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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 01, 1926
Page
6
A Sydney Christmas poultry market saw two prime gobblers fetch a record price of £7 17s, each bird weighing about 20 pounds, with hens up to 2 and cocks to 10s 6d. AEROPLANE CAUSES FIRE reported from Navanilora after engine fault during takeoff. SNAKE IN CHRISTMAS FOWL noted a woman interrupted while dressing fowl. More deportations discussed and umbrellas for harvest mentioned in related notices.
A scrambled readable snippet reports on local happenings with names and places blurred. The item hints at civic events and potential announcements affecting residents and nearby organizations, pointing to ongoing coverage by the city desk.
A brief crime item reports a boy electrocuted with scant readable details. The fragment notes the incident occurred near Onetong and mentions a person named Silengetien aged 16. Further facts are unclear due to the damaged text.
Fragmentary report notes hotels closed amid a storm threat. Mentions Lord Mayor and Destructive Storm warnings, with unclear localities and event names.
Fragmentary OCR recalls a cricket match with Victoria and New South Wales teams. It mentions players or places such as Malden and Avetrelia and hints at lineups, positions, and a reserve. details are unclear and names are garbled. The passage reads like a partial scores narrative with names incomplete.
Minero of the Horshem Are Vere Chub and wumernas entrants line up for the carnival at Jusnery i shulte. Noted runners Curren Tomes Banngy Sexton and McCerdy enter with Reddan who won the Ararat mile. Victorian Athletic League leaders Morrie and Bull aim to attend. The Horsham Cul tres band plans and the committee tightens arrangements for a feature program.
London records report vast rains transforming meadows into waterlogged plains. Ten million tons of rain fell in a single hour, loosening ground and triggering high water levels across the city. Forecasters warn of continuing floods and rough seas offshore as lifeboat rescues and coast guard efforts intensify.
A letter from Gal Dash, Mint, thanking Horsham editors for extensive publicity during Australia's 67,000,000 redemption loan drive. The writer praises the press for aiding the campaign, noting national pride and the public’s strong financial commitment to redeem four war loans. The message expresses gratitude for newspaper cooperation across Australia.
The estate of Frank Munsey, noted newspaper proprietor of New York, is formally valued at about 40 million dollars with the hut valued at 8 million pounds and expected to be left to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
British forces take over from French authority this morning as the Union Flag rises in place of the tricolor. The change marks a shift in control with the British commander announcing the handover.
Reports from Deplities and M. Brink describe the calm in regions of Morocco amid political tension. Observers note limited public dissent and cautious movements by communities while debris and unrest are minimized in official summaries.
Fragmentary OCR describes a chaotic incident where a wager led to a fall in a city area near a hospital and roads. The text mentions a man named Horhort and references a Great Way and London by midnight.
Fragmented account discusses the Australian XI critics and selection process for a tour. It references SBS, selectors, and implied selections with names and details that are garbled, but notes debate over who is chosen and who is excluded, along with conjecture about form and eligibility.
Fragmentary report from a 20th century Australian church context mentions a candidate for the post of Superintendent or similar role within the Presbyterian Assembly of South Australia. Includes references to churches, colleges, and committees, with scattered names and locations, but details are incomplete and garbled.
The engagement and wedding notices are garbled with numerous misspellings and unclear names. Readable elements mention a wedding at Mount Gambler and other ceremonies near Hornhem and Pine View, with clergymen and family names partially visible, but essential details are obscured.
A fragmented entry mentions Bendigo Shepparton Kerang and Mulion tones with references to training by girls and an entap commandant to Mrs Morte Bush Bendigo. The text is garbled but suggests a picturesque setting and a training focus led by a local figure.
Readable fragments discuss sleep sickness in a historical context with mentions of governments and research institutions. The text references medical topics, policy, and potential public health responses, but contains many garbled terms and unclear attributions making precise facts difficult to extract.
A chaotic report details the sentencing of a drug addict involved with a network led by Posty king and others. Authorities intercepted a shipment described as a dangerous mixture, with the accused admitting to carrying drugs for years. The court sentenced the individual to prison, while remarks highlighted the contrast between advocacy for protection of women and the harm caused by the drug trade.
Speaking on the occasion of the Golden Casket drawing on Thursday, the Minister of Public Works cited progress in the maternity and child welfare program funded by the Golden Casket. In three years since the 1022 Maternity Act, 48 maternity hospitals were completed, six under construction, with rural clinics and bush nursing centers aiding remote areas. The program expects substantial continued funding and expansion into hospitals and mother’s aid services, though several country hospitals remain to be built.
A scrambled OCR page lists lost items, prizes, and sales offers across Portland addresses Percy Street and Balmoral. Entries mention shawls, cashmere, mares, farm goods, vehicles, and general ads with street names, farm references, and contact hints.
Fragmentary text appears to describe church of England nomination notices and related proceedings at Haven and Holywell with references to venues, dates, and officers. Mentions Paul Morse, Wilson, and a Commercial Hotel as locations for announcements or meetings.
In a crowded field at Terang, a late surge gave a close finish for the Hy Stakes event. The winner edged rivals after a sprint to the line, with jockeys and trainers noting the fast track and competitive field.
A garbled historical note references events around December 1901 including governors, courts, and a mention of January dates. The fragment notes a chief justice and a December to January timeline with political terms and an 485 percent figure embedded oddly in the text.
On Monday the northern district saw a massive wheat load of 723324 bage prepared for shipment to the seaboard. A record tram line formation was noted as part of the early phase of preparations, with electric tram tracks being laid near Bwantion Street. Seaside authorities and transport groups projected ongoing shipments and general progress of the season.
Venerate invites for the slehts to Caterers Boot for Taweh. Aternoun Tea and Tew for Lake We tac Hala Tay to be held me Baden Hope on the dik February, 18d. There were returnable to the Scre tary not later than 18h January, 126.
Notice inviting bids for metal work and related tasks with a meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Friday January. Includes details on Zarox 000 and otros materials required for the project.
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