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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1933
Page
4
Wire copy from Prom Gur Correspondent outlines Wheaty price movements at Melbourne and Horsham notes. It references toed, muling, and Englishy terms with scattered figures such as 27 32 and 22 to tay, plus derisive currency notations. The text is garbled but signals grain price fluctuations and market activity.
Fragmentary OCR preserves a sermon and event notes focusing on the Spirit of Christmastide. It mentions church authorities, ministerial figures, and readings about suffering and faith, with references to Christs birth and the Christian season, delivered at the Australian Church and related gatherings.
In a brief public notice the Water Supply Commission reported readings of water storages at Wartook and Paghoe. Data shown include levels and totals though with transcription errors in the text. The notice records a 3,800 unit reading for Wartook and a 2a,10H figure for Paghoe amid unclear line items.
Fragment reads about a change in school schedule for February 6 tied to holidays. References Cheixteins and Reliants, unclear venues or events. Contains distorted names and dates, no clear institutions or outcomes.
At the annual meeting of the Wimmera Shires Association held in Tarni following meetings the secretary reported the year’s purchases of foxes and wild dogs. Totals show Dimboola Lawloit and Lill being high, with 283 foxes and dogs across districts. Tax levies and year-end credits noted, with a detailed breakdown per shire and precinct.
An unclear narrative describes a person involved in a fall or accident with a vehicle and rein issues. It mentions hospital care, medical tests, and later praise for the individual, though details are garbled and specific names or places are not discernible.
Christmas and New Year boliday notes describe festive season timing and local observances. Mentions of holidays, openings after days off, and seasonal aspect of wheat and grain handling. References to dates and uneven text point to a period piece about December celebrations and seasonal trade.
Mrs Cole of Murstreet in Weslawatluyg sustained a hip fracture after a fall near Mp LL Gate. Eyewitnesses assisted until medical help arrived as the event drew a crowd at the scene.
A Hersham Methodist Tennis Club meeting protests the Town Council Sunday tennis on public courts. Members condemn the council action as harmful to community relations and argue it harms religious sensibilities and town sports balance.
A damaged report describes dogs causing chaos in a poultry yard at Mard, injuring livestock and prompting local authorities to investigate. Names and details are garbled beyond full clarity, but the event centers on animal intrusion and resulting disruption.
Notice announces Christmas and New Year closing dates for the office with business resumption on December 29 and 30 and deadlines around December 25 and December 29. It directs correspondents and advertisers to plan accordingly and notes the office will reopen January 1.
A mixed stock sale at Mr E Hy Usburgasy station yards with sales and prices dominated by merino wethers and ewes. Buyers from south east Australia and north western Victoria attended as auctions and private sales concluded. prices ranged widely for yearlings and four year olds amid brisk bidding and high demand.
The Country Rows Board in Wimmacld-Wastern Highway approved tender actions for supply of 240 cubic yards of screenings from McKenzie Crust Quarrying Company Pty. in Horsham for £195 and construction of a timber bridge by Stawall- Brayell-Glesorghy regional at Ballarat for £608 10s 6d. Melbourne notices reflect wool sale prices and related values.
Unclear OCR describes a church related dispute involving Wimmera Presbytery and Rev H C Wilson. The text references references to Master Jami Wilson, Rev Gulia Witte, and Rev F W Nunkia, with mentions of assemblies, councils, and religious appointments. The fragmentary report notes charges, congregations, and a call for governance actions within a religious community.
A local notice describes bands, community events, and a day of festivities on Christmas Eve featuring a coffee stand, wines and soups, plus a public collection for the needy. It lists licenses, police court items, and notices about butter factory plans, market reports on poultry and produce, and agents and vendors preparing for seasonal sales.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Salvation Army activities on New Year's Day, Australian wheat trade talk, and a Rotary meeting. The garbled text mentions ships, ports, and wartime era names, with social events, performances, and club members referenced in a scattered fashion.
A garbled OCR fragment lists entities and terms like Debacle and January along with scattered names and places, suggesting a partial record of persons or events without clear context or readable structure.
A historical ledger lists costs for Boyshane town works including building fees animal services sanitary improvements and market expenses. Details cover water supply wells, repairs, advertising, charitable funds, rent, and labor. Total amounts appear near nine thousand pounds with many line items and vendors unnamed.
The claimant, Chris Taylor Alexander Sith of Richman aged 62, alleged compensation from the Victorian Railway Commissioners under the Working Persons Pension Act after a sleeper fell on him while working on the railway at Deep Lead. The court found no benefit from informing the authorities and noted failures to inform the Rails Department by September, with no witnesses brought forward to support the claim.
From our correspondent Malbourna reports a chaotic scene as a Christmas tree at Ebremosy Art School caught fire. Rex Luke reportedly burst onto the scene last night. officials extinguished the blaze quickly with little damage beyond the tree and scattered decorations.
The Legislative Assembly appoints Cain Hughes Lind Menzies Yanncelife and Wredenhall as managers to confer with the Legislative Council on the deadlock over highway truck and transport plan clauses. The lower house resists surrender despite ongoing conflict.
Fragmented report warns Labor conduct at elections and possible consequences for party power. Mentions government, legislative action, and public reaction amid unclear details and misread phrases. Observations suggest concerns over integrity and stability surrounding upcoming political events.
Fragmented text reports multiple church services for Methodists, Presbyterians, Church of England, and Salvation Army. Mentions Christmas Day services, Holy Communion, Lord's Supper, and holiday schedules at various locations including Pingunio, Greenh Wood Dom, Longervunag College, Lower Norton, and Bosram. Details are garbled and dates uncertain.
A clipped report describes the Prince of Wales entertaining staff amid a formal reception. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text, but the event appears to involve a royal figure engaging with attendees and answering questions during a scheduled gathering.
The Berlin school district releases a timeline of events and staffing updates as the Ministry orders new measures. Officials reveal changes impacting teachers and students amid ongoing reforms.
The society note records the engagement of Miss Noll daughter of Mr and Mrs Janson of Ryda Street Civlang, to Mr W F Goll of Myove Street Enat Gevlong. It mentions a wedding to follow and lists other local names, reflecting a formal community social column.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a school music and English testing schedule with room assignments and teacher names. It details several classes, periods, and locations, mentioning students and staff in a rough bloodstream of topics including exams, reporting, and possible departmental notes.
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