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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 03, 1936
Page
2
The Horsham Times Friday notices acknowledge condolences for bereavement. Readers are thanked for expressions of sympathy and support. The notice expresses gratitude from the bereaved and invites continued thoughts during the loss.
The readable fragment hints at a year of national cohesion amid hardship. It references citizenship, resources like wheat and wool, and social aims for a better understanding of governance. Notable names or dates are unclear in the garbled text. The piece appears to discuss national renewal amid economic strain and wartime memory.
A fragmented obituary item recalls memory of departed relatives led by mourners Inez Sun and Roshan. It mentions Webertson who died on Morstinn and notes Jean Ketth remains alive, with unclear dates and some garbled names.
Yesterday's Horsham store prices list dairy and grain items with per pound and per bushel rates. Notable figures include butter, cheese, bacon, oats, bran, maize, and wheat at 3 71 per bushel in Moscow yesterday.
Rupanyup bush fire brigade attended a blaze on Mr Wai Kendell’s farm at 1130 am Monday after a tractor spark ignited a crop, quickly driven by a north wind into stubble and grass. About four acres burned and several fencing posts destroyed with limited losses.
Rainfall for the year 13 was slightly lower than 1934 with total precipitation near expected levels in the province. Thunderstorms and unsettled conditions disrupted harvests, while shorter gaps in rainfall impacted planting and pasture. Temperatures ranged around 8 to 9 degrees centigrade. forecasts predict continued cloudy weather with further rain and possible strong western winds into Friday. Bright hospital Christmas for patients as Horsham public funds uplift the holiday spirit with band recitals, a choir visit, and gifts for every ward. Melbourne wool auctions report average price for fressay wool at 14534 per pound with an average weight of 24 pounds.
Christmas Eve crowds were orderly in Firebrace street and no drunkenness was recorded. The exodus to beaches and the Grampians began late on Christmas Eve, while local sports and recreation drew small crowds. A Chinese resident was injured by a car near Quastong Lovey Goon, a boy broke his arm after a bicycle fall near Natimuk, and local cinema showcased West Point of the Air and Private Worlds with notable stars.
Christmas Day blaze near Mr HL Tatlock's Wartook property quickly escalated in dry grass. Local volunteers led by C Russell and Tatlock fought the flames for two hours before containment. The fire threatened a paddock hay crop and an apiary, with hives narrowly spared. Assignments sale of Mr Ward's clothing follows adverts for men’s wear.
The Victorian Government Gas Mite reports consent by the State Executive Council for the Hamilton Severage Authority to raise a £65,000 loan to build sewers pumping stations rising mains and treatment works. Formal permission by the Minister for Water Supply is anticipated to permit borrowing by debentures without tax.
The Hirst and second guide companies and first Brownie pack recess until March. Brown Owl Ming Alice Newton arranged Bungal Ally for the Brownies. Christmas treats and a cake donated by Mrs Wilfred Smith funded the association. The Wheat Competition call for entries announced by Agricultural Society committee. Fire at Litchfield on A Green’s property destroyed about 64 acres of standing crop. tractor suspected as ignition source.
Reports from Minyip district say a storm dumped fourteen units of rain overnight, risking crop damage though later assessments found no lasting harm. Wheat yields remain around ten bags per acre with some operations suspended briefly.
A fragmentary report describes a theft of a silver jug from a refreshment stand near a railway area. The accused, linked to the Victoria Railways case, faced charges including larceny and weapons, with a judge imposing fines and jail time.
The Edenhope P and A Society held its annual meeting with W T Moore chairing. Balance sheet shows fee income of £89 10s 6d and gate takings 62s 4d, with £123 13s 6d spent on prize money, £25 on secretary’s salary, and 5s 11d on printing and advertising. Moore elected president. Holmex Dixon named vice presidents, J W Pike secretary, E Montgomery treasurer. ban on itinerant campers on one show ground.
The Horsham Fire Brigade has elected Captain P. Glover Lieutenant J. Norman foreman R. Sallinger apparatus officer H. Robison secretary T. Riley station keeper HL Spencer treasurer J. Wilson auditor Tydeman motor messenger R. Ballinger track steward Wason.
Mr C W Ward, manager of the Footecray State Savings Bank, named Ballarat branch manager. Melbourne University awarded LL.B. to Frank G Healy, son of George D Healy and grandson of Thomas Young of Horsham. Mrs J W Williams, former court clerk at Stawell, appointed superintendent, with new duties in Llu Wimmera and Warrnambool, to begin early in the new year.
Fragmentary OCR describes a society page with a wedding announcement and numerous named individuals, addresses, and events. It references Ellaun, Naner, Laidlaw, Wilbore, Strathallen, and other names, with mentions of a reception at a Seton Hall and a breakfast. Details are garbled and several lines resemble social notices from a British or colonial era newspaper.
Fragmentary text presents unclear names and events. No clear persons places organizations or dates emerge from the readable portion to form a coherent summary.
Fragmentary OCR text with many garbled words and missing context, no clear event or entities to identify a proper headline or summary. Unable to determine persons organizations places dates or outcomes from the readable segments.
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