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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 18, 1945
Page
2
The text records yesterday’s sale prices for provisions in Horsham stores with items including butter and local items. It notes wage or price references and references a local factory and suppliers, reflecting a market snapshot.
Fragments detail trade and wartime topics including linen imports from Australia and Britain, mentions of Germany, defences, and industry outlooks. References to workers, manufacturing, and postwar economic expectations appear, with scattered names and events implied but unclear due to OCR damage.
A damaged OCR fragment presents unclear text about an event near war related terms. It mentions places and dates in a sparse format without a clear, complete report or identifiable individuals or organizations.
The article outlines ration arrangements and distribution measures including wheat quotas, card exchanges, and government oversight. It mentions officials such as the Minister of Commerce and a steering committee coordinating supply, with references to ration cards and market controls. A second item discusses the reformation of the Ex-Students Association at Worsham High School and upcoming fundraising events.
A town farewell marks W P Pryor's retirement from service as council members and townspeople gather at the Market Hall. The event features the mayor and officials praising Pryor for decades of loyal work, extending thanks and presenting a commemorative gift for his long tenure.
Admiral Kinkaid said he believed General Macarthur and Admiral Nimitz were making good progress on coordinating army and navy operations for the invasion of Japan. He noted the plan is large and complex and cannot be solved immediately.
Admiral Nimitz reports no material change in Southern Okinawa from yesterday’s land operations. Through May 15 the enemy suffered 16 505 killed and 13 036 captured, while Allied losses reached 3 781 killed and 17 004 wounded with 165 missing.
The Twentieth Air Force announced over 500 B 29 Superfortresses based in the Marianas launched low level firebomb raids on Nagoya shortly after midnight. The attack targeted the city’s north sector where fires from Sumay’s raid were still smoldering.
General MacArthur announces Netherlands East Indies troops have landed on Tarakan Island's southern tip. Other sectors show limited activity as heavy and medium bombers and fighters drop bombs in support of ground forces on Tarakan and strike enemy airfields at Balikpapan Jesselton Kudat and Bintulu.
Mire A ti iil receipt identifies her as the hand of Anetratio. Lt. Greenberger reports a yearens orent in Greene with interment in Germany. Neville Taine with the A.L.F. islands north of Ane Willa. Mrs Cr Haine of Mulit Street reports a start of Federal Tax tom Department. Marearer Dotter of Kallnnn Hk has joined Uneaster vt hrm Young & x My. Lir, Mo einwnt, heads to Meltonurne for term at Uneen's Semin.
Admiral Jonas Ingram, commander of the United States Atlantic Fleet, reports heavy losses of German submarines. He notes Allied wolf packs harmed U boat operations, with earlier German surrender and subsequent Allied advances from Maine to Florida shaping the Atlantic campaign.
Jean Daphne Ethel, daughter of Mr and Mrs Mrcamt Sts AU, planned a quiet wedding at the Methodist Church in Horsham. The groom, Stewart, and the bride, with attendants, joined in a ceremony described with formal attire and familial involvement.
The obituary for Grace Wright reports her passing on Saturday afternoon at her home in Dewitt. The funeral and burial arrangements are listed by the minister and local church, with services to be announced to relatives and friends.
In a House debate Minister Beatty and Mr Scully discuss Victorian wheat acreage from 1940 to 1945 and superphosphate shortages. Scally notes Victoria had about 2.5 million licensed acres since 1840 with occasional increases, asserts sowings in 1944 45 reached 2 198254 acres, and explains shipping limits and phosphate rock imports affected fertilizer supply.
A large turnout at the Town Hall supper room saw rural groups form the Progress Association. Key figures, including J. T. Bennett, were elected president, with secretary to be filled as applications are invited. Debate over council members serving on the executive ended in defeat for that motion.
London reports Thureday Dr Tay, leader of the German Laker Frome, captured 49 miles south of Berchitrezaden with Seventh Army actions. Ley was reportedly in pajamas and bed when seized.
Last Tuesday evening at 4 o clock a Young People service heard abdu ted youths give testimonies to the bench a ee campaien. Suggestions arising from the meeting led to plans for youth work in the future. A feature next Sunday will be a special service in Men with a male choir performing select tunes.
Report describes liberated Australian prisoners departing a liner after being held as prisoners of war. The voyage involved cramped quarters and careful handling by British officials as the prisoners returned to their ships. The fragmentary text notes uncertain details about the transfer and final destination.
Notices describe planned games and venue details with times and participating schools. The item lists observers and attendees for a Presbyterian school event and other local teams with names and times, highlighting community sports activity tomorrow.
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