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Newspaper

Horsham Times

Location

Horsham, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 07, 1940

Page

2

Horsham Provision Prices Indexed in Local Stores

A transcription of daily price listings shows various provisions in Horsham markets. Items include butter, cheese, flour, and other staples with approximate per weight or unit costs. The text preserves vendor names and regional terms from the era.

Yomrarday Pricea Horsham Gorter Vasseys Éaevory Ballarat Unians Middie Asallayd Ineshel Bnebel

Fgg and Keg Pulp Marketing Rewrd Notice

Prize details appear unreliable with garbled text from Mba do Limded Uggs-Hon and others. The fragment mentions rewards or prizes related to a market event, with unclear dates times or locations.

Fgg Opwermreal Mba Do Uggs Siewnd Yorkes Gia Sy WM Tims

Fine Days and Cool Nights Reported in Local Weather

Pleasant days and cool nights described with heavy rain last week. Forecast calls for generally fine yet chilly mornings with frost and mild days, variable winds, east and north. A farmer suffers severe burns after incident on a road along Me Person Street and Moore area.

Market Notes from Meleguene Exchange

Market items from Meleguene include wheat oats barley corn and lucerne with varied prices. Listed figures reference quantities in local units and prices per item with no clear date or firm listings.

Fred Zab Imesong

Memorial notices and funeral services listed

A garbled obituary section lists memorials for Walter Clavingobt and Monier of daehaged ao yom, with references to funeral mass and cemetery notices. Additional lines mention Mary Port and a memorial event at a local church, honoring deceased individuals and family members.

Bale Walter Clavingobt Monier

Policy and diversity push spark farmer talks at Dupage meeting

At a Dupage gathering a minister urged farmers to diversify operations amid calls for tighter land use and environmental standards. He warned against limited farming scopes and emphasized diversification as key to resilient agriculture.

Apparent wartime political critique and sedition fear

A disjointed text appears to echo wartime political anxieties about sedition and government restraint. It references a trial or examination, mentions various names in distorted form, and invokes calls for decisive action by the Boden Government amid public unease.

Porentis Mont Catielinary

No School for Horsham North Shelved by Education Dept

agitation for a Horsham North school faced a setback as the Education Department denied immediate action citing adequate current Horsham facilities and short travel distances. sponsors led by Mr L E Reid and supported by MLA Mr HH Lamb face possible reconsideration only if enrolment grows.

Harnham North Reid Gertrude Street Education Department HH. Lamb Horsham + North Horsham School Une Horsham

Untitled college inquiry over wage raise scandal unfolds

The administration faces a public inquiry into alleged improprieties at a college seen by leaders in the Horition area. The new principal and the premier spoke of investigations and potential resignations as the affair drew attention from local residents and officials.

Das Bern Tawkie College Gouthure Valley Agriculturn Vallege Newinty Dunstan Wallige

Endorsements Taint Montana Federal Race Nomination Contests

Endorsement from the Montana Federal party committee names candidates for the House seat. Local figures include Ralph Walters and others from Me Morris to Northern, with Georgia and Hamilton venues mentioned. The piece notes party support and potential government action to activate campaign backing.

Frank Clarke Montennanell Tarrow Hamilton Ts Tearty

Worn O Fy Boards and Rural Struggles Highlighted

The report covers petty debts from Hobbs court sessions, animal registration aims by national bodies, and farmer foreclosures urged by state government. It notes Union efforts from Warracknabeal and a Melbourne ballet marriage to a company member, with plans to return to performance.

Sur Melbourne Insaight Canada Mise Alexandra Denisove Altice Tonday Ballet Company Now i Melbourne Lorand

Brisbane miners favor resumption of work in mines

In a district report, miners favor resuming work as ministers weigh talks to reopen mines. Attorney General Hughes advised proceeding with a vote on restoration, with a majority of 174 to 0 against extending the strike. the strike began earlier in the district.

Canhorrs Mundasth Ney Hughes Theo Io

Transport Minister’s Reply to Wonthaggi Deputation

A deputation from the Connery Ware Association met at the Masonic Hall chaired by President W. Lawrence. Minister Hyland promised to consider resuming work at Wonthaggi and to meet the deputation soon. The meeting announced social events and district notices, with members urged to attend future gatherings and listen to a talk on The Lighter Ride Of Life by Rev. F. Borlaail.

CWA Harsha Hiraneh Connery Ware Masonic Hall Mex W. Lawrence Aevordaire Melbourne Momiay Devined Wonthaggi Transort Hyland Wuildrons Gmmane Shane Hrs A. Molylile Hjnatte Rhix Aenkod Uwe Mes Lawrence J. A. Cameron Cromer Waltons Delegatis Tm Pal CMGAL Hoesham Uinet Mwven Sten Tawteacey Roberta Jam Bov F. Borlaail Rea Borlmans Moschines Alneworth Doreen Butterworth Aestina Padone Crafier

Womalgued At Baghtom Core Wire Prem

Womalgued at Baghtom MMH reports a wire prem incident affecting core operations. No injuries noted. Investigation ongoing as officials assess equipment and safety protocols.

Womalgued Baghtom Mmh

Motorcycle killer on Calder Highway claims Bentleigh man

Melbourne Monday reports show William Edwards Bull of Bentleigh killed in a head on collision with a motorcycle along the Calder Highway. A parliament assembly was also noted as to meet next week, with tributes paid to workers by a official.

Melbourne Calder Highway William’ Edwards Bull Bentleigh

Formation of District Branch Younger AEF A

A meeting is set for Friday afternoon at Mrs W. R. Lawrence 35 Roberta Avenue Horsham to discuss forming a district branch of the C W A Younger Set. All locals interested are invited to attend. The Warracknabeal Agricultural Society will cooperate with H L Hora Inspector of Agriculture to set up cereal experimental plots for two new wheat varieties. Several sub committees will assist in site selection and distribution to farmers in the Wimmera and Mallee regions. A small trial will measure economic response to superphosphate on fallow and to gypsum sulphate. Rabbit industry in the Hownfort district is active with trucks moving rabbits to buyers and workers driving sales. An autopsy found many nuts in fowls at Ninmehs.

Camenns Rele Dupage Wimmera Raerea Camwrmm Watracknabesl UEP Messrs. Toohey and Petersons Alex Wilson Moh Messrs Pietsch and Dwyer Bariv C.W.A Mra W. R. Lawrence Roberta Avenue Horsham Warrackasteal Agricultural Society Department of Agriculture Tas Mme HL. Hora Inspector of Agriculture Winmmera Mallee Baltaly Wesvanan Mmuat Gambler Kouity Australie Ff MM Wits Staal Wans Helyte Manevawal Hoenbrh Nsw Nesta Celiniury Chur Brosdyy Jr William Vislun StrtrhaTtn Fern Patents Stb Vietoria Miran Ti Rew Kaniva Mtr Ty B. Blowaet Kapica Chiveol Chiial Reiley Hatullion Devons Merion Horsham Tor Norman Hamilton Ware Kawilas Matihary Boone Walter

Incomplete Inquiry From Milktary Correspondent

An extracted wire service item shows a partial inquiry by Milktary Coan, labeled Our Correspondent, with garbled text and missing context. The readable fragment hints at a forthright report but lacks identifiable facts or events.

Allied Pressure in Snowbound German Front Deepens

Swedish sources report preliminary air activity at Maxvik as Germans brace to lift land forces’ pressure. The Hagre fortress reportedly fell after a three week siege and a German communique claims destroyers and submarines in actions. Allies say 2,300,000 tons sunk.

Hagre Oc- Sontial Roros Nieping

Raid by German Troops Halted by French Fire

Fragmentary report describes German raiders attacked but were checked by French artillery and machine gun fire. French defense repelled the assault amid artillery bombardment and counterfire, with no clear details on casualties or aftermath.

Casualty List Totals Heavy Losses Since War Outbreak

London reports 52 dead 60 missing and 7 wounded as the War Ministry issues a daily casualty bulletin. The listing names Deal Street as missing and notes seven wounded, a figure described as the largest since the outbreak began.

London Aly Deal St Severt

Prime Minister's Resignation Sought by Labour Leader

Herbert Morrison MP attacks Chamberlain Simon and Hoare over weak foreign policy and war effort. He urges resignations and questions the Norway campaign with Labour opposition ready to press House inquiries as debate hints at reshaping the war Cabinet.

London Chamberlain John Simon Samuel Hoare Herbert Morrison M.P Labor London County Council House of Commons Norway

Fragmentary text from Vatican page with unclear names

The readable fragments describe various figures and events in the Vatican, mentioning ragged observers and a danger noted by banness. Names and places are obscured, leaving a vague scene without clear actions or outcomes.

Mane Bumbay Rethe Vatican Holbaur

Beatrice Eden Romances and Family Names Noted in Announcement

Fragmentary notice reveals Beatrice Eden and Beatrice J Schnelier connected to Horsham and local families. Mention of J J Schnelier and links to the Snider and McPherdine names appears.

Ove Irlew Pane O'Connor Orree Mir Ty Mathie The Sage Mm McCalmen McGurnie Sandford Beatrice Eden Sirs J. J. Schnelier Biink Honnie Marines Wiliam

Patriotic Appeals Committee Seeks Donations at Town Hall

Local appeal invites further donations through official channels at the Town Hall. Message notes gratitude from organizers and outlines support from community volunteers, with emphasis on ongoing wartime fundraising efforts.

Perviamale Raslla

Mussolini's War Confidence Cited by London Journalist

The Daily Mail reports from London that Mussolini is certain Italy will win the war this year. Despite assurances, observers doubt decisive moves and anticipate pledges remaining ambiguous as August approaches.

London Tita Minsslini Emeice Minaalini Dutabbe

Glamour and Drama Highlight in New York Film Lineup

Excerpted review notes Lew Ayres Lana Turner in These Glamour Girls and The Escape. The piece praises Ayres family scandal, taxi dancer romance, and East Side crime drama with a crowded cast of rising stars.

Orsham Gracia Fiekde Sydney Howard Mims Whit Seesenek Om Weanesdey Joe Collage Lew Ayres Lana Turner Dr. Kildare Kingaard University Bargelt Park Avenue Ayres M.G M Hollywood Jane Bryan Anita Louise Marsha Hunt Ann Rutherford Mary Bein Hughes Ken Brown Richard Carlson Owen Davis Jun Summer Getchell Peter Bayes Kane Haney Armetin Doctor Ella New York East Side

Egypt Ready for Any Attack Despite Allied Strain

Despatches from Alexandria report Allied naval forces at full strength as Britain faces possible attack. Italy warns a prompt reaction if offensive actions proceed. Times correspondent notes a serious situation with hopes for peace intact.

Talia Alexandria Mediterranean Jtme Wnnowa Milan Britain Hitler London Mussolini Pease

Th Century Theatre Presents The Hunchback of Notre Dame

The Hunchback of Notre Dame starring Charles Laughton and Maureen O Hara headlines a double feature with March of Time. The Flyin Truhanes recounts Douglas Corrigan’s daring transatlantic flight from New York to Ireland.

Notre Dame Charles Laughton Maureen O'Hara Fenatt Douglas Corrigan Oflug Plage New York Ireland

Fragmentary World Front Dispatch From London

A garbled London dispatch reports large Turkish and Bulgarian troop concentrations on a frontier. It claims Russian forces are halted near a border area and mentions a Soviet or allied security presence amid a tense regional stance.

Local theatre event highlights past donors and staff

The report notes a Thursday night theatre gathering with several speakers. It mentions Ms Watson stepping away from her long tenure and Mr Steven Stihane as a former director awaiting a new appointment at the Children’s Hospital, amid a flurry of community acknowledgments.

Mae Watson Siepyemsi Ami Steven Sti Tenhane Sf Neri Walle Arsion Nurwe

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