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Newspaper

Horsham Times

Location

Horsham, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 15, 1944

Page

2

Commercial Intelligence Prices From Hurslam Ballarat Market

Yesterday's provisions prices appear in a garbled list from Hurslam Ballarat factory notes. Items include potatoes, bacon, bran, and pollard with unclear figures and misspellings. Names and dates are unreadable, but the fragment suggests a routine commodity pricing update from a local facility.

Hurslam Mtoren Laurter Ballarat Futter Raetary Fuster Cubwrd Huiabely Bran Chasey

Fragmented Melbourne Market Report Clarity Lapses

Fragmentary OCR text from Melbourne market notes shows garbled lines and missing data. Readable elements mention onions and market timing but no clear prices, dates, or full entities. The piece lacks coherent facts to provide a solid headline or summary.

Bereavement notice and memorial service details

In memoriam notices honor the deceased with family sentiments. References include Mr Qoun and Mrs D as relatives, with mentions of burial rites, mourners, and social customs. The Green Park Moreton event and December death are noted, alongside a memorial remembrance for a father.

Qoun D. Bitte Machitte Meure

Soil Conservation Report Urges Broad Action

The report by soil conservation experts warns that erosion and salinity threaten agriculture. It stresses watershed practices, public cooperation, and government investment to prevent farmland loss and sustain productivity amid shifting climate and wartime pressures.

Christmas Service and Airmen Farewell in Horsham News

Community notes from Horsham include hospitality offers for airmen due to arrive Thursday night and officials seeking local hosts for Christmas, plus screenings at Horsham Theatre, town band recital, relief works for farmers, and a court report detailing Harold Page's conviction for assaulting a magistrate. The town clings to festive events while broader civic matters unfold.

Fentity i Howe Rennes Ballin Fentrony Hill Dimbwola Horsham Mys McAdley Aumattone Enitsiaste Jms Eratis Ana Hammel Fiface Alepterias Garkons Sporting

Local Aunts Send News From Bowden Sire War Examinations

A misspelt report notes Mrs A Be Watts of Bowden Sire, son Dauntel Darether, and several candidates at Melhowry University. It lists exam results with marks and commendations for Betty Celek and Wendy Nelebone, highlighting piano studies and tonal proficiency amid year end assessments.

A. Be Watts Bowden Christ Lowe Rhownsees Lorin Walther Nesent University Horshank Wiete Betars Hetty Mubbe Terey Kimberley Hiemiry Sovetoy Betty Celek

Social Holden Wedding Celebration at Pumpiniv Hall

The golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Wy Thanin was celebrated with a small gathering at Pumpiniv Hall invited by the families. W Juckel presided as chairman. greetings came from relatives and friends, with recitations by grandchildren and remarks from several speakers. A decorative anniversary quilt and a testament were presented to the honored couple as telegrams of congratulations were read and a supper followed the program.

Phomm Duckel Te Thai Speukire Messee P Heososey M. O'Connor L- Bewko

Obituary for Stawell trainer Willa Sherwin Headerrot

One of Stawell's esteemed trainers, Mr Willa Sherwin Headerrot, died at his residence on Saturday after illness. He trained for 53 years and was known in local circles for his work with the Stawell team and cricketing days in Melbourne. Survived by his daughter, Bixte Gime, and other relatives.

May Ierim Snes Wartdektiabeal Cv Pabbenbar Lowae Wiscaerbed Soldieg Viendins Carlos Mazistraty Harold Page Wadder Tins Hine Brvan Omy Stawell Willa Sherwin Headerrot Stain Elrvet Rature Mtr Willem Bien Herron Crickerie Stave Melbourne Bexdden

No Preference for This War War Office Controversy

Report on protest over militiaman selection over a returned soldier, citing the Returned Soldiers Act and hearings at Newtown Court. It notes 25 applicants for a post, 10 from returned soldiers with equal qualifications. Mr. P Newnham comments if W S Gilbert were alive he would influence the outcome.

Phe Lac Peters Cornell Xewtown Sydoer Hoge P. Newnham Sue the Counsil Gilbert Ese Moretso

GE Honors Late Weber at Stawell Odd Fellows meeting

A large gathering of MCLLOO.E members from many parts of the Wimmers and district paid tribute to the late Bro. Phillips at the Stawell Mechanics Institute. Tributes praised his fifty years of service, leadership roles, and contributions as secretary, grand master, and director of the Grand Lodge. A minute's silence honored his memory.

McLloo.e. Judie Wimmers Stawell Mechanics Mintttate Dota Phillips Uu , Vetlel Ttre Thuliym Aub the Lodge Grand Lodge of Vetoes Intero Phillipe Bro. J. Hawk Harvinm Tirvdore Fat Dem Seale Ituypin Fap Yast D.gm Guerin cRanival PGA Meteher Ararat Ant Marold Donn Stawell Pal Trulmtus Bea Phillips Oddfellowe Ren Tang Sella Howe Oddfellows Cherie Bro. Phillins

Wheat payments before Christmas loom for Australian growers

Fragmented report notes payments to Australian wheat growers before Christmas. Mentions advance payments of seven pounds five pence and eleven thousand pounds, plus other sums tied to the 1944 harvest. Cites abnormally light harvest causing large provisional payments from the 1944 pool totaling about 17.3 million pounds.

Hor sham Town Council Sees Same Rates for 1920 Budget

At a special meeting the Hor sham Town Council approved a 26d per pound rate for the year ending September 30, 1920, with public expenditures totalling about £15,000 including health, parks, road works, town hall, and lighting. They note an overdraft reduced from £4,807 to £3,310 and expect further reduction to £100, plus a £1,000 provision for public conveniences and £2,000 for rear-lawn hall property acquisition.

Horsham Queen's Bridge Investments Teeter Dinze Bewerag

Democracy in Australia warily shapes wartime grain policy

An Australian parliamentary report discusses wartime wheat supply, imports and allocations. It covers proposals to depart from Western Australia for South Australia, the role of the Federal authorities in grain imports, seed wheat applications, and forecasts of a reduced harvest due to adverse weather. It notes figures on potential wheat deficits and grain delivery expectations.

Muary Thuresius Vion Komidor Menaies Australia Warue South Australia Tony Minster Maeting Martin Nares Moe Fedupat Lsu Ui Elevators ‘ Board Dundee Magnet Australian ‘Wheat Board Victoria

Food for Belgium ships reach Antwerp in relief effort

Reuters reports Brussels that a ship carrying 40 000 tons of food has arrived at Antwerp marking Belgium’s cornered position after recent food shortages. The vessel is the first of many food ships bound for the war torn nation.

London Reuter Brussels Antwerp Belgium

Navy type rockets production to rise under Pacific war tempo

Washington Wednesday Rear Admiral Russey chief of the Naval Bureau of Ordnance announced rocket production will rise by nearly 60 percent due to the stepped up tempo of the Pacific war. He cited use of Navy's aero plane rocket and that rockets are now produced for all naval forces.

Washington Russey Naval Bures

Mister Praises Graving Og Agev Emeret

Wire service report attributes a praising remark to Mister in a brief dispatch. The piece mentions a correspondent and appears as a clipped wire update. No further details are provided within the surviving text.

Italian accession murder charge reported in naval case

In Criminal Court today the Minister for the Navy and other officials contested a murder charge connected to a long service story. The fragment mentions a 44 year old navy worker and a coastal defense context with the British Fleet. The report is garbled but ties to a murder accusation and naval affairs.

Muthourne Toalay Anne Navy Mrilo Bomare Allan Makin Muceston Mtirderius John Erle

How Bagtaries to Close for Nine Days

Canberra correspondent reports nine day closure of Bagtaries with repairs at motion and rest for hot tepe stout of crtlll. Local details incomplete and some terms unclear but note period of shutdown and focus on maintenance work.

Canberra Chisinau Moxiornune Hota

Wimmera Mallee Water Scheme Debate Stirs Water Plans

The Slate Rivers land and Water Supply committee reviews the Wimmera Mallee water scheme with evidence of justification concerns. Proponents cite assets of marine water while critics flag high capital costs and questionable channel and pipe systems as inapplicable for irrigation and domestic supply.

Mitferynes Gast Suleay

Hand to Hand Fighting Deepens Near Budapest

Moscow dispatches describe intensified hand to hand fighting on the outskirts of Budapest as Russian forces contend with German defenses. Rain worsens conditions for troops, with reports of tanks and artillery struggling through flooded and cratered terrain near the city.

Cobley London Budapest Cylt Godollo FE Uter Moscow Dinile Express Temsian Ayul Germee Mewlie Bert

Mopping Up at Ormoc

Ground forces under MacArthur tighten positions in Ormoc area as operations press to clear enemy remnants. Reports describe heavy naval activity and aerial bombardment on coastal zones while advancing troops contest hills east of the Yamashita line.

Cates Gan MacArthur Tisurativg Gan Japan al Rlemepta Sehime Oraive Hiss Benesty

Japan to employ scorched earth policy after retreat

Mr F. Gaines said Japan is expected to use a scorched earth policy as they retreat from conquered territories. The report notes airline and essential service needs, plus the challenge of reassembling displaced families and restoring farms and industries.

Mlbourne Taureday Aetna UNRRA F. 3 Gaines Mos

Dusts For Controlling Wheat Weevils

A historical report discusses mineral dusts as a nonlethal method to curb wheat weevil populations. Dusts mixed with inert carriers and specific mineral compounds showed partial effectiveness, reducing breeding and larval survival for months, while remaining removable before harvest. Research from Cornell and Australian sources is cited, outlining dust types, proportions, and practical application challenges.

Beniletin Wns Toad Bueuies Earth Miviston Duiste ix

Potato River Story Prompts Local Debate

A fragmented note from a Northern town mentions a potato project and a proposed river road, sparking community discussion. Officials have not released concrete plans, but residents urge clarity on costs and timelines.

Anti-British Sentiment Sparks Quiet Protest Action

A fragmentary report notes anti British sentiment prompting a small, orderly demonstration. Local observers describe peaceful activity near a transportation hub as authorities monitor sentiment and public response.

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