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Newspaper

Horsham Times

Location

Horsham, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 13, 1940

Page

6

Soil Erosion Addressed by Victorian Native Association Leader

The Victorian Board President Mr HG Hughes urged action on soil erosion and land use reform. He praised the Dunstan Government’s conservation efforts but warned that state control risks remain, calling for nationwide attitude shifts among land users to protect Australia’s agricultural future. He outlined a broad, coordinated program across forestry, agriculture, and government bodies, with the Australian Natives Association offering cooperation.

Australian Natives Association HG. Hughes Australia Dunstan Haentig Whueaed Australis Vietnam South Australia Queeneland Entral Australia New South Wales Northern Territory Austretig Forester Santini Ste Voor Hvuman Western Heaton

Catholic School Picnic at Horsham Racecourse

The Horsham Catholic schools held their annual picnic at the Horsham racecourse last Saturday under cloudy skies. A large turnout of children and parents enjoyed races, free ice cream, sweets, and drinks, with grandstand viewing and on-site catering praised as the event proved a success.

Horsham Nuh Des McCourt Ray Couts Adnan Bleske Guls Helen Bultham Betty Kelly Marie Plott Gunlfrey Hoare Byran Murphy Johm Smith Gerard Golly Brian Walsh Laurie Sinentta Gils Venwain Plog Connie King Margaret Ste Bain Leis Golly Betty Gleesim Fice Bat Smith Nola McCourt Bat McManus John Taverner Max Reynilds Jack New Nola McCouet Eulown Murphy Peter Kelly Dew Coutts Jaune Cinsate Huan Walsh Aress V. Pietza Connie Kiew Margaret McBain Dorothy Taker Patty Walsh Elsie Proposeh Comma Lamy W Gleeson Wo Dougherty Smith Patty Gieeon

Christmas Competition at Faux Budge This Year

Community announces a Christmas competition to be held at Faux Budge tomorrow. A convoy leaves at 12 pm and the Anal Welshville at GAS pm. Ten entries are expected with categories including Christmas cakes ash magundy cordinis poultry and Christmas pudding. Tickets support costs with usual entry fees.

Faux Budge Pam Hose Miter

Royal loyalty law stirs debate over compulsory schooling rights

A historic article discusses a royal loyalty statute affecting children attendance laws and parental duties. It notes opposition to compulsory requirements while referencing tensions between state authority and the Crown, with debate about government ministers enforcing or relaxing compulsory measures.

Stasferhs Meare Ivan Miriliegsiett Heaps Stan Shoals

Dame of Charles Title and Place Lost in Line

Fragmentary text references a dame named Charles and a place likely Arlee Laie with a date line in the midst of garbled OCR. The readable parts mention a person, a location, and a plan or event but lack clear actions or outcomes to confirm.

Charles Ti Ie

Incomplete Board of Inquiry Report Raises Questions

An excerpted, garbled text outlines a Board of Inquiry in a broad industrial and governmental context. It references ministries, ministers, and war leadership, with scattered phrases about appointments, transfers, and legal or parliamentary processes. The fragmentary nature limits precise reconstruction of events or dates.

War and Primary Industries in Australia War Effort

Primary production remains vital to Australia’s economy as war shifts policy. Officials like Mr Gillespie of New South Wales Bank note Britain’s demand and drought limits. They urge maintaining volumes while prioritizing essential commodities and reducing reliance on overseas markets.

Britain Australia Nates RW. Guieeple Bank New South Wales Sinew Anya Faye Beer Gilleapie le Legutiiid Stijcker Ebruner Gillespie Athens

Fruitgrowers in wartime terms face fruit market strain

The article discusses fruitgrowers in Australia facing wartime disruptions and shifting markets. It notes reduced harvests, altered trade with Britain and the Allies, and concerns over prices, supplies, and transport. Despite hardships, some growers see a better postwar position ahead, while industry observers warn of ongoing challenges.

Unclear OCR Snippet Describes Snake Incident

Fragmentary report mentions a snake encounter on a road with reference to names and time. The readable parts indicate a tense scene where onlookers urged action as the reptile moved, but details are distorted and identifiable facts are limited.

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