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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 26, 1936
Page
3
Compilation of peculiar diary style lines and garbled text describing a year in culinary and linguistic curiosities. The fragmented OCR reads like a period piece with inconsistent phrasing and stray entries about meals and times.
The notice records deaths and funerals in Wagga and surrounding towns. It notes the passing of CePA Maker and others, including Mrs Elizabeth Proline, Mr James Gevang of Antwerp, and H G Warmuth, with details on families, church involvement, and funeral arrangements in local cemeteries.
Police report a late night shooting near Moxa Park with a suspect corralled by officers from Muse Street HQ. The wounded victim was taken to St Vinewuts Hospital for surgery. authorities seek informants about the assailant and motive. Passersby saw rapid action as officers secured the scene and later identified a man linked to the attack.
The resignation of Captain Degenhardt after 19 years service was accepted with deep appreciation. Rabl was elected captain. Promotions included T. John to lieutenant and T. Anders to foreman, with Fina R. promoted to App. Officer.
Dr Davis spoke at a Lowan Shire Council meeting discussing war work and memorial ideas. D Barber offered a £10 contribution toward a memorial and fountain in the park, while some members opposed a local memorial project and preferred a later committee meeting.
The Latinimke Methodist Christian Endeavor Society celebrated its first anniversary in the Natimuk church with representatives from surrounding areas attending. The event featured remarks by Rev. Medley Hinguoll and was followed by a supper and plans for a memorial gateway and trees at a nearby reserve. The project, lobbied by the Parone Commission, awaits forest office approval in Melbourne.
The Quantong Cricket Club held a premiership ball on May 14 celebrating a successful season with awards. E Xiven presented special mementos. W Kerto won best batting. A Dumeniy received the best young player award. Horsham FC donated a football to Quantong State School.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Stawell area schooling intends to form a plumbing class at a local wheel facility. It mentions around 19 workers or apprentices needing examinations for sewerage plumbing certificates and references Mt Barker and a birthday or anniversary.
Fragmentary text mentions Salt Lakes and a mysterious registration for the rear in a puzzling sequence. Names and dates are unclear, but the tone suggests a local record or cryptic note about a community matter and possible theft or theft-related registration.
Munday diary items report coastal anxieties over a yacht voyage and weather delays. Festal Club gathers at the Lakes with speeches, a presentation of a clock and handkerchiefs, and community singing.
A local hall in Wonwondah East will host a premier event featuring the Saharay Creket Cah on a Tuesday in June. The gathering is scheduled to begin at the Wonwondah East Hall with attendees traveling from nearby post offices.
In Warrracknabeal the council appointed R K Holdsworth as engineering cadet following a special meeting. His brother notes the appointment. A Holdsworth accepted a position in Molhuetiw and was the sole applicant for the post.
A fragmentary account traces aspirin to Bayer and chemist Felix Hoffmann but mixes with stray phrases. It suggests Bayer marketed aspirin with a process claimed to reduce stomach irritation and provide fast relief from pain, fever, and inflammation.
Student program notes outline a theatre and arts series at SHS featuring Horspan 1 and a slate of performances. Details include schedule hints, venue notes, and ticket prices aimed at a summer season launch.
A collection of classified notices offers TANF Poly Sedan and airbr air cheaper options, motor parts and cylinders re bored by skilled mechanics at Van Norman Plant, quotes from Charles Motors Harsha, Horsham motor sales and used vehicles including Buick Tourer and Indian Scout motorcycle, various contact phone numbers and locations for inquiries and sales.
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