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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1915
Page
6
A government proposal seeks to reduce weekly rail service to three trains per week as a cost saving measure. The plan, backed by railway officials, would expire by Friday afternoon with further discussions on timetable adjustments and district impacts underway.
Private George Gadite of Horsham recounts training in Egypt described as severe and monotonous. He details the withdrawal to the Dardanelles and hard marching conditions, with fellow soldiers facing fatigue, cold, and hunger as clashes near the Canal loom.
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Reports from Paris London and Petrograd describe French trench gains near Neuville and Stnoislau while German forces advance on the Vistula and claim captured enemy soldiers. Submarine actions near Marmora and a British loss with gas deployments are noted along with U S diplomatic shifts and Australia’s casualty briefings.
The Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Ltd reports a midyear sale featuring 29 bales with Lake Victoria clip from Wentworth and other districts. Fine merino wools sold strongly with prices up 10 percent over April May parity, while greasy and scoured lots faced varied demand.
Rain after a wet spell boosts pastures and sowing prospects across the Commonwealth while stock losses are mitigated by warmer conditions. Auctions report strong demand for Queensland wools and town-treated Queensland sequins, with general steadiness in prices and renewed confidence in the season.
The list records several local soldiers with statuses including killed in action Private Graham Private Ayres Died of wounds Private Jide Wounded Private Hine Private Born and others. notes dangerous illness for Sergeant Olle and Lance-Sergeant Olle with locations Warrnambool Bacchus Marsh Mount Gambier and New Zealand connections.
In federal parliament the Customs Minister defends a price guarantee scheme for essential commodities as the Estimates are reviewed. In state assembly Mr. Hogan raises hospital sanitation concerns linking typhoid risk with staffing and unqualified practice, prompting a pledge to act with Public Service oversight.
Wanted notice seeking a firstclam broker for building hall with contact to O G Puma at Mitre Lal South. Also advertises vacancy for two teams scooping at the new Ikea floor and invites teams named Teun and Stoop to apply to E Cox at Servierton for service.
A string of notices promote medical and lodging needs at Goroke Cottage Hospital and Tespi Lol mt Seley, plus calls by A AUGHES secretary, and merchants like Dorsham tailors Barwell Harden and shoe dealer L Harden. Advertisers urge readers to contact Wilson street, Wimmera Motel area, or nearby stores for clothing, repairs, and services.
Orchard Property details include MM Acres in all with 12 full bearing trees and various cleared areas. Describes mortgage terms of 2000 pounds, balance over seven years, located 19 miles from Melbourne. Seeks bids by Friday with plans and specifications at the Town Hall Horshim and outlines nearby roads and crossings. GEO. E. RAY, Clerk, to oversee bids.
Architect L Stansfield Smith of Ballarat and Torsham invites tenders closing Tuesday for renovations to a cottage on Heory and Devil Streets in Horsham. Plans may be viewed at the office of J Bennett, solicitor, Horsham, by E Martin, ex Superintendent of Police.
TENDERS will be received for the right to the undermentioned land from the 1st January to 31st December 1916. Tenders must be accompanied by the fee and full particulars. Tender forms and details may be obtained at the office.
An event detailing a grand procession at the Horsham Show Grounds on a Saturday with a fancy dress competition. Nominations close Thursday evening with admission to the ground and tickets for members, gentry, and guests.
On the second Sunday after Trinity the church offers HUSA Litany and Holy Moment at 7, Evensong, and TLaWble Norton 3 with Evensong and Holy Prayers. Preacher of All services: Rev. A Becernige.
Horsham 7 pm Rev F Del hid 1A PRHENLAM DAM 7 pm Rev Del beidge Eximonils. Belle Vue 11 am Derric KALKEE 3 pm keewve Remlaw 1 pm Naven 13 pm Rev Delbicidge.
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