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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 21, 1944
Page
2
Melbourne market note lists items including milling wheat barley onions hay and various feed prices. It records assorted figures and supplier notes with limited clarity and several incomprehensible entries.
The March 15 issue notes a diphtheria outbreak in Horsham with a fire brigade response and warnings about matches causing accidents. It cites medical input on fever and sewer issues, plus local actions and legislation aims, including a wheat plan proposal and public notices.
Fragmentary OCR text from the Horsham Times mentions Leere Toestay and Pridey Free at an unspecified location. The readable portions hint at a typographical error or garbled line about an ERs srerestayeor and a Nesteallan Assweialet with a September reference, but no clear event or person details emerge.
Community project in the Horsham area plans an exhibition about wartime displays and local involvement. Organisers aim to place banners and signs in strategic spots around town with broad access for residents and visitors.
The program featured a mix of entertainers and acts including Mrs. L. Mears and Miss Beth Tap, with music by Lancaster and others. Kings and patrons enjoyed a lively display of stage acts, songs, and instrumental numbers amid a bustling venue atmosphere.
Reg Wire of Teaiterrie Rad Glentertie was reported safe after a threat aimed at her in a tense incident. Firemen assisted by her relatives as authorities investigated and police warned of possible further dangers.
London reports British and American air forces dropped nearly 30 000 tons of bombs in five days in a coordinated raid from the Middle East to western Europe. The operation targets stretched from the Adriatic coast to central Italy and from the coast of France to well south of Rome as bombers execute a broader, previously unseen campaign.
The visiting Bishop of Ballarat led a large Sunday service at St Tulay's Church Horstinns during a harvest Thanksgiving week. He confirmed adults, preached on the church feast, and led prayers as parishioners expressed gratitude for bounty and community support.
Mulbourne reports Officer Leonid Villet who landed two planes on 1 September 1940 was killed on a Saturday after a bicyclist near Bulwan was struck by a motor bus.
An airman commands a Sunderland squadron during a long patrol over Australia and the Far East. The report highlights the unit's extensive service and incidents including sinking and aerial encounters, with references to commanding officers and patrol operations.
Fragmentary OCR describes an evening event with music and remarks. It mentions Mr Stanley and Mrs Alf White in attendance and a protected tone about happiness, but many names and actions are garbled.
A government visit by the Minister of Education is noted with local officials and teachers preparing a high school event in Rowever. Delegates from English and Irish educational bodies will join, with a reception at Holegitois and remarks by the minister.
Fragmentary text mentions Miss Tey and Mrs. Rupe in an evening gathering with flowers and tokens. The garbled record references stationary services, a person named Shackell in charge, and a social scene with visitors and a reception. No clear date or place available.
Wartime report notes two demarcated points and nine other lines in production this year. Britain and other allies work to meet ship capacity with limited recent progress. Domestic energy and metal outputs rise, offset by constraints. wartime costs and allocations discussed.
The Nurra Diet Church held its sixth anniversary on Sunday with morning services led by Mr Halr and a well attended event. Mrs Eldridge assisted in the morning, and Rev Biske preached in the evening. The Noradjuan choir performed admirably.
The event welcomed Thelma Hite and others as guest of honor. Speeches by speakers included Ben Mess and J. Hal Hend, praising the welfare efforts and presenting prizes. Dr. Tanienbare, president of the Welfare Committee, gave a hearty welcome and led the program.
A woman sustained injuries when bricks toppled in a wire ram area, authorities reported. Police and rescue units responded to the scene and transported her to a local hospital for treatment.
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