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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1937
Page
5
The noon forecast notes warmer day temperatures and variable winds with a tendency for thunder in the northeast. A recent update mentioned a mostly fine day yesterday aside from isolated thunder chances in the morning and scattered showers possible later.
A wire report from Melbourne notes fluctuating wheat figures with scattered names and numbers. Prices in Horsham appear inconsistent as traders quote varied amounts and lines break oddly, leaving the exact values unclear.
We remember Walter who departed on Thecomber AT 1935. Loved and remembered by Vera grandchildren Margaret Yvounne and Willian MMINS-Ie. He left a dear memory to his cherished wife and grieving family.
The article reports a factional split within the ruling party as opposition attempts friction ahead of a mass gathering. Leaders press loyalty declarations amid calls for reform and a looming power shift government wide.
Fragmented text describes a fatal incident in a hospital setting with a patient, his family visiting, and questions about the cause. Authorities and hospital staff are referenced as responding to the event with mentions of treatment and concern for the patient’s condition.
Work completed about five weeks ago by the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission on a 20 chain long concrete backed flume at Greenland Dam. The eight foot high channel replaces an aged galvanised iron trough that carried water across a low gully for over 40 years. The structure uses durable durabestos and posts, with concrete bed and sides for 27 feet. Engineered by Mr Do Citek and supervised by Mr Wedy Munro, the project will supply the Dunboola and Dimboola reservoir system for decades.
The Horsham program features the RSHAM ARTISTS' THEATRE with performances by Miss Tine and notable local entertainers, backed by LAK and an audience of Warracksareal. A wheat show at the Horsham station reports strong yields of the Ranse variety with weights around five bushels, alongside community announcements and a road accident near Nhill Road injuring Ruth Hoffmann and a truck driver.
Tender accepted for new band uniforms with P J Woods as bidder at £6 per uniform, with 27 sets ordered. Also reports the formation of the Winnersa Law Association with officers elected including President C C Palmer and Secretary Rewart Brown, plus a Rotary Inntrasout visit and local industry notes on Ballarat Brewery refrigerator display.
Notice to correspondents subscribers and advertisers that there will be no publication on December 2 1931 and December 31 1937. Readers are asked to bear the intimation in mind and make arrangements accordingly.
A firefighter style report notes Mir Charles McGenniaken suffered a hand injury while felling trees at Glerishs. His hand jammed against a branch tearing the skin and requiring medical attention at Horanam with several stitches inserted.
A jumble of court, society and service items describes a Hor sham Police Court case involving a Mr. and Mrs. Borvila amid a fire related accident and a separate jury inspection. The minutes record a modern tyre service station project, an installation and officers election, and a charity event with mixed anecdotes and a chaotic narrative tone.
A distribution outcome involves the Teusees Haven Tope and Agency Co acting as executor for Alfred Frio. The will allocates £140 to a named beneficiary in a district with several elections listed in the document.
Fragmentary OCR text reports a hospital carnival scene, a motor cyclist injury, a court case over a pigeon shooting, and a gubernatorial proclamation about vermin and farm pests. Names and places are garbled. key entities include Varley, Mrs Fy Ulver, A dam Dork, and the Supreme Court reference. The passage shifts between events with no clear single narrative or dates.
An accident during a Hamilton Racing Club event left gatekeeper Mr T Williams injured after a horse kicked the gate as it moved through. He felt intense pain but recovered with no lasting effects. The report also mentions an auction of seven hotels and various unrelated details from Melbourne, Stawell, and local racing activities.
Reported death of Mrs Margretie O'Brien aged unknown in an orchard rear Parramatta. Credible sources note poisoning allegations and mention Dr A A Palenet involved in inquiry. A suspect appointment noted for early November in connection with the case.
Reported acquittal follows a jury verdict in a murder case. Details and exact charges are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a defendant was cleared of all murder counts. The outcome concludes this high profile hearing with no further action noted.
Police investigate a bar shooting at a city hotel after a quarrel involving a barman named Taplin. Officers questioned witnesses at Fitzy lodging while a suspect remained sought. The scene yielded unclear details about motive and the assailant.
Cabie London of the Daily Mail files from Nanking describing four days of siege and the final fall of the city. He notes a mass execution near a wall and waterfront and that Japanese forces entered without firing a shot, while Chinese defenders retreat.
The committee of Block 4 acknowledges a donation of 1 and notes a further 108 gift from the Horsham Pipe Band. The Dundon scheme lists Mr W Dougherty as elected to the committee, with the campaign opening confirming his position.
A chaotic scene unfolds as a man dies after a tree collapses on Orchard Avenue, bringing a dramatic but unclear incident to light. Police and emergency crews responded as witnesses described screams and a rapid crowd. Further details remain undisclosed as investigators review the scene.
Rear Admiral recalled as leadership changes ripple through the service. Reports indicate reassignments and strategic shifts amid ongoing plans. Details remain fluid, with official statements forthcoming from the Navy.
Fragmentary police report notes a tense incident near telegraph lines. Incomplete text mentions a melee or pursuit and unidentified individuals interacting with officers. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable.
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