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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1937
Page
2
An aging newspaper fragment reports on Wheat and oats prices with no clear direction, mentions a Helping Hand ad seeking donations for disaster victims, and records court actions for drunkenness. It also notes a fire disaster at Wonwondah East and a habeas-like stream of local remarks, with memorials and social notices intertwined.
The Horsham Times lists a funeral notice and bereavement card for the year with names and expressions of sympathy. It notes infantile paralysis cases in the Warracknabeal area, two 2-year-old boys treated at Horsham Hospital, and no cases in Horsham. The report covers weather, public health notes, and a horse incident with a horse and rider in Wartook.
The document outlines a proposed general rate for the council covering rateable properties with receipts and expenditures showing a net amount, along with a note on decorated shops and Christmas lifts. It mentions public notices, dates, and names such as Mr J. J. Nixon and Mr D. Mofatyop, with references to civic procedures and veteran concerns.
In memory of a mother who died suddenly December 21 1885. A loving mother, so good, never complained, greatly missed by her family. Also a daughter in law note and other family references, memorial lines from multiple relatives expressing sorrow and praise.
The Horsham Thorn notes no publication during the Christmas and New Year break with dates listed as December 28 1957 and December 31 1937. Readers are asked to make arrangements accordingly and be aware of the implied suspension of notices.
Reported plan shows a church service disruption at Arara for a month with a discussion on sewerage fate. Community debate centers on funding and timing amid broader local concerns and upcoming gatherings.
A fault in the Nhill telephone line was traced to a minute hole bored into the lead casing by white ants. The issue underscores how termites and other insects can disrupt communications and damage infrastructure, particularly in Queensland.
An injury report from the harvest fields describes Anke Shu Antin effi Abvenrores’ workers as beaters struck by a rapidly revolving cylinder. Mr L Bunnett sustaining severe finger injuries while clearing a harvester mechanism. transported to Nhill Hospital for surgery after the incident.
A chaotic report from Sydney details a deadly incident where Neus Dyvtranur, from the Dimes, suffocated by exhaust fumes at a Baykela home. The scene involves Annies Trowel HMitsdem and named area residents as investigators piece together how the accident occurred.
A noisy OCR fragment reports Y M C A seeking to resume migration with trains and boats for yearly movement. It references Major Hite and a government body, but the text is garbled and unreadable in critical details.
Fragmented OCR text describes an Australian cyclist and a world record claim. Names and specifics are unreadable, with garbled phrases about events, dates, and locations. The readable bits indicate a groundbreaking cycling achievement by an Australian athlete in a world record context.
The Country Roads Board reports ongoing maintenance needs on main roads, with some councils neglecting upkeep despite available funds. It cites exhausted main funds, rising costs, and use of federal and unemployment funds to push new works, highlighting bitumen surfacing progress, revenue vs. maintenance costs, and allocations under aid road programs.
At the Horsham Catholic Socio weekly gathering members of St Mid Club, including Mr. Brownen and Miss Brosnan, were honoured. The event featured a cards session and supper provided by the Rev. Puther O’Hryan. Presentations recognized Mr. Brownen for long service and her role at the Altar Society, with support from local tennis club members.
Obituary relates the death of Mr Johann Borman and funeral at Quantong Cemetery. Pastor Noack led the service with coffin bearers J Ampt S Schutz F Citas A Rudolph R Gersch E Rudin and others arranging. A lengthy account mentions family, past events, and local tributes from the community.
A. F. Hackwell of the Department of Agriculture reported excellent crops across the district in the Kaniva Crop Competition. He noted the heaviest crops seen in 1 years of judging, with several entries at 41 bushels per acre and an average of about 41 bushels per acre for open crop entries, reflecting the district’s strong crop standards.
A cryptic damaged clipping reports a young man electrocuted and a woman admitted to hospital. The scattered phrases hint at injuries, initials, and medical response but lack clear names, places, or dates. The terse read suggests a local incident from the newspaper page.
Fragmented text notes the end of Primo Carnera’s boxing career with scattered references to opponents and events, but the readable portions fail to provide a coherent date or location. The report implies a retirement or career halt amid faded details and misread phrases.
A damaged OCR item reports a bank employee salary increase near a bank named Gleaks. The fragment references a remuneration adjustment and mentions months and unspecified figures, but the text is incomplete and lacks verifiable names or places.
A chaotic wartime briefing reports that Soviet officials were executed for high treason and related charges. The article notes purges linked to military failures and political infighting, with unnamed regional figures implicated. The piece emphasizes state security and the party’s insistence on discipline.
Harvest calendar details the annual cycle of crops across regions with sections on planting moons and seasonal labor. It lists dates for sowing, tending, and harvest, referencing various communities and agricultural practices. It notes notable festivals and market timings tied to seasonal yield patterns.
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