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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1944
Page
2
Torn fragments indicate a historical note about sorting, power, and factory items. Mentions Bower and protives with unclear context. Reads like low clarity OCR with references to locations, dates, and names that are hard to parse.
Fragmentary OCR notes show Melbourne produce market references with mixed prices and names. Mentions include Fat wilting items and various coded initials with uncertain figures. No clear event, date, or full item list available for a precise summary.
In memory of several individuals with scattered names and ages. References include a 75 year old linked to a care home and a daughter named Myrtle Gloster as a friend to another. memorial lines mention a Port tal date and various relatives. The text is fragmented and difficult to fully interpret.
A March 1 report notes Prime Minister Curtin’s fragile standing as he maintains party unity amid internal strains. Supporters praise his moderation while acknowledging disagreements on policy and leadership.
Fragmented local report recounts a finger injury at Ko iP Gerlach joinery and multiple drowning scares as children briefly buoyant, two near- drownings underscore dangers in shallow waters. It highlights Keith Nunns athletic promise and a hospital ball fundraiser, plus a council push for more ammunition amid drought and livestock stress.
A composite local item covers a choral program with England Ireland and Wales songs, a kite competition at Busy Hospital docks, salvage collection details, Horsham Rotary Club talk, victory loan subscriptions, council updates on maintenance, and upcoming guild dances. The report lists performances, prizes, and civic notices, with emphasis on community activities and local organizations.
A series of notices from the Education Department lists staff transfers at Horsham State School with Miss C M Flyne promoted to fourth form assistant and Miss A E Fortington reassigned after earlier misstatements. The Pyjama Girl Inquest heard testimony about the Routledge family in Benalla, where Mrs Routledge admitted giving a police description of her daughter and later stating the body did not match. The Hastings County inquest adjourned as evidence was reviewed.
The funeral of Charles Parkinson, aged, was held after a prolonged illness. The service took place at East Street, with pallbearers and a large procession. burial followed at Tumbanta Cemetery with religious rites led by Rev. W. Shlekl. The obituary notes ties to local families and the community.
At a special Horsham Town Council meeting on Wednesday night the council voted to support amalgamation of bush fire brigades into the Country Fire Brigades Board. The heated session featured Mr P Glover of the Country Firemen's Association and saw officials and brigade members in attendance as debate highlighted the need for unified control and standardized equipment.
Fragmentary text from a party conference outlines proposed compulsory cleaning measures and potential legislation. Mentions 18.08 and voting context, with unclear names and locations due to faulty OCR. Further readable details are limited.
Senator Fraser outlined examination by the 18 member Commission on preferential rating policy. The discussion covered proposed measures for expectant mothers and children, with emphasis on allocating 400 mM for targeted support. The debate highlighted the need to balance welfare spending with broader fiscal goals.
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