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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1941
Page
3
A fragmented OCR note reports a cryptic line about “jpanTs rise over 40 per” with inconclusive context. It mentions Loveland like terms, possible names, and a dated heading, but the readable content is garbled and lacks clear facts or events.
A Tur Correspondent reports a soldier has been sentenced to death after a court martial. The trial concluded with the defense seeking clemency, while the prosecution pressed for the maximum penalty under military law. The decision follows a period of heightened security measures in the region.
Government announces measures to curb overplanting in wheat. Farmers with surplus plots may apply to the local committee for harvest authorization and subsidies. incentives aim to prevent market disruption and protect growers while ensuring proper disposal of excess grain. Officials stress compliance and outline penalties for evasion. payments tie to actual harvested area and yield.
Goulburn Valley Wheatgrowers Council discusses farm labor shortage as exemptions for farm workers and seasonal staff are proposed by authorities. MLA McDonald urges suspension of nonessential industries and tollway irrigation works while farmers seek access to militiary labor. calls for university students and schoolboys to fill gaps and warns butter production could be at risk.
A fragmented report details a cricket match in which Bly’s side, batting first, posted a total while players such as Dawesun, Purcell, Milburn, and Milburne achieved notable scores. The innings saw several dismissals by Milburn and Milburne, with Lords of the hospital and towns represented by Dawsons and Purcell. The bowlers included Bawann, Purell, and Milburn. The second innings featured strong bowling from Purcell and Selverston as the fielding side collapsed, ending with an all out total and key overs noted for Dawesun and Milburn. The match concluded with notable performances across both teams.
Elder Smith & Co and Dalgety & Co report wool auctions in Geelong and surrounding Victorian districts. Merinos from Western Victoria and Wimmera led with top prices around 30d and 40d, buyers including Beaufort and Darlington, with December 17 payment deadlines and extensive district price lists across Horsham, Kaniva, and Dimboola.
The Norsdjuha tall venue hosted the Happy Man contest last Friday with Mr. Doh Light winning at 135 points against rivals including Mr. James Crossley and Mr Flannigan. Funds raised totaled £159 10s in ten weeks from door, drinks, and fruit salad sales for a local cause.
The Angling Norsham Club plans a December 7 outing from Manning's Lane with a 8 o'clock start and 8.45 return. On December 13 the club holds its Christmas competition at Kenny's Ford with numerous trophies and an entrance fee of 1, part of which goes to the Hospital Christmas Cheer. The club hopes many anglers join to boost the charity fund.
An all day bowls event drew seventy two players, each pair playing three ends, with a final four narrowed by results. Section winners included S. Smith with F. Thomas, W. McGregor with G. Sits, Cameron with C Sherman, and E. Liddel with Olwer. Semi finals set for Tuesday afternoon at four.
A Natimuk party chasing corks returns home with empty bags. A dog retrieves a sheet of paper wrapped around the fish, then drops it where found. Locomotive engineers build a palm oil fueled engine for the Malay Peninsula estate with a 700 mm gauge and 160 psi boiler.
The Shire of Arapiles issues notices from the Llunid Fuel Control Board regarding allocation of motor spirit tickets for harvesting and hay carting. It lists requirements for applications to the Transport Advisory Committee at Shire Offices and the Station Receiving Sta tion, plus monthly allowances and declared quantities for various districts and posting details.
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