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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1939
Page
5
scattered rainfall and forecast details describe light showers and cooler nights with coastal and highland winds. A Monday King’s Birthday public observance will close offices and businesses while the Post Office opens for limited hours with hourly mail delivery.
At the Horsham Waterworks Trust meeting Con Houtcheson asked if restrictions would ease soon as risks linger. The chairman said restrictions may be lifted in two months but must be gazetted, with no enforcement while they run out. Residents complained of daytime watering and inconvenience, while trust indicated no action would be taken now.
Melbourne market report notes a halfpenny decline in wheat prices to about 24.2 shillings per bushel. Milling goods and feed items show modest quotation changes with various potatoes and hay prices listed in nominal terms.
Memoriam notice for a longtime wife and mother who passed away on June 8. The VPLLIVER-10 family hosts insert the message asking friends to remember her with fondness and to hold her in their thoughts.
The Horsham Town Council considers a request from the Infant Welfare Centre for free milk. Pryor states a department letter refused the aid, while urging the council to support vulnerable infants alongside city children.
Horsham council members met after the election period to discuss visiting guests and ongoing projects. The mayor welcomed attendees as the session opened and officials reviewed plans, with a focus on transportation and school renovations amid broad public interest signals.
At Corsham Town Council Tuesday night Mayor Bowden praised the Horshae Timex for a fine report presented at the town hall. The council appreciated the revival of civic engagement as the paper gained wide attention across the Commonwealth through the Town Clerk.
Community concerns rise as residents report low water pressure across Horsham, with complaints of inadequate supply and proposals for pipe cleaning. Reports cite multiple streets with varying pressure and forecasts of higher costs if mains are strained, while a separate items note a town ball, public notices, and local society meetings.
The Sacheerty will hold memorial evening events in the Memorial Hall to raise funds for coats on the wedding. Proceeds from each function will aid the coat relief drive. The events are open to all with entrances expected to be paid. Nearby, the estate of the late Me. Ciiver titty advertises a tala fee sale. The Davies and Finlayson families were visiting Wesderines, and an auction listing includes reaped items, with sales at 108 Pitey mintmam and 84 Wilson street. The Mechanler Institute hosts eleven jobs as part of a village sale. The sale agents include Ellis Nuttall & Co.
A crowd of about 200 attended a Monday evening lecture at the Mot Masonic Hall by Mr A Atkinson, chairman of the 208 Heckle Hour, on the Baradas Burditn of Tax. The meeting aimed to reactuate Bersham’s ability, as the lecturer urged the audience to consider the end of his argument with evidence.
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled references to a city scene and items like winter, mail, and ears. no coherent event, date, or names are readable to establish a factual summary.
Fragmentary OCR notes show Mr Curtin calling a defence law bill a complete farce while Mr Menaiss counters that without a Weeden offer the town would endure moderation. The scene references the Commons and figures like Curtin and Menaiss amid a defence policy discussion.
Wire from Out Correspondent reports a Baek steamer named Crook struck a coral reef near Trenday NlAKt causing hull damage and sinking. Captain Cleon Turaifin and crew prepared pumps as water flooded holds. rescue operations were imminent by 3 p.m. as authorities planned further salvage efforts.
Roy Fox and his band visit Horshan for the Ex-students Ball on Monday, Dame 8. The event features the Hewat Gaye and wizard of the vibraphone, with Miss Sylvia Leftoy leading a notable lineup. A supper, a triad and other features promise a lively metropolitan show.
The report outlines wheat pricing and export patterns, noting that farmers faced fluctuating market values and competition. It references specific estates and traders, mentions shipments to Sydney, and describes how wheat quality and grading affected sales. It also cites historic figures and local market dynamics shaping the wheat producing centre in the state.
A British detainee, reportedly wounded during arrest, dies in hospital. The incident involves authorities at a location described as a border town, with conflicting accounts about cause and timeline. Authorities promise investigation while press reports note prior medical treatment and questions about the arrest’s handling.
Report of a vast New York to Niagara Falls crowds welcoming Their Majesties on a four day Canadian tour. The royal train arrived amid reporters, guards, and a Fort Niagara honor guard as the first crossing of the middle-arched span drew cheers from thousands.
The latest meeting notes show new officers including a secretary elected and ongoing membership growth. Attendees discussed event details, committee roles, and upcoming schedules with emphasis on community outreach and club operations.
Fragmentary text shows a political or treaty related clash with terms like power pact and Germany. Names and clear actions are unclear, but the piece hints at opposition or countermeasures amid discussions or negotiations. The readable fragments reference collaboration and potential levies amid wartime or diplomatic context.
Unclear OCR text indicates banks refusing overseas credits in Wellington with garbled names and references to lenders and customers. The fragment mentions creditors, testing, and a possible transaction at New Pist Ghali, but details are unintelligible.
Horsham Methodist teams visited Nhill for a badminton and table tennis evening. Nhill players dominated the radatinton while Horsham claimed a narrow victory in table tennis with several close doubles results and individual wins across the night.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Le Hartwell and possible references to waves and fire events but contains many garbled terms making precise sense difficult. Key names appear jumbled and no coherent event or dates emerge from the readable portions.
Fragmentary text lists several personal names and terms like Harris and Lina Bes Wershai with scattered references to a church and a medical scientist. The readable items suggest a community notice or social column but no coherent event or outcome is evident.
The obituary notes the death of Artie Drum after a long illness and mentions a widow and family. It references military service and a connection to Gretna. A second portion details the late Mrs Reade Limserreel and mentions a hospital stay, marriage, and a seven year span since eventful periods in the family.
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