Melbourne Market Reports and Mobilisation Note
Melbourne market prices list various provisions with Barter and Barley rates, alongside a note on home defence mobilization for the 1st Armoured Regiment. The report covers local prices for cheese, oats, maize, onions, and hay, then details mobilization procedures at Horsham, with a public donation event at May Park for charitable Christmas aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledherer
Ares
Horsham
1St Armourer Regiment
Hiatt
Weather notes show heat and cooler change over weekend
A crude weather sketch reports very hot Friday with a 9 to 10 degree rise, then a Sunday cold front. It notes improving conditions Sunday morning as winds shift and temperatures fall, with officials marking a notable temperature drop from the peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saraniay Browne
Rewl
Tony
Unclear OCR notice hints at property dispute and delays
Fragmentary text references an appeal and properties with timing around a Wednesday and cooperating parties. Names and places are obscured by OCR errors, but the snippet implies a legal or property matter with involved entities and scheduling around a midweek date.
Wannon Labor pre selection ballot in Horsham Hall
Horsham branch of the Australian Labor Party invites members to vote at a pre selection ballot held at the Horsham Public Library Hall on Saturday for a candidate to represent Wannon. Incumbent P McLeod faces challenger Afrionn Cleary of Sandford endorsed by the party. The event continues a traditional party process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wannon
Horsham
Australian Labor Party
Horsham Public Lbrary Hall
P McLeod
Labor
Afrionn Cleary
Sandford
Fodder Conservation Competitions Subsidies Granted
At a Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria meeting, authorities approved fodder conservation competition conditions and subsidies for multiple agricultural bodies including Horsham, Dimboola, Berwick, Dandenong, Kyneton, Merrow, Pakenham, Shepparton, Colac, Maura, Geelong, Pyramid, Walwa and the Herd Testing Association. Applications received will be considered for funding as space allows before December 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria
Horsham Agricultural Society
Dimboola Agricultural Society
Berwick A. & H. Bowiety
Dandenong A & P. Society
Kyneton Agricultural Society
Meryborough
A and P Society
Pakenham Acricultural Society
Horsham train excursion to Melbourne cancelled
Wartime regulations noted by secretary A W Cummings that the Horsham to Melbourne excursion train planned for January 2 has been cancelled. A separate local incident described a Mexican terrier found with two distinct snakebitten marks after a street roving, dying soon after, and a Natimuk area snake sighting reported by the West Wimmera Mail.
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Horsham
ANA My
J. Ettringham
Arauhnt Erect
Church of Christ Corner
Almonts
John
West Wimmera Mail
Lake Natimuk
Natimuk
W Schmidt
Stanley Budhote
Unique Bept Birds and Animals Featured in Argus Supplement
The Week en Mamasane supplement to the Argus presents photographs of a unique collection by O H Altmann. It features a retired farmer from Green Park Horsham and his Lime constructing partner showcasing birds and animals gathered over four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamasane
Argus
H. Altmann
Hiele
Green Park
Horsham
Son
Fire Engulfs Lillimar Estate Believed Started By Bottle
A large grass fire near Lillimar Saturday morning damaged several properties including Messrs Lammin and Bon estates. About 200 men battled the blaze for over two hours aided by a strong wind. Gusts and a fallen timber caused injuries at Goroke Post Office duty. An accident left a man with a broken toe requiring surgical care in Horsham.
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Vic. Gust
Goroke
Witel
Hor Sham
Lillimar
J. Mo Arhune
Armen
Esn
Ganas
McBarhine
Andry Yrtsn
OL Lammin
Bon
Gros
Citizens to Assist in Harvesting Plan
A voluntary scheme aims to mobilize workers from Trinity area to aid harvesting. Women and men will donate part of their time to farm work and related tasks, including canning and storage. Weekend and Sunday shifts may be required to meet the needs of the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mereeke
Eranpsim Oon
Wollit- Trey
Public Library Committee Grants Charge Advantage
A simplified meeting record shows Hor sham Public Library Committee deciding to grant Abe Thet Crake some form of charge or responsibility. The notes indicate informal approval and a brief discussion of funding and oversight. The fragmentary text records no specific dates or outcomes beyond the grant discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Horsham Public Library
Sig
Tragic Kerosene Accident Injures Local Workers
Report from Warracknabeal district describes two men injured in separate kerosene boiler incidents. Keith Charlis Meteo of Cantu Hast suffered severe facial burns while a kerosene tank ignited during soldering on a tractor backfire. Roy Walker of Beulah East sustained serious facial injuries while working on a farm at Galaquil East when a kerosene tank exploded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Charlis Meteo
Cantu
Tone
Aligt
Faery
Roy Walker
Beulah East
Thowant Bell
Galaquil East
Hye Age Evans
Horsham Market Report Mixed Prices Amid Quiet Trade
Market report from Horsham notes uncertain bidding with several lots failing to attract strong interest. Prices for poultry and produce appear varied as buyers show cautious activity on Friday. Readings show minor gains and some stalls reporting steady or softer demand in late morning trades.
Opening of Wheat Silos in Northern Malley Harvest
Officials report all grain elevators in Northern Malley will open by December 15 for wheat storage and delivery. The harvest shows variable yields with some bins turning out fair to good, and several silos expected to remain in use for the season as grain flows begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otuahrman
Manilow
Vly Glowres
Farmers to Make Statutory Declaration At Harvest
Farmers must file a statutory declaration detailing the number of journeys, sites travelled, bags carried, average miles per gallon, and other motor equipment data after harvest. The record aims to inform authorities, though some details are incomplete and may be recorded by local agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lota
Tae
Crete
Bardanin
Owen Iedhor
Appeal for rifles for the army calls for civic support
A wartime appeal urges the public to donate rifles to the army. The statement emphasizes national need, restricting owners from keeping or selling rifles and promising confiscation mechanisms to reclaim arms for defense. Civilian participation is framed as essential to national defense efforts.
SPECIAL MEETING OF RED CROSS MEMBERS
A special meeting of Red Cross members at the Hor sham Red Cross branch is scheduled tonight at 7:2 o'clock in the supper room of Town Hall to arrange services during an emergency. The article also mentions workers and hospital staff affected by shock and passages describing a power station incident and various community health notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Horsham
Red Cros
Town Hall
Ihe
Warrickuntwil
Evelyn
Wits Suirest
Choctetin
Hamilton
Thermos Flasks Supply for Tank Corp Amid War Effort
The document notes Thermos flasks and pencils supplied to a tank corps are kept ready for use during wartime. It describes distribution to TAP and other operational hubs, with orders for returns within weeks. British pencil and weapon components are mentioned as part of a broader war footing affecting all regions.
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Thermos
Tank Corp
Speen Bs
Libya
Glase Ve Cedlophalle
Anit Alsi
Lnrragse
Tie
Women doctors comment on oer and estate sale in Australia
Fragmented OCR describes remarks by women doctors on a topic, mentions Australia and ongoing sale actions. It notes entries about properties at Rettaifiew Wiksonstret and No 22 Melanie Street, with tenders closing Friday for Mrs M. Ebdeldee’s property and other assets in the estate of A. Ramonds or similar.
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Mewar
Tay
Rettaifiew
Wiksonstret
Melanie Strwer
Integra
Ramonds
Ealdionch
Wwe Road
Thi Lane
Mir
Ebdeldee
Sored
Quantong
Trainees Granted Leave For Harvest In Military Training
Officers of the Lands Department may grant universal leave to trainees in camp who are needed for essential harvesting. Single men and childless widowers aged 18 to 45 will be called up before married men or widowers with children. A December 1 decision date sets age and marriage limits as thousands in the 18 to 35 group enter camp.
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Melbourne
Lands Department
Southern Command
Restricted Lighting Rules Hit Inland Towns
Chief Air Raid Warden A M Duncan stated a national goal to conserve power as certain inland areas ban advertising signs and shop window lights even during daytime trading hours. Businessmen driving to work may be stopped as city approaches to enforce the regulation and reduce power use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.M. Duncah
Tus
Spen
Trim
Government bars public servants from leaving Australia
Canberra reports that no Commonwealth public servants will be granted leave following new government instructions. The Army Minister Mr Forde stated no militia members will be sent outside Australia except to territories under Australian control. A substantial reserve of ALP was available to defend the crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Commonwealth
Inave
Noihe
Forde
Austrulia
Soups and Private Collections Dominate Auction Last Month
An 18th century style auction highlights private collections from Australia New Zealand and South America. The sale featured porcelain sets from Watton Hath Wherington and a large 27% plate count with impressive decoration. Notable items include a Waterhin pattern and a Valued Derby piece with strong international interest.
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Hsritalee
Tuatand
London
Petyile
Hawaiia
New Zealand
South Seven
Mamipiheys
Chamhoelain
Erie
Watton
Wherington
ETA
Crowe Derby
Todlay
Bodey Coonan
Australie
South America
Turbulent Turkish rail and harbor project described
Fragmentary report details Turkish government contracts for lighthouse and harbor works at Lomlon suginesre and Alexandrotta with foundations, railway links, and cranes. It notes a similar project planned for the gulf area linked to a Turkish force, with rail connections to Alyope and a base near Mi' Wile Eat. The text mentions military importance, port facilities, and ongoing interceptions amid a tense security situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lomlon
Dersin
Thor Wah
Turkey
Ivik
Ebeladore
Wien
Unclear: Fragmentary report from local meeting or court
A jumble of names and places describes an event involving the mayor, Fathers Association, hospital inmates, and a group of officials. The text lists individuals such as Misses Wa Ph HEStoy and Alda Cox, with references to private hospitals, a teaching appointment in Melbourne, and a ceremony in a hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filtnimni
Borst
Itoh
Ant A. Beynui
Soviet Resistance bleeds Germany as Moscow front tightens
Moscow reports from Times correspondent indicate advancing Soviet forces press the German right wing near Leningrad and along the Sea of Azov. Berlin claims withdrawals proceed while Moscow forces tighten around Kalinin and threaten to stabilise winter lines. The Red Star notes German evacuations in the Kalinin sector as Soviet morale rises and front lines near Moscow remain active.
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Linton
Stockholm
Times
Marshal von Leeb
Leningrad
von Leeb
Sea of Azov
Dows Reasian
Denetz
Berlin
Kuibyshev
Moscow
Red Star
Kalinin Front
Germany
Air activity report from the Philippines and Wake Island
War Department communique notes continued enemy activity in the Philippines with confined ground operations in Aparri Legasti and Vigan areas and no change in the general situation. Navy reports two Japanese bombing attacks on Wake Island with no decisive damage. four Japanese transports sunk and 9000 men affected, as Foster VA meet on fateh vests.
Further Progress in Libya Spanned by Widespread Typhus
The report outlines ongoing Libyan conflict developments with military actions near various fronts. It notes typhus outbreaks in German Ostland and references troop movements, air activity, and strategic positions, including mentions of key figures and locations.
Hreshale Teme Readers Note Regular Billing
Fragments indicate subscribers fed via UL receive their open of the Hreshale Teme regularly are baked to wally heallen. The readable text is unclear but implies routine charges or notices to subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wally Heallen
Local Widespread Rumor Spurs Confusion Across Town
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a chaotic scene with unclear names and events. The readable parts reference people, places, and scattered actions, but no coherent incident emerges. The piece resembles a damaged public notice or gossip column with missing context.
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Tony Dovey
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Horhaig Cemetery
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High End
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the “Times
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Australia
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Firetinice Street
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A. A. Koenig
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U.S.A
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