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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1915
Page
6
An extended, OCR damaged summary describes proposed electric rail and road schemes for New South Wales and Western Australia, naming officials, financiers, and firms. It mentions government support, expected costs, and timing, with scattered references to auctions, sales, and local fundraising events across multiple towns and districts.
A British force reportedly attacked German trenches east of Fertemilon and captured a German airship near La Masser. An aviator claimed to be Dr Alfred Meyer, head of the German government purchasing department, said to be in German custody after the incident.
London reports say war minister and under secretary press for expanded munitions output as Parliament debates importation and domestic manufacture. In Australia the minister notes no statement yet on munitions, while urging private firms to act on information from London. Reports from Berlin and Paris cover German executions, military actions, and casualties as regimes clash and public anger rises.
Describing renewed Austrian resistance against Italian advances, the report notes strong Austrian lines around Gorica and Tolmezzo with four miles of front protected by fortifications. Fierce fighting at Fest Tremtino area ends in Austrian retreat, while Italian efforts concentrate to force Austrian retreat toward their own territory. The Lusitania inquiry continues.
A Melbourne report notes discussions over fodder pricing and cabinet consideration of the issue amid food supply concerns. The Customs Minister cites meat and animal product quotas across regions as authorities pledge to investigate food prices under war precaution powers.
A report from Horsham outlines preparations for a royal celebration with special services for children at St John the Evangelist. A school procession from Horsham State School to the church is planned, led by local figures. Debate centers on interdenominational cooperation and inviting ministers from all churches to join in the Empire Sunday event.
The 35th official list of Australian casualties includes killed in action, wounded, and missing, with names and hometowns. Killed in action: Captain E. F. Boge, Sergeant F. A. Janl, Private J. G. Fope, Private BR. Wise, Private J. OLeary, and others. Wounded and other statuses follow, listing service members from Prahran, Sydney, Hamilton, Adelong, Ballarat, and Queensland towns among the reported names. The tally shows 77 killed in action, 10 wounded, with total figures and distribution across units.
A parliamentary inquiry is proposed into organizing Australian war material production. The committee includes Captain G Smith, Captain Thring, Volume Danger chief of ordnance, and Mr Bell with industry reps from Sunshine and Broken Hill. They will study material supply, factory organization, and possible government manufacture of war munitions.
A fragmentary entry notes donations to the Belgian Relief Fund linked to Robert Munro of Koradjaba. It mentions 42 members, a silver egg cup, and a sixpence collection among employers and supporters, with unclear dates and local ties.
Horsham Juniors plan to compete for the 8 trophy at Fortington's Saloon Friday night with half the gate revenue going to Read Cross Funds. The club, £6 in debt, hopes to clear it by summer end as delegates from Kalkee Jung Pimpinio and Juniors meet Wednesday in the Town Hall. A forthcoming match against Morton will feature Horsham and Little Paths sides with a lineup listed.
Rifle shooting in the local range resumes with a single Saturday finish opportunity for those not yet done. Captain Smith and others posted strong scores. Horsham Enclosure Coursing Club holds its second meet tomorrow with hare chasing events and the Colors War Medal round to start at 2 pm, weather permitting.
The clipping notes quiet celebrations at a home for Elizabeth La Me and Robert Mckellar and lists a church wedding for H. C. Comport of Murton and Ethel Caffin of Alopna. An engagement is announced between Dorn Morcerles and Toul Walter Hannig. A stray line mentions a bronchial cough remedy, Woods Great Peppermint Cure.
A rugged report details advanced skin market values and competition. It lists quality grades from medium to superior for goods from Tokbe Mich Weltes Mid Aid and other sources, with prices per unit and by item including lambs, croesbreds, fallens hides, kip and calfskeins, noting heavy and light categories and no charge for tallow separation.
An OCR fragment announces a June 18 health advice session by Nurse Greer of the Codies College of Health at Commercial Hotel Horsham. It invites women, especially those with health issues, to seek her knowledge on ailments like rheumatism and nervous disorders. Also contains unrelated ads for farm labor and equipment.
A Elchre tournament and dance will be held in the Public Hall on Monday night, June 21. Tickets cost 1/6 with refreshments provided. C. E. Davis announces the Kelkee Telephone League meeting for Kalkes Stade school on Tuesday evening, June 2 at 8 pm. All members are urged to attend.ET. W. Guest, Secretary.
A grand concert titled Maid of Foreign Misaiem will be held in Hoolia Church Vectie Ent on Thursday, 220 June at 9 pm. Admission from 1 shilling features Horsham favorites and a coffee supper. proceeds support the patriotic concert previously planned for March but postponed.
Fragmented notice describes a public event with tea tickets for adults and children, a procession, and a temperance program. Mentions speakers and local officials, with scattered names and places obscured in OCR.
A sermon outline titled The Gift God and How to Ob tamn Tt features a preacher from IEL Cambridge teaching at a Bible study event. It references worship, scripture passage 290 fon and a blackboard illustration by a local speaker.
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