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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 25, 1945
Page
2
The garbled text lists items and figures such as Mutter factory Ballarat 0 94 Hatter factors and various odd terms. It appears to be a damaged inventory or production log with nonsensical fragments and unclear quantities.
A fragmented obituary page honors Elizabeth Ware and Nettie Pearson among others. Notices name family relatives Rob Janet Kennett and Simon Joseninis Wis pat, with May 2 and May 27 dates. An affectionate verse line survives, recalling a long memory and family affection.
A wartime policy note shows Australian authorities debating food controls and wheat exports to meet postwar needs. It cites figures on wheat supply and rationing, with discussion of government statistics and manpower shifts affecting industry. The piece reflects tensions between domestic needs and overseas obligations as controls adjust.
A large Interchurch social at the Presbyterian Hall in Towson featured the Wesleyan Girt Fellows as guests. The program included supper and remarks from Reverend Key and local church representatives.
The Horsham National Fitness Movement screens films at Horsham Theatre on Friday June 22. Proceeds will go to the Brute Behoot milk fund while Western District hospitality extends thanks to councils for support during Western district registration. VE Day collections raise funds for disabled soldiers and are forwarded to the Lord Mayor's fund. A Horsham A N A meeting notes one new member, eight sick, and officers elected with totals for accounting.
The text describes the April wedding of Maney, daughter of G. Mbbrks of Mitt To, to Gordon Rogersin, with ceremony at Anire's Presbyterian Church in Horeham. It mentions the white wedding dress, bridal attendants, reception at the Delideeroein, and a farewell party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tencersen.
Guam reporter for United Press describes a major incendiary raid on Tokyo early morning. Over 500 incendiary bombs were dropped in a lengthy attack that strained the city’s congested streets and targeted many small districts.
A mass of short notices lists holidays of residents including Mr. Map Taberner at his Melbourne college, weather service staff changes, and new appointments such as a manager at the Edenhope branch. Includes personal travel, family visits, and references to local projects and acknowledgments.
The sympathy of a wide circle of friends is extended to Mr. and Mrs. G. K. Goddard of South Street upon news from Army Ministers that their younger son Pte. Maxwell Victor Goddard was accidentally killed on May 20 while serving with the ALF in Dutch New Guinea. Aged 20, he enlisted before turning 17, was born in Ballarat, moved to Horsham at age two, educated at Horsham State and High Schools, and belonged to the Church of England Boys Society. He had trained as a mechanic with Thos. Young & Co. Pty Ltd before enlisting. He is survived by his parents, a brother Eric, and three sisters Esther, Nancy and Valda.
A report notes the death of Friebe and mentions funeral services at St. John’s Church Ragland and Horsham Cemetery. Details are sparse due to damaged text but indicate local notices of death and burial arrangements.
A confused OCR fragment discusses Crease Cane and a proposed agricultural training program. It mentions Corrie View Chancellor and Jory Auaiaila as professors and consultants, with references to training facilities and service programs. The text is garbled and lacks clear events or outcomes.
Fragmented OCR reports a general election plan with mentions of polling days, a new administration, and parliamentary arrangements. It references King, government formation, and dates around January and March with unclear names and places due to corrupted text.
The coalition government faces a shake up after the resignation of a key minister. A new administration is being formed, with expectations of leadership changes and a shift in policy direction as the cabinet adjusts.
The weekly church notices list events across denominations. CEMS and Assalla host Evensong and a parish hall meeting. A Europe ceasefire thanksgiving is planned at Laharum at 3 p.m. Methodist services at Horsham mark the church anniversary with Temple Day offerings and a scholars night. The Salvation Army details a mystery hike and upcoming Children’s Day with youth activities.
Health inspector Mr Proudfoot presented evidence that milk sold by Josten Francis clive contained only 4.11 percent fat while 33 percent solids were claimed. Witnesses testified added water and substances diluted the product. Trial examined milk origin from Lealle Francis McCombe and others with questions about quality and misrepresentation.
A fragmented dispatch from Flensburg describes a lethal ejection tied to top officials and a failed inquiry. The account references Hitler and ongoing tensions with unnamed agents and wartime authorities, reflecting a dangerous political climate.
During post arrest investigations the Allied Control Commission found incomplete data on German losses. It lists about 9,000,000 killed, wounded, or missing, with confusion over which numbers apply to specific units and dates.
Fragmentary historical text describes licences, reforms, hearings, and officials with scattered names and places. The legibility is poor, many garbled terms, potential references to a panel or inquiry and regulatory topics.
The piece reports widespread traffic incidents and injuries as fuel shortages and wartime restrictions strain travel. It notes motorists driving dangerously to save petrol, outlines casualties and police reports, and mentions government notices about new accident statistics and enforcement at Victoria dock.
Fragmentary OCR reads Julius Streigher in Allie hands with scattered names and notes. The readable portions hint at wartime context, possible assignments, and various initials, but details remain unclear.
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