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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1941
Page
2
Yesterday's sale sheet from Boreham stores shows prices for potatoes bacon and various grains with figures and units unclear due to OCR errors. The fragment references several vendors and market terms, mentioning bushels and weights, but most items are unreadable or garbled.
OCR fragment from Melbourne market page shows scrambled items and prices. Mentions milling, potatoes, May listings, and assorted goods with unclear amounts. No coherent events or entities beyond generic market terms.
Fragmented wartime text describes escalating conflict and public reactions across nations. References to German and English air forces, civilian fear, and mobilization hint at a broader world crisis. The piece notes Allied resolve and the impact on daily life as nations prepare for sustained combat.
Weather report indicates official forecast extending through at least 24 hours with continued unsettled conditions. Temperatures near Harshman recorded around 70 while scattered antler and related elements appear. forecasters warn of ongoing variability and potential rain.
A garbled local report describes a protest at a hospital involving patients and staff. It mentions Horatio tone and a visit, with references to a women’s league and wartime context. Names and specifics are unclear due to OCR damage.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a May incident near Willlame road with a horse and driver, resulting in serious injuries. The man was picked up and taken to Horsham Rate Hospital where he was found to have multiple injuries, including a suspected bend.
The May Park sports committee, urged by citizens to continue the event on Christmas Day, convenes a general meeting at the Victoria Hotel tomorrow at 2 30 pm to decide on the sports program and attendance. The appeal stresses a good turnout to support the tradition and fundraisers.
An Australian natives themed gathering featured a formal reception for the president and members. The event showcased speeches, a prize for best rite, and notes on the charity and local works connected to the group. A subsequent report mentions a soldier beard and a local wartime update from overakak.
Teetering on a verge of a payment scandal, officials probe connections within a water authority. Local figures including Mr Pryor face questions as oversight seeks accountability. The report notes delays and alleged mismanagement impacting project timelines.
Horeham branch of the 10.0.7 Lodge hosts social evenings to raise funds for Horshare Base Hospital carnival. A recent combined Grampians and Rebekah Lodge event featured a progressive Ermen with wine area led by Mrs. F Byona Miss R Riley and Messrs. R Buckley P Berry.
No issue will appear during Christmas and New Year as per the new run plan. Advertisers are urged to note the interruption and adjust their business arrangements accordingly for the year 1941 with no publications on Friday dates.
The Horsham Court Renewal of Licences list includes multiple real estate agents, lawyers, and dealers such as Kimberley, Devlin, Maple, J Allan, and Newton & Moller Te ROW. The document records names and roles of licensees in real estate, property, and related trades under Hartt Krell and others.
A large faculty gathering marked the farewell of ten school teachers at Mossmere High School. Colleagues highlighted decades of service, noting shifts in assignments and praising dedication to students and community.
An unreadable OCR fragment describes service and safety measures during a fire or evacuation drill. It mentions women, a mandate, and sending personnel or resources to a central location, with garbled terms suggesting a historical wartime or disaster context.
Last known to be James Deiberit, a Swiss naturalised farmer living in Sugarloaf near Maroona district. He held 11 acres on the Black Ranges and worked for several farmers. His funeral took place at the Great Western Cemetery after death reported two or three days prior.
The report covers sewerage costs in Cubures, early sending of Christmas telegrams, and a related meeting. It notes the high expense estimates, with figures ranging from £100 to £4M for tuber work, and outlines decisions on sewer maintenance and collection methods. The piece cites local officials and locations such as Sandringham and Leconitwe, and mentions delivery timing.
A garbled account mentions laundries and wheeled gear as weakly legible items. References to Britain, Austria, and wartime rivals hint at competing supply chains and shipboard washing practices. Details are obscured, with many misspellings and unclear actions.
Wartime Britain slows bicycle output with only a fraction of exports possible under lend lease. Industry leaders say production prioritizes spares and replacements for workers and national service, while components makers shift to munition production. Designers anticipate lighter cycles postwar as alloy materials become more used.
A Stawell motorist travelling alone on the Western Highway last Saturday noon shattered windscreens when a stone struck the vehicle. His wife sustained a leg cut from flying glass. He returned to Stawell for emergency repairs. A second mishap on Deep Lead Hill is noted. Privately owned wheat silos in New South Wales will be taken over by the Federal Government immediately. Grenfell silo of 130,000 bushels opened. Canowindra silo to be cleaned and stored.
The Geelong warehouse reports receipt of wool and wheat bales with storage adjustments and pallet movements. Officials note seasonal shipments and anticipated restocking, while workers discuss weather, labor, and safety measures amid ongoing trade activity and regional supply considerations.
JHG outlines bloodstock pricing in Britain amid wartime disruptions. Notes on exports to Europe, market activity at New Market, and stock movements including a 42 head consignment and reports of losses and speculative pricing. Mentions specific studs and breeders and a government overseer role in stabilization.
A garbled OCR text from a London report discusses historic buildings and structural defects. It mentions Grace at Heltah Seniors and a Minkey masons group, noting concerns about age, materials, and safety. The piece references a UK location and a plan to study or rate affected structures amid public interest.
Ailing from injuries in a hospital after a car accident, Dr Head, famous for his work in medicine and theology, died following a week of illness. The death ends a long career, with tributes to his service at St Mary’s Cathedral and as dean, after a life spanning public service, education, and religious duties.
An editorial note that 110 people believe the sinking of the Prince of Wales and the Repulse would make British warships immune without fighter protection in waters where attacks may occur. The piece emphasizes the peril of omitting air cover and the need for defense against aerial threats.
A Tokio radio report says a severe earthquake struck the island of Formosa on Tuesday. Casualties and destruction reported in cities including Tainan and western towns. Officials list killed and missing with extensive damage to homes and villages.
Readable fragments describe several prisoner of war camps in occupied Europe. Locations include Stalag Lienz in Austria and Stalag MOTA near Augsburg Bavaria. Mentions of British, Belgian and Greek prisoners, Red Cross aid, and Allied relief efforts appear with uncertain specifics.
Fragmentary OCR text shows unclear names and phrases. No coherent event or entities to anchor a factual summary. Unable to determine a specific incident, location, or date from the provided snippet.
A sad notice recalls the death of a well known young man associated with the Lake area campus community. The district mourns a beloved figure, with details of his passing and the impact on family and friends shared in this local obituary note.
Fragmented OCR text references injuries and veterans, with scattered phrases about Palestine and dates. The readable content is insufficient to identify names, places, or a clear event. no cohesive facts emerge for a solid summary.
Readable portions describe Japanese forces and Allied responses with ground actions near wella jaehere and reports of enemy movement. It notes heavy shelling, confusion among units, and ongoing bombardment with limited confirmable details about positions or outcomes.
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