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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1939
Page
5
A reflective article recalls Christmas imagery across eras as readers imagine peace amid hostilities. It highlights ceremonial pages, gifts, and the Belle of Bethlehem, portraying a universal longing for goodwill, comfort, and shared traditions in uncertain times.
Melbourne market report from our correspondent notes trading activity and prices with several items referenced. Data is partially garbled but indicates fluctuations in grain and produce pricing and配送 details.
Free payroll was presided over for thousands of members of the armed forces who will go home for Christmas. Most guards will take advantage of the holiday, leaving only essential personnel on duty. The South Australian Independent Party, with preliminary elections planned, issued a warning that many towns will be unable to meet duties during the season.
The passage sketches a crowded, ritualized public gathering with plans for a new health park and juvenile recreation. It mentions electricity, security feelings, and the town’s civic aims to widen facilities, create amenities, and sustain industry while recalling past events and figures.
News and notes describe a half day tomorrow at 12 30 with a return Wednesday morning as a holiday break after Christmas trading. Schools close for five to six weeks, offices and banks observe varied holiday hours, and special post delivery schedules are noted alongside temperate but variable weather with forecasts of moderate temperatures ahead.
On a Wednesday afternoon a motor vehicle crash occurred at the Marina and McDonald street intersection. A car driven by Mr Bain, foreman at Marton silo construction, collided with a truck owned by Ne Pewe Marion. The truck mounted the footpath, knocked down a street light, and damaged a traffic signal. No serious injuries were reported.
Fragmentary OCR reports discuss a public works cap and water allotment context with mentions of Winmerslee system and Gleweleiver, noting questionable significance of a propane reference and possible misstatements about acreage and allocations. Names and places are unclear due to messy text.
Reports detail a social evening at Barnett's Cafe with the Sores G D and Christina dias group, a Rotary style président, and a varied programme including music and supper. Donations from the event supported Christmas cheer for local organizations and hospitals. A separate Crown land sale at Horsham Court House drew bids, with Lot 1 sold to Helen McLachlan and another lot to C McL. Watson at agreed upset prices. third lot was withdrawn.
Br S A Eldridge nicknamed Dad felt a sting while cutting thistles. He noticed arm discomfort next day and learned a snake had bitten him. his trousers and sock absorbed most venom. Several observers say he is fortunate to suffer no lasting ill effects.
After cordial meetings the Methodist Sunday School and Church prepare new arrangements for worship and study. A Sunday service is set for 12 am with a combined lesson period and devotions, followed by a sermon. plans include separate meetings at YY hotel and parish canvass results show 60 percent in favor with others neutral. An ANA excursion to Melbourne is advertised for January 27, leaving at 5 8 am, fare 21/6 return, under 5s half price, to fund perpetual scholarships at Horsham High School. Wheat price updates improve export parity with a 4 1/4d rise per bushel and notes on stock and distribution adjustments as authorities project balanced supply.
Community notices report a Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce warning garages and service stations to close at 2 pm on several days surrounding Christmas and New Year. Only limited hours apply on these holidays with petrol sales at midnight before Anzac Day. Also covered are a New Year Eve ball with live band, a Red Cross drive update, a school attendance note, and a snake bite incident with recovery.
Farmers face delays as Bea Lake truck drivers refuse wheat shipments until past three weeks payments are settled. Carters cite prior commitments and warn farmers cannot be kept from delivering. Stores fear extending large farmer credits while farmers, unable to be paid, consider carting grain themselves.
Ron Sayer of Haven, a Young Farmers' Club member, reported his yard raided and his prized poultry cleared, a severe setback for the hobbyist. A suspect-less theft leaves him seeking missing birds as Christmas poultry demand looms, with no damages noted.
A notice announces a meeting tied to a quahl event and union actions set for December 26, 1949, and Friday December 29, 1939, with corrections noted for accuracy and alignment with standard procedures. The document emphasizes proper procedure and timing for the movements and associations involved.
A concert raised funds for Lynott Street Sunday school building, with proceeds and donations counted on Wednesday night. Performers included Kinderhey, Faerest, Mise D Werte, Mey A Pebergang, and the Hs Paani Forest, while audience and local organizers praised the event and its support for the school project.
Conference minutes reveal disputes over funds with a total £7 payment during the half year and £242 11s listed as a coat for a recent event. Newton, D.D.C.M., tops the nomination list for the question at D.O.A.L, while eight candidates vie for the D.D.G.M chair. The session closed with a Purple Doctor Wooumes wearing a bell and a dinner hosted by the Rainbow Lodge attendees.
Call for 500 men to join full time training for munition production and related defense work. Applicants to apply to the Department of Labor Melbourne with acceptance offering employment for the war period at forward rates. Aircraft Construction Branch seeks applicants with or without prior experience, promising positions in Australia.
The document records church events and dignitaries including Mr J Menzies known in the area, Mr D C Robertson and Rev H B Freeman Hoover, with services at Horsham Presbyterian Church and Christmastide preaching plans. It notes holiday attendance and the forthcoming New Year period with preaching at Kungie Creek and Hopetoun departure for holiday observances.
Social pages note engagements among Horsham residents including Winiferd, elder daughter of Str Ymghie Mind, and Mr A. Loglewy of Mochlen Street. Also listed are Say age and Ruth Dorothea, daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Menard, and Leslie Michard McKenzie, son of Mr and Mrs R Mekkun. A Rainbow Hall social followed the announcements with testimonies on the bride elect and gifts presented by local clubs and individuals.
A Sydney area gathering of the Australian Life Mutual Society was held today with chairman Mr T. Thanet presiding. The meeting discussed advertisements and the inclusion of reminders for concerns across Australasia and New Zealand. The incident department reported a few resignations and security adjustments were noted. The year’s total income was tallied but the specifics remain unclear.
A garbled report recalls a parish gathering with scattered names and places. The fragment mentions a resident, a Mr Wie, a Miss Sting, and Mrs Powell amid unclear events. The imperfect OCR hints at a town or family context with unspecified dates and local figures.
Tuesday night at Andrew's Hall featured students of bas Sopa Knipe LCE performing a varied program. The audience enjoyed marches, readings, songs, and a range of dramatic excerpts, with notable pieces including The Roll of the British Myers and Dancing Iman.
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