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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1952
Page
3
Riverside fruit growers are rushing to pick a popular preserved variety of apricots and shite flesh pears. A grower said conditions may slow picking but yields should improve with transport hours.
A report suggests the New Zealand Army may adopt a ski cap policy for cold weather duties. Officials consider design, material, and warmth standards for enduring winter operations.
A garbled passage notes children and ice cream in a chaotic scene. Mentions of a sports committee and various names appear in a jumbled block, with unclear actions or outcomes. The readable parts point to a chaotic school or community event with many missing details.
A piece recalling Christmas joy at St Andrews Presby Church and related congregations. It notes the birth of Christ, welcomes the glad tidings, and urges Christians to keep a joyful spirit as Advent nears and Christmas approaches.
A famed singing pair announces a charity carol event inspired by classic works. Their performance aims to lift hope and support the needy, with preparations under way and public interest growing.
The report describes multiple blazes in the city linked to the Sesnmission home and nearby areas. It notes church gatherings and a Canon speaking on offerings while investigators assess the extent of damage and potential causes after the Friday incident.
A partial OCR text notes a government railway matter with a fine or penalty and mentions a location southwest of a city, a Wednesday event, and an incident involving alarms. The readable items include a monetary figure and a referenced agency, but many words are garbled.
Incoherent OCR fragment references Aisha Wit Hiern in Xai Ans and HH Rey with Dr Thomax, tied to an event in Horsham and a Monsimalor Bisham of the Chard at Engiant In Austra iv. Mentions of Anthony De Thorninn, Kelhati Fathers, Austral travel, and Bush Beatherbind appear with unclear context and dates.
Fragmentary text notes high sheep sales in 1952 with scattered names and unclear details. The readable bits mention totals and potential locations but lack coherent context or dates. Further readable material needed for precise framing.
Reflectors for motor vehicles primed by the police commission will likely be in Horsham by July. Officials say the project involves new reflectors and standardization across the district.
A garbled local church report lists Anglican and Methodist activities. It mentions attendance at the Rome ministry event, a procession or service at Quantong Navimahy and Mitre, and a heritage cure recital with Victoria Ander alin and Viel Morris. It also notes a Methodist service at Horshang and references to future Kylie Sunday and morning gatherings.
An anniversary service at Clear Lake Church recalled the church’s 38 years of history. Speakers highlighted milestones from an initial outreach in Australia to the ongoing weekly services and community events.
The meeting reported progress across multiple projects with figures showing total funds, accident statistics, and policy discussions. Officials noted ongoing programs, budget allocations, and organizational steps to boost efficiency and public welfare.
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