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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1932
Page
2
Fragmented text records prices and trading terms for wheat and related goods. Mentions per-bale prices and currency figures with unclear side notes. Names, places, and exact actions are obscured by OCR errors, but indicate market data and pricing context.
A polluted memorial page lists loving memories for several family members. Fragments mention a sister and brother, a funeral site, and heartfelt wishes from parents and siblings. The writing is incomplete but conveys sorrow and remembrance for deceased relatives.
A lengthy report covers a social event focusing on music in daily life. It notes Miss Wilda Cox presenting on “Music and Social Life” at a weekly meeting, detailing folk music, medieval chants, and primitive tunes. It mentions speakers, attendees, and club members from various regions and lists several names.
A garbled report covers a Melbourne area sewerage loan project, council debates, and the involvement of water authority ministers. It notes a hospital visit, a church parade, and a sermon urging brotherhood and the abolition of religious divisions, with several local officials referenced.
A mixed listing combines a poultry auction with a fashion sale featuring beautiful frocks and coats. Organizers advertise viewing times, bidding details, and access at Memorial Mall and local venues, promising substantial items and opportunities for bidders and dress buyers.
The music examination lists pupils including Baber and White under Mr Chas Mores and Mrs Grim. The Lamden College exam responsibilities feature teachers and pupils such as Monica Mallow and Hilde Hoffman. The university theory exam at Morhar reports Dulcie Hateley and others with Grade V and a score of 97.
Members of the Masonic Lodge held a social gathering with wives and friends, while markets in Horsham reported strong bids and high prices at the public sale. The Horsham market featured sheep, cattle, poultry, fruit and vegetables with notable prices and private sale negotiations. A Geelong resident, Mr J Noske, suffered a burglary during his first week in residence, with 30 years of pigeons tracked as motive thoughts.
An outburst during a theatre performance sparked fear of a stampede as audience members watched a delay before the end. A fireman later reported a theft of a cast member's coat during the blaze on McLarhi Street, with the missing garment believed stolen by a passerby.
A local pigeon show featured entries from Melbourne Geelong and Horsham with a strong display by Colamel Fatty of Melbourne earning top praise. Judges noted well bred birds and the event highlighted high quality stock from Stawell Warrnambool and nearby towns.
A fragmented report highlights Sir Douglas Mawson and Captain Frank Harley in a dramatic Antarctic and African adventure program. It notes ship Disraviny traversing untamed seas, penguins, and crew interest, with a later Africa segment depicting capture scenes. An exhibition and a fire brigade ball are announced, with community praise for Haven Mothers' Club and plans for upcoming events.
A garbled passage discusses the Australian stage figure and the play The Heatimeoral Bloke. It mentions Mr F W Thring, Mr Deasis Bit, and actors Rey Fisher and Cecil Scott in a modern revision of a timeless tale. The text references dramatic style, romance, and audience perception.
Reported theft concerns at the Horehamt Base Hospital committee meeting where a large sum of money was allegedly stolen from a coffee place. Victim M. Re Lamgee of Heabl's ciddlerr Wil mstrert described unlawful business and a burglary with clothing and bags found near the scene.
A Saturday theater program promises a lively show with grand performances by Glin and a cast including Dougie Fusrhamton Reiley and Charlie Ruggles. The feature discusses civic matters, a local vote, and a public talk on caring for horses, with notes on community leaders and election results.
A wheat shortage grips New Zealand due to wet weather in Canterbury Province. The government plans to import a large quantity from Australia to ease the supply, with Prime Minister's power to act pending parliamentary support. The initial shipment is set to arrive soon as shipping and trade hurdles are addressed.
A garbled excerpt discusses a process involving the Lieutenant Governor and Cabinet for approval. It mentions the Governor General and Federal Cabinet in sequence, with unclear references to a Cathret or Perny and Salamada. The fragment lacks coherent events or dates to confirm actual actions or outcomes.
Mr Stan Bellingham and his son Jabez discover a 20 foot shaft at an abandoned shaft site in North Creswick. Caldwell, a near neighbor, had fallen into the shaft but was rescued by fast work from nearby residents. The event unfolds with a rapid response and safe extraction.
A distorted notice contrasts modern and old time sheep standards, noting the need for improved feed and care. It references aging flocks and debates over breeding and capacity, with scattered details about the authority and dates, conveyed in a fragmentary OCR style.
A lengthy local report blends station naming, water and sewerage concerns, and election committee actions with scattered references to infrastructure projects, government departments, and community planning. It mentions the Rail Ways department, Melbourne contractor involvement, and potential loan considerations, with multiple parcels of policy and finance interwoven throughout.
A local item reports Mr Nogan denouncing the issue titled i Tannectiiy, connected with AQT LLL 6. Details are limited but indicate a formal critique or rebuke. Officials or organizations involved are not clearly identified in the readable text.
A compact notice outlines ongoing work in the forest area, listing responsible agency and nearby landmarks. It notes temporary closures and safety advisories for residents and visitors.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a tramp steamer and a short fel fee. The text is incomplete, obscuring clear facts, names, or dates. The readable parts hint at a shipping incident or financial action but lack concrete details to confirm a specific event or outcome.
An incomplete OCR snippet references Australia and dates with unclear context. Readable names or events are not present, making a concrete news item impossible to determine from the given garbled text.
The piece surveys weather impacts in Southern Australia and New South Wales, noting rains in southern regions and drought in the north. It discusses agricultural prospects, wool and crop yields, and forecasts a large wool crop. It references pests and agricultural research led by figures like Mr. Tayler, and mentions the mice plague affecting crops and stored grains.
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