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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1916
Page
6
A Friday December concert by an Imperial at the Cross Society in Norsdjuka is announced with a strong programme. Saturday night at the Town Hall promises "Champie Out West" and several engaging acts to entertain local audiences.
The notice reports the death of Willes Langley of St Helen’s and mentions his family and pallbearers. It notes a funeral service led by Rev. Thomas and mentions condolences from a wide parish, with references to local residents and a long time resident of Horsham. The obituary reflects a community mourning, naming relatives and local figures.
Reuters special cable reports fresh peace proposals met with firm opposition from the belligerents. Analysts warn sentiment signals continued hostilities as talks stall, while diplomatic channels remain strained and no settlement appears imminent.
Reuters telegram from London reports tentative German peace proposals and Allied caution. Italian forces repelled a Bulgarian counterattack as Russian and Hungarian fronts shift. Romanian and Turkish positions hold while supply issues and equipment shortages hinder the opposing armies.
A garbled Washington London scene reports press campaign and Entente stance amid talks on aggression. It cites German and Dutch outlets debating possible moves and humanitarian concerns, with unclear names and dates.
Reuters telegram reports Admiral Gauchet replacing De Ferny in command of the Allied naval forces in Cro waters as of Wednesday, with deployment updates from Marin and Adaira.
A British premier outlines peace aims, arguing premature peace would be hollow without punishing war crimes. He says any settlement must secure a just peace for Belgium Serbia and other affected peoples, ensure reconstruction, and prevent a repeat of central powers aggression.
Paris reports battle actions on the Western Front with bombardments near Festubert Neuve Chapelle and Petis sector. General Nostre takes command in Paris as Allies press for a united peace with Briand and Lloyd George signaling steadfast resolve.
London reports German casualties for November at 106 176 with 1 729 killed, raising total war deaths to 321 50 and 89 007 killed. Balkans update notes Roumanian resistance as tenacious via Rauter telegram and French communique notes.
The mayor acknowledges receipts for patriotic funds charity buttons with amounts listed including 24 18 0 and 22 12 1, from Miss EL McTavish, Brim Sprit State School, and Messrs Robert son and Miller. Total shown as 50 0?
The turf section notes a forthcoming Horsham meeting on December with boxing pace and stakes highlighted. The boximg dev and open had in the schedule are referenced as key events, with declarations and race day details to be announced.
A brief notice states Private Exorst Ingleton was burst near him and injured his ear. Basil Met onochie Lyon, of Myr wien Arphen of the Hordham Biate ce is ok, reported with Sheola of the Stawell school.
William Stevens Thomas Rogers Frederick Jacobs and Fred Jacobs were remanded for eight days after being charged with stealing a large quantity of bags from the Stratton mill at Abbotsford. Bail was allowed.
Horsham saw a farewell concert for Mrs. Bond before her move to Burnie Tasmania with Mr. Telph Bond. The event featured pupils and colleagues in a varied program raising funds for the Belgian babies' fund, ending with heartfelt tributes and a purse of sovereigns from the White Minstrels.
A resident writes to correct a misimpression from the last Borough Council meeting on the People’s Party protest against government extravagance. The author asks the newspaper to publish the letter to set the record straight and urges cooperation with the Shire Council’s stance.
Feed is abundant but horses on continuous grazing are foundering. Shearing season had been poor with rubbish in fallow paddocks and crops, affecting livestock and noting urgent animal care concerns.
A local tea meeting and competition at Salt Lakes was disrupted by poor weather with limited success. Tea served from five to seven, followed by a concert featuring Mr and Mrs Eldridge Miss Melntyre and others. Rev Shackell and Mr Edmonds spoke. a coffee supper concluded a night of events with fewer participants than in past years.
Friday last the Gymbowen State School teacher organized a children’s outing to aid the School Patriotic Fund. Rain dampened plans but pupils used the hall to stay dry as funds were collected through sales by Mrs. Mawhery and Tierney, with some items reportedly sold for the benefit.
Murrabiel report notes the Red Crows held a Wednesday meeting and decided to start their own branch instead of remaining a sub group. Mrs. T L McDonald and Mrs. Wilson were appointed to cut garments and begin work soon.
A Nhill hospital demonstration outlined funding wants as the Nhill hospital board sought a 640 front from the Lowan Shire Council. John Young, hospital president, urged contributions from Dimboola Kaniva and Rainbow as fairest means, with the council approving 900?
At the Boring Shire Council meeting r Bunge failed to reduce the general rate from 1 in food in the £. The majority favored tax cuts only via valuations. A public advocacy campaign is planned. An extraordinary election will be held Friday December 29 to fill the vacancy caused by Dr Newitt's death. nominations close Monday December 18 at 4 p.m.
Readers of the Times receive Christmas and New Year greetings as Coromby Bark Pease is honored with a day of peace and ward status. The note marks a festive observance and goodwill toward all readers.
A World War I item notes Private Peter was killed in action in France on November 8. The note mentions mourning, sympathy to his companions, and that he did his duty. The entry also refers to unrest in Hamburg and heavy casualties in a separate incident.
Fragmentary public notice from a damaged page mentioning a person with initials and a quoted term, plus a lake location. Reads as a brief legal or public notice with unreadable details and incomplete names.
The wheat pool outlines prices and government aid to move old and new crops. The plan includes 4s per bushel local price, 2s 6d net to farmers, and up to 3,000,000 tons. six months removal in 1937. dividends on new wheat to 1917. Imperial Government funding to cover 27 million pounds. Estimated Victorian crop 99 million bushels. Australian crop 11 million? bushels.
The Decentralisation Committee notes cityward population drift as a primary inquiry focus. Victorian statistician A M Laughton cites gold mining job losses from 25,000 in 1905 to 10,000 1915, estimating broader effects on dairy, meat, and dairy product industries with factory employment declines across butter plants and meat works.
Fragmentary help wanted notice seeks workers with good wages. Mentions contact details and names Barwell Urquiart and C D Cameron at Box 3% Huethas P.D. Phous 1. Likely a small job listing from a historic newspaper page.
Mid December event features singing by children and a tea meeting and concert on Christmas Day. Concert at 3 pm and 5 pm with a good programme. Admission 1 shilling, children 6d.
Tenders are invited and will close at noon on Tuesday the 19th. Potential bidders must submit proposals to the designated office by the stated deadline.
TENDERS are invited for the supply and delivery of provisions for six months ending 2th Tune. Tenders returnable to the undersigned by noon on 2iek December. TENDERS will be received until eleven o'clock on Wednesday With Jennery for forage at police stations in Victoria and across the Commonwealth from 1st March 1917 to 28th February 1918. Full details in the Victoria Government Gazette of 16th December 181%, obtainable at stations or from the Secretary Tender Board Treasury Melbourne. A. 3, PEACOCK, Treasurer.
Public notice states Horsham hop keepers will be CLOSED ALL DAY SATURDAY 33rd MONDAY 25th TUESDAY 26th. The message aims to inform customers of the Christmas holidays and altered hours.
The Shire of Wimmera invites tenders to be received at Mice Noradjuha by 11am on 19 December 1916 for several Norton Creek projects including revert and formation at Timasins Crossing, a colvert near Burgell's weir, 90 chain and inverts at Walah's, and a farming and foot drop at Groth's Darragan. William J Sinclair, Noradjuha, 6 December 1916.
Railway notice states a special express will depart Serviceton on the second Friday in December, from On Jie. This service is timed to run as scheduled, with potential adjustments noted in the timetable.
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