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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1944
Page
2
Fragmentary wire item references Mellermro and Munday with unclear data. Mentions 2046 date and EBM and SFT ty 8. Notes Sarley was available in the garbled report without clear context or outcome.
iN MEMORIAL. REMTING. memory of our one mother and [Eraniamatien] who died December 17, 1941. Readers are asked to remember her in prayers and thoughts.
A reader debates preserving Mallee rural life amid financial and social pressures. The piece weighs economic strain, potential settlement plans, and the impact on local communities, signaling division over future development and conservation.
A severe dust storm swept over Horsham and surrounding areas on Saturday, damaging property and injuring a hospital official. A wall collapse in Goroke injured Mrs Bailey and a man fell at Horsham Base Hospital. Drought relief talks progress as Wheat and Waulgnow groups discuss grants and stock sales improve market mood.
An antiquated social note records an engagement involving the local families and communities. Details are blurred but indicate a forthcoming union and expected visit in the near future.
A report details a Christmas social hosted by the president Mr T B Conroy for the hospital portrait group and staff with refreshments. It notes appreciation for fellow workers and administrators, and a future memorial plan as well as holiday greetings.
Readers and advertisers are reminded that two issues of the Horsham Times will be missed during the Christmas and New Year period. There will be no publication on Tuesday December 26 and Friday December 29. Routine publication resumes Tuesday January 2 1945.
Ballarat and Hendigo representatives elected to the Country Fire Brigades Board with Horsham captain and Bendigo member chosen. underwriters named. Local hospital gifts acknowledged from various churches and groups. The Gang Show draws large crowd at Presbyterian Hall and supports Baden Powell Memorial Fund. Horsham Band plans a May Park recital.
A readable Melbourne summary contains mentions of a return to Australia for service, a council seating, and multiple local figures. Lindsay Wohlers and family are cited with a trip and a degree news from the Methronkie University. C Wallis is noted as a manager with connections in the district.
J Hutton Jones of Sturt Street Hallam Tut and Dr Buell Fritten dates, died in Melbourne on Monday after months of ill health. Born in Baslenford in 1872 he served Ballarat Hospital and was long on the hospital board. He supported local sports and philanthropy. survived by widow and three children.
An inquest at Clear Lake heard by A W Lorkwood LLP determined the deceased died about December 10 1944 from heart illness with no violence shown. Funeral services were held at Clear Lake on Saturday with the Rev J Binks officiating, and arrangements performed by A F Walghio. Adults M E Stienen and J H Whitehead conducted the investigation into the circumstances near a residence where dogs barked.
In a cloudy parish gathering Rev W Albiston praised Britain and the Allied war effort. He urged Protestants to awaken to responsibilities and support the church, noting four sons in service and the need for unity in prayer and faith.
Fragmentary OCR item references adverse weather and race schedule disruptions. Mentions Samarah and Plaxies with partial placements and numbers, but details are unreadable.
A late 19th century style letter to the editor weighs the creation of an air aerodrome near Horsham. Dr Dahlenburg and Mr Carter advocate different stances on private enterprise versus government control in aviation. Public figures argue about national air policy and potential impacts on commerce and defense.
A report from our correspondent details a murder charge against a prominent local individual. The article describes an alleged attack at a residence and notes the suspect’s alleged use of a weapon during the assault, with authorities pursuing the case.
Information cites a garbled World War II era note claiming Wendell Howie and Stephen Mulas conspired to smuggle troops from Gupmiang to Morcham. The report mentions a Lancaster barber and Weltymirtie client and a supposed informer named Five Serjeant Howie, with vague claims of capture or release amid German activities.
Parliament discusses a government request for a affidored statement on wheat pool pricing. Ministers, growers, and opposition members clash on price support schemes and compensation, citing impacts on export potential and producer viability amid conflicting claims from key figures.
A fragmented note discusses wheat price movement and its broader effects on markets. It references individuals and entities in a vague context and hints at ongoing debate over supply, demand, and policy impact. The text remains unclear but indicates concern about price shifts and their consequences.
Fragmentary OCR reveals political friction in a farming community. References to Mortonone, Memias, and Agrienitire hint at local leadership shifts and debates over agricultural policy and water management.
In criminal court today a note alleging a forged death by own action is examined. Hicks faced charges of attempting to administer poison to Rob Driscoll in a murder attempt case linked to an incident on October 13 involving a poisoned sandwich.
An account details introductions and welcomes among Rotarians in Jhattot. The group sighted the Grampians and related features, noting names derived from Beotlangt mountains. Observations mention sunural fiery events and connections to local feminines and deities amid rainfall and terrain conditions.
A jagged block of OCR text includes personal names, titles, and misc phrases. It contains fragments such as references to a commander, Japan, and various unreadable segments, lacking coherent narrative or clear event.
Fragmentary text mentions names and numbers, with scattered references to people and places. Reading is severely damaged, yielding no clear event, date, or outcome to report.
Fragmentary OCR shows jumbled phrases and names, no clear event or outcome. Readable items include scattered words like senate and Danube but no coherent report or dates to summarize into a proper news item.
A brief note reports a woman involved in a court case this week. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate legal action and a seizure or claim related to a person named in the notice. Further readable identifiers are not legible.
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