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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1940
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference a commercial intelligence note on a retail market in Omshan and Wa Nestorian entities. The readable parts mention a market, possible wares, and scattered names yielding no clear event, date, or outcome to summarize.
Fragmentary text mentions municipal content petitions and contests. Names and places are unclear, with several garbled phrases. The readable bits hint at public notices or civic actions, but key details are not recoverable from the provided fragment.
Partial OCR from Melbourne market page shows oats barley lucerne maize potatoes onions and feed prices with unclear ranges. Mentions Livern, Luverne area and general agricultural goods trade notes. Missing clear events or dates.
A fragmented note from the Che Porsham Times mentions MeWeE Lives Worstday and Veldas teh Yew in a brief, unclear item. No clear event or attribution is available in the legible text.
A formal presentation honored ex-Councillor J Smith for 24 years of service to the district. Cr Crafter handed an inscribed walnut fetter as Dr Court key and others praised his work in land matters and Quintong. The session recalled former predecessors and pledged continued support for the council’s future.
The article reports two women sustaining wrist fractures at work on a weekend shift. Mire Cameron of Baillie Street Horsbar suffered a left wrist injury. Hueydlny Hohl, involved in wrapping duties, injured her right arm. Both injuries occurred on a slippery floor, with recoveries expected over weeks. Holiday closures and late shopping nights are noted for Horalie Shops.
The annual meeting of the Wimmera Shire Association for wild dogs and foxes was held at the Shire Office with Cr Crafter elected chairman. The surplus for the year ended September 30 was 84.7, a bonus payments total of 37, and a plan to reduce the levy for next year. A fire destroyed the Morrison homestead kitchen on Tooan Noravjuhn Road, likely caused by burning wood in the stove. the blaze destroyed the kitchen and its contents.
A garbled Horsham Times note indicates no publication following a customary Christmas issue and unclear dates for December 191. Corresponder notes difficulty syncing schedules and insures disruptions to holiday coverage.
At the Horsham prabeh of the HATES meeting presided by T Conroy a strong attendance approved new member admission for a May candidate. Officers for the next year were elected: President Su HL Glemster, Secretary Bro J Oman, Treasurer Ber T Shares, Warden Bro Wo Coghlan. Sick visitors named Mrs W Dougherty and A Clee. retiring president T Conry congratulated officers and thanked members for support.
Last week a sub-committee was formed after the Garoke A and PL Society chose not to hold the 1910 spring show. The Defence Department applied to use the show ground for military purposes with Captain Blackwell inspecting the show wall and deeming it suitable. If the town agrees the department may permit events with limited parades under set conditions. Market reports cover poultry fruits vegetables and other prices at Youngs market. Also reported are local guide company activities and a clearance sale notice by Mesers David Anderson & Co with details on garage equipment and a house at 27 Harriet Street.
The Horsham cinema presents Goldmine in the Sky with BBVS in lead and a thriller Wolf of New York exposing a ruthless criminal lawyer. Sandy returns in good spirits in the former, while Shirley Temple’s Little Princess screens next Saturday. A new church replaces the destroyed Holy Trinity at Ararat, funded by insurance and parish gifts, with Bishop Johnson presiding at the consecration.
An English resident in Ealing recounts a cousin's letter from Horsnem describing wartime bombardment. She details constant gunfire, collapsed buildings, and fear, but notes neighbors helping each other, minimal sleep, and a stubborn, sometimes hopeful tone amid destruction.
A chaotic report depicts Vastoralist forces building and deploying a fire unit amid riots and unrest. It details tense street clashes, vehicle fires, and emergency responses as authorities struggle to contain violence and protect property in a volatile urban scene.
Subscriptions indicate some folders lack proper copies of the "Hursbam Times" reg rules. Readers are asked to notify the office about missing or misfiled issues to ensure proper delivery and record accuracy.
Unclear text outlines a mixed event at the home of Mr E T Hoyepor amid a club gathering labeled Morghan Lit are. The scene mentions Mr Hopper, Pauline Lomt, and entertainment including recitations, songs, and a staged dialogue. References to a telecope and experimental testing appear among garbled phrases.
A collision at 3 am Sunday between the Cardros and the Flom near Sydney sent one ship sinking and the other badly damaged. Thirty crew were aboard Cardros, with four injured crewmen and one engineer reported as hurt. Naval aid arrived, and both ships faced water ingress as efforts to reach Melbourne proceeded.
Readable fragments describe a sawmill plant sale incl timber stocks and equipment. Mentions individuals, dates, and a business name with unclear details. overall text is highly garbled and lacks cohesive narrative.
A December 13 report on the Goonwinnow lip trade noted a pricing detail. The correct line should state that advice has been received from Geelong, not from London.
Horsham presents a non stop Christmas pantomime by United Artists Musical Revue Company on Thursday night December 28 at the Town Hall. A full naval battle scene and a Calcutta cafe set provide visual highlights as proceeds aid Base Hospital. Expect punctual start at 5 pm with early seating advised.
A garbled notice hints at a historical figure, Weber, connected to Stell and Southern Tomi. Clues point toward a lecture at Murstein and a seminar by Hugh, with references to teaching and a potential public reading amid scattered fragments.
From our correspondent Raibourny Munnty Dunn conveyed that Carpelt, formerly connected with Kew, was sentenced to two months imprisonment at the General Sessions. He fled to avoid accounting for money amounting to about £2080, which had been placed under his supervision.
A highly garbled OCR text presents a fragmentary obituary and local scene with numerous scattered names, places, and phrases. The readable bits reference individuals such as Arthur Weer and Joaster, places like Lentini and Me aml Mia, and assorted community terms, but concrete events or dates are absent due to text corruption. The piece reads like a jumble of ecclesiastical and civic mentions, lacking a coherent narrative or clear outcome.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a special train event linked to ANA and Tastee Qaper, mentioning 41% wiveunl wesashan 409 Mulia Wodimline and Panunty S28 with figures 18006 and Solel 1 Tseste 78 WIM FH World Re.
Obituary notices the death of Aveus Kruee on a Saturday and mentions surviving family, funeral arrangements, and numerous names amid a damaged text. The fragmentary report references a funeral, cemetery, pallbearers, and attendees, with limited readable context for precise details.
The town clerk announces a revised salary for GUL. W. Gowen effective from April to November. The document notes an err between 16 vars and mentions Colonel Hari Coles and Colonel Cohen in relation to the Middle East task and honorary commissioner roles.
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