heginch and Dinh on top while Janne 1 Pimple 2 Forshaw Howls Fung 7 Horsham 3 led the scoring.
At the annual meeting of the association held at the Victorian Railways Institute, members decided to again hold the reunion. The event is set for November 4 at Unity Hall, Tanets Riverette School, with invitations extended to attend and bring a friend.
Labor launches candidate events featuring Mrs Trovald Melvin and Mr Mahoney in Horsham and adjoining districts. The effort aims to build support ahead of elections with Melvin noted for prior local campaigning and Mahoney described as a former minister.
The page lists lectures and visitors including Mr Tiele and Hosni with references to Brikay markets and Red Cross activities. It mentions a spring and summer show at 62 Firebrace Street and a regular monthly market by Herstuan Corporation Yards.
TOA CORRESPONDENT reports confusion as districts prepare seed wheat amid wartime pressures. Editors note grain shortages and calls for unity among farmers, with fears over harvest timing and export restrictions affecting supplies for the coming season.
A fragmented wartime spread mentions London efforts on home front including domestic crafts, riverine and textile work, with references to trade shortages and emergency measures. It notes local industry activity, a public works tone, and mentions of community labor and production shifts during the conflict.
An OCR damaged note describes a lecture by Meydotin steering in the Dorsetshire Preagtorbin hall. It mentions a talk on gospets, the lecturer’s plan to present a sidetiehy phase, and Stewart visiting Winnmrera with friends and a youth choir.
Alton wakes reeeteedt by the Baliarar Comite on Wednesday as Charlee Cibiah, aged ik seat, a veteran storekeeper from Conn, is found dead. The story notes his long service, a likely suicide or fatal incident, with local officials and neighbors reacting to the tragedy.
Fragmentary dispatch reports a military camp at Hamilton linked to ongoing negotiations and allied strategic discussions. The text references factions labeled Sark Vy Atrint and Dostana AerhWavil Swciety in connection with postwar aims and regional controls.
Delegates from the Wheat and Wool Growers association meet amid labor and wage disputes in the Wimmera region. The text records protests over government wage policies, elevator board disputes, and calls for fair compensation during harvest, with mentions of local figures and hospital events tied to the agitation.
A garbled report recalls Betty Gow as a leading figure in a township council. The damaged text references positions and successors, with scattered names and events linked to local governance and ceremonial duties.
A damaged report describes a woman known for insect research in Gloucestershire and nearby areas. It mentions her investigations into pests and their effects on farms, her writings, and the wide circulation of her work.
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