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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1917
Page
10
A nineteenth century column recounts famed paternity cases and lineage claims across families. It notes William, Carlin James Vor and others with marriages, births, and long-lived lineages, referencing dates, places, and ancestral ties amid a mix of societal notes and dramatic assertions.
A historical piece recounts ancient origins of the thaumatrope and magic lens ideas tied to early optical devices. It traces speculative links to Aristotle and "Buell Olenurse," notes use in military trenches, and describes showmen popularizing cameralike illusions such as the thaumascape and the obscura.
A fragmentary account describes SY leaving England amid a political clash at a meeting with Russian ultragists. The tale references a pedestrian killed by a taxi, a crowd insult, and garbled dialogue about rights, truth, and character.
A parliamentary battle over wartime policy unfolds in Australia as editorials urge a "Yes" referendum. The piece frames Australia’s sacrifice, with divisions sent to the front and Britain’s struggle against a German war machine, urging unity and decisive action for victory. It compares hope for peace to biblical and historical triumphs, stressing the empire’s duty and the moral case for reinforcing efforts.
A fragmented meditation on overcoming failure and incompetence through persistence. It urges placing effort on personal development, avoiding dependence on others, and steadily pursuing growth to achieve success and vitality. The piece stresses action over hesitation and endurance in hardship.
The passage presents garbled lines about music and memory, mentioning a daughter, a piano, and vague references to a person named Sukhibe and a town or work called Disie of brook. It hints at a discussion of rhythm, a priest, and a late song labeled The Faxon lsven with uncertain dating and unclear context.
The article details Australian soldiers appealing for volunteers during World War I. It portrays the Empty Saddle motif as a symbol of sacrifice and asks readers to answer the call, urging enlistment to reinforce troops in Palestine and Anatolia. It emphasizes mateship, courage, and duty, urging men to join the expeditionary forces.
A wounded veteran, enlisted as a plaster maker and driver, became the subject of a sculptor who crafted a facial mask to cover disfiguring injuries from war. The work captures the figure’s resilience as he continues his craft despite scars and service.
Disjointed manuscript fragment describes a wartime map showing naval routes, troop placements, and fortifications. It mentions doors, corridors, and craft movements, referencing locations and observers amid unclear phrasing and archaic spellings.
Historical notes describe Cross Book Depot distributing cloth-wound libraries to military and civilian readers in 49 new cases since February. Branches of the Red Cross Society produced small, sturdy bindings to meet growing demand for compact volumes suitable for field and home use.
An observer recounts chaotic scenes as workers confront rent control officials in a rallying melee. Monstrous crowd noise, pushes, and a “nasty one in the neck” accompany claims of royal authority and price fights over subsistence. The piece blends chaos with political rhetoric, referencing government control and wartime measures amid this unrest.
A customer seeks guidance on achieving a brown shade using a home dye kit. The ad describes preparation steps, ingredient blends, and cautions while highlighting stock at A. H. Miemacht and partner stores. It notes slow stain results and advises gradual gradient shading with in-store availability.
Vague literacy reduced text reports unrest in an urban district with residents distressed by fat and fear while a reference to BAVA 80 formaties being sold by all hints at local commerce disruption and social tension.
Fragmented OCR describes Wolfe's Schnapps as a reliable stimulant and mentions various names and garbled phrases. The readable portions reference a tonic or beverage claim alongside unrelated garbled text. No clear event or outcome is established.
The text provided is unreadable OCR garble with no coherent news item or facts to summarize. No identifiable people organizations places dates or events are present to form a valid two line card.
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