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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 08, 1925
Page
8
A garbled OCR passage describes an explosion in a wood heap near Hobaston, with scattered fragments mentioning smoke, wind effects, and individuals reacting. The text is heavily corrupted, but implies a local incident affecting nearby property and bystanders amid unsettled weather.
Police investigated a party at a residence on Malvin Street near St Kelly where seven or more adults and several children attended a drinking event described as a farewell gathering. A 4 year old child reportedly found unwell as investigators recovered empty bottles in the kitchen. One man identified as the host denied wrongdoing while a guest claimed alcohol was consumed by several attendees. The incident prompted concern over safety and supervision at the gathering.
The feature recalls Mothers Day customs and greetings from Philadelphia to Austin, highlighting public notices, church and YMCA involvement, and community tributes. It mentions Mrs Anni Taevew of Philadelphia and ancient observances, noting how children honor mothers with songs and prayers and public celebrations across locales.
Fragmented lines reference events in May including a potential King George V topic and strike mentions. The text is garbled with multiple misspellings and nonstandard place names, making specifics unclear. It reads like a historical column noting dates and figures but lacks coherent details.
A garbled report notes an event involving AM guests and a driver named John Henry Fickl a who was taken to St Killa police station for alleged Life Act contravention. A woman involved in a backyard incident faces indecent exposure charges, and another person may be released on bail.
The Goroke Agricultural Society holds a manual meeting at Goroke Mechanics Hall Tavsslay at noon. Important business will be discussed and officers elected. The article notes weather and local travel details and hints at upcoming events and responsibilities for members.
A chaotic OCR style preview notes Melbourne schools Geelong College Wesley College and Geelong Grammar competing. It praises Geelong College and Wesley College while hinting at Geelong Grammar and Saviour College results with uncertain details. The piece centers on the annual Head of the River event and expected winners amid tense rivalry.
Letter from readers questions the Horsham station upgrade while contrasting it with Melbourne’s terminus. It laments the town's apparent neglect and cites a grand railway building in the capital, urging attention to regional needs and rail improvements.
A fragmented Punch excerpt discusses temperance, prohibitions, and public sentiment. It mentions fewer deaths from tuberculosis in New York, opinions on alcohol, and an exhibition to showcase Brownee. The text reflects era debates and cautious calls for policy, with scattered phrases about law and social conduct.
Local agents advertise travel and freight services across Victoria and Australia with office in Horsham. Listings include steamship and auction connections, agents for Orient Steam Navigation Co and Lagcelles Ltd, horse carriages, and motor garage offering Buick and Ford cars with 24 hour public access and repairs.
A chaotic OCR fragment details a large autumn sale featuring 19,000 sheep and 20 equines among other livestock and farm articles. It lists various buyers and sellers, auction terms, and mentions a sale at a Creek location with dates and prices, though many words are garbled. The passage references bidders and individuals by name and hints at property and objects up for bidding.
Wilson Bolton Co advertises as agents for land and station sales with multiple branches at Geelong and surrounding towns. Auctions of Pat and Store goods held at Corporation Yards North Geelong every Monday, with wool advances and investment goods offered at low rates.
A state minister and chief inspector urge full prohibition on taking mutton birds after reports of increased egg collection and export from a distant island. They argue catch limits fail and only total ban will curb the harvest, noting imports and local fishers affected by the embargo.
J Strownia of Horsham on Wilson Street serves as local representative for the Farmers and Settlers Co operative Insurance Co of Australia Ltd. The company has paid more than 413000 in dividends to farmers to date.
Fragmented OCR lists various agency names and entities including David Anderson & Co, Jung Jung, Pimpinio, Nota fad Gorka, Lorhaw Corporation Yardy, Rain Land, Mostpaco & Aguas Vance, and Royal Tapuraney Company. The notice mentions sale by tender and property interests framed around land, stock and finance agents with references to multiple regions and firms. Due to garbled text some names and places are uncertain.
Fragmented OCR text shows a legal or business notice referencing John Kimberley and Sons, banking, agents, and property/land terms. Names and exact actions are obscured, but the document appears to concern a financial or property matter with multiple entities and potential trustees or firms listed.
R T Plant ADVOTIONEER SWOK AND PROPERTY SALESMAN appears as agent for Cusmercie and a range of products. The fragment mentions Peugeot cars noted for quality and economy, with references to finances, land, and gear for Australian interests, inviting engagement.
Mutual teenpare Co Ltd and Austentian firms offer fire and accident, crops and stock, personal accident, workers' compensation and live stock insurance at low rates. Wool and produce brokers, perpetual trustees association, and loan negotiations advertised. Contact numbers provided.
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