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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1941
Page
2
A garbled OCR fragment lists various goods such as eggs bushel cheese and butter with unclear quantities and descriptors. The text appears to reference farm produce and possibly a market or sale listing, but many words are jumbled and illegible.
Bereavement notice from MIS WOT KNIGHT family at Herrenoce thanking relatives and friends for support and condolences. Expresses gratitude for visits, messages, and help during a difficult time and notes appreciation for the community.
In memoriam notice with fragmented lines mentions Toy Sy and a wife, referencing a memorial date. The legible bits indicate a personal tribute with names and implied loss, but the text is garbled and many details are missing.
Winter conditions linger as town prepares a welcome for returning soldiers. A public meeting is set for December 1 at 8 pm in the Town Hall to form a committee for organizing the welcome events and decorate plans for the ceremony.
A garbled wartime item lists totals and dates with unclear entities. The readable bits reference war savings and a date but lack coherent details or identifiable people or organizations. This fragment offers no verifiable facts to summarize beyond generic wartime saving context.
Fragmentary text mentions persons and places with unclear context and no resolvable event or names to identify a coherent news item. The readable parts provide insufficient data for a concrete headline or summary.
At Tuesday night’s council meeting Tee nham discussed general property valuations. The clerk presented figures showing a 4% rise in town valuations compared with prior estimates and noted adjustments to preview assessments.
Two fires were contained with the Horsham Fire Brigade responding to calls at Airs and on Dart Street this week. The first blaze at a residence on Weatherton Avenue caused smoke and minor damage while the second fire at 18 Taos Farm injured three people and was rapidly controlled with no deaths.
A wounded overseas soldier returns home with injuries from the Libyan campaign. He arrived November 20 and plans to undergo a 40 operation after returning to Carutfield. Mrs. Rieharet Funk of Plapinto witnessed the scene.
The Horst Town Band plans a Sunday recital after church services in May Park to aid Hersham Bax Hospital inmates. Proceeds and gifts, including a charity shop and corner donation drive, aim to bolster wartime relief as residents rally around the Bed Crom Society effort. The event seeks strong town and district support with anticipated full attendance.
Fragmentary OCR passage describes Australian soldiers during World War II, mentioning locations in the Middle East and North Africa, movement to Libya and Syria, with references to campaigns and personnel. Details are garbled and many names are unreadable.
A description of a night hike arranged by the Presbyterian Glee Fellowship for members of St John’s Church of England Glee Club Friendly Safety and the Methodist in a village gathering. The event featured melodies, a dinner cooked over fires, and speeches by local clergy, ending with a return journey home.
The Portland convention plan is reported as well in hand for the annual Portia gathering during a forthcoming Australia week. Details mention officials such as Mr We Embers on the Island panel and church leader Hith from Hawisin Presbyterian, with notes on secretarial duties and committee roles.
An appeal from the Horsham Chamber of Commerce urges shopkeepers to open early for the Christmas season to boost trade and help customers buy cheaper. The article stresses planning, public welfare, and the value of timely openings for shoppers and residents. A local accident report notes a man injured at Tyrwort Street and hospital care details.
The Quintette Concerts begin at Horsham on March 5 with Sean Wilt and a group of tenors from Melbourne Mil Normal. John Winstantey leads the ensemble with emerging soloists aged nineteen, guided by RL Floyd and Huh Dlawson as manager and producer. Tickets and early bookings open for performances slated through December, with a key concert at Aberbiewn and other upcoming venues.
Members of the Wotnre's Auxiliary at the RAGALIA schedule a modest effort to attend rudiments meeting to be held next month. They will discuss year-end arrangements and possible gifts for the ARAN oT RAL. A committee will be formed to collect small petitions and assign representatives as needed.
Fragmentary OCR notes outline wartime transit ticket issues and officials discussing fare controls. Mentions Minister for Rapay and the Berra unit, plus concerns about passengers on longer journeys and duty during the listing season. The text is garbled with unclear names and dates.
A farmer, Reichard Thanters, a well known Con nim East resident, collapsed while working a haystack on Bast Al Monday. He died after medical staff attempted resuscitation at Warracknabeal hospital. He leaves a widow, six sons, and three daughters. funeral held at Warracknabeal Cemetery. Deputy Coroner attended.
Two workers at a munitions annex along with an inspecting official were fined for a 10 day unapproved absence. Their exemptions from military service were cancelled and they returned to duty.
Unclear fragmentary note describes a basketball or sports reference with names like Mind and Hy Me. Details are unreadable, hindering clear facts or outcomes.
A string of Horsham community items includes staff changes at the Horsham Post Office and a farewell gathering for Mr Diemkik. Residents Mr and Mrs Stewart relocate to a new home, while Horsham figures participate in social events and church diocese activities.
Engineer Mr D Clark says the Late Rivers and Water Supply Commission has no extra storage available this season. The report notes years of data from 1888 to 1940, showing improving and worse periods in domestic and stock water use, with storage reaching limited levels and the commission unable to provide further enhancements.
A report from Our Correspondent in Melbourne notes rumors of a government dissolution tied to Premier and Governor figures. The piece cites talks with the Labor Party and indicates no clear agreement or official action at this time.
A fragmented account references wartime production, factory life, and a narrator who has traveled widely. It mentions the air of change, factory routines, and discussions of future tasks as a shift from roaming life to steady labor. A cake stall is noted amid scenes of local activity.
A local benefit ballad evening is planned to aid Prefor Ball who is home on leave. Organizers include Sine ML Maller and E Ward with trustees, and petitions were conducted by several residents including Mrs Ward and Mr Masi.
The article discusses the impact of wool textile labelling on U S markets, noting consumer interests, labeling practices, and the need for clearer terms such as reprocessed wool. It cites industry observations on domestic production, Australian wool competition, and the push for better information for buyers and mills.
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