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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1939
Page
2
A garbled OCR fragment lists various factories and names such as Horedual stores Bree and Pallurat, with scattered terms like Wormer, Tate, Orion, Brown, and Barns. The text appears as unrelated fragments without clear events or outcomes.
Unclear wartime style item notes shifts in wheat pricing with mixed numbers and illegible terms. Mentions items like potatoes and beans, some currency references, and mentions a barley or barley-like feed context. Fragments hinder full meaning but indicate fluctuating market figures and farm goods.
A scrambled weather summary reports temperatures around 9 am and fog over the mountains. It notes a cold trend, mist, and unsettled conditions, with a forecast indicating east and west regions experiencing varying precipitation and visibility.
The report describes a traffic crash near Urquierrt Street involving several vehicles and drivers including Mavis and Mr Frederick Wilmes. External damage was sustained and authorities investigated the scene around nightfall, with one party identified as Peter from the Morcham Theatre.
Report of a ball disrupted by fire bell activity and heavy rain. Objective details describe Bonnee Pattery and Gerand Tobin’s serious accident after a horse trampling a gate, with bystanders aiding and Tobin transported to Abbotsteigh private hospital. Also notes church services, fundraising plans, and community events with local figures named.
A patchwork of notices recounts road incidents, agricultural shows, market sales, and college talks. Items include a veterinary fund goal, a rabbit truck accident near Natimuk, harvest competitions with export lamb rules, and Horsham College agriculture displays. It notes crowding at the college and regional announcements on farming, stock, and community improvements.
The Commonwealth Statistician Dr. Wilson reports a revised wheat crop forecast, up about 1,000,000 bushels from last month due to revisions in the Southern harvest. The total harvest is projected around 13? bushels, with significant regional differences and doubts about overall benefit to Sutherland and related areas. Money concerns shift to urban rooms, Melbourne talks and police inquiries, with government figures considering social security implications.
A deputation from Graxiers west to the south of Carpelac urged the Railway Terminus at Carpulac to provide trucking yards for sheep. Speakers included Messrs Hawkins Bros and Garracher with others from Menary La Tully Wilson Boltowse Co and Dulgety Co. The petition claimed the Malteay Department faced a definite deficit for the current year and needed yards to ease transport demands.
British and Chinese forces clash as the blockade continues amid diplomatic tension. Reports from Sunstns describe persistent hostilities with Allied and Axis-leaning nations advising caution while observers forecast a governmental statement in the coming days.
Fragmentary OCR text presents a garbled debate about a trial or suit involving individuals named Keefe and HM AE Tee renyeNE Te the. The readable bits mention a fbsteler and a hernia term, implying a legal or medical dispute with unclear parties and outcomes.
The Wheatgrowers Corporation presses for government aid amid rising production costs and global demand shifts. Ministers discuss private funding and public support while outlining plans to sustain wheat output and ensure fair prices for farmers.
Fragmented OCR style notice lists residents and changes of address, duties, and community roles. Mentions include Mr Macrae, Mrs Sehotnelid, Mr Avertne, Horsham Post Office assistant, Willatura scout master, and Horsham Scouts event. Some names and places appear uncertain.
State government spends four thousand pounds yearly on eradicating wild dogs wombats foxes and 443 wild dogs were destroyed last year 1913. Vermin branch employs ninety two inspectors and 38 regular plus 2 casual workers travel by pack horse car and truck to carry out the campaign and destroy noxious weeds. Total branch expenditure reaches 128000 pounds annually with methods including trapping poison and bait using horse corpses and lures across the state.
A provincial report argues that protecting Australian made goods is crucial as imports and raw materials face potential taxes. It notes the railways, timber, rope, cloth, and many other products are linked to domestic industry and could be harmed by tariffs and suppressed imports, urging local communities to support home production.
Obituary details the life of Carl Carlson a longtime resident connected with Mr dab Canis and various employers in Stawell and nearby towns. He was born in Ewsilen and moved to Australia in 17, lived in several communities, married Helton Stee Haerfetz A. kutbrin!, and left daughters Menioe Tanrt Marg Hare and Sarah Mie Senin. Funeral arrangements noted with deep sympathy extended to his bereaved family.
A garbled account discusses widespread poverty in Newfoundland, referencing figures like Mr Richants and events in St John’s area. It mentions a legislative session, public concerns, and inquiries led by names such as Governor Vir Ad Ser Mamghrey Thomas Weoley, with notes on a petition, a bench, and potential reforms amid chaotic text.
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