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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1937
Page
5
Weather forecast for Horsham reports increasing showers and frost. latest readings note a spike in temperature then decline with northerly winds. Local notices include hospital fundraising receipts and a birthday dinner summary for a regional association with speeches and a cake ceremony.
The report details timber sales overseen by Queensland forest officials. Mr Lind was informed of high grade timber and a large revenue potential, with veneer pricing and stumpage disputes noted amid policy tensions and departmental discussions.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Ty MawoR1AM Martin and relatives. It references a father and brothers and hints at a family context with names such as Hadar, Berle, Dente, Ale, and Stankey Martin. No clear event or dates emerge.
A cryptic wartime era style report discusses proposed forest policy shifts in Victoria involving land rights, foresters, and regulations. The article references Gavensland, Melbourne, and potential timber operations, urging careful examination of export and allotment terms amid policy revisions.
Unclear OCR fragment mentions individuals and a race or beat scene but provides no verifiable names, places, dates, or outcome details for a coherent summary.
A detailed report covers a hospital funds bridge afternoon organized by the Ladies' Committee at Mrs G Forsyths home with 12 tables and prize winners Mrs R Young and Wheatley. Also noted are amateur wireless stations Warracknabeal with call ER and egg color curiosity near Warracknabeal, plus local council speaking notes, an oculist visit to Horsham and branch activities of the Horsham Lions. The piece mentions native birds near Clear Lake, and social events including meetings of Kowree Shire Council and Horsham branches with new members and social nights.
A minister from Vorshen Methodieg Church collided with a cow on a rural road near Wewley Gall, causing damage to his car and minor injuries. The Rev. B. J. Bemmeres, traveling with a companion, reported a jarring impact while driving about 25 miles per hour in a section under rebel activity.
An intelligible note describes a Monday gathering at a level crossing with a civic procession. It mentions a military contingent and a rousing reception, while the details about officials and exact actions remain unclear in the damaged text.
A Stawell court heard George Taylor pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a motor car alleged stolen. He confessed stealing the vehicle on May 18 and was ordered three months imprisonment with the car returned to Mr S Thomas. A pipe band annual meeting is announced for July at the Papne Library hall.
London reports four dead and twelve injured when a seaside excursion train carrying about 400 slammed into a dead end siding at Swanley. A transformer explosion caused a blinding flash that woke the neighborhood as the first two carriages wrecked. a child was catapulted into a woman's lap and died.
Former sales manager Edward Cohen admitted theft of 711 pounds from the market board in a guilty plea at the Quar er Mensioma court. Detective Price linked Cohen to fictitious recounts causing overall losses of 6857 pounds, with 1200 pounds misappropriated for personal use.
Corey Little, 48, a wire crew employee for Bate Fivers and W Teler Supple Commission, died today after a bridge wire failure near Cerrowange. A rescue response is underway and investigators are assessing the scene.
A fragment reports Collese Stueat’s son, aged sixteen, involved in an unspecified event. Details are limited in the readable text.
Gunner David Brown of Harham recounts reactions to wild yarns published about him and Tom Dunningham the policeman. He notes distortions about patrols outskirts of Melbourne and rumor that Emu feathers stuck through their staff.
The article argues wool’s rise in women’s fashion, crediting designers and broadcasts for shaping demand. It cites Mme. Lyciene’s praise of simple wool dresses and notes top designers and American dressmakers favor wool for year round wear, with wool keeping warmth in winter and coolness in summer.
A curious remedy from Gur Gorn Weeds promises relief for bronchial coughs and colds using peppermint cures. The item appears in a brief, wordy note reflecting local healing lore and period humor.
A passenger flight landed in Darwin at 12 25 a.m. greeted by residents including Amelia Putman. Captain F Noonan led the lookout squad as the Miers and crew were escorted by police. The party planned a 100 mile hop to Lak New Guinea the next day.
The Australian Dairy Review notes rising yet slow butter consumption in China hindered by price and taste. Over five years yearly imports exceed 1.5 million lb but share declines as New Zealand and Japanese brands gain. Buffalo milk butter grows locally with lower prices and different flavor appealing to consumers.
The article weighs wool against synthetic fibers noting scientists’ efforts to imitate wool and the potential for artificial fibers to compete on price. It discusses rayon costs, raw material supply risks, and the impact of forest depletion on fiber manufacture, stressing wool’s enduring position despite new tech.
Meibeures reports extreme cold across the state with a new low at Deneo of Ty degrees below zero, surpassing the 1888 July record. Melbourne saw normal temps return after the cold spell. Ice covered the Yarra River area and the Victoria River at Cobrungra, allowing walking on frozen water. Water taps froze at Omen nol Sale.
The Non-Intervention Committee will consider a proposal to seize naval fuel resources in Iberian waters with Britain and France seeking a timely reply before the weekend. Italy and Germany will be asked about their ships near Spain and neutral observation and assurances they do not seek to control Spanish ships, which could amount to a blockade. Mussolini states Italy will not remain neutral toward Spain, sparking French discussions after the Cabapolos torpedo incident.
Victorian Premier A Dunfan arrived from America and signaled government plans to reform the Lapidli ve Council. He urged urgent publicity for Victoria abroad to boost exports and products.
The report chronicles philanthropist and financier Walunaire, famed owner of hotels and estates, detailing his ventures from the Strand projects to the Duke of Bedford Favour Garden purchase. It notes charitable donations, war contributions, and public service, plus his 1922 baronetcy and family details.
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