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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1933
Page
6
Fragmentary notes describe a medical or emergency incident with patients affected, a clock tower or structure collapse, firefighters and police actions, and chaotic conditions as ice or weather disrupted a scene. Names, places, and exact actions are obscured in the unreadable text.
Fragmentary report notes intense cold, several deaths, and efforts to clear snow. Text mentions wolves attacking a person near Lassarabia and disrupted transport with doors slammed upon arrival. additional injuries and use of a tool at a location described as Vieumut.
A condemned inmate, awaiting execution in New York, refuses an emergency operation for acute appendicitis, risking a fatal attack before the scheduled electric chair death. Physicians fear the illness could hasten the inmate’s death on the day of execution.
In the House of Commons a motion favoring the formation of an interwar police force was withdrawn after pressure. Support varied, with wider Secretary for Review noting such a force could arise only when the world is disarmed, otherwise carrying the plan would hinder government efforts.
A London report notes a realty ministry inquiry on Wednesday unresolved if action should follow a wakeful incident. The subject was placed in an asylum due to a perceived mental health issue, with details unclear from the damaged text.
Selection from Washington dispatches notes government aims to limit liquor imports and curb surplus exports. The article references measures to regulate import amounts and domestic effects on prices and production.
Shanghai dispatch reports new wartime decrees on dealing with bandits and others. The article notes imminent actions and potential executions or stringency by authorities, with readers told to expect official responses and public threat assessments.
At Escape Underground Barerloun on a Wednesday a detainee escaped from solitary confinement. The incident drew the town into a swift police search as thirty-two suspects were taken into custody and authorities seek the remaining individuals.
A fragmented report notes discussion in the Senate on banning a group linked to the Young Ireland movement. The debate centers on alleged dictatorship by leaders including General Pity and a march on Dublin amid political tension and legal moves.
London Thursday reports indicate the Commonwealth faces unlikely loan terms to stabilize dollar holdings versus sterling. The Australian Press Association notes market uncertainty as dollar positions fluctuate and potential pay timing remains unclear.
Obituaries recall Arch Day a Ballarat resident and early Bible Christian Church founder born near Nhill, who preached since 1877 and helped establish churches in Dow Well and Nhill. Also listed are deaths of Mrs. King Beulah minister’s mother Mrs. Pietsch Warracknabeal widow and John Annison English-born settler with farming ties to Warracknabeal.
Victorian figures show 1205 motorists crossed lines at two crossings near Melbourne with 474 not looking both ways and 375 not reducing speed. In 18 months there were 60 collisions between trains and cars and eight horse drawn vehicles hit closed gates. Authorities warn drivers ignore safety at level crossings.
At the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria meeting Mr. Duncan McLennan Geelong gave notice he would move to remove steer riding from the program at the next show.
A noisy clippings page from Melbourne includes horse racing inquiry notes, wanted ads for secondhand goods and services, church and meeting schedules, holiday offerings, and tender notices. The jumble lists addresses in Horsham and highlights sales of fabrics, cakes, and furniture, plus a county tender call closing December 20.
Shire of Arapiles invites tenders to 11 a.m. on Tuesday 10 December 1983 at the Shire Office Noradjuha for SP/99 2400 lineal feet of reformed Linn on Goroke Natimuk road at Salt Lake west of Mitre. A 2 percent deposit accompanies each tender. Plans and specifications available at Shire Office Noradjuha and Natimuk Mail Office. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted. Simmons, Shire Secretary.
A seaside guest house advertises itself as the premier option with electric tight, music and ballroom, lounge and cardroom, catering for families. Parking available and contact from Queenseliff MIS Roddick, Proprietress.
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