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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1951
Page
1
A car suffered about £150 in fire damage after petrol ignited in front of Regal Vid on Firebrace Street Friday night. Neighbors aided by grabbing a hose and extinguisher but heat and smoke caused front-end damage. A passerby reported the incident to H. Beecher and local authorities.
Fragmentary report from Horsham Court indicates a General Sessions session with Judge AL Reel presiding. Attendees appear to include officials and possibly a defendant, though names and specifics are obscured in the OCR. The record shows a formal court setting and imminent action.
About 100 to 120 Victorian Wheat and Wool Growers Association members gathered at Horsham to hear Senior Vice-President Mr. G Hunter defend a proposed wool plan. No motion was moved as hostility appeared. Hunter stated the meeting was highly satisfactory and predicted Horsham growers would back the plan.
A poorly legible OCR piece describes Wertatheet Horsham area fans or residents touring Australia with a group of about 340 men. It mentions Beheunry and Wesits tone Kinglaant and references the National Fire Brigades in connection with wartime production and patronage. The fragment notes an association with local Farmers and an Australian expedition context.
The government reports a winter closure for four roads including Hoexhim act and Grampiine districts. Vehicle limits are set to ax ton capacity to prevent damage during wet weather. Officials warn that heavy traffic could strain lanes between June and October, with annual maintenance plans outlined by Pete Nevitte and other engineers.
The Hospital President announced funds totaling £471 have been received with more to collect. A134 notes indicate ongoing fundraising efforts to complete the hospital building project at Wimmer Bose Hospital, with several receivership receipts recorded and further appeals to gather remaining support.
Hunter claimed a plan to back growers with a price scheme involving New Zealand and the United Kingdom. He asserted officials would support the plan and that if prices fell, workers would continue operations under government oversight. The testimony referenced Valine and Carter, with government and company representatives discussed.
Fragmentary lines suggest a prior handover of grownt material and reserve pictures. The speaker notes not telling others about the reserve photos and questions the timing or purpose of sharing. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Local notice details unclear text about Murton men and a £25,000 win. Names such as Tom Martin and Mick Tucker appear amid garbled phrases. Possible references to family ties and places like Torkee and brown peelag, but exact facts are unclear.
Ane Kadenhope hired a weey arena escape on Thursday when a two ton tractor overturned in a bog trapping him. William Mork, a local worker, and seven others attempted to free him using ropes and a belt pulley setup. The injury left Kadenhope pinned beneath the tractor wheel as rescuers struggled.
Fragmentary OCR reports Horsham Gate linked to a longtime resident Kem at Horsham. Mentions a previous match and a veteran player Howwharw hint flayed tins yeni war EM al ratat. Details unclear due to garbled text and missing dates or teams.
Ten Winters League fantasy players led by Rupanyup coach Harry Green were reported for striking after a Saturday match at Minyip on Way at Rock Bays road. Rupanyup won a hotly contested game by 39 points with Rupanyuy turning in a major performance. Milton’s M. Ron, aged 18, cited for a separate infraction by field umpire Tehmble as the Trifunal of the Wimmern reviews the event after a Nihl 1H contest.
Report notes Rooney received medical care for a leg injury during an incident at a location described by the article. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the event involved a high tension moment and subsequent medical evaluation. No definitive outcome or official statements are provided.
Fragmented transcript shows Showbrige and figures from the Red Crows near Horan Hall with references to doctors praise and contested change. It sketches a chaotic scene involving tickets, arrangements, and various voices without a clear single outcome.
Fragmentary OCR recounts a contentious debate within the Victorian Butter Quality community involving the Victorian Patty Farmers' Association and the AAvcastant Manager. The text references duty, governance, and potential political pressure amid confusion over leadership and responsibilities.
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