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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1946
Page
2
An unreadable historical OCR fragment lists names and commercial terms, with scattered references to prices, equipment, and personal ties. The garbled text mentions hospitals, inquiries, and dates, creating a partial obituary-like buzz with few clear events or outcomes.
REST OF TEXT DESCRIBES a birthday dinner at the Gyi teal Cycle facility on Wednesday attended by 20 or so guests including Patrick and others. Officials discuss a hospital project and a potential per patient charge while indicating support from local groups.
A community carol event set for May Park in Horsham with Horsham Town Band, featuring new carols by John Brennan and a performance by Miss Rong Riley. The evening includes a candlelit procession, a charity collection for Horsham Base Hospital, and a new song inspired by Alexandre Gardens.
The Horsham Times announces a Christmas and New Year break with no issues on December 27 1946 and January 8 1947, plus a regular issue on December 31 1946. Readers are asked to plan advertising accordingly.
St IgnBel prize distribution at Imrets of England Sen ar tL scene ian AEANE Wier of parents and teachers attend. Prizes include songs by Kindergarten children, recitations and solos. Mr R B Newton distributed awards and thanked staff. special Bible prize given. Also notes on hospital cooking scholarships and the Horsham Discussion Group with a proposal for a state lottery. Talent Quest results and upcoming events announced.
Dorothy May Parker faced charges over an offensive letter written during the war to her husband. The court heard testimony on her alleged actions and the role of her husband, with the judge proposing a potential penalty while noting evidence from the letter’s author and its impact on Miss Collins. The case centered on issues of control, intent, and marital dynamics during wartime.
A family tale from Harvilten involves a 17 year old girl and a sick child aided by J Ggs Bustin who is enlisted to cut infiltration and recover the child’s severed address as part of a local rescue effort. The case centers on a destroyed address and the need to restore contact for medical aid and safety.
Report from Mendham Court details a case where Jamies Melutyce and Tange of Havin faced charges over siphoning strong water from a supply channel. Witness Donald Clark, West Wimmera Waterworks Chief Engineer, stated cuts were made to a canal bank for irrigation and potato fields on allotment 204. The defence claimed permit issues and questioned authority to restrict use, while officials warned against any overreach and emphasized lawful rights of landowners to convey water.
In a Tuesday Petty Sessions hearing Lily Elizabeth Smith sued Constance Wilson Sawyer for damages claiming a pedestal broke during shared accommodation from March to November. Six year old Lyne nette Smith gave evidence on family friction as the judge weighed whether to enter the child into the witness box before allowing testimony on alleged furniture movements and a disputed incident of throwing a pedestal onto a brick pot. The defendant denied touching the pedestal.
The KoShe Men s Society concert in Jubilee Fall drew an appreciative audience with a varied program. Highlights included Miss Ke Muner and Bart endeldge performing a duet, Jack Collins debuting his own piece The Return, and saxophonist Mr Barns Bleridge. An orchestrated burlesque and a Sinatra style number by Russell Eldevige pleased listeners, as did violin solo by Mr Riseman and a paper tearing act. The event, conducted by Mr Charles Pailpel, featured many performers and closed with a spirited ballet ensemble.
Fragmentary wartime notes describe a naval engagement with torpedoes and nets causing heavy losses. The text references German forces, the British defense, and late stage battle details amid unclear chronology.
Reported yesterday that schools in the city closed for a six week Christmas vacation. Pupils will return on Tuesday morning February 4 with assemblies held to mark the break.
Fragmentary text lists Henry V as best film of the year with unclear surrounding context and damaged phrases.
Report describes a weights and measures style contest with prizes of 70 and 10 to winners, funds allocated to the Buetatyr Alb Fior and Tunnes up. Mentions participants such as T Hobbs of St Helen's and Mernalgis of Sata with point tallies and floral prizes, highlighting a public competition and committee notes.
A busy society gathering discussed event planning and volunteer roles. Speakers praised community efforts while outlining future meetings, committee assignments, and recruitment drives. Concerns about funding, schedule changes, and member participation were noted amid a deliberative tone.
A garbled OCR excerpt lists numerous proper nouns and fragments including Bourke Street, Messrs. Materany Vip, Hovelaigs XM, Moe Fenapes, Warreneiale Weal, and others. The text references examinations, judges, and scholars in a disjointed, non-coherent way with no clear narrative or single event.
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