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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 03, 1940
Page
8
A garbled 25 year old note references Hogan and a football or railways game era. It mentions a team, a venue, and possible matches with unclear attribution. Names, places, and events are heavily distorted, but imply a historical sports result or preview.
The text touts Madrice screen as a remedy to indigestion caused by heavy meals and poor digestion. It claims digestive juices falter after meals, causing nausea pains and general ill health, while alkaline powders fail. It presents Mother Seigel's Syrup as a cure to make eating pleasant again.
Receivals of the 1989-40 wheat crop nearly complete at 195,180,000 bushels with overseas markets showing improvement and export sales totaling about 98,000,000 bushels. Details show local and export breakdowns, Japan purchases, UK contracts, and current shortages in shipping versus sales. The board discusses storage facilities, projected carryover, and plans with CSIRO and LR for pest prevention and sack supply for next season.
War impacts Australia’s key industries with shifts in shipping and supply chains. Wool, meat, butter, and dairy face contract changes as Britain and France rely on foreign sources. Wheat prospects fluctuate while Baltic meat and dairy trade remains critical. Shipping capacity and wartime demand shape future prices and policy.
Pastor C W Jackel preached on The Message of Autumn at Horsham Church, noting the perpetual seasons convey messages about life and mortality. He cited scripture and Wordsworth to explain fading leaves reflect life’s brevity and the promise of rebirth through Jesus, urging wise living and preparation for the immortality promised by the gospel.
An extended tribute to the rural storekeeper argues he sustains town life by supplying credit, goods, and services while shouldering heavy bad debts. It criticizes city rail and mail order rivals and urges country residents to back local traders, noting their role as the town’s economic backbone.
The article emphasizes proper horse feeding to prevent digestive issues. It urges regular, moderate meals with water before and after, small frequent portions, and avoiding overfeeding after a full feed to maintain gut health and prevent illness.
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