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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 13, 1941
Page
2
W E Thomas Surgeon Dentist travels to Victoria with stopovers at Warrack, Stawell and Ararat. The visit includes towns such as Horsham and Hamilton with dental-related engagements and local consultations scheduled through Saturday.
Fragmentary OCR reading lists various items and vendors with numerous typos. Several brand or product names appear jumbled, making specific identities and events unreadable. No coherent event or persons can be confirmed from the readable segments.
Melbourne market prices show standay wheat and various feeds and hay. Entries include milling and English feeds, quoted per ton or unit, with values in pounds and shillings. The garbled listing references quantities and commodities such as hay and feed, indicating a wholesale trading snapshot.
Wartime article discusses motor registration and insurance fees as a public contribution to national efforts. It notes authorities impose charges to support rationing and defense, while motorists resist high costs as regressive. Opposition arises across states despite calls to fund wartime transport needs.
The report describes a cool and cloudy day with mist and patchy rain in places. Weather conditions include light rain and breezy winds, with visibility affected by overcast skies. Nearby farms report damp fields and some minor water pooling after recent showers.
Fragmentary obituary-like notes reference names and dates amid garbled OCR. The readable fragments mention memorial phrases and scattered proper nouns such as individuals and locations, but most text is indecipherable, producing a hazy tribute cluster rather than a clear obituary narrative.
The fragmentary text presents garbled OCR from a newspaper page with no clear persons events or dates detectable. It references names and terms but lacks coherent facts to form a summary or identify a specific item.
The article details a community effort to collect rags and paper for the war effort, with many volunteers joining the drive. Despite energy and willingness, the group faced a shortage of supplies and transportation, requiring additional help and better distribution. The piece notes organizational support from local leaders and the broader wartime context driving public participation.
Fragmented text describes foxes actions and figures from a sports or literary fragment. Mentions of Foxes, Packer, and various names hint at a broadcast or contest, with unclear sequence and partial quotes. The piece appears as a garbled excerpt referencing a public event or performance, with limited readable names and events.
The article reports that Arden school won a prize from the ANA for beating rivals in a local contest. The event featured Eumbents Nroneh and others presenting awards while committee members praised Mr. Melintsre and Mr. Beumett for leadership.
A heated discussion urged strong representations against a state highway from Kaniva to Portland. The motion favored delaying the route and seeking alternative routes, citing potential local harm and regional impact on communities.
The Mobile Recruiting Unit for the ALF will visit Horsham on Friday May 18, remaining on Firebrace Street all day. Two public meetings planned in the main street at 4 pm and 8 pm, with town bands, returned soldiers, nurses, and patriotic groups to assist. A parade of recruits will form at 8:15 pm led by the band, followed by a reception in the Town Hall hosted by the Mayor and committee.
The monthly meeting of the Har sham Ladies Benevolent Society was held at the Town Hub yesterday afternoon with Mrs Ee onda in the chair. Poetry and pastes were shared and three pairs of boots were distributed during the late portion of the month, aided by AH wey Ferainen.
The community celebrated Mother's Day with church services and home gatherings. Women received small gifts, and families honored mothers for their care. Clergy and neighbors marked the day with prayers, songs, and acts of kindness, reflecting enduring respect for maternal roles.
A fragmented notice announces a midday event at Buna Arbor Hall with plans for a fair. The schedule mentions a 2 0 clock activity and nearby stalls or demonstrations. The exact actions and organizers are unclear due to damaged text, but the reference implies a community gathering with prices and timing.
The Country Roads Board, under Wimmera Shire supervision, approved a contract for the supply and delivery of 290 cubic yards of gravel for the Horsham Lubeck road in 1827. A farmer, A J Smith of Dahlen, had two fingers crushed when his hand was caught in a wheat threshing machine during an adjustment, receiving medical attention. Coronation Day Anniversary flags were displayed on public buildings to mark the fourth anniversary of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth’s coronation.
Market notes report a mixed day with tea and produce listings. It mentions quantities and varieties including fruit and vegetables, with dates and items like apples, potatoes, cabbages, and roots. no clear pricing or full sentences due to OCR corruption. Public market details and time references are fragmented.
Residents throughout Horsham and district applauded a free radio service week conducted by Mr. O Short of Firebrace Street. The event showcased his technical department's skill and the department’s equipment, with participation from a technical representative of Amalgamated Wireless Australia Ltd. The cooperation of Amalgamated Wireless Australia Ltd helped him provide this service to district residents.
Cecil DeMille's North West Mounted Police starring Gary Cooper and Madeleine Carroll screens at Shams Theatre through Friday. The Technicolor epic follows Mounted Police facing a Native uprising, with a Texas Ranger chasing a rebel leader and intertwined loves amid a Canada Civil War backdrop.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a court case with references to Constable, Moreland, and a man named Constante Sonn. It mentions a trial for breaking windows, sentencing details, and financial penalties. The piece is heavily garbled but centers on a respondent accused of vandalism and a seven-month or similar penalty, with monetary fines and eviction terms noted.
fragmented OCR text describes a cement plant shipment to Colombia amid war time conditions. mentions Barkin TV Medellin Culvuibia and Meel manufacturers and engineers tasked to carry out the order. references ATO tone Wwe heen mast and Frank kine 14 with secret surgery, sworn blah.
A fragmented clipping mentions Woods and a peppermint cure tied to Olvey protection and names like qguimar and Indiweee. The legible items indicate a local notice or brief noting product claims and protective measures without clear context.
The Labour party led in New South Wales results on Saturday with wins across key seats, while the Liberal party suffered losses. Counts show Labour ahead in multiple districts including Sydney areas, with the final composition shaping potential cabinet decisions and future governing party strength.
The government statistician said Victoria had 20,412,962 sheep on March 1, up 2,160,482 from 1939, a state record. The rise came from breeding ewes increasing by 320,807 and lambs by 1,214,343.
Australia’s Storey Bridge in Brisbane features 149 Golden Ray lanterns with 140 Watt sodium lamps, the largest sodium lighting installation in the country. Originated by a British firm, the lanterns use prisms for even light distribution along the roadway. The system traces back to Britain’s 1936 trunk roads act and has seen use in Singapore, India, Australia, and New Zealand. British makers exported more in 1940 than 1930, with good prospects for the current year.
Banks report total Commonwealth War Loan subscriptions at Horsham of £112,220 against a £35,000,000 target after a war rally at Horsham Theatre. Several subscribers opted for privacy. many names were read at the meeting including Mr H Pickford Mrs Barnes Mr J McMillus and others. The Horsham Severage Authority depreciation fund was noted in the proceedings.
Melbourne Monday. Credit transactions were being tried and discussed with caution as the board considers implications. Leila Thun, director at Stanton Ltd, noted observers and a general emphasis on regulatory alignment before the federation act.
At the Horsham Agricultural Society annual meet, President Re Newton spoke on the death of Mrs. Levitzke, wife of committee member A Levitake. A condolence letter was sent. The funeral was held at Hatundas Cemetery with Major Leggett presiding.
A fragmented Labor AWG report hints at a by election in Boothby with unclear resignations and possible government changes. Mixed lines mention candidates such as Lenfor and Mellertie while noting unsettled party dynamics and scheduling details.
British and Australian forces fought near Tobruk with limited activity and several wounded. German air raids targeted positions during the night and the morning, with counterattacks observed along the shore and roads north of the town.
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