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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1940
Page
2
The text appears as garbled polling notes with scattered names and numbers. It mentions various personal names and dates in an unreadable mix, resembling a rough transcription of a local election tracking snippet without coherent context.
Reading notes describe Horham Camp for Wimmera trainees near Balcombe Mt Martha with lift and Lewis gun training, night manoeuvres, long marches, and solitary drills. The Christmas program included donations from Melbourne and packs for soldiers, plus a Civilian Christian association event and a civic visit by Mrs. Plot.
Fragments show a short public notices section with missing details about events and timings. The legible parts indicate a schedule or timetable update for Friday improving clarity on arrivals or cuts.
The forecast for Minnesota waters shows moderate to strong winds and showers. Coastal areas including Gippsland and surrounding seas are rough with squalls and high waves expected along the coast.
Fragmentary text indicates election of Mor. Sceae board members including P. Ginver AL and Mr. L My with J. Serman named among the group.
An aged woman cyclist from South Australia captivates spectators at Stawell with a remarkable performance. Reports from the meeting mention her long career and noted participation from the Western Australian contingent as she navigates a challenging course.
A collision occurred near an ento culvert resulting in injuries to a rider and a passenger. The rider sustained facial cuts and injuries to an arm while the passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were admitted for treatment at a local facility.
A local public meeting discussed asset liquidation for a band, with attendees voting on forced sale actions. Officials read motions and planned steps including mortgage details and committee assignments as part of the decision process.
The Grain Elevators Board reviews wheat receipts totaling about 1 710 thousand bushels and storage charges of 7 460. The New operation includes 48 contractors at the Webra terminal with fuel facilities and a 75 percent minimum delivery requirement by city renters under the Grain Elevators Act. The board approved a winter elevator project for the tributary area and noted 1913 operations with substantial contributions from related parties.
A garbled page discusses a yacht period drama with names like Kay Walch and Jeary Mercy te and a film titled Reine Vitor featuring Tallapin Tommy and Nils peal sealowe. It notes the Tiger is popular and reviews a murder subplot amid a broader column on tribute and honesty in society.
Fragments show results from Masters fest with scores like 2 0 and 2 6, and mentions of teams Neosbest 2A and Hghe tity week one. References to Hens Winlbe 4m 3 tick aut Huck figs 1 Pri 2 Virmnies ah 1 and wbbles. Des pwomtehies and 4 WARHEORS listed with names Seth Sol Jie and 641 1 We Ge SL MERON.
A Kowree Shire Council meeting debated increasing the councillors luncheon allowance from 2/6 to 3/ with a 1 minimum. The president's allowance was to cover the luncheon cost for up to 22 meetings yearly, with concerns it was currently inadequate. The motion, moved by Dr Knight, was carried despite criticism of the potential shortfall.
The Winhemra Shire Council held an extraordinary election to fill the council vacancy caused by Cr. C. B. Purvis's death. Candidates Mesa Percy Alexander Eagle and William Purvis contested the poll, Eagle winning by 100 votes. The returning officer Dr. M. Carter announced the results at the shire office, with thanks offered to ratepayers and compliments to the officers.
A Kowree Shire Council session discussed opposition to a planned water and road project. Residents protested delays, questioned costs, and urged clear explanations from the Water Commission about supplies below the weir and the Balmoral, Harrow, and Casterton towns.
Fragmentary OCR describes RAF operations with statements of fires and explosions. References to hangars, plates, hinges and explosions imply defensive or offensive activity amid air operations. No clear dates or locations are confirmed.
Fragmentary wartime text describes a pilot chase over a harbor with a Messerschmitt crash. Details mention a sixth raid, duty, and penalties, but the wording is garbled and many names and places are unclear.
An article reports Allied victories with Italian bases falling and Greek positions breached. It notes significant land victories and mentions London dispatches while highlighting military movements and equipment losses amid the broader campaign.
A birthday greeting for Diva C F Woods of Millar Street on Thursday is noted along with best wishes from friends. The report mentions a person at a private hospital in Dioiboinia recovering from a fractured hip and privacy concerns around the medical care.
Fragmented report notes a British freighter stuck in mud during a voyage near Australia. Details are unclear due to garbled text but imply propulsion issues and delays while at sea.
Fragmentary text reports on a vessel at sea with mentions of crew and tugs. Names and places are garbled, but the scene suggests a ship encounter or maneuver near a port with multiple vessels and officials cited in unclear phrasing.
In tough conditions on the Stawell road Horsham riders from Horsham Jimboole and Beulah faced a windy day. Norman Budde of Trimboola edged Tint Gray by a wheel in a tight handicap race with Budde drawing clear late while others faltered.
Reports describe Greek Metaxas declaring pursuit of retreating Italian forces across mountains toward the northeast. The battle continues with heavy casualties and a tense stand near Athens as Allied forces monitor the front.
A telegraph report claims General Devyert advised Mussolini to accept losses and surrender. The dispatch notes his review of war prospects after Greece and outlines alleged troop movements and equipment shipments amid a shifting theater of operations.
A formal presentation was arranged after a race to honor Mr. F. Clifford as he tours Melbourne. Members from cycling and rowing clubs joined Alf Haviver and Muirge to recognize his efforts and discuss future support. They praised his work and expressed appreciation for his service.
An obituary notices the death of Walter Vince Wragg and mentions several mourners including Susan Elizabeth, Verna Annie Strayipi, Emily The funeral details list Lake Cemetery and services at Newnham. Additional lines reference relatives and local community connections.
The readable portions suggest a fragmented note about a visit or event but contain many garbled words and unclear details making it impossible to identify people, places, or the exact event. No verifiable facts beyond the existence of unreadable OCR text can be stated.
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