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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1952
Page
2
A fragmented record lists fluctuating retail prices for commodities including butter eggs bacon potatoes bran pollard and potatoes. The legible items show carette prices and a factory note style, implying a general goods market update with unclear quantities and annotations.
Unreadable OCR fragment lists several birth and hospital references with incomplete names and dates. Mentions Bennett, Watters, James, and Pillar-like entries, all tied to hospitals such as Maven and Winmimern ta Howplthl, but readability is too poor to determine exact events or locations.
Clipped prewar era column praises Prime Minister Menzies returning from the Empire to steer Australia through economic storm. It lauds combined efforts of Menzies and Sir Arthur Fadden, credits Labor and government rivals with attempts to aid stability, and forecasts a prosperous era while acknowledging inflation and wartime legacies.
A dense social column records numerous engagements among local families including Irene Ruth, Peter, Mickis, Elisabeth Patten, and others. The notices mention betrothals, households in Melrose, Wirshinne, Riverside, and related churches with dates and upcoming ceremonies.
The article lists new appointments for the teaching staff including Mr. FA Duty Howket, Mr. Neiborn, and Burns. Kaleht and Behoo Tribet receive promotions to higher roles. Instructed by the Department, several teachers will begin second-term duties.
A fragmented report describes a children’s entertainment program featuring a Nutan Tupan and a song by Mira Bayley and a teacher Mrs Porki. The piece notes attendance by Mrs Hend and a Mrs Hakeert with a list of local organizers and guests at the community event.
Fragmentary text references a group or event connected to an army camp and wives seeking assistance or support. Mentions training, employment, and dates, but specifics are unclear due to the damaged source.
The notice announces the 195% Hore shams Tones Calendar and invites subscribers to request additional copies by mail or telephone, ensuring those needing more can obtain them.
The article recalls the first jet speeds breaking the sound barrier with pilot John Derry killed. A later crash photo prompt leads to a discussion of jet travel, rail accidents, and transport plans across England, Australia, and Europe. It mentions attempts to move crowds with tandem cars and a government service for children amid wartime controls.
Obituary notices describe the deaths of Maury Bignell at 77 from Rupanyup and Mother Columb Cluapy of the Keigidine Convent Ath, with details of family members, funeral services at St Philip's Church Rupanyup and Rupanyup Cemetery. Additional lines mention Mother Chiney from Ireland, Mother Josephine, and a Requiem Mass at the Hurikidine Convent.
The district employment officer at Horsham in the Me Breviaky reports many fruit growers and wheat producers seek labor. He has placed numerous men in harvest jobs over the past weeks, with work available in Horsham, Ballarat, and surrounding farms, depending on conditions.
A list of nurses including Cynthia Came ron Jon Crick Onda He Fidge Roi Hotemiason and Eieabedh McKennett is noted with training at Ponpwern College prior to appointments in the Education Department. The report mentions Conservator Mie Snitinamid and others, with several names linked to Melbourne and various districts, detailing duration of stay and anticipated duties.
City officials warn that traffic discipline is lax as motorists ignore signals and lane rules at peak hours. Witnesses say congestion worsens across central London while authorities contemplate stricter enforcement and potential fines for violators.
A list shows twenty two employers awarded long service emblems. District Manager Mr B L Eivmney noted the presentation will continue every five years. A separate item reports 14 youths from Rupanyup Minyip depart for Portsea Camp under WW Taylor supervising staff. The report mentions ongoing recovery efforts after World War 2.
Fragmentary notes describe recovery efforts and wartime reunion talk. Mentions Vewsin, Mr Howden, and Awltreland in cites about veterans' support and postwar aid. The passage recalls soldiers returning and discussing duty and healing amid lingering tensions.
A Glamorgan County Council member sent a formal letter to Horsham mayor Morin thanking him for his reelection. The note praised his work on the relief and public works projects, including a highway open to traffic and a community facility renovation.
Children at Quantony Slate Behnd collected three pounds eight pence for the Whmera Base Hospital. The ar President inte fire thanked the children for their effort. Mrs. CV'Brifie announced the chess competition winners: Wine, J.C. Amit stocking, Holhraddt from Siuthank and Goodman from Garw.
Fragmented OCR text hints at a historical note mentioning Gerlach Thorsta and David Aniorwon with numbers like 28 and 652, suggesting a local item or notice. Unclear subjects persist across lines, with no clear event or date to anchor a complete card.
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