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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1944
Page
3
A garbled OCR records an engineer’s report of a proposal presented at a meeting. It references a sewer line, shop, and project terms with many unclear names and places. The text remains fragmented with several misread terms and incomplete phrases.
Melbourne reports a mid flight disaster as a plane crashes off Aggleses today about seven miles from shore. A dinghy remains afloat while a rescue launch searches the area for survivors with aircraft overhead guiding the tow. News from town vessels awaited this afternoon.
Jk Ferrier wins a golf title in New York with a strong final round securing the championship. The event draws players from Oakland and beyond, with competition noted as intense and the field expanded by overseas entrants.
Residents protested a new stand pipe replacement at Bryye's Innwaterworks area, fearing waste and increased costs. The meeting discussed restoring water flow, preventing leaks, and ensuring adequate supply while officials reviewed alternatives and possible repairs.
The year featured a social at Niphanas site with birthday candles lit by Mie Dulele Ramer and extinguished by Die Wontng captain Mins Huealr. Members of the winning team received appreciation presents and a book titled The Search of Mutant as district thanks for their entertainment efforts.
The letter from HB Light of Quantorix mentions his son Spt Hughion Light serving with the RAAF in Canada and having recently earned his wings. The writer describes a return to New York a weekend visit including Rockefeller Center, St Patrick Cathedral, a grand hotel, and a piano concert canteen, with details of entertainment and a touring itinerary during a short stay in the city.
The fortnightly event at Dooen North was held Sunday evening in the Red Cross hall. Winners were T. Shearwond and A. Caumb with prizes donated by Mrs Ratwirtsin. A consolation prize from Mrs A. Menu was won by H. Sloe. Mrs. Ratwirtsin also provided a prize for a challenge event.
Fragmented screening of lost items and requests for returns. Names and streets appear with stray phone references and event mentions. Portland and nearby locales are noted among scattered bids for services and missing property.
A local Red Cross event honored its president amid a community gathering. Neighbors and visitors attended, with awarding of tokens, readings, and remarks highlighting service and kindness. Several attendees and organizers were named, including Miss L Mitchell and Mrs Garveringe, and a prize was given for best in a contest tied to seasonal gifts.
A trial recounts a series of alleged cattle thefts and a consigned horse incident near Goroke and Garoke station. Witnesses describe cattle loads, a horse tied to a wagon, and questions about the animals while authorities pursue the case.
Riverside branch hosts a charity fair with displays of rakes, discounts, and congetition items. Prize winners include Mrs Baup and Julie Woodwanl, with gifts from local donors and multiple street fairs noted in the report.
A fragmented notice mentions a final dance event at C G Stitch's barn near Heads Nevada with a dated reference to November 22 and a listing of prime winners associated with the District Patriots Welfare.
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