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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1935
Page
4
Readable dots mention pests and crops with terms like oats polard and beans. Report notes hatching grasshoppers and swarms affecting farm yields and warnings of damage along the Arata River with tides and fishing impacts.
Fragmented wire copy reports Melbourne commodity prices including potatoes and wheat and lists a funeral notice for Sir Wollamt Frastald. The piece combines market data with bereavement cards and personal thanks, reflecting a local wartime era newspaper item with poor OCR readability.
Lisetteal Liv Whe, at Green Lakes, remembers her son in a somber funeral note. Claude is named in the memorial as family mourns. The memory speaks of enduring love and the impact of the departed on those left behind.
The article reviews moves toward electoral reform and representation in the Upper House with focus on party influence and informal votes. It notes poll results and possible amendments to the premup Free Trade measure, and mentions plans for further parliamentary action.
The college announces a delay in vacation dates due to unspecified reasons. Classes will resume February 7 and proceed through March 12, with adjustments to the usual college calendar affecting students and staff.
A Peoler reports a dog owner causing trouble after a dog attacked a man. The incident escalated when the owner used a razor amid a heated exchange over the animal. Police attended the scene and took statements.
The piece covers a crowded town program including a Sham Theatre feature and a charity event. It mentions visitors, a concert by Town Mami, and a plan to host a bird shooting fundraiser with fines and enforcement measures. A cinema lineup, including Operator 13 and a romantic comedy, is described with cast notes and plot hints.
The article reports on a forthcoming event in Horsham featuring Clever Boys as they travel to participate in the International Swimming Championship. It notes locations, dates, and involved officials, with emphasis on the competition and visiting teams.
A graphic chart based on private data from Mr Langlais traces wheat yields and prices in Borung and Berane counties from 1848 to 1902. It notes a peak at 28.08 bushels per acre and a low of 1/8 in 185? and 1902, highlighting primary industry trends.
A party of Horxtaim fishermen exploring the Glevele River near Cheertust encountered aggressive snakes. While walking, a snake strike caused injuries and the group attempted to escape by lighting a fire with kerosene to follow a trail, but the situation devolved as more snakes appeared and several men sought safety.
A century old note records a Mittagong New South Wales resident agreeing to a life insurance policy for 500 pounds covering four years. The deal includes premiums around 14 pounds 18 shillings and details of end sums and coverage, with partial payment noted and a final balance uncertain.
A report details a proposed wheat rehabilitation pool supported by a special board to guarantee a price of three dollars per bushel. Professor Min warns the plan may face resistance, while Mr Cameron seeks government approval for a community pool backed by a land grant and weather safeguards.
A garbled report describes a stolen motor truck recovered near Kamia with mention of individuals Min KW Munby and Pranves. The item references wheat sales, a Victorian court, and a cooperative involved in wheat purchases and negotiations. The confusing text names The Agro Hines and a company seeking market control.
Representatives of Victorian butter manufacturers pressed the Minister of Agriculture on rising competition and factory closures. They argued that price and quality controls must ensure fair play, noting some mills reduced output to chase distant customers while others expanded. The minister pledged to review performances and report to the cabinet, with no immediate policy changes announced.
Melbourne Monday reports Australia at an international exhibition opening. The Commonwealth delegation promotes economics and trade while the Lord Mayor Dr A G Wales voices concerns about wartime disruptions and relations with other nations.
Fragmented obituary style notes describe Annis and George Bills with scattered details of memorial plans, owners, and references to horse troughs, estates, and family connections. The readable segments mention names like Annis, George Bills, and a memorial context within a broad genealogical record.
Fragmentary text appears to be a garbled historical notice from London with names and dates unreadable. Content lacks coherent events or identifiable entities to summarize into a factual card.
A prisoner in a modeled facility died by an act of self harm while under supervision. Authorities stated the incident occurred within the confines of the prison and is under investigation to determine circumstances and potential contributing factors. No further details were released pending official findings.
The obituary notes the death of Arthur Robert Storey, aged veteran, at the Shan Base Hospital after illness. He served over forty years and was connected with Marshay. The service mentions his burial details in Essex England and references the Horton and ACLB associations. The funeral is scheduled with local family and officials in attendance.
A quirky account notes fast growing interest in milking shows at Torre with visitors drawn by entertainment value and music. Cattle are treated with improved care and a proprietors claim better milk production due to humane handling.
In a tense city confrontation, police face pressure from armed gangsters who keep officers at bay. The standoff unfolds as officials work to deescalate the situation while seeking to prevent further violence. Authorities urge residents to avoid the area.
A local stage performance delivered a successful thriller at Winn The Phar Sere. The production featured a suspenseful plot, strong acting, and a notable audience response signaling strong community engagement.
A garbled wire service style brief reports alleged waterline wrongdoing and a court case involving multiple named parties. The text mentions names such as Charles Aabeon and Dr St owspiewy Phy rev, with references to marriage and accusations within a Midland region.
Readable fragments describe a figure named William Stele connected to a cryptic “kae J his nimster” and a pepperonia-Srp, hinting at a coded knowledge vault. The text references Hrmid, adtrles wipnisty, and tanghe as clues within a wider WAL teen etateing, with distant notes from Wothrest Far and Bode farts leg.
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