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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 01, 1931
Page
4
A cantankerous columnist rails at government reform efforts and pension schemes. He laments railway stations, depopulated public spaces, and unreliable public servants while mocking political rhetoric and urging humane venues for civic life.
A fragmented dialogue recalls a personal rise from poverty to comfort. A levity filled reminiscence notes luxury once enjoyed, and the speaker reflects on class, family memory, and a boy named Sam challenged by an uncle’s joke about a certificate earned by being born.
Two Irish farmers enter rivals in a steeplechase horse race. At the final fence both riders fall and the expert jockey remounts to win. Returning to the paddock a farmer erupts in rage claiming the jockey won the wrong horse.
An article on insomnia outlines causes such as nerves worries and overwork and warns against sleeping late or early. It advises a flexible bed time based on when dozing occurs, avoiding fixation on sleep and suggests physical and circulation aids like baths walks and warm drinks to promote rest.
The article presents tested recipes from the Victorian Dried Fruits Board, detailing flour, fruit and brandy mixes, bake times, and serving tips. It shifts to a discourse on parenting and children's questions about religion, debating whether to withhold or explain truth to nurture trust and understanding.
The piece argues that sins of omission can cause harm equal to outright lies. It recounts a social scene where silence enables unkind gossip about acquaintances and stresses the impact of not defending or explaining oneself or others.
Revised tariff card shows reduced rates for single rooms 4/6 per day and double 1/6 with bed and breakfast 6/6 single or 11/6 double. All meals in tea room and cafe at reduced rates. Inclusive board 10/6 daily or 65/- weekly. Guests’ cars garaged free. train travellers pay taxi fares as Carlyons lie in Spencer Street opposite the station.
William Buckley a part time evening student at Barney Municipal College endured a costly journey to Landon University for a matriculation exam. He slept under a hedgerow and rested at Euston Station after being refused lodging for lack of a ticket. He still passed the exam, an honor shared by only one of 2008 candidates.
A string of comic vignettes shows a sick woman given odd advice by a famed quack and a coroner quip about ipecac and aurora borealis. Other scenes feature a lawyer’s brisk divorce pitch and a boastful prisoner at trial, with a judge’s sharp rebuke about truthfulness.
Women learn practical glove care with methods for different fabrics. Ammonia in warm suds softens champring gloves, olive oil adds lubrication, and careful rinsing follows. Techniques cover chamain, white gloves, and black gloves, including ether compounds and polishing steps for pliability and finish.
The text presents a garbled dialogue with phrases like Aishoneet Judea and disappearances. Characters Jenny and Winnte appear, while lines hint at doubt, faith, and inquiries about bald men. Overall, a damaged exchange surfaces without clear events or resolution.
An overview of traditional views on women in China and the evolving role of women in politics and society. It highlights figures linked to the Kuomintang and the push for education, equality, and social reform amid upheaval in late imperial and early republican eras.
A garbled report quotes a Mie physician discussing a topic with a girl present. The text mentions a human body and sulphur with phrases about varying amounts and quality, but the passage is corrupted and hard to interpret.
A garbled account describes wireless beacons guiding ships and the dangers of navigation. It mentions bearing readings, ship positions, and attempts to maintain safe routes amid weather and waterway challenges, with references to devices and operators.
The readable lines show garbled dialogue and partial phrases from a historic newspaper page. Key names, places, or events are not recoverable, leaving only disjointed quotes and stray terms without clear context or timeline.
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