Horsham Retail Prices List From Yesterday
The Egg and Egg Pulp Marketing Board outlines yesterday’s Horsham store price list for provisions including butter eggs cheese flour and onions with graded egg options and pulp prices noted for various can sizes and qualities. The list shows multiple items such as butter eggs cheese flour onions pork pollard and general market terms for price per unit and quality categories.
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Mutter
Dows
Ballarat
Pollard
Iran
Sint Ob
Egg and Egg Pulp Marketing Board
Melbourne Produce Market Prices
Melbourne brokered market report lists frequent items with ranges in pounds. Prices cover feed oats maize onions lucerne chaff and English malting across bulk and bagged lots. Figures show price bands from low to high per unit for multiple produce types.
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Melbourne
Cape
Lucerne
Memorial Notice Lost in Fragmented In Memoriam Text
In memoriam appears as a damaged obituary fragment, mentioning loved ones and a wife and mother. The unreadable OCR yields scattered phrases about memory and a family, with no clear dates or place names.
The Blitzkrieg Concept and World War I Casualties
The article discusses wartime casualty figures and terms, comparing the Western Front’s 1914 18 period with the blitzkrieg phase. It notes daily Allied and enemy deaths averaged about 2000 during the long war and reflects on the potential extension of current hostilities and casualty expectations.
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Thoms
Mohamed
Australians Watch War Hype Give Way to Real Effort
The piece notes Australians once amused by a sham war now focus on genuine stakes like recruitment and national resolve. It observes a shift from sport like horse racing and football to sensing real military commitments as the conflict becomes earnest.
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Ettee
Weather Notes: Frosts and Fogs Week End
Weekend conditions were fine overall with frosts and fogs. Minimum Sunday night temperature was near freezing. forecast called for showers in East Gippsland and nearby high lands, otherwise fine with cold nights, further frosts, and variable winds.
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East Gippsland
Town Trail Service Planned by Shire President
The Shire President invites residents to a service at the Town Hall on Sunday at 8 pm. Members of the committee will present plans and seek cooperation from local churches for support and participation.
Empire Day Celebration Planned in Horsham Town Hall
At 9 15 p.m. Friday a special Empire Day demonstration will be held in Horsham Town Hall. The Mayor and Shire President convene the meeting for a crowded hall with an address, patriotic singing, and performances by soloists and the Town and Pipe bands. A collection will be taken for the Red Cross and Comforts Funds.
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Horsham
Red Cross and
Hershammand Empire Day Vendors Sell Buttons
Vender women in Hershammand public streets offer buttons for Empire Day. A local cheer leads by a group of canines as part of district patriotic events.
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Hershammand
More Wimmera Troops For ALF Enlistment Drafts Grow
Turbulent enlistment drive as two drafts, the largest yet, prepare to ship from Thorsham and Toch division area. Recruits join reconnaissance unit while remaining 34 await training at a camp. Enlistments continue steadily with next parade planned early in June.
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Thorsham
Beoegter Asl Mings
Wenneseday Fni
Toch Livision
Remaiing
Consotable Suffers Foot Injury From Axe Accident
A Consotable at Ober ham Police Station was injured last week while trimming weeds on a leased property. The axe slipped, injuring his foot, and he remains in the Mothee Unepinal Met hauites with unspecified injuries.
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Ventable
Clowes
Oberham
Youth hit by rifle bullet at Towederroon Sanity incident
A three year old boy, Charles Prost Trear, was struck by a rifle shot fired by companion Francis Selkirk, a Worsham railway employee. The bullet lodged in the thigh, was treated at Plor sham State Hospital, then Stawell Hospital where the bullet was removed. The boy is recovering.
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Towederroon
Mawn
Charles Prost
Barker
Piawewl
Temant
Fire brigade called to Wimmera Shire Office blaze
Smoke issued from the rear of the Wimmera Shire Office in Fire Front Street Loreham on Saturday afternoon when a clerk alerted residents. Firemen found a fused electric wire causing rubber on the floor to melt. water cooled it with no further damage.
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SHIRE
Wimmera
Loreham
Skating and Social Club Formed at Wilson Street Rink
A Hor sham Skating and Social Club was formed at a meeting in Wilson street skating rink. A nest social is planned for tomorrow after the usual session. During holiday days a Saturday morning session for scholars will run 10 to 12.
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Wilson Street
Horsham
Benzine Blaze Injures Kenmare Man
Last week Cecil Griffiths, son of Mr and Mrs MW Griffiths of Kenmare, suffered severe burns to his thigh and arm in a benzine accident. He was near a hurricane lamp when a tin container spilled petrol causing an explosion that set his trousers alight. The blaze was put out with sand after the vehicle was moved away and he was admitted to Rainbow Bush Nursing Hospital.
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Cecil Griffiths
MW. Griffiths
Kenmare
Rainbow Bush Nursing Hospital
Wsip
Griffiths
Mid-Term Holidays Postponed For Ten Day Break
A brief announces a ten day mid term holiday for scholars starting last Friday. The notice notes the break will be observed by students and staff across the school.
Fire in Garage Near Warernehind Ineneoiphery
A fire broke out in a garage near Warernehind Ineneoiphery when a lantern ignited petrol. Two Smiths sons were working on the site when the blaze spread to the roof. The brick walls held as residents alerted authorities and helped evacuate.
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Woom
Siminh
Smith
Forty Sheep Poisoned by Plant in Tilewater Farm
Messrs James DMgen and Sons of Tilewater report forty wethers died after grazing on a plant they believed poisonous. An inspector from the Department of Agriculture noted the plant caused the loss, with possible similar incidents in past years touching the farm and local stock.
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James Dmgen
Stank
Department of Agriont- Tare
Water Schemes for Eden Hope and Goroke
Kowree shire council reveals a letter from the Water Supply Commission about Eden Hope and Goroke water projects. The commission awaits a further report from the council before deciding on the joint town water supply scheme and related emergency works.
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Kowree Shire
OW. Shifter
Molal Bat
Sote
Tiett
Krowree
Qaropesel
Mae Otter
Grants for Kowree Road Grants in Roewster Shire May Meeting
At the Roewster Shire May meeting government funds were allocated for multiple road and bridge projects within East and Central Ridings. Projects include Kowree Road and surrounding improvements with totals around 2010 pounds plus additional routes such as Central Riding work and East Riding Pulham Teolhonmidea totaling over 1804 pounds.
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Roewster
Eimed
Kainiat
West Ithding
Benave Apeley-Rinnum
Ajieles- Elderstie
Mininwix-foorcapii
East Riding
Pulham-Teolhonmidea
Tharrow-thear Lake
Linrrewa Casterton
Tlarrow
Kreke
Unidentified Deer Sighted Near Gorse in Local Quarry
Excitement rose at Gorse last Thursday when an unusual animal was spotted feeding quietly near Mr E W Heddirehs orehand. A roughly two foot tall creature with spread antlers moved toward the brush after being startled by a human view. Nedditch notes it may be the first deer seen in these parts, though others exist in nearby Ararat district.
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Gorse
Oodeer
E.W. Heddireh
Mer
Nedditch
Ararat
Geelong Society Plans Changes to Show Schedule
The Geelong Agricultural and Pastoral Society Council decides to dispense with the stew event this year and instead confirm changes to the crusty display or related activities.
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Geelong Agricultural and Pastoral Society Council
Australias Industrial Progress Through War Demands
Australia has grown from a primary producer to a strong industrial nation with significant factory growth since 1911, supplying troops, uniforms, munitions, and weapons to Britain. It now builds aircraft, equips its army, and provides shells, lifebelts, parachutes, and wool to Allies, while reducing dependence on Europe and Asia for civilian needs.
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Australia
England
Alse
Great Britain
Europe
Asia
Ministers deny conscription for overseas service
Three senior ministers rejected any plan to conscript manpower for overseas service during the weekend. They stated no such action was under consideration and warned recruiting campaigns must face scrutiny.
Charcoal Gas Units on Tractor and Car
A Keonik farmer converted his big tractor into a charcoal gas powered car. He claims the Wacchine drawing on the combine functioned seven hours at the small workshop to produce charcoal. The converter owns a Lane claometer car driven with charged gas at dawn.
Dance for Patriotic Funds in Masonic Hall
The Horsham and District Younger Set and the Country Women's Association plan a Monday dance in aid of patriotic funds at the Masonic Hall on June 3.
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Horsham and District
Younger Seta
Country Women's Association
Masonic Hall
Poultry and Produce Fair Highlights at Vein Marker
Friday event lists best black roosters and white rosters with prizes and weights. Fruit items include apples and other produce. Vegetables, pantry staples, and local offerings appear with measurements and prices.
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Black Roosters
Muscowy
Australia butter included in Empire barter naming debate
An international meeting debated an Australian butter naming scheme and labeling practices. Attendees considered terms like Ramzan and Sammy Lowth while noting mislabeling with Empire bread and other goods and proposing the name Empire Butter after discussion on origins and branding.
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Australia
Edomablnan
Tondon
Ite
Ametralia
Sammy Lowth
C Am
Austratia
Towae
New NSW Vet Publishes Footrot Breakthrough
Veterinary scientist Mr W B Beveridge has isolated the footrot organism Fusiformus modesus and developed a low cost control method. The University of Sydney plans to award him a Doctor of Veterinary Science degree for work praised by pastoralists and researchers in New South Wales.
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W. LB. Deveridge
J. W.C. Beveridge
Billabong
Gundagal
New South Wales
University Senate
Mr. Beveridge
Beverdige
United States
Rockefeller Instituty of War Research
America
Sir McMaster
Grisier
Bia Dalketth
Camdlix
Minister Returns to Presbyterian Ministry and Obsers Natimuk Ties
Mr RK C Foyster who resigned to edit the Hamilton Spects er has been readmitted to the Presbyterian ministry. Mr W Richards, retired headmaster of Williamstown High, stays with Mrs Scott at Elwood Cleay Lake and plans to revisit Natimnuk. Frederick Nowek, missionary in New Guinea, vacationing with his parents at Netimuk.
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RK. C. Foyster
Presbyterian
Hamilton Spectster
Presbyterian Assembly
W. Richards
Williamstown High School
Scott
Frederick Nowek
New Guinea
Mrs. Noack
Netimuk
Obituary Fragments From Horsham District Natives
Obituary notices report the deaths of Thomas William Blake at Horsham Base Hospital aged 58 born in Cornwall England who moved to Australia as a child and became a local farmer and identity. Edith Ella Hayes 38 born in Tasmania died at Horsham after seven years in town. multiple brief notices record funerals, cemetery rites, and survivors across Natimuk Wentworth Green Park and surrounding districts.
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Blake
Horsham
Thomas William Blake
Cornwall
England
Australia
Portland
Efe
Coleraine
Emily Joling
Lowland
Natimuk
Hersham
Wilson
Hlorsham Boronzh
Ap Batarat
Wentworth
Mer
Bennett
Green Park
Ane
Ernest
Ketith
A. Retiney
Mercert
Albert
Frank
Eva
Mies
Lauont
Allot
Melhorene
Florence
Eevee
N.S.W
Tey W. Clinch
A. Welcht
Wundersitz
Dimbonlainst
Mire
Annahire Wondersitz
Johannes Gotthilf Wundersitz
Sommerhelt
Victoria
Dimboola
Engagement announced for Vna Sudholx Kudgar in Brim Springs
The engagement is announced of Vna daughter of Mr and Mrs A Sudholx Mr View Neclawik Kudgar eldest son of Mrs and the late Vir Zerkst Brim Springs rim pen locale noted.
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Vna
A. 4. Sudholx
View
Neclawik
Re Kudgar
Vir
Entertainments Tonight and This Week in Local Theatres
Tonight double features Only Angels Have Wings and Romance of The Reawonds. Wednesday to Friday showcase Smuggled Cargo and Blondie Takes A Vacation with Rochelle Hudson and Barry Mackay leading a large cast in a story of orange growers battle frost and crooked interests. Blondie Toes a Vacation stars Penny Singleton and Arthur Lake with a playful supporting lineup.
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California
America
Opersting Marketing Association
Rochelle Hudson
Barry Mackay
Ralph Morgan
George Parbler
Arthur Loft
Cliff
the“ Edwards
John Wray
Robert Homans
Wallis Clark
Mackay
Funny Paper Family
Blondie
Dagwood
Donald Meek
Harlan Briggs
Donald MacBride
Thomaz Ross
Elizabeth Dunne
Datsy the Dog
Inferno Like Destruction Hit Rotterdam During Bombing
The Dutch Legation reports that at least 100000 people, about a fifth of Rotterdam's population, were killed as German bombers destroyed the city. Close formation bombing with delayed-action ordnance plowed a furrow of ruin, with repeated attacks creating scenes likened to Dante's Inferno.
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Paris
Armoured Columns Pressed in Dawn German Drive West
German forces launched a furious dawn attack against armoured columns as they pushed westward from the Sambre and Oise. The fighting raged through the day and night with confusion in the lines, and the spearhead from Cuise and Landrecies reportedly reached St Quentin on the way to the rear.
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London
Sundat
Sambre
Oise
Cuise and
Landrecies
St Quentin
ont Le @atenn
Grave but Not Catastrophic Front Holds Against German Push
French troops mounted a counter attack and defense leaders warned the danger remained grave but not catastrophic as Germans pressed toward the sea or aimed at the Oise River near Paris. Landrecies position was unclear with possible German advance toward St. Quentin but occupation unlikely. Overall, the front near Paris showed no decisive change while another area remained static.
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Oise
Paris
War Offee
Landrecies
Brias
St. Quentin
Anti Allied Storm Hates Rise In Europe
London report notes growing anti Allied sentiment as Count Cian speaks in Milan. He says Italian people will meet a new task and Italy must join European life. Signor Ansaldo quotes press urging decisive action in defense of aspirations.
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London
Count Cian
Milan
Italy
Signor
Ansaldo
Allied counterattacks thwart German advance in key sectors
Itia estimated that the Germans threw the entire army warps, comprising five motorised divisions, into this attack, but regrouping Allied forces enabled effective counterattacks at a number of points.
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Itia
German Dead Five Feet High At Battle Of The Bulge
The French High Command believes the Bulge battle can be won. French forces report elevated casualties with Germans left five feet deep in places, as reinforcements moved against armored columns and infantry.
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Bulge
Hitler Described in the Bible Sparks London Debate
In London a Baptist minister quotes James Moffatt to claim the Bible foretells a tyrant who rises by deceit and a small party. The passage from Daniel chapter 11 is cited as predicting a ruler who plunders rivals and falls without aid.
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Ernest Brown
Chamberlain
Lomdon
Palle
Mitner
James Moffarr
Daniel
Weygand Named New Allied Commander in Chief
The announcement states Marshal Max Weygand replaces Gamelin as Chief of the French General Staff and Commander in Chief for all land operations. Born in 1887 in Brussels, Weygand served as chief of staff to Marshal Foch during the Great War and later led at Poles in 1920 and ran French forces in the Near East.
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Paris
M. Max. Weygand
Mr. Gamelin
Marchal Max Weygand
Brussels
Marshal Foch
Syria
Near East
Chewing Gum On Dance Floor Sparks Nuisance
In Sagwell the issue of floor prep for a hospital hall highlighted chewing gum on the dance floor as a nuisance. Patrons scrape gum off with knives while dancers parking chewed gum on the floor upset others by sticking to shoes. No law bans chewing or disposal, but common sense should prevail.
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Sagwell
Deaths and obituaries from Springvale to Stawell
Miss Bessie Halahan died at Springvale near Dandenong at 49. Reeves Halabag, a christ son, died of war wounds after May 1915 move of Dr Halkhon from Edenhope to Laweroo. William Biawnson, an old Stawell resident, died last Wednesday aged many years, formerly with Shamrock Wes tern Turf and Concongella hotels. Survived by several sons and daughters. his second son Pascos noted.
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Halaban
Springvale
Dandenong
Bessie Halahan
H. Halahan
Reeves Halabag
Halkhon
Edenhope
Laweroo
Concongella
Stawell
Wic Simpson
Pascos
The Gravity of the Situation in Wartime Speech
Portela and Churchill discussed the gravity of the crisis as Britain faced air raids and strategic bombardment. The dialogue mentions fear, resolve, and the effort to maintain morale while preparing defenses and countermeasures.
RAF raids on German territory during night operations
The Royal Air Force conducted extensive raids on German territory with attacks across multiple targets. Air Ministry reports claim 12 German planes were shot down near Solingen and a Messerschmitt 110 was destroyed at Bergen. A British pilot was lightly wounded. Hurricanes refueled and continued patrols.
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Royal Airy Force
Tiermany Ilan
RAF
France
Royall Air Force
Emous
Sollen
Air Ministry
Bergen
Strong Allies Forging Toward Main War Effort
Canberra dispatch notes growing belief among informed circles that Allied forces could soon deploy a decisive offensive. The Prime Minister and Opposition leader show cautious alignment on the war position while preparations intensify for a potential central blow.
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Canberra
Mosom
Rireles
Soviet May Support the Allies in Possible Shift
A New York Times report cites sources suggesting the Soviet Union might back the Allies if the German offensive stalls. Stalin had hoped for a prolonged war, but war weariness and the risk of Hitler’s victory could push Moscow to realign power toward Britain and France.
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Washington Correspondent
New York
Times
Frmiskmatic
Spie
Britain
France
Stalin
Hitler
WEW Demands on Sweden
Reliable private adviews from Lorop state Germany has new demands on Sweden including troop transport across Sweden and Nerik Tt is added that Sweden is considering the demands while increasing preparations.
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Washington
Lorop
Germany
Sweden
Merc
Nerik
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K. F. Weight & Sons
Pynesent Street
Nationk
G. R. Ribsope
Horsham Retail
Mabeefs
Wwe
Alene
Che Borsham Times
Blitzkrieg
Westmas
Mayer
Sanday
Varios Worzent
Mayer Ap
ALF
Consotable
EGG Board
Matsonic
AL Coles
Keesik Ree Ply Mareketing Board of
Thie Leur Dle
Edenhope and
Goroke
Geelong
Market Report
Riefedl
Nawink
Bern
Chen
Sears
Fay
Activites
Dean
Lorse
Eirele
Trivets Pi
Chevelesi Ato
Prederick
Nose
Charistita
Gnati- Natimuke
Miiy
Youma
Ohonda
Annie
Caek
Chaorlent
Joti
Callin-Benners
Jesxses
Snithele
If Plodees
FL Sehmidr
J. Tlanan
EK. Jory
Hurstairs
Infehes
On & Sen
Stewart
Edenhope Bush
Mixx
Nellie Stewart
Decere
Tecan
Home Industries
NHN
Kinta Methodogy Church
The
Fae
Entertainments
Horsham Theatre
Mvante's Inferno
Rotterdam
Cable
Ciano
Marshale On Went
M. Gamelin
Usy
Cabie
Klata
Mr Churchill
Portela
Churchill
RAAF
Belgium
Allied
WEW
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