Postmaster Urges Early Mail for Christmas Deliveries
The postmaster notes mails will be cut for Murton Coven and Jung on Tuesday December 20 at 12 15 a.m. at Horsham for dispatch by the mid day train. He urges early posting to Ballarat and Melbourne to ensure letters reach destinations before Christmas and asks the department to use extra trains during the holidays.
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Murton
Coven
Jung
Horsham
Ballarat l
Melbourne
Destructive Noradjuha Fire Destroys Ray Heard Home
A Tuesday morning fire in Noradjuha razed the Ray Heard residence and its furniture, destroying clothing and dresses saved only a few items. Mrs Heard spotted the blaze at 10 20 am and attempted to fight it before the roof collapsed. Neighbors confined the flames to the house though nearby grass risked spread. Mrs Heard suspects chimney sparks. no insurance coverage existed.
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Noradjuha
Noradjuhs
Ray Heard
PENSION PAYMENTS MOVE UP A DAY FOR CHRISTMAS
The postmaster announces pensions due next week will be paid on Wednesday instead of Thursday due to the Christmas approach.
Burglary Twice Hits Maddern General Store Jung
Jung correspondent reports burglars forced a rear window and tried to take the office safe from D. R. Maddern & Sons store. Only minor cash and cricket medals were taken. petrol pump lock broken, petrol theft suspected at nearby premises. sugar and Hessian sacks used to dampen blast.
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D. R. Maddern & Sons
Jung
Hamile
D. R. Maddern
Police warn of late night break ins and cash risks
Inspector H Car ruthers of the Hor sham division orders all police to watch for suspicious characters or vehicles in the early hours. Businesses are warned not to keep large sums on premises, especially weekends, and to record note numbers left in safes or elsewhere.
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H. Carruthers
Horsham
Three Parents Fined For School Attendance Failures
At Hor sham Police Court on Wednesday three parents who did not appear were fined for not sending their children to school as required. Norris, Williams, Matthews and Mackley faced penalties ranging from two shillings to seven shillings with multiple violations noted.
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Horsham
F. W. T. Norris
P. M
Sor Ibes
Ocraphaan H. Williams
Education Tech
William Ues Onten Matthews
Elbert Mackley
Horsham Young Farmers Club Plans For Future Harvests
Members discuss plot layouts and ground preparation for upcoming sowings and plantings. The group notes a pure-bred Shorthorn proposal未t yet applied and expects an Agriculture Department officer visit in 193% to judge club work under the Argus and Australasian shields.
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Agricultural Department
Horsham Aisteid
Argus
Australasian
Ahield
Horsham
Thes Columna
Pimpinio
Haven
Jung
Thieves Sacked Church of Christ in Baillie Street
A church on Baillie Street was broken into between Sunday night and Wednesday morning. Eight communion wine glasses were stolen and broken in the church yard after forcing a back door. Police traced the thefts to two small boys.
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Church of Christ
Baillie Street
Horsham Band Sets Weekend Gala in town
The Horsham Band will present three programmes this weekend. Friday evening in Firebrace Street, Sunday afternoon at the Base Hospital, and Sunday evening at May Park after church. A Christmas carol program at May Park will include a collection for band funds.
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Horsham
Firebrace Street
May Park
Horsham Times to Miss Two Publications This Christmas
The Horsham Times will not publish on Tuesday December 7 and December 39 during the Christmas and New Year vacation. Correspondents subscribers and advertisers are asked to note the dates and plan accordingly. The office will reopen for general business on Monday January 2.
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Horsham Times
Priddy
Mint
Reral
Dave
Firefighters Save Farm as Blaze Destroys Crops Near Waracknabeal
More than 100 fire fighters battled a morning fire that swept stubble and crops on Mr H Caple s farm near War wrecknabeal. Eighteen acres of oats and stubble and 95 acres of wheat were destroyed though the teams saved the main crop. A second fire at Mr J E Rae s farm was brought under control with minimal damage after a weekend whirlwind unroofed his barn.
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H. Caple
Warracknabea
Caple
J.e.rae
Warreckaabeal
Rae
Car Crash Damages Horsham Green Park Bridge
A sedan driven by commercial traveler Mr H Cush ing struck the left approach to Green Park bridge near Horsham after night glare from an oncoming car. Eight feet of railing splintered and debris scattered. Cush ing escaped injury though vehicle badly damaged. The car was mailed to Melbourne yesterday.
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O'Callaghan
Atnwell Road
Horsham
H. Cushing
Green Park Bridge
Melbourne
Horsham Man Fined For Insulting Language In Street Incident
Stanley Wilson was fined at Horsham Police Court after an incident on Firebrace Street where he allegedly used insulting language while under the influence. The case heard from Constables Donaldson Kearney and testimony described the defendant as a decent man and a returned soldier. The magistrate imposed a fine of £1 with 14 days in default, plus costs and a seven day stay to pay the remaining balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Wilson
Horsham
F. W. T. Norris
P.M
A. W. Donaldson
Kearney
Firebrace Street
Defendant
Aquor
Witnness
John Bennett
M. J. Kearney
End of Year Report from Horsham School
Head teacher Mr H W Radford reports the year ends with final exams showing most pupils progress to harder work next year. Despite staff changes and mis understanding among parents about high school fees, results are satisfactory and new staff kept standards high. School resumes Tuesday 24 January 1932 and parents are urged to watch local papers for fee notices.
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H. W. Radford
Horsham
Metropolitan
Tueaday
Mothers’ Club
The Man From Yesterday and Other Films At Horsham Theatre
Tonight and Saturday features include The Man From Yesterday set in Paria during war time with Sylvia Suffolk and Captain Tony Cyr in a rekindled romance. Also Lucky Girl with Gene Gerrard and a double bill for Saturday children includes Perils of the Wild and Mickey's Merry Men. On Monday the standout is Young Donovan's Kid starring Richard Dix and Jackie Cooper with a noir gang history backdrop.
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Horsham
Paria
Sylvia Suffolk
Clan Betts Colbert
Tony Cyr
Clive Brook
Clyde
Ash
Sylvia Buffolk
Gene Gerrard
Mickey
Young Donovan
Richard Dix
Jackie Cooper
New York
Skippy
Midee Murray
Rosie
Robert Woolsey
Motor Car Act Offence In Horsham Court
Frank D. Bolly of Rainbow was charged under the Motor Car Act section 13 with driving a motor truck exceeding eight feet in width at nine miles from Stawell on November 1. He claimed not to be a regular carrier and unaware of the regulations. He did not appear and was fined £1 with 16s costs, in default 14 days’ imprisonment. A real estate licence was granted on the same court day before F W T Norris P M.
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Frank D. Bolly
Rainbow
Horsham
F. W. T. Norris
A. E. Martin
Country Boar
Cvdes
Stawell
Wook
Arts for 1932 Horsham Carnival Gains Enthusiasm
The Horsham Base Hospital Carnival in March 25 attracts strong support as plans unfold. President H. Smith presides with reps from town societies. A time saving mystery stall is planned and stall space requests grow. FP Thompson proposes a crossword puzzle scheme aimed at raising funds. Estimated annual return near £600.
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Horsham Base Hospital
H. Smith
M. Thompson
Hospital Committee of Management
Thompson
Ten Minutes as Chairman at AMLA Meeting
The Hor sham AMLA branch held its fortnightly session with Me W Popest presiding. G Fisher attempted to rule on an issue but was asked to resign. later J Morcom was elected to lead and restore order as the meeting continued past the hour with penalties for those not yet through the date.
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Horsham
AMLA
Me. W. Popest
G. Fisher
Towers
Wool
Cox
J. Morcom
Abl
Congonills at Horsham Theatre Captivates Patrons
The African film Congonills shown at Horsham Theatre this week impressed patrons with its vivid portrayal of pygmire life and Itura Forest journeys. Mr and Mrs Johnson recount seven months among pygmire tribes and gorilla encounters, while a travelogue The Lani of the Nile offered Nile and Egypt imagery. Will Rogers humor and Ambassador Bill complete a broad entertainment program.
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Horsham Theatre
Martin Johnson
Johnson
Itura Forest
Mr. Johnson
Gorilas
United States
The
Nile
Egypt
Will Rogers
Ambassador Bill
Herahi
Victorian Wheatgrowers Contract Signing Date Notice
The Vict rian Wheatgrowers' Corporation Ltd announces the closing date for signing wheat delivery contracts for the 1912 season. The first advance will be 1/10 per bushel on supply stations.
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Victrian Wheatgrowers’ Corporation Ltd
Souni
Australian Christmas gifts urged to support local jobs
A call in support of buying Australian gifts urges Australian women to prefer domestic products this Christmas. It argues that every shilling spent on Australian presents sustains Australian workers, keeps money in families, and helps solve unemployment.
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Joe
Lady Laance
Lyons
Brighter Fences and Hats at Madame Griffiths
On sale now at Madame Griffiths, stylish hats and clothing in vivid colors. Womens summer wear offers cool comfort in varied fabrics and shades at lower prices than Melbourne.
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Madame Griffiths
Melbourne
Hor sham Horticultural Society Elects Yearly Officers
The first annual meeting at Town Hall on December 14 elected officers for the coming year. President H R Beott. vice presidents A Cunningham and H Ashwin. secretary Gay Smith. assistant secretary Mrs R Smith. treasurer C R Frencham. auditor Whitelaw. managing committee includes Mrs Sack and others. Members could donate flowers to brighten hospital wards. Ticket price remains 20, covering shows and meetings.
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Horticultural Society
The
Horsham Horticultural Society
H. R., Beott
Mesers A. Cunningham
H. Ashwin
Miss Gay Smith
Mra. & R. Smith
C. R. Frencham
Whitelaw
C. Sack
A. Cunningham
T. Kay
Messie W
Fraser and Clarke
Mise Woblers
Jung
Harold Smith
Anl
T Ryan
Freneham
Horsham A W A Plans Christmas Tree Event
The Horsham A W A held its last meeting to arrange the annual Christmas tree and invited members to bring children under eight. Free refreshments and activities were planned at Mrs. Hiwuts before Tuesday.
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Horsham A.W.A
Toeield
Hughes Returns and War Debates In Parliament
Fragmented text discusses Mr Hughes and Mr W Mo Phughes MP in a debate over armament, debts, and wartime policy. Mentions Britain’s wartime measures, Australia, and economic considerations, with unclear references to figures and places.
Ballarat League brings lively school standings noted
A weekly jumble from Ballarat League reports boys and girls placed in jobs and exams, with many students achieving strong placements. The text highlights early efforts at a local fair, with some mention of activities at Wesel and Pomistal as examples of ongoing work and steady progress.
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Ballarat
Emi
Wesel
Kern Crem
Teolemeev
Fragmented Historical Lore Fragment Finding
A readable portion describes a site with an inclined bottom and a shaft. It mentions a crest and peeps, with references to feet, Tevess S feet, and Mare tearreueh. The text is partial and cryptic, offering limited clear facts about location or purpose.
Struck by Motor Car near Stawell Hospital
Mr Tmivhd Postles a prominent local mar etoploted by the agigtry Moms Begrel on the Western Highway near Sister Hecks met a severe accident Monday. The Beamer driven by Mrightom struck him as an oncoming vehicle approached from the Srawell side. He suffered a fracture and injuries to the left thigh and was taken to Stawell Hospital in a stable condition as possible.
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Tmivhd Postles
Hecks
Man Be
Atel
Ballarat sales show varied sheep and cattle demand
At Ballarat Corporation Yarde sales on Tuesday cattle held firm or firming with demand for bullocks and heifers. Sheep saw wethers and ewes in good to prime quality, with over 320 lambs penned and several lots of heavy weights offering competition among buyers and reporters alike.
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Ballarat Corporation
Tneatas
Thea Beggs
Dentist Mr W F Thomas to visit Hersham for consultations
Mr W F Thomas dentist will visit Hersham today and may be consulted at the Exchange Hotel Fire Wrace Street from 2 to 6 pm. He plans a return visit next Friday December 2 at the same hours. Separately Mere David Anderson & Co advertise a sale by auction at Market Pynsent Street today at 2 pm of assorted kept furniture and effects.
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W. EF. Thomas
Hersham
Exchange Hotel
Fire Wrace Street
Mere
David Anderson & Co
Pynsent Street
Brigade Demonstration Teaches Fire Fighting To Cubs
Captain Fischer and staff led a practical drill for Inhi Cnte Pack, showing engine use and water jets reaching 83 feet. Pack leaders guided the boys through brigade operations as Mrs Vache thanked the instructors for the educational display.
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BR. R. Fischer
Schulta
W. Childs
Fischer
J. Dot
M. Boot
Marhallet
Vache
Freud
Unclear OCR record of financial court action
Fragmented text describes a legal proceeding or financial matter with mentions of a defendant and securities. Details are garbled, but references to a tribunal, property, and monetary figures suggest a civil or financial case with uncertain names and dates.
Fragmentary notice from a local commarea report
A torn OCR note describes figures of natural colors and a location near Temple Court and Collins Street. It mentions Mr Walsh of Noeth Boessegabog and references a place named Olepete in a NM area. The readable content is limited and obscured.
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Opie Steels
Commarea Nesen
NM Geteania
Temple Ourt
Collins Ateeet
OF Walsh
Noeth Boessegabog
Incident on Anvcklami Street Leaves Pedestrian Injured
A puzzling accident on Anvcklami Street in Mere Corh etine Mlair involved a TH year old pedestrian as four tires burst on a jaesing meter. A cold air blast hit a tire and struck the person, causing a fall and injuries. The victim is in a serious condition with fractures.
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Wes
Blair
Hoerehoun Proclaimed Noxious Weed Declares New Price
A garbled notice proclaims a plant named Hoerehound as noxious weed with unclear references to pricing, months, and authorities. The fragment mentions Vermig ant Nostous Weedla Ant and a presumed 9 week period, but specifics are unreadable.
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Valer
Launceston Woman Found Dead by Hanging at Home
In Launceston the body of Mrs Jane Francie Sampson wife of Senator Rufford Lampson was found suspended from the roof of her home. Neighbours reported she had not been in good health for some time and the death is being treated as a possible suicide.
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Moolay
Iveane Kidiown
Jane Francie Sampson
Rufford Lampson
Launceston
LARCENY CASE AT KATIVA COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS
A young laborer Uo J AL Gardiner, arrested by Constable Hindier and Constable Kearney, appeared at Kativa Court of Petty Sessions last Friday charged with larceny of three rings valued at £27 belonging to Mr J B Winter. Evidence showed a midnight entry, rings hidden in shed thatch, and Gardiner admitted taking them. he was committed for trial at Ballarat Supreme Court on February 10, 1903.
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Uo J AL Gardiner
Rogen
Kearney
Horsham
Kativa Court of Petty Sessions
J. B. Winter
Baldock
Serviertom South
Winter
Ganthner
Gantiner
Mesr
W. H. Bood
T Fo Cha*fie
Ballarat Supreme Court
Obituary notices from Ararat district mourn several deaths
The article reports multiple obituaries and funeral services. Mrs. Bipow Ala, widow of KD Speed, is survived by five children and other relatives. Mrs. F Bladen, widow of the Rev. F Blades, died after years of service with the Ararat Methodist Church and Hawthorn church records. Mrs. Louisa Dunster, wife of J Dunster, long resident in Wal Wal Glenorchy and Sues districts, passed away, leaving six children and a large family. Services and burials followed in Melbourne and local towns.
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A. Adan
Wesley College
Healeh
Elwood
Bipow
Ararat Bhire Coamesii
Mary
Mra F. Bladen
I Blades
Arne
Metholic
Hawthorn
Melbourne
Carlton
Bural
Pisee
Willaces
Louisa Dunster
Wat J. Dunster
James
Wal Wal
Glenorchy
Sues
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Ey Hooper
Wille
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Geeta
Dane
Hubert Williamson
Torsham
Jov
Roof
W. Millard
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Adelaide
Urs
Lou
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Mir
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Urgeavement
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Emre
Mito
the Horsham Times
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America
Ame
Mal
Congress
Yast
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Burom
Gospel of International
Washington
Seiten Bene
Christmahe
Warteck
Pine
Euerglaes
John Brownles
Donnall Dia O'Connor
John Brownlee
Sydney
O'Connor
Australia
New Zealand
Brownlee
Halee Rogers
WO Publication
Real Estate
W. T. Norris
A.W.A. Christmas Tree
MR. Hughes
W Mo Phughes
Geneka
Thesalay
Oren
JOES
Deareer Sheep and Lambs
Murray Rainey
Minyip
Cubs
Catu Pwek
Ben Waris
Mtr
Dworth
Duunh
Hurat
Moira
Hi Ke
Ti Estite
Hebwler
Nolsun
Ermalitors
Ostinmre Lh
Strenty
Segmetic Shell
Hoerehound
New
Sout
Wales
Christ
Aretate Relief Committee
Hornham
Ter Roel
Hulle
Sretdal
See Lake
Teatall
Ae Sea
Pete
Jobo Thomas
Ani Wa
Aed
Thame Bally
Reminn
Henrietta Hay
Lnte
Mere Wiliam Haw
Amiister
George Henry Lally
Hart
Henriettes
Ale Af Lockhart
W. Sehirmer
Lowkhart
Whares Haram
Rock
Lally
Avery Kiel
Weny
Kock
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