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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1950
Page
9
A 1940s agricultural note reports that bread loaves become heavy and doughy when wheat protein content falls below about 10 percent. Trials at Longerenang show protein levels from under 8 to over 13 percent, with land quality and wheat variety affecting protein and loaf quality.
Up to December 6 only five rates were outstanding in the Wimmera Shire. Secretary K H Lovett reported at the council meeting that North riding and northeast riding rates have all been collected. South riding has £3 to be collected and northwest £2. The secretary's report was adopted on the motion of Cr Leviteke and Cr Gross.
Harbor Trust chief will address a regional gathering hosted by the Women’s Committee in Horshany Tone Hall Wenewtey. The event aims to unite Wheat and Nao grower associations and other interested groups with 2000 attendees expected on February 1.
Notes from a council meeting reference parking restrictions and a new transit service called Prat. The Victorian Government Tourism Office on Menuef Rants is mentioned along with motor tours and driver guidance, but the text is garbled.
A fragmented OCR record outlines a plan for overseas training tied to a broader program. It mentions engineers, sectors, and potential steps toward a federal framework. Names and places are garbled, but the text hints at international training opportunities and governance.
Incoherent OCR fragment references cheap power and a weapon or device need. Mentions 25 watt electric light for one bar and ammunition context. No clear persons, organizations, dates, places, or events.
Councillor Goulell L. E. Reid objects to use of the word scavenger in reference to outdoor start work. Town Clerk explains the term was used in a Chinese manner to clarify wage provisions. Proceeding notes wages for two weeks and discussion continues.
Fragmentary readable text references names and places but lacks clear actions dates or outcomes. The piece hints at a public notice or ads item with mentions of officials and locations, needing clarification to identify the event and stakes. The readable fragments provide limited context for a precise headline.
A damaged text fragment outlines a dispute over paying half the fence cost, referencing HOA rules, property concerns, and a community notice about shared expense. The readable portions indicate residents facing a cost-sharing decision and possible queueing or fencing actions.
A diverse Christmas program featured Australians sharing customs from Greece Latvia Germany and the Netherlands with English carol translations. Advent candles and a wreath were explained, gifts were exchanged, and attendees enjoyed music by Benjamin Britten selections and carols from Europe. Gifts of soap cakes and tobacco were passed around as the annual meeting closed with thanks to the president and officers.
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