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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1941
Page
8
A garbled December passage features distorted words and stray phrases about nature and seasons. It reads as a jumble of imagery with mentions of water, plants, shores, and wary animals, lacking clear events or subjects.
A report describes minor blackout incidents during a transit route near Powell Harbor. Mulbourne experienced limited outages with a few electrical devices affected while a conductor’s tag and a street light were noted. A resident recounts stumbling in darkness before a collision, with confusion over directions and safety.
The principal of Langereng Agricultural College notes rainfall measured at 92 points for the period, shaping the Fuvuths harvest outlook. The discussion covers winter and spring growth, with observed underperforming crops and notes on yield, weather patterns, and soil conditions affecting planting and maintenance during the period analyzed.
Community event featured haymaking demonstrations and a charity concert with Emmett's Orchestra. Notable attendees included Mrs. Keg Tebus and Mr. Lasley Brooks, while prizes such as a silver tonal rack and merit certificates were awarded to area students and participants.
A community gathering at Miga Lake featured a Christmas tree and decorations, with the Patriotic Club involved in presenting a festive display. Miss Pat Gav Hor of Turron served as Miss, while judges included Mr 4 uk Mesa Gaitiridge and Me. The ball included several couples, and participation highlighted by the event’s ballroom arrangements.
The document details harvest conditions and yields for local wheat farmers, noting fluctuating prices and varying crop quality. It mentions interactions with buyers, transportation issues, and concerns about market demand affecting futures and farm income in the Ebmiston District.
An old advertisement from Cook & Son Horsham local agents offers a medicinal booklet on a treatment for kidney pains. It promotes a free booklet and cites a doctor or scientist as endorsing the method. The text contains garbled OCR but identifies the suppliers and the offer.
A San Francisco reader asks if sea salt appears in air near the coast and whether salt water freezes into truly fresh ice. The answer: salt spray and wind-dried sea spray deposit salt in the air, while most ice from glaciers is fresh as salt is excluded during freezing. Floating ocean ice contains some salt trapped in cracks and pores.
A reader recalls a late night party moment when overheard whispers about them caused unease. They later learn as secretary to a sports club that suspicions were unfounded and urge kindness and trust, warning that suspicion breeds bad blood and worry.
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