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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1940
Page
2
Yesterday's setting prices for provisions in Borsham stores are garbled trash. The fragmentary lines mention various items, factories, and measurements but lack coherent subjects or values.
Wire desk summary notes Melbourne produce market with scattered pricing on wheat oats barley hay lucerne and pins posters and milled goods. Fragmented figures include wheat around 43 pakera and hay ranging from 2.10 to 6.10 per unit with various caps and measurements.
The meeting of the state assembly session will defer important stages as voting and council actions shift. Several new members will take their places following the May election, reshaping the balance of power and committee assignments.
The Red Cross notes a large draft of 105 volunteers leaving Tuesday, the largest yet from the Wimmera area. Horsham men totaled many rejections in Melbourne with a long list of accepted names. preparation and enthusiasm marked the departure at the Horsham railway station amid a crowd.
An unclear OCR fragment describes an injury incident involving a Tennessee truck collision. The garbled text mentions multiple names and places, references Farhan and Mamata, and alludes to vehicles and a roadway scene without coherent details or confirmed facts.
Confused garbled report recalls a late night road accident with a driver and injured passerby. Mention of hospital care, army recruitment notes, and town hall discussions show a broad, unsettled narrative from wartime Britain with references to authority figures and local committees.
An Agricultural Society meeting reported elevated concerns about Enong College, with Premier and government rivals debating the college’s future. The mainly damaged text references the Red Crane Club and a monthly meeting, noting attendance and discussions on college status and funding.
Public intercession services are held in Horsham at the Church of England on 123 Pam and at 9 o'clock with a short service at the Methodist Church on 128 Pan. The strain of war prompts daily prayer across both congregations as lists of names and duties accompany the observances.
A town report describes the library buying war savings certificates while Rotary Club and Horsham events feature a Ladies Night and Barter Cage gathering. Details mention temporary hires, town finances, and a charity sentiment. the record blends civic funds with social club activity and wartime thrift.
A community event drew about 20 attendees for a Younger Set dance hosted by the Horshand District EWA Yanngye Ser and Mrs. Beumatiah Big Ott, with Victoria presiding as state president. The evening featured music by Tha Alun singers, a supper, and speeches honoring the group’s 46th anniversary, led by organizers including Mrs. WW Latweeaien and Miss Vt Hakeul.
The Red Cross Emergency Service met in the Town Hall supper room with Mrs R McLennan absent due to resignation and Melbourne departure. Mrs Bligh chaired. Miss Duncan outlined work, with 85 first aid and 100 home nursing certificates issued. Lectures by Drs Henderson Forsyth Jones McLennan, plus various nurses contributed. A High School class led by Miss Ling and Mr J Balderstone achieved strong St John Ambulance first aid results. An annual course for transport first aid was also noted. Iva Duncan resigned. Election of officers followed with Ling Duncan JamEs Callen Moulden and J ercoe named.
Fragments describe a Monday night rally at Horsham Town Hall with a lineup of vocal artists and bands. Attendees and participants are urged to attend. the notice mentions local figures and communal effort, with unspecified performances and free tea.
A distorted OCR fragment describes a WAALC.Y meeting at Tintted Country party hall on Anis 10h at 2206 yin with a dineen and performances, flag bridge and dance. Additional lines reference a Catholic Rehail Hall event with flag bridge and dance advertised for Weanoading on tare 17.
Reported turmoil surrounds Victoria elections with talk of postponement. Government officials deny delay while protesters urge registration and turnout. Secretary of administration and the chief clerk weigh here amid uncertain timing and public pressure. Local observers warn of potential disruption to the municipal process.
Fragmented OCR text shows wartime rhetoric and local election planning. Mentions Hom Secretary, Women's Auxiliary, broadcasting station ADR, and preparations for a dance, games, and entertainments in a Victorian town with references to social groups and community events.
A regional agricultural council meeting discusses labor shortages caused by enlistments, the need to mobilize university students for harvest, and the impact on farming. Officials urge non-governmental action to aid the war effort, with warnings that drought and labor gaps threaten national production.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a Mr Hy O Potter Mise Arthur Lutiyaran and names including Yeats, Mrs TR Cook, and Bank of New South Wales with garbled context, leaving the event, date, and roles unreadable.
Fragmentary OCR text references names and numbers, including G Stanley, Roy Meseam, Hacernsn, and a medical or committee context. No coherent event or outcome is evident from the readable portions.
Two men named M J Wrodmurson of the Floral Ebooted and Tiny were found on a road near Vale Street after an apparent incident. Both men were reported fond tela on the rundl.
In Port Melbourne Court today a charge against a police officer linked to a football club incident was dismissed. The case involved Bursall Metanes and Denis Ertkine connected to brawls during a club picnic on March at North Meneame Club.
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