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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 18, 1928
Page
5
Historical ledger lists Horsham provisions with prices per unit for onions, butter, oats, potatoes and more. The page also includes long memorial notices praising departed family members with dates and familial relations.
A local committee seeks reliable regular contributions to fund hospital maintenance and services as government support wanes. Read has proposals for weekly wage deductions, public donations and school drives, with incentives like flower sales and concerts to boost the treasury.
The Horsham Times reports the Ladies' Stall Capeeting Committee settled the annual hospital ball for June 7 at the Town Hall after rescheduling from June 1. A separate note covers conservatorium concerts planned for June and July in nearby towns and a committee meeting about bringing one to Horsham, with scheduling adjusted due to opera and school holidays. Also: Mr H H Barker of Horsham injured in a motorcycle accident in Adelaide, admitted to J Lode Hospital with skull fracture and facial injuries. his condition described as serious but improving.
News and notes from Horsham and North Western Province detail Emfire Day at Moet Lehwmn State School with mayoral speeches, religious addresses, and outdoor contingencies. also coverage of the local referendum style voting, divisional polling places, and general election logistics amid a busy civic agenda.
An engagement and wedding report from East Methwliss Church details May 2 nuptials. Dorothy Ramlers daughter of Mr and Mrs Randers married George Smith son of the late Mr and Mrs Smith of Mitchebl The ceremony featured pink and silver decor, a silver ivory chime token, and an ivory chime. Reception followed with gifts, attire described, and the couple departing for their honeymoon amid congratulations and post ceremony gatherings.
A church service at Boreham Methodist Church featured a sacred concert with solos duets and an organ recital. The evening included a presentation to G. J. Taw who retires after nine years as choir leader. Separate notes report on Tientsin military precautions and a funeral at Horsham Cemetery.
Wire reports from Melbourne describe the George Gor murder trial involving Mya Mes and Clements with expert testimony on a finger print claim. The trial faced adjournment as evidence and naval strike discussions surface, including motions regarding a work reemission and conference notes.
A fragmentary report describes Prince Carol of Rewhitiia amid plots and royal dowry discussions. The confused text references Helgiush imperial matters, a London flight, and an interview with a woman near Newt ninacethetic, with unclear dates.
The passage notes a May 3 setting involving Michet Seeie and a ceremony schedule. It mentions a preparation for an unpleasant episode and references Latoere Ne flotaliste with Hwimelies to spas at some control. Nine ceremonies are planned in this context.
Five airmen lost their lives as a crash occurred near a French airfield today. The accident involved a military aircraft and the injured were taken to local hospitals for treatment. Witnesses reported a sudden explosion and a fireball as the plane went down over a suburb during takeoff.
A garbled OCR fragment from a regional newspaper item appears as a cryptic headline and brief note. It shows names or acronyms and seems to reference a clash or event amid unclear context, requiring fuller text to establish a concrete report.
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