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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 14, 1940
Page
2
A fragmented notice lists egg and meat prices and general provisions for a local market. Vendors advertise white meats and dairy items with attached prices and times, reflecting a bustling street commerce page.
The Horsham Times outlines a forthcoming Veer event this Friday. Readers are advised to watch for a feature on local activities and community updates centered around the event.
The readable fragment mentions facilities and a dome structure, hinting at a layout or presentation. It lacks clear names, dates, or events to identify a specific subject or outcome.
The Horsham branch 96 SHA Women's Club schedules a community singing session at the Town Hall on Tuesday May 15, moving from Wednesday. Local notes mix with weather commentary and market reports, mentioning fogs, frosts, and variable winds as autumn forecasts unfold.
The report shows Taylors Lake and Pine Lake with remaining stocks at 31792 and 2192 acres, Wartook 14575, Green Lake and Dock Lake 2192. After an unrestricted irrigation season, storages recover slowly from drought, stressing Rifle Butts scheme and dependence on local supply for stock and domestic use.
A church group gathered at Towe Hall to discuss a youth society named Younger, chaired by Mrs. Bemonds, with plans for a supper room gathering and a committee crafting social activities. The event featured speakers, a motherly theme, and emphasis on community sympathy and religious values.
The Portland outbreak reports four cases of infantile paralysis. Authorities, including Dr Cole, visited Portland and expressed satisfaction with the health officer Dr JH Sleeman and inspector Mr Salthouse. Steps are in place to prevent further cases and no shoe change is deemed necessary at this store.
A damaged description details a infant swallowing a large open safety pin and undergoing two operations over six days in attempts to remove it. Parents returned home after Missouri care, with court notes listing Beaurapaire Tyr Serve A Tuckwall EVs and costs, amid broader commentary on bureaucratic overreach and wartime social tensions.
A fragmented report describes Britain mobilising coal for the war effort. It mentions workers across regions, wartime production, and logistics tied to fuel supply, with references to transport hubs and industrial output shaping home front support.
Mr Dr Wallis, long associated with Wilson Bolton & Co, is named Horsham manager for the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Avenue Co. Ltd. John T McKeaze of Green Park marks his birthday with warm wishes after 82 years in the town. Frank J T Williams resigns from Horsham Times staff to take a position elsewhere. AL Schwarz, formerly of the First Armoured Car Regiment, receives promotion to sergeant in the ALF at Broadmeadows. W Saltan, West Province MP, plans a Horsham visit to meet constituents and discuss local matters.
Obituaries from Horsham base hospital region detail Janet Brown, 79, Melbourne born, married twice, four sons surviving, funeral at Horsham Cemetery with service by Rev W Clinch. Also reported: death of James Scott, long-time Tapan East resident, at Balinarat Hospital after base hospital stay. family survivors listed. Memorials note community sympathy and local funeral arrangements by Mestro A Welch & Sons.
Miss Constance Lene wed Mr Hared Edwin Friebel in Hersham with Pastor Jashel officiating. Attendants wore satin gowns and bouquets, as guests gathered at a cafe reception after the ceremony.
The King approves a new British War Cabinet with key figures from the coalition. Names include Chamberlain Atlee and Cad, ministers for defence, finance, home affairs, and supply, as government reshuffles amid questions on wartime leadership.
The list shows dating notes for various events with days of the week and October dates. Hortham is scheduled Wednesday and Thursday September 3 and 4. Hopemun is Saturday September 2. Rupanvup is Saturday September 25. Warcacknabral is Tuesday October 7. Beulah and Kancva are both October 5. Minvip is Tuesday October 7. Shift Truraday October 10.
A chaotic prose fragment describes priests performing scavenger duties amid turmoil across various locales. The text references Church figures, civic actions, and shifting social roles with scattered mentions of places and people, reflecting a garbled historical page item.
George Day of the Chalet in St Kerdusko imported dogs from Siberia for a show. The pets were born abroad and brought to the local event, drawing interest from attendees.
German forces brutalize Belgium Holland and Luxembourg with aerial bombardment and parachute landings. Desperate appeals to the Allies follow as Holland and Belgium declare war and seek aid.
Fragmented OCR text describes heavy air and ground actions across a broad European front with German offensives against Britain and France. Mentions British and French counterattacks, widespread aerial activity, and troop movements though details are garbled.
Fragmented account describes German forces crossing the Maes and mounting attacks along bridges with tanks and air support. Allied defense, including Royal Air Force assistance, halted the advance near Tongres and at Arseatems as German pressure continued.
Fragmentary wartime report from Ardennes and Belgian sectors. Mentions French forces moving toward Leea m Bourg and Luxembourg area, German retreat and allied engagements. Source text is garbled with unclear spellings and partial names, but references to French advances and defensive positions in early Ardennes theater.
Reading unclear fragments points to a report on sabotage prevention measures and counter efforts involving multiple entities. The text mentions international actors, security teams, and investigations tied to attacks and protective steps in various locales.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions German planes and a reflected wartime context. Names, dates, and clear actions are not readable, leaving only scattered fragments of place and event references without coherent details.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe fighting on the Western Front with references to memetic slogans and unclear names. The text lacks concrete dates, locations, or identifiable entities.
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