Memorial note for dear wife and mother
In loving memory of my dear wife and our dear mother who passed away July 11 1938 Two years have passed since sorrow fell mourning the family Losses are noted and memory’s chain keeps hearts linked Until we meet again the family sends love and prayers to Ellen and the sister in mourning Described in faded text with personal tributes from widowed family and siblings.
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Narhis
Simon
Rom
Ellen
Sears
Ter Jovbig
Bretherin-Inwood
W. Pari
Special cable service uncovering overseas intelligence
A Reuters World Service notice explains a special arrangement for oil information and overseas intelligence compiled for The Hersham. Australian and New Zealand rights are reserved.
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Reuter
Horsham Daily Provisions Prices Report
Commercial intelligence lists Horsham selling prices for provisions including butter honey potatoes onions bacon and oats with per unit costs and market entries. Prices appear per pound per quarter per bushel and per bag, reflecting local grocery costs.
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Horsham
Taetory
Melbourne Produce Market Prices Mixed for Wheat and Barley
Wire service from Melbourne market reports Wheat around 472 dat Malling with Barley and oats priced. Certain items show fluctuating rates with figures such as £5 and £4 10s noted for different grain forms.
Wheat price report from Bor Thom village market
The price in Veatening for wheat in Bor Thom was seven per bushel.
Railways and Wheat Output Gauging Methods Discussed
A fragment discusses gauging agricultural output and railway implications for wheat transport. It notes the difficulty of estimates, the value for transportation planning, and calls for expertise from the agricultural department to improve accuracy and avoid guesswork.
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Invneer
Iin
Dilenorchy Servicetan
Roel
Wits
Issany
Trial of A J Hamilton Oversight of Unemployment Relief
Report from the Hendiges Benevolent Ang fom trial. Mr A J Hamilton supervised distribution of unemployment relief. More than half of applicants were single men. A good number of these men were migrating to Ben digo from other districts.
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Hendiges Benevolent Ang Fom
A. J Hamilton
Council protests increased telephone charges
A Horsham council meeting discussed rising telephone charges amid falling revenue and approved a motion to protest the rise and forward the message to the Postmaster General. Later, Horsham Benevolent Society members will accept gifts of fowl and bron for distressed town families at the Town Hall.
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Mayo
McNeill
Millne
The
Horsham
Horsham Girls Club Market Supports Mission Funds
Horsham Methodist Girls Debating Com rde Club held a Paddy's market in Jubilee Hall with two groups the golds and blues offering produce and items. A mystery stall drew surprises and funds sought for Sister Ashwin's missionary work. Proceeds reached £14. A separate accident report notes Doris Ward hospital admission after a vehicle incident near May Park.
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Horsham
Comrde
Jubilee Hall
D. Tregeming
Domes
Chilton
Puls
Viddin
Sister Ashwin
Mud in Wim mera causes repeated motorist stumbles
The report describes several motorists getting stuck on the same patch of road near Railway acenine, Hor sham, during three mornings this week. Each vehicle became bogged in mud near a magnet-like grass patch, with drivers safely freeing cars after efforts by bystanders and oil company representatives easing the process.
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Wimmera
Che
Horsham
Wawunns
Stoke
Nne
Wheat Experiments At Donkie Agricultural College
Mr H Pre Correlated at Donkie Agricultural College reports wheat experiment plots with about 4000 rows to be completed by June. Natural crosses show vigor among durom and poulard varieties, with some lines promising uniform type for next year’s multiplying plots.
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H. Pre
Donkie Agricultural College
Sori
Hawaiians Boost City Interest with Island Music Tour
Locals recall impressions of Pacific Islands as RL Stevens and Joseph Conrad depict palm filled shores and exotic melodies. Town Hall talks of Hawaiian visitors stir excitement with ukulele performances and requests to revisit Waikiki. shops stock Hawaii albums as Honolulu nights prove popular.
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Mysterios
Waikiki
Honelato
George
Firebrace Street
Honolulu
Thames to visit Horsham and Dimboala on July dates
Mr W E Thames will visit Horsham orlay and may be consulted at the Exchange Hotel from 2 to 4 pm. He will also visit Dimboala on Matur day with no follow up. Dates given: Horsham July 18 and Dimboala July 16.
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Viet
W. E. Thames
Horsham Yorlay
Exchange Hotel
Dimbeok
Horsham
Dimboala
Absentminded Cleaners Find Hidden Items in Garments
A Melbourne writer notes many items end up in garment packets sent to cleaners. Bank notes, love letters, diamond rings, motor licences and more are sometimes found. A Horsham laundry confirms missing items from customers, including pencils and stubs, while patients are treated after a horse incident.
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Melbourne
Wimmera
Horsham
Death of Sir Joseph Ward Ex Premier of New Zealand
Reports state Sir Joseph Ward former prime minister of New Zealand died in Hotorua after a prolonged illness. Born at Emergid HM on 1 April 1536 he rose from a post messenger to top political leader and defender in Parliament remarks noted his long service and Maori heritage.
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Sir Joseph Ward
New Zealand
Hotorua
G. W. Forbes
Melhore
Emergid
Ife
Domitian
Presbytery Meeting Notes and Appointments Summary
The Presbytery considered training college duties and local mission work. Revs Campbell and Rankin were chosen to represent the Presbytery at the General Assembly, with several supply pastors assigned to missions and churches amid a schedule of meetings and appointments.
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Murton
Toosing
R. H. Reterts
Mb Medennan
Rupaceup
I. Batterson Ty Opbell
Stawell
Celeste Mewlerter
Presbatery
Te Heckin
Ppd
Assier
Camphell
Lamisborough
H. K. Helfer
Niedersin
Boulsh
Arthur Herfis
Apapat
Rnassem
Marshall
J. Spabling
Pe Campbell
F. W. Rankin
Eoe
Presbyterian Church
Wastin Lia
Madnow
Sowing in the Moonlight and Farm Labor Strains
A fragmented 19th century style scene describes farm life under moonlight. References to tractors, harvest effort, sapple of tight, and bower bars hint at agricultural work and rural routine with limited respite. The tone mirrors a litany of toil and the farmer’s steady, laborious night shift.
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Torsham
Separate tenders sought for fairground stalls at Bahveral show
Public notices invite tenders for the right to operate a publican health, luncheon booth, and fried and jelly stalls at the Bahveral show. Tenders close August 20 and 21 with returns due on July.
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Publican Heath
Lancheon Booth
Frair
Bahveral
Glider Flight Captures Public Interest Across America
Captain Frank M. Hawke of the Texas Company aviation division completed a coast to coast glider flight named the Eaglet. Towed by a Texaco airplane, the 1940s era nanoplane passed the target line in 14 minutes, covering 9 1/2 miles of air time and about 500 pounds of cargo.
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United States of America
Frank M. Hawke
Terns
Con Page
America
Texaco
Texas Company
Rotary Club Meeting Records New President Chair
The Horsham Rotary Club held its weekly gathering on a Wednesday evening with the newly elected president Hetarlan H. Smith taking the chair. Mr. H. W. Reedfont spoke on workader philosophies of some Australian poets, delivering an engaging omidre to club members.
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Horsham Rotary
Three Live Ghosts and The Circus Play At Local Theatre
The venue screens Three Live Ghosts a lively comedy drama based on the New York and London stage with Charles McNaughton Robert Montgomery and Allister in key roles. A special Saturday matinee features Charlie Chaplin in The Circus with The Cure s as a companion feature.
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Charlie Chaplin
Sean
New York
London
Lomsonante
Charles McNaaghton
Diamie Gubbins
Robert Montgomery
William Foster
Smal
Panty
Beryl Mercer
McNaugi
Charlie
Fanny
Momine
Rome
Joha Garrick
Flolen Chandler
Gilbert Ervere
Fox Mberstone
Pigeon Racing Club Prepares Season From Pimpiato Dimboola
Within weeks the club will start the season with third races from Dimboola as about 200 pigeons have been released from Pimpiato. Young bird results are listed with W Cunningham and Alf Mitchell among top flyers while finances limit rings to financial members and breeding begins. Also shows at Madame Griffiths Salon advertise new ensembles and reduced prices as fashion items arrive.
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Dimboola
Miles Airline
W. Cunnningham
R. Devlin
Alf. Mitchell
Pimpisio
RB. Holmes
W. Cunningham
Dimboowla
Giles Airline
W Cunningham
RK. Holmes
Xhill
Rh. Holmes
Alf Mitchell
Raniva
Airlive
BR. Holmes
KR. Devlin
Keith
BR. Devlin
KR. Holmes
AL Devlin
R. Holmes
AL Mitchell
B. Devita
AW. Mitchell
Madame Griffiths
Madam Griffiths
Firetwace S.reet
Advt
Hawaiian Troubadours To Tour India and Australia Return
Hawaiian entertainers known as Kani's Hawai ian Troubadours return from a tour of India the Orient and Australia and will perform tonight at the theatre. The Moana Jazz Four a show feature will be presented after successful runs in England and on the Continent. Box plan is at Rennison's and the performance starts at 7 pm.
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India
Orient
Kani
Hawai‘an
Australie
Horeham
Australia
Mellonume Thursday Business Proposals Spark Trade Debate
The new measures, described by Mellonume officials, threaten grave effects on local trade while New Lintpests plans promise changes in pricing and supplier relations. Industry leaders caution about exemptions and potential market shifts as the Employers' Federation weighs public impact.
Postage of Twopence Operate in a Week
The message announces new two penny postage rates taking effect within a week. It notes improved efficiency after trials and signals a shift in mailing costs during the upcoming period.
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Pete
Campaigning Against Labor Party in Victoria
A Victoria wide political contest sees the National Ginedl of Victoria pushing for lower public expenditure and restrained trade balance. Senior Labor targets new seats as rallies and meetings sweep the state amid an intensive campaign led by the Nathmatist Council and allied parties.
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Victoria
Seni
Vie
Nathmatist Council
Nathmat Union
The
National Federation
Australian Women's National League
Death of Bishop Long at Lambeth Conference
In a fragmentary notice from Lambeth, Bishop Long of Newcastle dies after a cerebral hemorrhage during the Lambeth Conference opening events. The report confirms the death occurred at the conference site and identifies the bishop as a senior church figure.
India’s Two Roads to Choice and Change
Fragmentary OCR yields a discussion on India’s paths amid colonial influence. Mention of leaders, assemblies, law, and governance hints at political debate and reform. text remains incomplete but signals themes of policy direction and national trajectory.
Unrest in India and Mohsin Triles Reported
Fragmentary OCR notes describe unrest in India with references to Mohsin and rulers. The text is garbled with stray terms like peed a shispertedl and triles, making precise details unclear.
A Camp Calamity and Community Response
A fragmented account describes a camp incident affecting residents around Pet and Woubhaws. Officials report mishandled procedures and power outages disrupting activities. Community teams organize aid, shelter, and repairs while investigators review equipment and safety protocols.
Missing Airmen Sought in Pacific Search Effort
Reports indicate a broad search for missing airmen from a recent mission in the Pacific. Mission personnel and allied forces are coordinating to locate and recover crewmembers believed to be in distress after the raid.
Riots in Rhineland Describe Rising Tensions
Fragments report unrest in Rhineland with clashes and authorities seeking control. The brief mentions agitators, public order concerns, and ongoing disturbances as officials respond to the turmoil.
Robber Gang Attacks Garage In Early Morning Shootout
William Wollawar of Rosedale faced four men attempting a week into his garage at dawn. He shot at them. they fired back and fled on foot. A complete hat, breaking and safe‑breaking outfit lay in their recovered car as police pursue the gang.
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William Wollawar
Rosedale
Coal Mine Disaster Claims Great Loss of Life
Fragmentary dispatch reports a coal mine explosion causing significant fatalities. Authorities fear many workers remain trapped underground as rescue efforts struggle to reach the time of the blast.
Landing on the Sea Saving All Onboard
An Ai dictated report from Rio de Famers indicates Premchairman Mero departed on a flight to Vir and landed safely aboard a vessel after a misstep. The incident highlights a successful rescue and recovery of all passengers with no serious injuries reported.
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Rio de Famers
Mero
Restering
Vir
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