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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 17, 1940
Page
2
Horsham market notes list pricing for Pragmony in local stores. Prices reflect daily retail, with varying quotes among outlets. The report records comparative figures to guide buyers.
Melrose market notes show oats at a time, maize after 44, barley and flax also listed. Hay trades up to 340, with several miscellaneous prices for different grains and livestock terms noted by traders.
The Methodist church social evening at the jubilep hall drew members of the congregation for a night of games and music led by Mrs Jean Watts. The event featured a light supper and a display by couples connected to the church, celebrating Mother’s Day with fellowship and shared activities.
A diameter demonstration in Horsham is set for Friday May 24 Empire Day at 9 48 pm in the Town Hall. The Horsham Town Band and Pipe Band will play in Firebrace street before the meeting. The Mayor Dr R J Wilmoth and Dr F H Baker will speak. Proceeds to Red Cross and Comter's Pond. Citizens urged to attend and support Australia’s fighting men. A community singing session follows on Tuesday night at the Town Hall with local actors and choir members.
Ray Newcombe, a foreman carpenter aged 34, died instantly when a 100 foot silo shaft collapsed during a wheat silting and roofing task at Wanae. Funeral details note he leaves a widow and two children. colleagues paid tribute as community mourned.
Hor hum High School launches a scheme to involve pupils in buying war savings certificates. Students bring weekly savings to the school, which is credited and used to purchase certificates for each saver. Initial period shows 2 33 in savings. a similar effort returned 4 Eroup with the same aim.
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Large Japanese mums captivate visitors at the Horsham Botanic Gardens with nearly four varieties. Curator E Lord notes peak bloom depends on warm weather, with twin displays near the rock garden and main path. Other features include bright autumn foliage on newer trees and a claret ash by the rock garden.
The Nhill branch of the United Country Party held its annual meeting with vice-president P Bone presiding. Speakers said Horsham area farmers faced severe hardship, with many in straitened circumstances and comparing themselves to "working bullocks" amid widespread drought and adverse conditions across Australia. The talk touched on rainfall shortfalls, banking credit pressures, and calls for relief.
Miss Bertha Picken advertises resume of piano theory and harmony tuition at 2 McLachlan street Horsham. The notice lists hours and subjects and signals a local music instruction reopening for residents and students amid other community notices.
Reports from West Wyalong NSW describe a severe mice outbreak infesting farms and homes. Farmers seal haystacks with wire and gas to combat the pests, noting widespread damage to wheat, clothing, and furniture as the community copes with the infestation. Also: a showman and wife in a separate court case were found not guilty.
Prime Minister J Menzies announced the cash strike was settled with terms awaiting ratification by the Miners' Executive. Unions agreed not to strike for the duration of the war. Representatives from involved unions supported the agreement, signaling a peaceful wartime settlement.
Settlement terms were accepted allowing ENIONESTS to return to work on Monday. The agreement permits continuation of operations, with a 2 year hiatus on certain activities and potential reopening of affected units after that period. Employees are to report for duties as instructed.
A bevy of performers present an aviation themed program with romance, danger, and nature struggle. Stars include Grant, Parker, and Lawrence with a New York group-backed production featuring the Pacific North and Forest imagery. Matinee at 2 PM includes Redwoods shorts and Sweets of Treasure Leland.
Fragmentary text mentions Horsham associates and names such as Mrs Hendy and Mr Bae ri. Details unclear due to damaged OCR, with scattered references to addresses and possible notices or listings without a coherent event or action.
Weather disrupted Downyasteray but scores dropped handicaps with Mes Ro Wallis 91 23 70 Mre Dowell 10 8873 Min McRae 105 28 7. Last Saturday Canadian foursomes saw Miss Scott and R Watts paired with James Walters and Cannon 96 25 71. Tomorrow features hole stroke competition at Soungvale Club and an auction for Isabella E Watson estate Portland by J L Wymit Co with a double fronted brick house near State Savings Bank.
Southern Command reports a broad age range for recruits aged 20 to 40 who pass medical tests. Prior rejections due to age or height have been reconsidered. Units from Boreham Dimboela and Nhl join the Armoured Regiment under Major WN Manta, with new training and camp deployment planned.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe German artillery activity near a castle with references to defense, enemy actions, and uncertain casualty or outcome details. The text is garbled and many proper nouns are unreadable, leaving a provisional combat context without clear dates or locations.
A staggered departure involving Norwegians from Australia is described with unclear details. Text references Ababuene and Pearatbey Wilts amid scattered phrases about a vase, heavy users, and a list of fragmented names. The report lacks coherent events or dates.
The Methodist Church Noradjubs hosted the April 20 wedding of Jean Brome Sin cuir and William Lachlan Strand. Rev H Newnham officiated with Miss Penny at the organ as the couple exchanged vows while guests admired dainty Easter daisies and gururan flowers.
The report notes donations to Mordtam Row Crag Foviois from the sor rotars Mresioisiy ackarmtodend tied to Red Cross and a Dring Month drive. It mentions regional events, competitions, and a Wednesday town halt for a key fundraiser with varied local groups including The Henneh and Her Horan referenced.
The readable lines suggest a damaged historical page with scattered names and phrases. No clear events or actions emerge beyond hints of people and places, providing an outline rather than a full notice.
The obituary honors Payne and the extended family with notes on the deceased’s life, community impact and ongoing memories. It lists name variants, places, and possible relations while acknowledging a period of mourning and public condolences from relatives and friends. The text references locations and individuals connected to the late person and notes a funeral plan or memorial details forthcoming.
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