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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 10, 1940
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and items with unclear context. The readable portion lists Brue Pollard Blakely Jienn Ceara and a set of cheese types Mrs mild, Gems, matured. No coherent event or clear facts emerge.
Fragmentary OCR listing from Melbourne produce market includes agricultural items and prices with unclear entries such as potatoes and caps. Reading shows scattered figures and shorthand notations, lacking coherent sale details or organizer names.
Bereavement card notes sorrowful loss with expressions of gratitude for sympathy and support. Memoriam message remembers a deceased relative with references to May date and family names, signaling a formal tribute from those closest.
Fragmented text from a historical paper outlines a planned air scheme with emphasis on air crew recruitment and industrial capacity. It mentions Otisy2 and Silleo Ye, names individuals, and notes concerns about profiles and adaptability of Australian craftsmen. The article hints at broader defense implications and military industrial effort amid uncertain details.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions unrelated phrases and names, no coherent event, date, or location to summarize into a valid news item. The garbled content lacks discernible entities or actions to form a factual card.
Forecast highlights frost in inland areas with mellow to moderate southwesterly winds. Forecasters predict glondy conditions in the southeast and northeastern districts with scattered showers and fog, while frost may persist inland and frost-free zones shift toward the south and west.
Magistrate Mr P Biggin tells Horsham Sessions that vermin and weed destruction appears unsatisfactory and could improve. Defendant Mille faced charges for neglecting to destroy thistles on his property while inspector W Pluebl testified about sightings and failed enforcement. Biggin urged a national standard, noting farmers delay harvests and that prosecutions should be clearer and better enforced.
A long, partially garbled report describes the Bachelors and Sim Nsters Ball at Marsham Street with related committee actions. It notes a lunch hour change, school building usage for celebrations, and discussions on dress and prizes. also mentions Girl Guides and Scouting activities, a technical mock project, and a missing youth incident near Footscray with an arrest for belongings.
Chugile Voude, a celebrated composer, visits Horsham on Tuesday night to run a community singing event. Proceeds go to the Salvation Army War Across Appeal. Pianist Brown of SDB is expected to attend with a playful program featuring a Krazy question and ballet routines, promising wholesome entertainment for all ages.
The Wimmera gathering, led by Sister Vere and Mr. F C Blavelon, faces higher petrol costs but plans a large rally of Methodist Ladies Guilds. Next Wednesday event details include venue at Pall and a keynote from Ballarat official.
A mission worker Robert Brickell faced Horsham Court of Petty Sessions on a weekend for riding a bicycle on the footpath in front of a police station. Witnesses said the act endangered pedestrians and children. Brickell claimed he rode about 100 yards. a fine of 1 was imposed. TIFERS' WIN To Swan Hill report covers Kingston district visit for hospital carnival events and a charity fundraiser with prizes.
Last Saturday evening the annual dinner of the Wimmord Public School Hers' Association was held at the Dimbapla Hotel. Ma G Gi Milkine presided, with many former Wesley and Seatch College pupils enjoying the event. Awards and officer elections featured, and plans were made to host next year’s dinner at Dimbonsk.
Wednesday saw children in costumes at the Horsham St John Society event in Parish HAM. Nurses danced with cowboys among attendees, with several named participants and an opening night program planned for May 15 at Wilton Street Corsham featuring skaters and new exhibits.
An accident on a river bridge near the Wannon River seriously injured a 17 year old girl, with another youth also hurt. The victim, daughter of L A Lookty, lived with her grandfather in Dunkeld as she was treated for skull fracture, fractures, and abrasions at Hamilton Base Hospital. Firefighters were hailed for responding to a separate blaze that night, praising longtime service and recalling past incidents while describing gear failures and near-misses during battles with flames and collapsing structures.
An istance court hearing involved a warded worker Mart y in the Practice Court on Wednesday. The witness lists discussed insults and public place offenses, with details of fines and defenses amid a sequence of testimonies and cross examinations.
The Commons debated the government during a heated confidence vote with Churchill delivering an outspoken address. The result showed 281 votes for and 200 against, reflecting Labor and allied support and prompting discussion of Germany, Norway, and Allied strategies amid the broader wartime context.
Fragmented OCR text shows a parliamentary confrontation with Prime Minister Chamberlain amid wartime tensions. Opposition voices vow to press criticism while pledging support for the government. The passage references national danger, unity, and the duty to sustain the war effort.
A garbled report hints at a government stalemate as Mr. Chonaberias and Mr. Chas Keltio navigate lobbies and discussions with Chamberlain about the king's advisability. Opinion voices and Wednesday meetings reflect unsettled political tensions as far as can be deemed from the readable fragments.
Winnie farmers discussed a proposed 3/10 wheat guarantee amid traders presence and voting on resolutions. Debate focused on price protections, potential penalties, and securing reliable buyers, with committee reports and a plan to notify farmers of outcomes.
An address to Horsham Rotary Club by a guest speaker from Sydney discussed China’s advancement in road and railway construction and factory building. The talk highlighted progress and prospects, with emphasis on China’s modern infrastructure and industrial growth.
wartime dispatch discusses labor on coal fields and government plans. Prime Minister Mesities proposes suspending the Commonwealth to ease tensions. Menzies favors keeping the majority at work to avert civil strife and hints at a secret ballot among voters.
Fragmentary notice details a West Allen incident involving Quienslind Mindy Resid and BULL PRODUCTION SEST. The garbled text references a chaotic event, possible conflict or disruption, and mentions a fall and a tentative schedule or expectation. No clear outcomes or dates are readable.
Shipley era text reports church notices and services across denominations. It notes a Mother s Day service at the Presbyterian church and a Methodist service at Greensand Dare with details of times and participants. The article also mentions a Christian Church observance by Syrenes and a question asking about sectarian positions and church practices.
A garbled OCR fragment evokes a Czechslovak Army in France with scattered phrases about wealth and a protest or rescue. Names, places, and clear actions are unreadable, leaving only disjointed mentions of inn, volunteers, and a struggle context without cohesive detail.
The obituary outlines the death and funeral details of Mrs. Baker aged 87, including family ties and church affiliations. It notes multiple children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, with services at Horsham Methodist and St Andrew’s Church, burial at Pimpinio Cemetery and a separate notice for Mr. Robert Frew of Mclachlan Street, including service details and pallbearers. It references Horace Fyzan Boyd, a former postmaster, and lists surviving relatives and memorials.
A court hearing on the de registration of a railway union in New South Wales considered the authority of the Railway Commissioners to intervene in arbitration matters. The judge noted provisions governing the court's power to handle consent and misinterpretations by the federation involved, with attention to jurisdiction and statutory limits.
Swedish reports claim Narvik faces a Luftwaffe attack as dawn air drops and parachutes trigger warning signals. Gunilla and others are cited in a brittle Nordic front as defense efforts tighten amid unclear collision risk and invasion chatter.
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