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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 03, 1940
Page
2
Melbourne producers list prices for butter cheese honey and fats with figures for bulk wine feed and various goods. The notice records wholesale rates and market movements including prices in pounds shillings and pence, noting names of commodities and 150th bag units among others.
Fragmentary OCR item notes a row labeled Taiduel Pari-a with names Ayedan and Hoshi Mase and a Tiong reference, details unclear but a card-like entry appears.
The unreadable scan hints at a political scene with references to Chaney Kuper Aneopelius and senators. Mentions a party split and a potential shift in votes, with names and dates obscured by OCR errors. The piece appears to describe tensions in a state senate and party dynamics.
A fragmentary OCR item about a bereavement card or notice for a person named Mosko with possible references to writers and theaters. The readable parts are insufficient to identify full names, dates, locations, or a clear event.
The readable portion mentions a tie involving Mele System and references to various phrases. No clear event, people, or places are established to form a concrete news item or summary.
The text recalls Victor’s centenarian farmer tales and incidents from Stowell with references to long-ago events. It mentions Mr viiehidi Stapons, a variety of names, and an anecdotal charge linked to a past incident, conveying a nostalgic, unclear reminiscence without clear dates or outcomes.
The document discusses proposed changes to agricultural college admissions, arguing colleges should serve farmers' sons while noting more students come from villas and towns. It notes concerns about a standard entry and its potential harm to applicants, with Mr. T Barrett urging broader discussion at a suitable venue.
The report records April rainfall and agri notes across multiple shires in Victoria. It lists rainfall figures for towns such as Wimmera, Stawell, Mildura, Red Cliffs, Sea Lake, and others, with emphasis on erosion control and pasture management. References to committees, hearings, and auctions appear alongside notices of sales and public works.
An adjourned inquiry at Ararat Court in Howe examined the death of a man found at the foot of a flight of stairs in Ararat Flats. Deputy Coroner statements referenced the April 16 incident, witness testimonies included a dinner party and alleged conversations, and evidence touched on the cause of injuries. The inquest weighed testimonies from several locals and the coroner’s assessment of medical findings. The proceedings highlighted the complexities of the fatal event and the implications for the Ararat community.
Fragmented OCR recounts Sir Henry Slater’s return to Dundas politics and rise to Speaker in 1987 with unusual circumstances. It notes his wartime wounds, royal training, and Cabinet roles including Attorney General and Minister of Agriculture, highlighting his 1929 political ascent and ceremonial chairing departure.
The case before Judge Richardeor in Cobvett involves Wesley Mitchell, Frankeston, Surrey Hiligy, South Ferra residents and others over a disputed 000 pounds in shares and deposits in the Associated Island Development Company. The plaintiff accuses the defendants of defrauding and mismanaging funds tied to a ranch deal. The defense claims the matter centers on alleged deposit and share transfer issues amid court proceedings.
Stockholm dispatch reports British warships and planes attacking German supply ships steaming northward. One ship reportedly set on fire and another believed sunk amid the action, with details incomplete and awaiting confirmation.
A fragmented foreign dispatch reports a claimed capture of Hitler and notes a shortage of supplies. The piece references rewards for information leading to delivery and mentions ongoing political maneuvering with mentions of Stockholm, Norway, Sweden, and the League of Nations. The report is written in a provisional prose style with garbled lines and unclear dates, seeming to reflect wartime intrigue and propaganda chatter.
Fragmented itemized text indicates a supplementary budget request of 70,000,000 for war expenditure with discussions of tax measures and doubling of certain revenues. The document appears as a transcription with numerous garbled names and figures, referencing various allocations and potential policy changes. It mentions specific sums like 277,000,000 and 1,900,000, alongside phrases about fiscal measures and program funding amid wartime context.
Clacton residents recount a terrifying explosion that damaged homes and frightened families. Police investigate as a blast in a suburban area caused structural damage to multiple properties and forced residents to flee their frontage.
Fring boats wire report hints at a sailing event with a buying boat Agudros completing a signified voyage. Sydney proceeds toward Authlumd at Qomaisa s Talia, marking an early stage in the exchange.
The ceremony at St. Heth Church on Wednesday April 2 united Victoria, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Bye, with Reginald Anzac. Rev. B O Semmens officiated as guests watched a lace gown bride with white roses and a long train. Bridemaids wore pink outfits. best man was Sie Eenest Andree, with Jobe Hubay-troowaman assisting as page.
The text records scattered obituary and memorial items for several individuals, naming places such as Gerston, Wy amd Mes, Glasgow, Bal Mirae, and Ararat. It mentions deaths, a concussion, a funeral at Rawilon Kymolery, and parish associations in Horsham and Ballarat, with scattered family references and dates.
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