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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1938
Page
5
Yesterday's price list from Horsham includes butter from Fairy and Dotter factory, eggs, onions, bacon, bran and chaff, cheese mild and semi matured, and assorted flour bags. The readable items show brand names and product types but many entries are garbled or incomplete.
Market wire from Melbourne lists Wheat prices 2/7 at 10.28 with oats and barley ranges and potato and onion values. The piece also carries funeral notices and memorials for several individuals, including James Barnes, Herbert, McIntyre, and Moore, with various dates and family signoffs.
Fragmented report notes expectations realized early in Herstman and nearby towns as guberatorial trends influence local politics. References to main streets, municipal growth, and concerns over decay appear, with mentions of Coppi and urban planning amid shifting governance.
Fragmented readable text hints at a historic local issue involving safety affordability and community changes. It mentions the dwteter Ley and a new persony correlation with astronomical rusher flor though the passage is garbled and difficult to parse. The piece references community sections and various unnamed entities amid a backdrop of economic and social shifts.
Weather notes describe calmer conditions after a dustier week with mild warmth. Forecast predicts light showers possible near the coast and generally fair, warm days with southwest winds. A fire incident near Stawell Road involved Mr. Wilde and prompted quick action to avert a larger blaze.
The December meeting led by President Mrs W Lucas approved adding 62 new books and discarding old stock. Income for the month reached £5 with subscriptions, and a bonus was given to a staff member for valuable service. May plans and improvements were discussed for the institute.
Fragmentary OCR text references a January event with Mrs Thomas Young and others. Mentions a gubernatorial or public booth and a seller, with names like Mr J Coma and Mr P Cimeotta, in unclear location.
A meeting of the swimming club at the Mechanics Institute on Thursday night appointed Mr F Langlands as president and Mr W Mc Coy secretary with Miss Appleton as treasurer. With water shortages the pool will be open free of charge 2 pm to 8 pm daily and an attendant will supervise. Donations to the club fund are requested from members at Langlands, Peacock’s Pharmacy, or the Town Hall, with another meeting planned in January to decide season actions.
A three year old, son of Mr and Mrs D Emmerson of Worldjuha, is admitted to Floraham Base Hospital with a fractured tibia. A separate incident near Horsham saw a truck fire after petrol fumes ignited, injuring owner Mc Hir Bamilli and causing extensive property damage as neighbors helped extinguish the blaze.
The Horsham Base Hospital reception and wards welcomed a concert by the Horsham Town Beach and combined choirs from Presbyterian and Methodist churches. Under conductor J R Baillie the town band played operatic and popular numbers to patients and visitors, followed by tea and thanks from hospital committee president R J Wilmoth. The evening featured carols led by C Bennigan and A Beynon with requests honored and thanks reiterated.
Friday evening arrest by Constable LK Nelson led to Horsham Court Saturday morning where Jask Butterworth, Lesh James Sullivan, and Alfred Ward faced charges of being drunk and disorderly. Each was convicted and discharged and ordered to contribute 0.5 to the poor box.
Subscriptions and advertisers are asked to heed a wind related notice and make arrangements accordingly as a forthcoming publication prepares to run.
The report notes the MAW Land Cruiser caravan arrival alongside a wheat market roundup. Wheat options weakened on lower American prices and Argentine crop estimates, with figures showing 213,964,000 against 184,000,000 last year, amid global demand shifts and Indian assembly developments affecting imports.
Recruits sought for armored car regiment as defense quotas target units in Massachusetts. Poultry prices at Young's Market show beat pies at 9 to wR, best white hens 2 to 2 7, light ducks 2 6 to 4, and other fowl values. market notes reflect varied rates.
The report details a murder case linked to Annie Wiseman and Vivian Weiseman with possible suspects and an address at 114 Collins Street Thornbury. Witnesses mention a bicycle burglary earlier that day and a body found near a church shelter. Investigations focus on a late afternoon event on November 12 and a note referencing 118 Collins Street.
Mie M Peach of Wo Aupahant is applying for a post with the Agricultural Cell after serving in a similar role at Dre ete Cotlek. He will begin work early in the new year as the Victoria College of Paar Dawrne notes training and certification progress for several applicants.
In duties court, former parish priest Merburt Ba Want Fling Hayes is denied an appeal for a 500 shilling fine. The judge noted no clear legal basis for action, while Hayes may file a proper statement of claims by February.
Press vituperation grows as Lokalanselger under Paradise Lost argues Britain's financial structure cracks. The devalued pound sparks debate on whether Britain can sustain its role as world’s first banker and finance global trade.
The death of Dr James Barnes aged about 60 years occurs at his home in Minyip after a lengthy illness. He was well known in Lin Wimmere ie Hirst and had been active in veterinary surgery and pharmacy. Funeral will be at Stawell with service at the homestead attended by family and local clergy.
The ceremony at a Presbyterian church celebrated the marriage of Eultee Masy second daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Birkett of Portia to Edgar younger son of the late Mr Thomas Bris Dosen North. Rev Button officiated. A reception followed at the Foxy Café with guests including Mr Gus Woblers as chairman.
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