This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 14, 1939
Page
2
Fragmentary text hints at a local gathering or sale with scattered names and places. The readable bits mention venues and people scheduling dates, but details are unclear. Further legible content would clarify the event, participants, and location.
Report from Melbourne market notes a sharp fall in wheat prices as producers face uncertain demand. Analysts cite erratic trade and competing grain futures while local mills adjust operations to weak coffee demand and fluctuating currencies.
The report notes advancing low pressure from the west bringing significant rain over southern regions. Expect lighter showers elsewhere with a front extending into Victoria and possible falls around Melbourne on Tuesday night. Authorities warn of continuing unsettled, wet conditions across the affected areas.
At the Meihuaist conference in Melbourne ministers were appointed to stations across the Wimmera district. Names include Stawell HT Hawkins Ararat G H Shepherd Horsham B L Semmens HB Freeman Murton G T Inelis Rapsayup HL J Williams Worracknabeeal H Clarnette Beulah T Fisher Brim Keen NhL J J Benjamin Noredjua AR Newnham Natimuk VR Higka Lorquon SH Plummee Kama F J Field Dimbcoin WT Lapthorne Je purit GD Brimusombe Rainbow C R Audinsall Hopetoun D J Allen Yavne O G Muller Garoke DAC Packer ainyip RT Alexander.
Fragmented text announces an opening event named TASPLAY with scattered references to locations, people, and dates. Readable names include Hin Minette, Middimn seat, Mered EA, Cher, and Pineheien amid unclear context. The piece hints at a community event with venue names and possible performances but provides no concrete details.
Incomplete OCR shows prices for EADIT and ULCRY, names like Whye Halls and Younes mute appear. Mentions Friday meeting at Mh Inst and Bvalrry with ink notes and references to Meck mentee. Details unreadable. summary reflects available fragments only.
A fragment notes the Protos de Gall women attending an initial meeting of a group around Paesabece of the car in Reid on a Wednesday night next week in Melbourne. The report also mentions Melbourne wool auctions and local incidents including an accident and alleged theft, with several named places and figures.
A desultory catalog of a town hall room detailing what appears to be a mayoral chamber. Descriptions include height measures, edge details, carpeting, curtains, furniture of black wood, ivory fabrics, and a list of officials and guests.
In Windsor Castle's St George's Chapel, King George V's tomb was privately dedicated today in the presence of their Majesties and Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret, by Princess Royal and the Duke of Kent. Dukes of Gloucester and Kent attended.
Report from Melvintsie on a rifle meeting with multiple entrants and results. Names and places are partially garbled, but references to Melbournes region, Welbourne, and several shooters are noted alongside event labels such as WMD yards and prizes. The fragment preserves a sense of competitive shooting with participants and scores in a era style summary.
A garbled excerpt discusses autonomy, cable votes, and party aims with reference to India overseas matters. The text mentions a rising force, leadership statements, and a call for determination amid external influence. The exact identities and events are unclear due to damaged transcription.
A Sydney wire report says Rupest Gordon Russell, 35, was sentenced in Criminal Court for deceit in a scheme involving bonds and shares stolen from Alb Doofeller Anderson of New Mont Wales. Justice Sepler condemned the act as deliberate and contumacious.
Adelaide dispatch reports four men drowned after entering six feet of water at Pelicow Yorn when waves swept over an embankment. Names include Leonard Row, Henri Tames, Max Hillard, and Marlex from Custerton. authorities say action and rescue attempts followed with no survivors.
A airship or flying craft named Avie Want struck a deranged object while aiming for Anchorage at Ta Vavia. It held and was beweh dd. Passengers, mails and all onboard equipment were removed. The ship Mow Conn Singapori later returned with passengers aiding the maid.
A letter to the editor from Horsham urges action on glaring motor headlight offenses and criticizes political parties. The writer argues that enforcing brighter lights would improve safety on country roads and highways, urging authorities and the public to support stricter measures and better public waters.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a Sunday event and unclear locations. It references dates around March and a possible civic or public notice context but lacks readable names or concrete details. The legible bits suggest a schedule or listing but do not provide usable entities or a complete action.
A Horsham Methodist Church social again honored Mr C Parlington for his long service with the Ladies Guild. The Rev BL Aemmens announced church and circuit roles while others praised Parlington. A future social reception andschool-related honor were noted for various locals including Rev O Th Beimecomba and John Reni.
Members gathered for a post tea social with President Mrs. Ete Wi noath presenting Mrs. Furnington a scent bowl. Guests included Mrs. Mer singgton traveling to New Math Wales. A and B over ball broke to Mrs. Smith with C grade won by Mrs. Rhudda. Doubles draws announced for Thursday with multiple pairings.
The district side must hand in river event papers by tomorrow with at least one member required to arrange transport. The meet will feature a field competition and sailing activities as clubs finalize arrangements for the harvest games amid social on the riverbank Saturday evening.
A report notes a duplicator machine issue at the Mangariaulery area office involving David Gesteiner. Officials warn about potential improper use and legal actions to enforce proper handling of the device.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.