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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 01, 1938
Page
7
The text lists scattered names and occupations such as Butler and Gene, with partial phrases about activities, transactions, and correspondents. It resembles a crude index of people and roles lacking coherent narrative or dates.
Fragmented OCR yields a harsh winter snapshot with garbled phrases. It hints at cold roads, mist, and urban and civic threads, mentioning people, places, and institutions in a mood of frost and unsettled activity.
Messrs Arthur Clark and G Sherwell were walking at midnight when low motor cycles hid from view and a Melbourne driven truck struck them. Sherwell suffered a scalp wound and underwent surgery. Clark injured an arm with abrasions. Both were taken to Nhill Hospital. Police warned of road danger from dark clothing and oncoming motorcycles. Fire station building sale noted with local implications.
A farmer on Doa rd road near Warracknabeal found a watch on his Taylor property paddock while harvesting crops. The watch, a waterproof Conqueror model valued at 28 shillings, had stopped after ten years and later resumed ticking. The incident involved a nearby Overseer, with prior damage noting the watch’s long absence.
A damaged OCR passage recounts a social dinner for Mr. F. UhicotER and associates at the 40 Faninga, praising the event and noting contributions by Andree Harries and others. It mentions Mr. Cincotts and a sports segment about championship achievements, with references to a dinner and management praise. A separate line reports William Healy of Beneatrest admitted to hospital after a dray accident that ran over his left foot.
An Australian service marks a planned July 11 debut linking Melbourne and Nhill with a new route via Methunene and NhUL. The journey schedule includes a detour through major stops, with departure around 1 am and a late return, promising an early morning arrival. A separate note reports a fossil skull found during excavations near Lecorre, described as well preserved and ancient, with the lower jaw missing and most teeth intact.
A garbled report describes a delayed journey involving Expatteg Delayro and passengers near Adelaide. It mentions Ararat, Metlantea, and a truck incident. references to fatigue, safety checks, and possible injuries. includes names and roles such as W. Cas and the Forests Commission, plus a plant installation and rock usage in America. The text is fragmented but implies a transport disruption with multiple named places and agencies.
The Transport Boat cancelled all road scene licenses held by Mr. AH Storrer of Stawell and others in Rupanyup Martos Jeperit Rainbow and Stawell with expiry listed from July 28. Storer employs nine men whose livelihoods are now threatened while court judgments were given at Horsham Pollen Cadet on Wednesday in cases includingMill v Har eon and Bessie Waywood v Gardyn James Richards with costs. Cor respondence invites letters on general topics though opinions need not reflect Horsham Times views.
The report notes fluctuating wheat prices in the East and Europe with limited demand from importers. It cites Canadian and British market activity, activity in the United Kingdom, and varying exporter sentiment, alongside implications for North American and European trade dynamics.
A Mildura detective investigated a Birchip incident where 46 sheep died or were harmed in paddocks, with dogs blamed initially and later claims of hammer injuries. Farmers said such killings by dogs were unprecedented in the district.
Police announce firm measures against reckless cycling after numerous complaints about erratic riding on busy streets. Enforcement focuses on riders disregarding signals and endangering pedestrians and motorists. authorities vow stricter penalties and patrols to curb dangerous behavior.
Personal notices list Mr T Catherin of RALtie street leaving Tuesday for Melbourne to attend a concert event. Rev C E Thiele to move to New Guinea on ministry business. ministerial and parish arrangements noted for games and services. several residents mentioned with travel plans, health updates and family events. community leaders and clergy farewells and new appointments recorded for Stawell and surrounding towns.
At a Towalay session of the Wimmer Shire Council President C P Hennessy announced the death of John D. Rehamann a foreman of works for the witneil He served in sewer service and was well regarded His passing prompted a brief adjournment of the meeting to honor his memory.
Unclear OCR text discusses unemployment relief funds totalling £25,251,427 since 1929. Mentions the New Zealand financial year, distribution to the unemployed, and a wedding scene tied to a cricket match and horse farm in Bishop Auckland, England, with ambiguous names and events.
A June wedding at the Horsham Presbyterian Church united Snella Marjorie Byrre and Mature Leste Howe. The bride wore magnolia tinted velvet with gold accessories. bridesmaids in tuscan velvet. trainbearers in velvet. Family members attended. reception at Cate Cecil. couple to reside at Bongoola near Glentels.
From Our Correspondent Melbourne notes the final acceptances for the Grand National Hurdle tomorrow include Pooley Bridge 12.1 Roke King 196 Drees Sun Euphorus 10.1 Heroic Chief 9.9 Marshland 8.8 Whernside 5 Da Vanthus Wallace Drake Restford 94 Giant Killer 92 Blue Cross Laveur Frisco Black Watch Perrin 6.
In a speedway test, Westnet A defeated Emel the hind gentry with notable points. Evert and Sthem led the contest, delivering a decisive performance.
Patchy OCR notes changes in a rugby football lineup with names Brew, Brow, Hunt, Alcock and Beverider among the players. It lists positions Centre half forward rover and forward lines, noting injuries and expected returns, with a roster including Barks Marsh Kane Grabsch Haltshurke Roberts Hatetran Edwards Denite Weidner Anderson and others.
Bunty Niven, former Fitzroy and Melbourne forward, arrived in Horsham to join Forrester Motors staff and seek clearance to play. The Horsham club secured his clearance via Brighton where he last played, and he must complete residential qualification before joining Horsham’s lineup. Also cleared is Lamb of G. J. Cotes Pty Ltd, Horsham, who has begun training with the Recreation Reserve and appears to be finding form.
Four teams have each won three of six rounds in the Central Wimmera League. Tomorrow’s matches look open as Horsham Dimboola and others chase top spot. Dimboola beat Netamuk earlier but recent results show reversals, with Netamuk and Pampinic eyeing a bold upset on their ground in a local rivalry.
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