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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1942
Page
4
Thos Young & Co Pty Ltd advertises a sheep sale schedule with specified sale dates. The notice lists shipments and special shearing events, including a July event and a Friday sale date. It mentions specks sheep and selected lots among the catalog.
A cryptic private sale notice from G and Co Pty Ltd lists items and terms including a house with furnishings, a commission, and marriage considerations. It mentions 500 pounds, a four roomed dwelling, and required ash and other unspecified conditions, with Thomas Soon as a signer.
Fragmented OCR text mentions factories and a girl who has impressed the speaker. References an American major, a Prom a FBC talk, and Brechold county. Details are garbled but hint at evaluating women’s work and social impact.
Fragmentary text mentions attacks on Sydney and a future war scenario. References a board dispute and a meeting scheduled for Sunday to discuss testing and decisions. Entities and place names are unclear due to OCR errors, but suggest political or military tensions surrounding Sydney.
The Federal Government plans new Lew vel priorities starting July 1 that will ban interstate travel unless travelers meet specific exemptions tied to war-related routes or other urgent allowances. The policy aims to curb cross state mobility amid evolving security considerations.
At Horsham Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon G L Moore will give an address on work to the congregation. Women visitors will be invited.
The Allied Works Council held a conference with the union where Rev J W Tomkinson spoke on mission work in China. He traced the history of missionary efforts from inception to today and, with lantern views, highlighted Chinese leaders and the role of missionaries in spreading Christian doctrine.
Auction notice for property at No 13 Frederick Street in the town of Matelinin County of Roving. Describes Lot 5 with frontage 66 feet and depth 165 feet, including improvements a weatherboard dwelling with four rooms, a sleepemint, a waal-house, and a garage, with access via Wilson Street and Crown Avenue. Property listed for sale by auctioneer Amd Forshanus.
Dispatches describe a convoy battle in the Mediterranean with heavy aerial and underwater weaponry. Major Alfred Rehnberse leads the force as destroyers and escort ships engage enemy craft while casualties and damages mount.
The Goroki Reds Cross branch held a well attended meeting where Mrs Lees gave another of her speeches and first aid demonstrations. The Pinpinto and District branch reported a successful monthly meeting with 116 total donations, food parcels listed, and several presentations to soldiers, along with a social by the Dreyloith Ladies Guild and a home mission collection of clothing and groceries.
Thomas Young & Ga Bly Ltd report a large turnout at a special sheep sale in the Horsham district yard. Buyers from Melb, Hamilton, Nauri, Bewab, Rupunyup, Murtoa and other local areas attended as around 6200 sheep were offered and nearly all sold, with only two lots not moving. Prices listed include 470 crossbred ewes, 29/8 to 29/8 range for various classes, and a separate sale at Golton Bridges in Afr James Lampara’s yards for about 2600 sheep with strong demand and full clearance.
Fragmentary report notes a winter promise and June meeting at a guilds event. Mentions Inter-Church clubs, local leaders, and a Red Cross prize distribution with winners named only in partial OCR.
A garbled school competition record lists winners and participants with fragmented names and uncertain spellings. The terse report notes several entries showing good effort and mentions teachers or organizers, but many names and details are unreadable.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe the Stawelli Group of Boy Scouts and Cubs presenting a session related to a stoutimaater and services. The text mentions Mr Fone and an event ending before the expected time, with unclear details about subsequent actions.
A lively public ball and wedding reception celebrated Miss Nanty Rees with music by Mr Murray as MC and speeches by Mr W F Mefinnon chairing. Guests praised her generosity toward the district and wished her future happiness as dancing followed the singing of Porches a Jolly Good Lassie.
A letter from Lord Southwood at the Hospital for Sick Children acknowledges a generous gift of £1600 to support war relief efforts amid ongoing wartime difficulties. The communication notes gratitude for the donation, optimism for rebuilding a better world, and references municipal rate data and local school book distributions amid shortages.
Melbourne correspondent reports that the Minister for Social Services said eligible claimants will benefit from June 30. The pension arrangements will be coded promptly and available at all post offices for rostering.
The article describes the American press syndicate system and the Associated Press network. It explains AP's structure with London agencies, North American bureaus, and international correspondents, detailing how news is gathered, edited, and distributed to member papers worldwide.
A fragmented notice describes a south subbranch meeting with unclear dates and details. It mentions a Button Day, membership fees due by June 30, and vague plans for a social event. Names and places are partially readable, including Mrs Martines and Mr CT Bons Baillie street.
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