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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1946
Page
2
Commercial intelligence lists yesterday's wholesale prices for provisions in Horshar and Ballarat including potatoes bacon pollard bran and meal. The fragment notes factory and official local markets with entries for various grains and staples though several items are partially obscured.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a local notice about a community event or meeting. It mentions a party or gathering and a family connection, with unclear date or location details. Further readable context is needed to identify participants, place, or outcome.
A veterans’ ceremony at Fire Circle Hall honors 41-year service in a local lodge. Grand Master and Grand Executive members present as Bro A Berry chairs the evening with songs by Kona Riley and others. A veteran’s certificate was awarded to Bro A Berry for long, valuable service.
Dispatches describe a ten day battle near a railway in Azerbaijan region with claims of Azeri and Armenian forces engaging. The report notes former officers of the Lupeela Army and militia involvement and mentions a broadcast from Teheran about the situation and traitor concerns.
Confessions surface as investigators pursue a wider ring in a Sopron area operation. Suspects tied to a crime network allegedly arranging murders and tainted meat plots are under scrutiny as authorities widen the search in Austria and Hungary.
With the opening of a third Victorian cement kiln at Fyansford near Geelong, cement production is expected to exceed prewar levels at more than a thousand tons weekly. Premier Cain announced the Australian Cement Co is operating its three kilns around the clock, while the Building Materials Procurement Directorate chair Mr Coleman emphasized the improved output will aid building.
A community fundraiser led by secretary Jack Smith and president Ray Emanuel generated broad support for hospital appeals. Donations from towns including Hursham Ararat Rupanyupy and Muller totaled over 12 000 with special drives for new facilities and medical equipment.
The Warracknabeal event showcased performances by numerous named artists and groups including Poegnen, Kath McClurg, John Rudholz, Ariane Bag, Avia Webby, and Mrs OL Ferterebar. Proceeds supported the Horham Base Hospital with donations routed via the Commercial Banking Co of Sydney and Portinn' Cafe.
Saturday play produced close results as 10 rinks filled with final clashes. P Walther led with 5 wins while R Smith and W R Lawrence also triumphed in playoff matchups. Final saw J Maddern and J Trounee toping J Teitachler and Walther in a tight finish.
Tennis match fragment shows numerous players listed with pairings and scores, including names such as Oliver, Blake, Woolmer, Petrie, and Wilkine. The garbled text indicates a chaotic results page with multiple 10s and 8s, plus forfeits and partner changes across a long event.
The report lists teams and players including Muwtames ITM and Port iat Min Inde with matches on Thursday and Saturday. It notes results with Aleninnes 4 Smith and F. Tucker defeating N. Smitth and Shupeon, and mentions events at HK Health meet and regional names such as Verquet and Gollan S. Amit.
Mrs TH Levens reports the Geel Auxiliary of the Mind event on November 22 at the Church of Christ Hol. The President Mex Jackel welcomed all, a short programme followed with Mrs Jima Fraser and two members contributing. A vote of thanks to Mex Williamson and Mie Schuman was passed. The meeting closed with a remit of funds to the Australia Leprosy Mission.
First-Constable A. J. Prater retires at Natimuk and will be succeeded by First-Constable Praer from the Police Depot Shelbourne. Miss L. Millar leaves Horsham for a fortnight at Hall's Gap. Mrs. R. Chequer of Quantong admitted to Horsham Base Hospital. HJ Wilkinson of Goroke admitted to Horsham Base Hospital yesterday. Mr. Max Raggatt begins duties at State Savings Bank replacing Mr. Wilson, who has left Horsham for Jeparit to start a business.
The death occurred at Wembley Hospital on Friday of James Douglas Mackley newborn son of Mr and Mrs F H Mackley of Haven. The burial was Saturday afternoon at Hornham cemetery with service by Mr C W Jackel. Funeral arrangements were by A F Weight and Sons.
A letter discusses gambling's impact on society and urges action. It mentions Parliament, Victoria, and a hospital appeal committee. The writer questions motives and calls for restraint, noting a public interest in reform and moral responsibility. The missive references a Sunday feature and urges thoughtful response.
Mr McKenzie cites reasons for a poultry feed shortage linked to Australia’s export drive for wheat and flour, railway and coal transport difficulties, and uncertain future coal supplies. He remains hopeful the rationing system will improve in the near term.
The Hesham branch of the Grasiers Association of Victoria held its first general meeting at the Public Library Hall in Horsham. Members discussed bushfire dangers, securing a department veterinary, and the push for broader cooperation with Stawell and local growers while noting 50 financial members and future fundraising.
A car theft in Horsham prompted a warning to the owner Air Jack Worm after a vehicle was stolen from a residence on Thursday and later found abandoned on a road near Rawlescive. Police lines and investigative notes appear scattered in the damaged text.
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