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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1947
Page
6
The Australian reports broad rainfall deficits threaten pasture growth as large areas look to May and June rains. Warm, dry spells persist, with some regions capable of improved output if rainfall returns, while vast tracts face limited grazing and risk of reduced harvests.
In Laharam at the Grampians Olive Plantations court two men faced larceny charges for stealing two turkeys valued at £1. Purcell admitted taking a bird from a woodstack near a pigsty and claimed authority from a foreman. Nicholson’s absence led to an adjournment while a separate arrest warrant for Charles Nicholson was issued.
Colin Norman Mott of Kalkee testified to an April 12 accident near Horsham where a car with no headlamps burning collided with his truck. Thomas was fined 5 pounds for driving without lights after dark. The jury court heard the car was on the wrong side and headlights failed, prompting corrective action. Witnesses described speed and distances. Thomas denied injury, offering no payment for damages.
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