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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1940
Page
6
A quirky report describes Julian Kaw and colleagues at Wagga Baw Hospital discussing a new language concept. The piece contrasts Chin or Mandarin intonation with English, noting differences in vowels and consonants and mentioning cultural insights from Chinese and Indigenous speakers.
An agriculture committee statement outlines pig production goals emphasizing higher live weights at slaughter, breed preferences such as Berkshire and Large White, and rationing based on available feed. It stresses meat protein quality, pork yield, and the need for efficient supply chains and judging criteria to guide farmers and processors.
Hilde Mar chant reports in the Daily Express that Regent's Park Zoo has become a near deserted winter park with few visitors. Animals react to the human crowd with showy antics, while the audience dwindles to mostly adults. the writer recalls a lonely tour past empty cages and idle exhibits as upkeep and public interest wane.
The readable fragments describe a student named Frmees Briggs and a tense moment with a teacher or authority figure. Some lines reference lateness, warnings, and an altered or interrupted utterance. The text is garbled and many names and actions are unclear.
A fragment discusses golf origins and terms like tee bogey and fore. It traces the word golf to Scottish roots and notes historical warnings and evolutions in spelling and meaning. It mentions the sport's early restrictions and cultural references shaping terminology.
Stawell defeated Ararat by 21 points in a gritty Wimmera League semifinal played under severe cross winds. Stawell led 12 and 14 to 9 at changes with key contributions from Brillant Pickering McKey and Hughsn, while Ararat struggled despite late charge and strong defence from Bush and Sullivan. Attendance was poor at £34 as conditions hampered clean play.
In Central Wimmera action at the Recreation Reserve Horsham defeated Murti with a windy performance. gusting diagonally across the ground confined play to one wing as Murti pressed early before Horsham took control with Muray and Kemp striking under pressured conditions and Fox and Scott aiding the attack despite stiff Rutherford defense.
Stop frequent nights and relieve backache with Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. They claim to strengthen and regulate the kidneys and bladder, reduce pain, and ease urinary discomfort caused by kidney trouble. May address swelling and fatigue linked to kidney issues.
The text recalls ancient Scottish golf roots before numbered clubs. It describes wooden primitive clubs, the iron club nicknamed a cig, and early innovations that shaped the sport. It notes terms like howk and hook used to describe shots and equipment, reflecting old School terminology.
Review of a local screening showcasing The Wizard of Oz influenced designs and live lighting effects. Elaborate emerald city scenes, rubber trees, and dynamic color tech highlight the fantasy production seen by Saturday crowds.
A partially legible OCR fragment describes a social occasion with references to individuals and a location. The text includes scattered names and terms, but key details such as date, place, or outcome remain unclear. The readable portions suggest a local community context and informal communication.
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