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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1938
Page
5
Fragmentary market notes and local signals show sparse references to traders and items in the valley. Names and places are obscured, but the piece hints at competition, payments, and small exchanges amid unclear context.
A heartfelt memorial note expresses gratitude to family and friends for support after a difficult loss. The message notes the loss of Texel Hye and mentions the funeral or hospital context, signed by the bereaved family. The tone is somber and respectful, honoring the deceased.
A crash near Natimuk involved a small builder, Mr Len Schier, turning into a side street and a truck driven by Mr H Bertowech. The impact crushed bonnets and windshields, left bystanders unconscious, and sent Mr Otto Gros to hospital with a nasty forehead gash. The South Australian truck sustained minor damage and a man, possibly injured, was treated at Natimuk Bush Nursing Hospital.
Report of a disturbance at a Ministers Convention with scattered notes and a road accident in England. A transport truck collided with a stray young bull or horse, injuring its hind quarters and breaking two legs before the animal was destroyed. Police were notified and damage assessed.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Kee and Kee marketing board facing debt reduction and anticipated shifts in leadership. Mentions cortuiehs and betes, with unclear dates or entities due to damaged text.
Fragmented article recalls Black remains near Beaufort with references to individuals and agencies. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but mentions possible ritualistic context and an offhand note about a white participant not surviving. Further specifics are not decipherable from the readable fragments.
A fragmented report covers women employed on daily farms and cooking roles in various centers, with mentions of Australian and British markets. It notes shifts in wheat trading, Liverpool options easing, a dry season effect, and imperfect details on sales, with sparse names and places like Manitoba, Winnles, and Qnantodg Beamercow. The piece blends labor mentions with market mood and regional grain activity.
London Sunday dispatch from the Daily Mail reports that the British government circles say diplomatic activity in London Paris and Rome involving Mussolini has led General France to order airmen to stop bombing British ships amid rising tensions and public warnings.
A Spanish embassy note hints that bombing threats targeted Republican towns only, with misread signals warning of a broader attack. The Rome dispatch notes Barcelona may bluff, Mussolini tightens security including around his residence, and a British ship reportedly carrying munitions and lorries was sunk at Valencia, signaling intensified nationalist actions.
The Daily Mail correspondent reports Mussolini warned General Franco about possible consequences to British lives ships and other nationals if further incidents occur. Franco reportedly offered to establish safety ports with neutral observers to prevent use by ships transporting war materiel and contraband.
Wise Beaty reports from Melbourne that a joint sitting will elect the Senate vacancy caused by the death of Mr Barnes. The Labor party will nominate a candidate and an executive member is prepared to accept. The party expects United Australia Party support, while some UAP members favor filling the seat with a member of the same party as the late Barnes, though such an effort seems unlikely.
Rice areas with heavy clay soils proved hard to seed and germinate under irrigation. After adapting, wheat on fields previously used for rice yielded well, with 130 acres near Yonde producing strong germination and harvests. Permanent pastures proved easier to establish on the heavy soils once properly drained.
John Charten Earle aged 48 a Melbourne manager was found guilty of obtaining a large sum by false pretences at the General Sessions. He was sentenced to three years imprisonment. The case noted his wartime service and alleged that business would be unsettled if documents were treated as unreliable.
In Brisbane City Court Ceci Roberts Foote aged 37 years admitted stealing 6000 pounds from the National Bank where he worked as a clerk. Detective Aspinall said Foote claimed the money went to two bookmakers and outlined the method of taking funds via false letters of credit.
An aged agricultural notice explains grain moth damage, identification, and control. It details how moths attack cereals like wheat and barley, emphasizes storage in silos or secure barns, and advises fumigation with carbon disulfide and cyanogen gas only by trained operators. It notes temperatures and handling to minimize damage and safe disposal of waste grain.
In a rain affected second Test, Australia face delays and a reshaped chase as England's bowlers press for wickets. Verity and McCormick spark early gains while Browne and O Reilly resist with stubborn partnerships amid shifting conditions and rain interruptions.
A fragmentary notice records the death of a Mr. Aleawaier Stewart of Ayn erwater during a wartime event at Raines Hospital. It mentions a ministerial affiliation and notes the claimant’s widow, with unclear dates and places due to damaged text.
The article reports the baptism or naming ceremony for the daughter of Joe Mioger in a local church setting. It mentions attendees including Drattgles Willbinw and connections to Myer Nleka Stitt and Ailishately, noting a ceremony and celebratory events.
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