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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1940
Page
2
Fragmented OCR item records a grade school track event with times and placements. Distinct names such as Grady and Joel appear alongside partial times like 73 48 and 40s. Details are garbled but indicate a meet with multiple runners and dates 1/08 and 2/02.
Melbourne area notes show mixed produce trends and shipping figures. Mentions Lucerne hay, seed quality, and various price ranges. includes odds and ends on local shipments and agricultural activity with scattered figures and place names.
Fragmentary text lists several names and places including Mabery Dimbonta Hartiowf Saeki Hogles Borbeuk Wonwondan and references uncle relations. Fragment lacks clear event or context, offering isolated proper nouns rather than a cohesive report.
A dense OCR fragment describes a rainy period and forecast for Horsham with winds from several directions and no immediate enrollment for regional services. It lists officials and draft details including a hearing date and departures, with names of residents and local business figures in a special Horsham business supplement.
Grain handling upgrades at Dominion Elevators include a new wheat receiving hopper type receiver. The device adds the facility’s capacity and supports additional storage. Community members and wheat growth organizations are invited to attend the demonstration and tour.
The Prime Minister states Government will observe the King's Birthday holiday with special staffing for munition factories and defence orders. All other departments will have sufficient staff on duty. award notes will be paid to workers who return to work after the holiday.
A garbled account of Seventh Birthday events at Worham Cadets over several days, noting a public gathering at a local hall, discussions of expenses, and plans for exhibitions. Mentions international attendees and multiple names, with unclear dates and places.
On Enturiay evening the Bodies Committee of the Bay Beauty held a social. The president Mr. Ras appealed for safe assistance with the Cush Park movement as the Cub master was out. Mrs. Chen presided over the ladies committee and wished Mrs Cox well as she teaches Harshunt after a busy season.
The Geelong Baptist Church hosted a Monday night lecture by Fr. Kiriy on Spurgeon the preacher. He traced Spurgeon's life from boyhood to London ministry at age 19 and noted opposition, crowd growth, and church expansion. Spurgeon wrote many works including The Treasury of David and long posthumously printed volumes.
The monthly meeting of the Ladies Benevolent Society was well attended with President Mrs. Famonds in the chair. Councils discuss open-water safety, militia camps, and a proposed proclamation. a letter from authorities urged caution on shooting near waterways.
A Halberton council debate centered on dog bite incidents linked to canine controls. Dr Walker and others urged stricter measures while inspectors reported multiple attacks. The council carried a motion for new dog regulations, with a small majority backing the move. Matches will cease on June 22 and a fund of £250 was set aside for war relief.
Residents at Ararat and surrounding districts report a monthly snl meeting with a sparse offering. Inspectors vow to remove growing oxteous weeds under local act provisions within days, detailing notice requirements and duties of landowners and officials.
Fragmentary OCR text references a truck crash and unnamed locations with numerous misspellings. Core facts, names, and places are unreadable, making it impossible to identify individuals, organizations, or an event with certainty.
A local gathering to be held at the town hall featuring the Warrackenbend band and Danes Band providing music and dancing support. Event aims to raise proceeds for a community cause with expected attendance from residents, including women and multiple local groups.
In a Striwel Conk court, Ronald Dryburgh admitted identity deception as he testified about Bates selling a packet of rifle bullets to a youth under 18. The defendant faced fines under wartime restrictions, while evidence highlighted danger of cartridges to underage buyers and the need for strict policing.
A London based Icelandic representative, 23 year old Benediktsson, seeks to boost trade with Britain as Denmark faces internal upheaval and Germany loses export of fish and meat. Iceland leverages its Danish ties to protect interests while Britain increases purchase of Icelandic products.
A rash fragmentary report describes incentives and funds related to athletic groups and a secretarial figure, noting monetary figures such as 1000 and 80005 and mentioning a November decision. The text is garbled with many unreadable names and terms.
A meeting of the society unanimously resolved to devote profits of this year's show to patriotic ends. Expenses will be minimized with strict economy and voluntary labor only. The secretary volunteered to seek a reduction in mission costs to aid a just cause and ensure essential improvements are financed by voluntary effort.
A fragmented account notes advances in agriculture and industry, highlighting ploughing, machine electrification, and livestock trends. It cites government reserves, farm equipment innovation, and a push in 1841 era campaigns, mentioning electricity as key to service and production.
Commonwealth Treasurer Mr P. Spender warns that some locals are routing remittances to neutral countries to aid enemy territories. He notes such transfers may violate the Defence and Internal Security laws and could be offences under the Enemy Act 1929-40 and National Security Regulations.
A fragmented report mentions Victorian farmer leader and supervisor Lodby near Horsham with Mrs.tones and Haliver, amid Rotary Club activity. It records: Mr. Andrewe Watson leaves Wilson Bolton & Co to join Thos. Youha & Co in Horsham area, and Mr. Rupert Leskwood linked to Sadmuk endorsement by NSW Labor. Mentions J.C. Bide Pidge in 1028 era and Sydney editor Lockwooria of Daily News. Please note: text is garbled and may mix names and roles.
On Wednesday to Friday nights a pretrcpal fens drama features Denniie O'Keefe in a romance and comic role. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer showcases the young actor with Bloranca Fico as Bill Malone in a cowboy Western tale with mock battles and romantic intrigue. Set pieces include Wild West polo, socialite chapters, and a light on the east. The cast lists Anthony Juan Virginia Dale Robert Wieox Jack Carson Helen Lynd Kerrigan Tully Man. The production weaves staged games and scenic locations in Southern California and elsewhere with music by Wham. Readers are invited to follow Jedde Moran and Desana Durbin through the storyline and performances.
Obituary notices recount the deaths of multiple local residents, including Godfrey Ames era figures, and note services and pallbearers. The record lists survivors, burial details, and locations such as Warracknabrat Hospital and Mount Gare Aine. Memorials reference Presbyterian and DAVILE associations, with funeral arrangements in local cemeteries.
Fragmented OCR text discusses eye safety and lighting during writing, urging attention to direct aim and focus, protective measures, and wiring considerations to reduce glare and improve visibility. Mentions protecting readers and ensuring proper illumination for detailed tasks.
Miss Lind e Mursurmen and Miss Vine Egith Marchmen wed at Foy Hull Church of Christ with Pastor Jerhal officiating. Attendants wore autumn tones, bride’s mother greeted guests, organist Mrs Short played, and reception followed in the Sunday School Hall.
Fragmentary notes suggest a military inquiry into possible ties between service units and local authorities. The document mentions Prahran City Council and a push to provide free medical supplies amid ongoing investigations.
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