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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1940
Page
2
An unreadable OCR fragment references various items and names in a jumbled sequence. It mentions a duck, a song, literate phrases, and several garbled names, but no coherent event or clear entities to summarize a specific news item.
Ambiguous OCR fragment mentions Mae ane arlene Tortus and a note about 11 ton y He wilt Weep a apne thee. details are unclear and names appear garbled.
Fragmented report notes lingering frost and rain through the week, with hints of mild weather in the coming days. Mentions wheat conditions, farm activity, and tentative forecasts as temperatures fluctuate and clouds persist.
A chaotic scene at the Town Mall featured a Rally and police presence as crowds gathered for a public event. Officials reported disorder, attempts to control the crowd, and subsequent action by deputies and town staff. The report notes fines, payments, and ongoing inquiries into the incident.
A truck and stored wood were destroyed by fire after fuel and wood were ignited while a contractor attempted to retrieve a spare tyre. The loss affected Mr R danetzki who used the vehicle for sanitary contracts at Natimuk Goroke and Harrow and was partly insured.
Parish notes from Horsham detail chaplains remarks amid ecclesiastical talk. The fragment cites local clergy and county context, with missing text obscuring key points.
Fragmented text recounts a 1940s court case of a driver on the wrong side near Warracknabeal, a truck collision in Victoria, and a ministerial comment on government organization. It mentions Brigadier Street, the Gardes, and a Murtoa Agricultural Society meeting where a motion to abandon shows is carried.
Hamilton Town Council votes to end a three day week for indoor and outdoor staff and resumes a five and a half day schedule. Dr R A Thomas led opposition, noting inconvenience and nuisance from the short week. motion to rescind passed unanimously at the February meeting. A voter list revision session is scheduled for Horsham Town Hall July 23 at 10 a.m. Also mentions a children’s dress party at Barllan and other local notices.
In Horsham a Catholic event lists candidates for the metropolitan assembly with various names and quotas. The program includes ministerial duties, a lengthy address, and diverse attendees, reflecting a bustling community gathering with party lines and bloc participation.
Community leaders dispute incorrect reports about ambulance supplies and urge continued donations. The RACV Ambulance Appeal Committee notes that 80 ambulances were sent to the army while 120 more were needed, praising the FLA.C.V. for raising 412,000 pounds. An auction on July 37 will further funds for the war effort.
Fragmented notes describe a dispute over continuing sport events. References to Victorian era clubs and associations imply tensions about whether competitions should proceed amid ongoing conflicts and organizational disagreements.
The Australian Sheep Breeders Association presented the NSW branch with figures showing the rise in British sheep creeds and flock numbers during the Sydney meeting. Membership counts reached 427 and 489 in two states, with 1% new flocks awaiting acceptance, while postal department concerns over telephone service were noted.
A mosaic of garbled phrases describes Europe and Acquired scenes with mentions of Attiol Reva Ania Victoria and various names. It alludes to theater performances, readers, and a scattered set of place names, events, and people amid incoherent text.
British car makers push into global markets with higher shipments to Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. Ford, Sunbeam, and Austin show strong exports while private car dealers report brisk demand in Argentina, South Africa, and Europe amid a broad rise in international vehicle trade.
A wartime summary praising defense efforts and civil defense volunteers. Mentions parachute minders, ARP measures, and the vital role of women in emergency services. Highlights first aid, helmets, and communications saving minutes in crises. Notes public morale and government figures acknowledging civilian defense work.
A garbled report notes demand across many goods from pottery to cutlery and hardware. It highlights rising value in exports, with mention of various items and markets, including food paraphernalia and kitchenware, amid a broader trade uptick.
Kevin Price, after six years with the Commercial Bank in Horsham, is formally farewelled by banking colleagues at the Locarno. The event included eulogies, a gift of a silver jar, and cigarette tribute as Price departs to join the retired staff.
Fragmented OCR notes describe global economic themes and policy debates. Mentions of trade, tariffs, and postwar balance of power reference nations such as Germany and the United States, with discussion of inflation, productivity, and postwar reconstruction efforts.
A fragile obituary page lists Elisabeth Potta gasned away at Bush Nursing Hospital aged 0 years, a Des Lincoln native who served as secretary to the Faulkner family, married Job Pitter, and aided Red Cross Lake branch. funeral at Horsham Cemetery with multiple pallbearers and church ceremony. Additional notices honor Marlin James Dunne, telegraph operator, and Mary Jane McComb, widow of My David McComb, detailing their lives and families across Horsham, Elwood, and Melbourne as the community mourns longstanding residents.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a sweeping land dispute touching Scotland, with references to political figures, agricultural decline, and alleged expropriation. The garbled text mentions a large acreage loss, possible government action, and criticism of officials, suggesting a national controversy over land rights and policy.
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