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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1944
Page
2
Readable fragments show price changes and wage notes for Ballarat and Melbourne. Mentions lucerne forage values, Bran and pollard supply, and regional produce pricing amid a Thursday Melbourne market report.
A collection of damaged obituary fragments remembering Mas Alcock and others, noting December dates and family names Stella Tom Alin Jac Alcock Lisle Lawrie Lew Eileen Alex Ken Rex Leitch and Jute. Incomplete lines mention loving memory by sisters, brothers, and children with December dates and enduring remembrance.
Forecast shows fine cool temperatures with light rain possible. Horsham rainfall for November recorded at 55 points across four measured days. article compares rainfall to prior period and notes minor changes for December outlook.
Horsham hosts a Red Cross fair at the town hall with stalls, cakes, sweets, and a raffle. A postwar hospital carnival and charity events draw town and district residents, with donations and prizes announced alongside committee meetings and local civic notices.
The notice lists several engagements and weddings: Dorothy Barbara Taxlor to Albert Patties Quinn with details of families and locations in Noradjha and Brisbane. Betty Ellen Taylor to Fraser Phill Robb celebrated quietly at St. Kilda. Another wedding at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Horshawae, to Alfred Ernest, marking ties between Mount Gambier and local addresses. The report notes ceremonial dress, attendants, and reception details, with toasts and telegrams of congratulations.
The death of Mr. James Quigley of Osklands Harrow is reported after a recent illness of several months. He is survived by his wife, mentioned as Miss Portland, with services conducted by Father Ber and others at a Catholic church and lake facility. Funeral arrangements are in charge of Birks, Callaghan, and associated staff.
Mr Campion pressed a special report on the Victoria Motel Furnietinl case involving Whetter and public meals. Crom Melbourne business men complained of refusals and improvised service as the hotel faced licencing scrutiny under the Living Act with talk of providing a reasonable menu and meals for casual customers.
A terse Napa hotel reports unusual activity as a storm hits the nearby pueblo region. Local staff coordinate with Pueblo authorities to ensure guest safety and monitor flood risks. Emergency services stand by and travelers are advised to seek shelter if conditions worsen.
The article reflects on Winston Churchill turning 70 with a blend of humor and mild disapproval of showy ceremony. It notes his enduring resilience, practical wit, and unspoken warmth rising from the public greeting, marking the day as significant in a life of public leadership.
Fragmentary OCR passage lists odd phrases and names such as RUSSIARS ACROSS DANUBE and Kemeg, with references to places and people. Content is garbled and noncohesive, lacking a discernible event or coherent report to summarize reliably.
The report outlines a debate about a proposed aluminum project and a Commonwealth involvement. It references key figures, industry players, and concerns of misrepresentation while noting the potential financial stakes and political positions shaping the controversy.
Ambitious programmes should wait as deliberations consider when Australia can support a larger population to sustain essential industries. A presidential address urged expanding export channels, stressing economy over immediate expansion until demographic and industrial baselines strengthen.
A brief newspaper note reports a local entity issuing a warrant or notice, mentioning Wien Ye and Lym as key names with unclear context. The fragment hints at a formal action by a town or organization, stressing the official nature of the action.
In a murder inquest proceeding, testimony described a violent struggle between Francis Kywin and his brother Thoms Kuwie over hereditary disputes. Detective Petty stated Henry Kirwin admitted plotting to kill, recounting comments about his wife and family. further, he claimed his father struck the attacker with a mattock while the other man used a pitchfork.
A questionable fragment describes a transatlantic record attempt involving Mowiival, TAA, Transport Uniami, and others. It mentions Canadian participants and named individuals like Kin Mosquito Womiber and Thomas Pratiles Menzies, with uncertain ground actions and permissions noted.
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