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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1945
Page
2
Fragmentary funeral notice mentions Richards and a person named Chris. The readable parts show an Ontario style address and scattered names, but most text is garbled with unclear locations and dates, preventing a coherent obituary summary.
The Horsham Times reports on Mills Vyoy Minstay and Paday with unclear details. A brief note mentions a Secon Drea event and local concern about a sapples routine affecting the erway nome.
The item covers changes to postal and telegraphic operations, a parliamentary address by the Commonwealth minister, a Sunday afternoon gathering by the ALP Hersham branch, a charity collection, and community events including a cinema program and theatre notices. It notes discussions on income tax reductions, public notices, and planned improvements such as a new telephone exchange building in Horsham.
The seriously injured Mr W E Kelland of Horsham, injured in a Ballarat motor crash on Thursday night, remains in a very serious condition on the Wenger list at Ballarat Base Hospital. Also noted are military postings, retirements, and local community staff movements in Horsham and district.
A late May parliamentary session discussed plans to widen open channels to carry water into Melbourne’s western regions. The government outlined steps to improve rivers, markets, and electrical facilities, inviting public input on proposed center projects and extending water access during winter.
The death of Mrs Atlehanees widowed, aged 34, is reported from Aberdeen. Born in Aberdeen, she later emigrated to Australia with her parents as an infant. Her marriage to Mr Artting Eewhw led to a large family. she was described as a worthy member of the community, with deep church ties. The funeral is noted to be at George Cemetary tomorrow at 3:30 PM.
Horsham meets Mill at Neill tomorrow hoping to extend a three game winning streak. The Horsham lineup features Hallam, Edwards at half back. Stridge, Bye, Dumesny. Phver, Watson, Campbell at half forward. Anderson, Ball, O Connor. Hardingham, Edwards, Wollermann, Goldings, Lawes as rover with Kemp as 19th man.
Horsham will host a Combined District League side on Monday next for a Recreation Reserve match if weather holds, with a curtain raiser at 1 20 pm. Proceeds go to Red Cross funds and the day features numerous listed players and teams, including Spitfires and Apex Club, with detailed lineups and travel notes.
A damaged OCR page outlines tenancy regulations and rent matters. It mentions court action, eviction processes, and deadlines in a formal notice style, naming parties and dates in a period voice. The legible fragments indicate procedures for rent disputes, legal actions, and tenant protections in a municipal or legal context.
Fragmented OCR shows church gatherings and community movements. The Methodist Movement holds assemblies this week with lectures on Christian events. Bathday Christain welcomes attendees at the Church of Uruiir for prayer and fellowship. Agape Fratrire schedules sessions and interfaith meals at ten days.
Fragmentary OCR text from a historical page shows garbled names and phrases. No clear person, organization, date, or location is discernible to form a coherent event. The readable pieces reference Australia, a ceremony or match, and several unreadable terms.
Guam, Thursday. Organized enemy resistance on the Oroku Peninsula in Okinawa has been broken by Marine forces. The Sixth Marine Division reports heavy fighting with enemy casualties and scattered pockets remaining as U.S. units push operations elsewhere in Bowker Okinawa.
Fragmentary London report from the Admiralty indicates totals related to enemy action and war progress near VE Day. The garbled OCR mentions British Empire roles and casualty figures while referencing war events culminating in victory timing.
A district gathering in Minimay welcomed Sire Hag and Miss Audrey Aplin as new members of the local fire authority. The meeting scheduled for a combined show led to multiple prize allocations for euchre and dancing. Fundraising events included a Lemon Springs May Appeal with substantial support, and preparations for next meetings, with awards and community activities across schools and social events.
A Riverside gathering highlighted by a wet weather afternoon contest at Poona with multiple street and riverfront clubs contributing. Volunteers assisted as residents and officials coordinated activities across six venues, with meals, warming areas, and safety measures noted as a communal effort.
Fragmentary OCR notes report a Methodist Ladies' Guild meeting held on a Tuesday in September, with unclear references to Quantong and local figures. Text appears garbled, mentioning bombs and a monthly morning session, but exact details and outcomes remain unreadable.
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