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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1939
Page
2
The Che Borsham Times reports on an urgent and vital cause with emphasis on community response. Repeated line fragments and garbled text indicate a disrupted OCR capture from a weekly edition published on Tuesdays and Fridays.
A December meeting in Horsham Town Hall drew limited attendance with villagers debating costs and local issues. Mayor urged a public assembly to unify support for relief and wartime efforts, while residents discussed proposals for praiseworthy services and community improvements.
The Melbourne Whit market lists varied potato and vegetable items with fluctuating prices. Notable entries include lucerne hay and onions with ambiguous figures across counties and regions, while references to dates, places, and names appear fragmented.
News and notes report gradually improving climate with temperatures rising from 68 on Tuesday to 72 by Wednesday and Thursday. The King’s birthday is noted as celebrated with no public holiday, while a conferring conference and naval service references appear in the accompanying text.
Meri certificates awarded to pupils of Morel High School including Wallies John Anders Margaret Awetin Vramrie Warned and many others. Details cover list of names and presentation of awards as part of school recognition.
Garbled church note reports a Sunday event with two groups of older adults and a speaker. Mentions a person named Lorna Rule and a minister providing a warm vocal piece, with unclear references to local community groups and a youth meeting likely at Mews Tk area.
Me Publication issues a notice prompting local groups to prepare and arrange forthcoming distribution actions. The brief stresses timely readiness and coordination with authorities to ensure smooth rollout and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions dates and holiday sale items with unclear names and places. The readable content hints at a Friday event and a secretary reference, but specifics are obscured. Preserve the fragmented details as a compact note about a forthcoming sale event.
The second of four social matches between Harahham Methodist and Repele clubs will be held on a quiet Saturday afternoon at the tatters courts. Rebels players listed include Hardy Benallack McCay Whyte Sawyer Koenig and Mrs Highdale with L Robinson Lubraniaki Riley and others. Also noted are debt payment orders from Horsham Court of Petty Sessions involving J Lang-spuskews and E Lackman & Sons as part of local notes.
Fragmentary excerpts describe wartime use of waste wood for generators and substitutes for engine fuel, noting speeds over 40 miles per hour and long ranges at low cost. It references Australian defense regulations, charitable grants by Felton Trust, hospital support, and broad geopolitical commentary on empires, wars, and milk demand amid global conflict.
A wool sample from a lamb breed measured in inches with length noted as potentially a record for its age. The report mentions mining veterans and aviation figures tied to Royal Forest events and honours, including Air View Marshal BJ Goble and Croix de Guerre decorations.
A fragmented page describes the Hamilton Country Women's Association seeking farmers in districts to gauge use of women for farm labor amid men in camps. It mentions Kerang trucking sales, Stawell Amateur Turf Club events, a Red Cross front effort, a witty anecdote at a show, and crop competition results with judge Mr. B McKean.
In a damaged OCR note, intruders reportedly slipped into a market area and aimed to disable a showcase by tampering with a board near a shelf. Police traced suspicious activity but details remain fragmentary amid unclear text.
Applicants for statutory teacher certificates have won reform approval by the Education Department. They will be required to enter teaching immediately after vacation, entering Argirae at the Teachers' College in Carton, with names including Winare M1 and Lindner Warrackw among others.
A fragmented report discusses storms and thunder while detailing a measles epidemic impact across regions including Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales, and London. It cites public health concerns, vaccination debates, and attempts at isolation and quarantine, noting substantial illness spread and medical opinions of the era.
The Commonwealth Statistician Dr. Holand Wilton estimates this season's wheat yield at LB25E8MM1 bushels, with 155,170 MM1 in 1928-39. Area sown is down slightly from last year, November rainfall varied in Victoria, and early rains aided main districts. Wimmera Mallee sowing is expected above average while other areas may see reduced yields. official forecast around 40,000 bushels lower than earlier.
Fragmented OCR reads like a chaotic note about The War Cry Christmas annual from Salvation Army. It mentions color plates, a photographer, and images from Australia, with stray references to God, Christmas, and editors. Content is garbled and unreadable in places.
A Victorian wheat policy discussion praises railways for grain transport and punctual coal delivery while urging expansion of loading facilities and truck reform. The Young Farmers Association lists officers and plans to develop senior sections and libraries, with a focus on farmer representation and regional expansion.
A garbled report describes a special committee action on expulsions within the league. The fragment mentions compliance pressures, a formal process, and potential sanctions against listed entities, though specifics are unclear due to damaged text.
Fragmentary notice appears to discuss military troop movements or service abroad with unclear text. Key names or dates are unreadable, leaving only a hint of wartime reporting and possible commentary by Lier Melloray Wren.
Fragmentary report reveals a steamship disaster with feared toll near seven hundred feared dead as authorities investigate an unknown cause. Local observers recall lifeboat struggles and rough seas while maritime officials assess salvage options and the vessel’s fate.
Fragmentary wire service copy discusses the Communist Party leadership and critiques of capitalist society. Named entities are unclear due to damaged text. pieces reference Germany and potentially a general political discourse.
A New York article reports heightened curiosity over Adolf Hitler's marital status. Eva Braun, aged 24, is described as a close companion and rumored fiancée, with speculation surrounding a possible ceremony at Hitler's residence.
Fragmented OCR notes reference a matinee amid concerns over diphtheria like illness. Mentions Greer of Warner and a public health fear, with garbled phrases about saliva and vaccines.
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