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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 10, 1938
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR text notes an aerial display and mentions sinking losses, with stray names and unclear phrases. The readable core references aerial events and wartime context, but lacks coherent details or dates.
Local farmers consider lucerne as a tool against hoary cress spreading across Victoria. Experts praise lucerne’s grazing value and potential to improve wheat yields, with recommended seeding rates from 4 to 6 pounds per acre. Trials show better stands when used with fallow and cover crops, aiding soil renewal and weed suppression.
Dr George Abbott chaired the Australian Mutual President Society in Sydney on May 6 noting strong growth in life insurance business. The federation reported record combined premiums across Ordinary and Industrial Departments, with significant investment gains, growing policy counts and funds while urging federal regulation of life insurance.
Classified notices seek experienced house staff including a capable housekeeper and cook, with no washing duties, plus offers for general helpers and two young men with positions. Also listings for exchange of land, furniture, and machinery, and ads for local services and goods.
Irregular OCR lists farm machinery and tractors including reconditioned items and prices in pounds. Names such as Tannoet and Sons appear with items like Scarifier and engines. The fragmentary text references Portas and Victoria names and various reconditioning notes.
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