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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1939
Page
2
Yesterday's secting tiers for provisions list names and places around Urquhart Street. The text includes references to Bursbam, Mediger, Thrudd, and Gluby with scattered notes on tasks, range, and assignments amid unclear wartime style entries.
In loving memory of our dear mother and father who died in 1935 and an inserted tribute by family members Ted Amy and others. The notice lists Alice Amly and Charlie among those who left messages to rest, with a somber commemorative tone.
The report lists foggy conditions and cool temperatures with frosts, noting yesterday’s high and low, including a 403 degree minimum at Mount Butain and widespread chilly readings across the state. A partly cloudy noon forecast expects showers, fogs, and cold nights inland with variable winds.
Fragmented OCR details a collision near a meat shop owned by Fraser, with vehicles tearing apart equipment. It also describes a church reunion plan from June 17 to 19 and a 1918 feature on Chandler-Clay, plus price comparisons and debates on Australian protection policy affecting farmers.
Fragmentary text lists names such as Aevforonew yons, A. Cy Drover, Mr. Deevermann, and Timkin. Mentions Lana and Mengton, and references appointing someone as year iacutual of Timkin. Vague college context with references to secretary roles and long-standing staff, but details are unclear.
After a lengthy career, Mr. George Perring, baker and caterer, has disposed of his large business to Mr. Hugh Bartlett of Colac. The transfer takes effect soon. Perring catered for many hundreds of town functions and earned praise for his service from a large clientele. A display of lighting units by the Royal Australian Air Force will be shown at Messrs C Hoskins & Son, Horgham, on Friday June 6. The display includes Tilley kerosene lamps, with a range up to mile distance, inviting inspection of heating units.
An orchardist, Mr. H. A. Moller, faces a rare issue from a mild autumn and abnormal falls. About half an acre of cherry plum trees are bearing mid season fruit when pruning should occur, risking poor crop if delayed. Weathered trees may shed foliage and affect next spring yields. no prior knowledge matches this behavior. Market prices update from Young’s Market for poultry fruit and vegetables, and a cemetery shrub damage report prompts police notice.
Melbourne report states Mr John Grapvey of Upper Bern Tree Gully died from injuries after a mishap involving a tram near Lower Fern Tree Gully. The driver Patrick Fivaietn, aged, remains in hospital with head and internal injuries. The incident occurred on a holiday, affecting a number of travelers and the tram shown.
The premier warned that Poland will respond firmly if Polish officials face any fragmentary acceptance of cuts. He called on Polish authorities to resist any concessions and said Poland could pursue further actions if necessary.
A garbled report describes a banking transfer involving the Yolkuhaene Special Bank and the Federal Hegorve Hank, with references to the British and French Concessions in Tientsla. The text mentions Wadley kin and Minlay and hints at a formal transfer or expropriation under a foreign concession context.
At Euroa near the Morings ranges a memorial to Mrs John Forlonge honors her role in introducing merino sheep to the state. The grave lies behind the memorial in Garden Range, with Seven Creeks nearby and an orchard planted years ago. The Forlonge family emigrated from Scotland to Australia, gaining merino expertise in Saxony before driving stock to Hamburg and on to Sydney.
Fragmentary OCR describes an air incident with multiple injured and aircraft destroyed. Mentions pilots, passengers, and aLondon or British aviation context, but wording is garbled with many unreadable names and places, making precise details unavailable.
Fragmentary OCR note reports Florence Wrrty, nurse or person connected to a tram wire incident, in hospital after a prolonged period of exposure. The text mentions a plan over weeks to remove a 380 head tram wire and a wireless correspondent context, but details are unclear.
The article cites a British Medical Association official criticizing modern diction in medical writing. It notes higher proportions of infants and the poor in the population, and mentions Wren along with Victoria era figures and evolving medical terminology.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe possible Australian cooperation with Britain and negotiations with Germany. It cites a conference table and implied power dynamics, with unclear names and disturbed wording. The passage hints at strained existing relations and tentative steps toward agreement.
London Sunday dispatch reports a previously hidden tunnel beneath a street near Saint de Herawels linking to distant districts. Police detained several occupants at the scene amid rumors of covert espionage and organ trafficking.
Across England and Scotland farmers used modern methods to curb a rabbit plague. Government and landowners funded campaigns clearing large tracts with humane, painless methods. One plan involved thousands of dead rabbits as evidence of progress, with officials urging voluntary participation and modernization.
A fragmented report from St James Episcopal Church in England outlines a ceremonial stance by royal aides and parish members. It references responsibilities to world salvation and includes unclear remarks about processions and warnings amid a January or unknown date setting.
An OCR read mixes names, places, and events describing land survey, railway, and settlement efforts in the Mallee region. It references journeys, land grants, a path to a town, and commercial travel while noting personal hardships and setbacks along the way. The text references Mr Wilson, Bis Springs, Roe Creek, and a railway line shaping settlement.
A garbled report lists several figures including Ady Runny the How and Mert Goorge jiggisan from Tasmania, with mentions of an incident at Warlurton and a railway duty. Brooke’s monitoring of Heowm Cowell is noted as part of afternoon proceedings. the text then shifts to fragmented mentions of trials, prices, and timing with unclear context and names.
A description of France’s Maginot Line along the German border and frontiers with Belgium and Switzerland. The system comprises hidden fortresses linked by two hundred miles of tunnels, subterranean depots, munition stores, air conditioned deep barracks, power stations and medical facilities, all designed for rapid defense and sustainment underground.
A rambling theatre page highlights Moksham Theatre’s upcoming visit featuring a diverse program. Notes on films, musical numbers, and a parade of performers including Eddy, Herbert, Emma Trentii, and Cecilia Parker are mixed with mention of production elements, songs, and dramatic scenes from the Paris-set romance of Creole princess. The piece catalogues performers, supporting acts, and the broad scope of the program with brief nods to stagecraft and historical settings.
A fragmentary personal notice describes a celebration for the end of a war and mentions Vera, a street name Haillle street, and Thur ay gst Ty chester. The text is garbled with missing or misread words, but conveys a small local ceremony with unclear details and a reference to a county context and a rake or usury term.
An obituary notes the death of Emilie Pailina Nolette Eur at 65 and mentions survivors including family members with varied spellings. The notice lists funeral details and graveside services at local churches and cemeteries, with multiple relatives named and community connections noted.
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