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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1934
Page
4
A garbled page details rainfall in the Grylbara Valley and surrounding districts, listing locations and counts. It notes a Saturday incident in Horsham with a death found in a cart, identifies victims and relatives, and records funeral plans and local arrangements.
Funeral notice outlines a month long bereavement and community theatre at Isham Theatre with Lanny La Plante in Her Unglory Verse and Ralph Atlin in a secondary role. Younger Set votes more money for Horsham Hospital. a hospital fund stands at £10710. Shows include Mumming Pretty and Frightened People, with lead actors Claudette Colbert and Herbert Mershall in key roles.
At the Priluy monthly meeting of the Ry Shile Council the secretary and president debated a charity grant of 550 pounds. A counterproposal sought to fund hospital support, noting ongoing needs to keep the hospital open. The motion passed, approving the annual hospital grant and related charity payments.
Theft occurred at Davies and Finlayson bakery on Wilson Street Horshare during Wednesday night. A clerk reported a missing sum and cheques, with police investigating the robbery. A separate incident describes Mr Hobbs injured after being struck by a moving tram at a local rail crossing.
The Geelong show attracted top pigeon fanciers with Horsham Homing Club delivering the largest entry to date. RL Devlin led prize winners flown distance and ro Devlin earned top accolades, as Horsham’s team earned praise from many towns and South Australia participants.
A damaged letter from the Public Health Department to the Withiners Shire Council references concerns about the apparatus and an executive body. The misspelled text suggests confusion over health measures and municipal oversight, implying scrutiny of public health machinery and its funding.
At the Wimmera council meeting a letter from Public Health HERE urged a group approach to hire Arapilen Row ve. Cr Mannemey urged action against the department for delays while Cr Burvin demanded the council’s import and ordered the previous reply sent to the department. The motion was supported amid sharp debate.
A lengthy finance led paragraph details National Bank assets near £41,000,000 with a £2,000,000 rise in twelve months. It links liquidity and deposits to student music programs in schools, noting government support, conservatorium events, and community engagement. It mentions figures like £1777.100 and £250,100, and references Br. Crow, Mir. Cray, and remarks on staff, profits, and the impact on employment. It closes with a note on a Marsham High festival and a visiting speaker enhancing musical education.
The Commercial Banking Company of Byesville announces a five percent maximum rate on advances, effective July. The measure aims to ease borrowing costs across banking chains and reflects steps by C. Dar Yall, aligning with broader industry adjustments.
The Huentam Agricultural Society met Friday afternoon to review the Centenary schedule and select judges and stewards. Rev. D. Hrimacoule preached an earnest sermon at Wiss church and the social event featured a hospital carnival donation tally and petitions for public servants' salaries restoration, amid prize donations and football subsidy discussions.
A troubled report discusses Canada restricting Australian wheat imports amid a national crisis. It mentions a young teacher named Watkinson from Resoles Point found dead near railway tracks, with authorities unsure if duty or foul play caused the death. The piece also notes Ottawa signaling adjustments to flour imports and expectations for early resolution.
The minister stated that government did not propose to purchase the bulk of the 1934 harvest in Italy. Growers might find buyers for surplus beyond an export grant, but the position had not changed. Many growers were selling their wheat at steady prices.
A motorcycle collision in Abbotafudl this morning left 38 year old Arthur Kopke of Preston with fatal head injuries. He died an hour after the crash when the motor cycle struck the front of a motor car, throwing him heavily to the pavement.
On May proceedings, widow Mrs Boawo of Belmont will claim compensation for the death of her husband Mr Sango Mensch, a laborer, knocked down and killed by car driven by grazer John Dorman of Belmont. The claim seeks £1500 for herself and her children.
In Geuthore Court today Manny Xpihing Cyril Jamon and others faced a Crown Prosecution alleging they forged railway dockets. The case contends the defendants deceived three Giralburn businessmen to steal railway pay benefits in a scheme tied to Westin claims.
Mr. John Hoare was shot dead and a housekeeper wounded last night in an incident that led police to arrest a young man early this morning at Low Wilmot. Police report a single assailant. the motive remains unclear.
A Dimboola health official described a large camp of mixed heritage along the riverbank as unsanitary and harmful to the water. He urged removal of all half-caste residents to a station, proposing a committee to implement the action. Discussions also covered labor wages and camp management at nearby Kuga and Cortage Works.
A garbled report notes a 44 hour week and higher wages for women, referencing a car room incident and a rest telephony issue. Mentions ambulance, women involved, and Japenene terms amid a late excerpt about bales of wool and a Japanese buyer.
Fragmented OCR details a scandal involving serum supply and a death. Mentions Makati, fore sms, and Hattie le seriously, with references to a baby or child and impure serum. Names and places are garbled, yielding minimal coherent facts.
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A chaotic report describes thousands of Parmenean quillers trapped on Paldeday as Rollyian artillery fire slams the Baltetan stronghold in Ciro Bo. Communique loaned to Paracas and Bolivia calls the drive the most terrible in years of jubble war.
A garbled report describes a distant race featuring ships the Viking and Passat with references to Cape York, the Equator, and life aboard. It mentions Melville, Millette, and a win along with efforts from Ashteh and Vaptals Haevrete, though many details are unclear.
A student died in a midair crash involving a plane that fell from about 3000 feet. The accident occurred near a university airfield, with a second person gravely injured. The incident is under investigation by local authorities and aviation officials.
A weekend riot erupted between Pinchets Ant and Fas factions in Lorent as Fasciats hosted a meeting at Chorin Hall. Police clashed with protesters, the mob overwhelmed the building, and hundreds were injured before authorities dispersed the chaos.
A garbled report notes women’s help and ministers’ discussions at a regional event. The piece references Revving, Minae pte, and an appeal for aid, mentioning health concerns and community support efforts amid unclear details and scattered names.
Fragmented obituary notes various individuals and relationships with unclear roles. Mentions Valentine, Patrick Mounts, Roane Hallett, and Ady buns in a garbled tribute. Lacks clear dates or events due to damaged text.
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