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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1934
Page
4
A fragment from a local page notes wheat prices at Hersham with unclear figures. The brief mentions market activity and prices, but details are illegible and names are not fully recoverable.
An OCR fragment discusses Germany’s wartime trade adjustments and postwar expectations. It notes Germany’s exit from certain markets and efforts to secure supplies through affected regions, with mentions of Australia and other countries. The piece references figures like lawmakers and business leaders amid economic tension.
Fragmented report covers wheat competition at Horsham Show with disjointed notes on prizes and participants. It mentions judges, entrants, and speculative outcomes amid garbled text, then abruptly shifts to unrelated items including snakes at Jung and a note about no meeting of a Scottish society.
At a riverside picnic near Hawthorn, a kangaroo leapt from the opposite stream bank causing panic among attendees. A child and several adults were knocked about as the animal bounded away toward tents. In a separate incident at Marton a pedestrian was struck by a car and taken to St Vincent's Hospital with injuries. Mrs Gawith is said to be improving.
A degraded report notes deer more abundant at Wartook and along river valleys, with hunters and workers including George Fayes of Rasebrook station and Mr Htayen leaving Wartook to seek work. The text reflects sparse, fragmentary details about wildlife movement and local employment in the area.
Fragmented notice notes holiday adjustments for December and January. Dates listed include December 28 and January 1, 1935, with reference to closures and resumed operations for community transactions and services.
The Agricultural Society maps another tour focusing on irrigation zones and farm research. At the meeting the president and members weighed benefits against costs, with discussion on site visits, potential partnerships, and future firm commitments for the project. A separate item reports a child’s finger injury in a separate incident at a store, noting the incident and family details.
The Aborshum Catholic Womens Social Guild held its annual Christmas fair at Mall on Pete Lay Fiers Wa. The event featured quick-wellings, stringed services and brisk sales. Stallholders included Vaney, Memlatnes J Brennan, McCaerly, Ian and Newton. Afternoon tea was served by A Murpis and M Murphy among others.
An exhibition wrestling event during the Diniboola Regatta on December 17 led to Raymond Buckley of David Street Horsham suffering a broken neck bone after a heavy throw. He has since been hospitalised at Horsham Battery Hospital and may remain there at least a month, losing his farming job. The Horsham Amateur Athletic Club opened a subscription fund for him and will cooperate with the office. Buckley was performing an honorary exhibition at the time.
A charter was presented to the Apex Club at a large event alongside a special auction sale of sheep. The evening featured leaders from Apex and local officials with speeches, gifts, and a formal installation ceremony marking the club’s official status. The event included a reception, tribute to chairpersons, and acknowledgment of members from Horsham and surrounding districts.
A chaotic column reports a heat wave building with warnings of extreme temperatures. The piece cites railway siding disruptions, shifting wheel stokes, and a looming crisis as wheat stocks are disturbed. It mentions rats in the wheat stacks, with casualties and concerns about future dwellings.
Advertisements announce telegram greeting services for Christmas and New Year with rates for Elliott machines including juvenile modern and super Elliott models. Subscriptions require customers to provide address before sending messages and may use a local exchange for telegraph services.
Donations pour in from Mrs Mathers Mrs Upton Buckley and local groups to aid Horsham Hospital inmates for Christmas. Town Band events and decorations boost fund collection as hospital wards prepare for holiday service and gifts.
A brief note notes reductive hours in Andestrin with scattered references to SOE and wit wit Say ewan kee, indicating fragmented OCR reading with unclear names and terms.
Australian gift lambs arrive in London as part of a ceremonial display. Officials including Secretary of State for Lina imum and Mp I. H. Thomas attend with Benegrettul noting esteem for European aid. The event contrasts with the white shipment of branched beef from Western Australia, marred by a shipment delay and a minor disfigurement.
A novel demonstration method for a motor collision was presented by Mr D F Berald in Hamilton Police Court. Small car models and a scale plan allowed each witness to reconstruct the crash scene showing vehicle positions before and after impact for practical demonstration. The technique follows Melbourne and railway practice adaptations.
A fragmented report describes the Education by Travel program and funding for highways, noting money diverted by government schemes for road construction and maintenance. It mentions visitors, officials, and the impact on education, with references to Victorian authorities, fees paid, and a debate over funding efficiency.
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