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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1908
Page
3
Local brief notes disruption and repairs affecting Horsham water services dated January 21, 1908. Utility challenges described with scattered references to channels, rainfall, and city repairs, outlining impacts on residents and containment efforts.
The sudden death of the Rev Father Lynch on Sunday evening sent deep sorrow through the community. The clergyman, who had heart trouble, retired from driving to his distant charge and fell ill. after a night’s illness he died. Service in the Rupawa church followed by a solemn funeral, with many mourners and remarks on his devout manner. Burial planned for the following day at Hallarat, Roxburghshire connection noted with family references and the late Father’s lengthy ministry and memory.
A garbled OCR passage of a historical railway crossing disaster fills the page with scattered names, places, and fragments. It mentions trains, crossings, and various personal names in a chaotic stream of text. The readable content is too fractured to identify a clear event, date, or outcome.
Fragmentary text describes sudden bodily pains and warnings of illness. Mentions kidneys backache and diabetes in a distorted, garbled style. No clear events, persons, or organizations are identifiable.
Residents endured extreme heat with many homes lacking cooling, several deaths reported in Melbourne suburbs, and hospitals managing heat-related illness. Authorities issued notices restricting outdoor sun exposure and urged precautions as temperatures rose.
Melbourne records extreme heat. Warrnambool Ballarat and Geelong report soaring temperatures. Observatories note official readings higher in shade than street vernadahs reflect urban heat, with Melbourne seeing five consecutive days of extreme heat and Melbourne and Horsham comparing unofficial town readings.
Mesere Young Bros report that heat reduced stock sale activity at Horsham markets. Listings note small gains for some cattle and sheep prices, with overall turnout down and forthcoming sales including land and property offerings advertised for February and March.
A deranged, fragmented letter from a son and father disputes society’s control over life choices. It contends with forced conformity and the death penalty as a possible outcome while detailing family tensions and moral arguments. The text references legal officials, a murder accusation, and a public interest in personal rights.
The notice blends a funeral for Rovert Clarke at UCallaghan's Pare nue Morsham with scattered classifieds. It includes a public WANTED general servant listing, a stock of odd details about thermometers, weather rules, and a stray note on pricing at a local street, all mixed in a single garbled page item.
The notice advertises a single veterinary position at the Firebrace opposite Cabe’s Livery Stables. It mentions a long established business of over 25 years and provides a phone contact for applicants.
The notice notes a Friday tradings update with scarce details about prices and a teaser on Thomas Young entering the furniture trade. It mentions Melbourne and Horsham as locations and hints at customer service expectations.
A mixed page item reports on stock and station trade at a Wendnemeliay sale with pelts and animal goods, mentions prices and commodities, then shifts to a general veterinary tip and a wartime style medical ad. It also notes Dalgety and Co Ltd hosting a stock sale and references weather and regional agricultural conditions.
Entries advertise Limelight Views at Western State Melbourne and land sale details of 205 acres near Hamilton with water access. Prosecution warnings for trespass on Koolonda Clear Lake property. Notices also mention a luncheon room opening on White North Street and assorted weather and guide items.
James Head of Horsham thanks neighbors and Engads and family for aid after a disastrous fire. He notes a capable stack-builder 8 prepares to undertake thatching and recovery efforts in the Horsham area.
The Horsham Times proclaims its status as the oldest established and leading paper in the Wimmera district with the largest circulation. It highlights wide readership, advocacy across classes, and timely news from Europe.
An advertisement for printing services highlights superior style at lowest prices and quick turnaround. It invites readers to contact the Horsham Times office and lists subscription details for The Horsham Times and distribution via news agents in Goroke Natimuk and Dimboola regions.
Water Finder and Artesian contractor McLennan may be consulted for several days at a specified time. Miata and Bee Guaranteed of water appear in the fragment, with unclear charges and references to filters and practical experience in finding water.
The Walbundrie Estate comprising about 13 000 acres of high class farming land will be offered for sale by auction in Corowa on Thursday February second. This first class agricultural property offers strong farming potential and is expected to attract keen buyer interest from local farmers.
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