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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 26, 1939
Page
6
Mercury lamps will illuminate main thoroughfares under a Horsham project. Officials claim system efficiency will lower costs while improving safety. The work includes street resurfacing and wiring tests as crews begin installation and inspection of poles and cables across the district.
New York reports the submarine Squalus sank off Portsmouth New Hampshire in 60 feet of water with over 60 officers and men aboard while attempting a dive rescue. A diving bell rescued 33. 26 sailors remain described as dead, as officials noted the vessel’s loss was total. The incident involved multiple trips, radio talks, and an air supply that kept survivors alive until failure.
An OCR fragment mentions an event or meeting related to the UP Power and a Thursday timeline. Names are unclear but imply an official port or authority context. Details are sparse due to damaged text.
A Winnipeg Empire Day broadcast features King urging harmony between Old World and New. He stresses spiritual dignity and moral progress as aims of empire, noting Canada’s role and youth as future leaders.
Church notices outline memorial service for Avenel A. Rogers at Haven and farewell plans for Glyn Jones at Horsham Presbyterian Church. Induction of Rev J Pairles Forrest at Hersam and Doven on June 29 and June ministry shifts across Horsham Burnley Mor sham and Doven churches. Methodist church signals new preacher Rev Henry Giamette and preparations for two musical services in winter as Horsham grows its church buildings and plans a new Burabam hall.
The page previews Exert airareates Little Orphan Annie with June Travia and Risbert Kent, The Frog starring Gonlow Harker, and Freddie Bartholomew in a drama of childhood regeneration linked to the Barnardo Homes. It notes the charity’s founder Dr Thomas Barnardo and the home’s aim, with background on London’s East End care. Also mentioned are cast members including Mel Romer, Rooney, Wes Coburn and Herbert Mundin.
Fragmented text reports a mid period budget debate touching on £0Kk000 planned expenditure over five years for technical ventures. It mentions a Premier Mr A Tidietun and potential grant funds. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but reference to new schemes and funding expediting work appears.
Queen Mary was returning from the Royal Horticultural Society garden at Wisley when a two ton lorry collided with her car near Wimbledon Road. The wall car toppled onto the sidewalk, injuring her and others. An official medical update from Marlborough Flow noted continued rest for a few days and no bone damage.
Market notices advertise sales of spring cart infra and cabbage beets turnips and flowers. An agent Tux Morahan is listed for information with contact details. Customer pricing hints appear including 17 pounds for certain items and a call to inquiry for further details.
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