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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 27, 1910
Page
4
A damaged report describes a chaotic sea incident with a crew of blue jackets and officers led by Hiritiah. The vessel encountered a storm, many are injured, and the ship’s fate hangs on immediate rescue efforts as names and roles blur in OCR garble.
Report of anti foreign riots near Chorwha area with rioters burning the Lutheran Chapel and many dwellings. Details scarce about timing and causes as authorities assess the disturbance and possible links to a journey toward Henkow before unrest escalated.
Fragmentary OCR text reports on a fruit festival and inspector notes about strawberry plants in Warln district, plus railway refreshments policy, local commissioners discussing wages and a memorial ring service. Many garbled phrases, with names, places, and dates obscured by OCR errors.
The State v Harper and co defendants, including Patrick Hill and I ddim Waster, faced piracy- related charges. Crown Prosecutor and counsel outlined procedures as Just Judge Hood considered delaying inquiries, with Robert Harper seeking adjournment after receiving notice to appear. The court debated how to proceed and adjournment possibilities were discussed.
A Guild Hall meeting discussed homage to King Edward and the Temple of Peace at the Hague. Ambrose Carnegie praised the king while Sir William Mather urged presenting a tribute to the monarch, with plans reportedly voiced for a June ceremony amid royal endorsements and international figures present.
A fragmented district report notes farmers gaining time for work due to improved tools and machinery. Mentions communities like Wadena and Cal, with references to public services, schools, and local leaders. The piece references infrastructure projects, safety programs, and civic activities, all set within a broad rural district context.
A Railway Commissioners report discusses extending the Melbourne mining train to Rainseer Mamba with an afternoon return, noting public meeting at Commontwentith hotel and opposition over inconvenient arrival times. The department is urged to adjust schedules to allow through service and longer remaining hours, amid replies by the railway authority.
A chaotic public meeting at Colin considers Wr. Weil Murphy POM action amid confusing remarks. Attendees clash over rules and protest potential penalties while officials urge order and adherence to civic principles.
A garbled OCR passage describes a church bell ringing and timing events, with references to a church, services, and weather. Details are unclear due to damaged text, making precise names or dates unreadable.
The readable text discusses vegetables as medicine, cleansing diets, and body health. It references the University of Minnesota, various named figures, and broad remarks on purity, welfare, and dieting. It mentions ailments, moderation, and a call for careful eating to aid sufferers.
A group of Australian Methodist clergymen from New South Wales Victoria and other colonies prepared a conference journey to Adelaide. Delegates included Rev J Hoten A T Hickden F J Nance W Hunt and Victoria’s Rev T W HM Fitchett A B Edger E Hl T Adamson T B Woodall A E Albiton Philp Wade Kelly Dillerick J W Mednen A Metallen Morley a large delegation aimed to discuss church matters and travel arrangements amid a busy schedule and expected participation from lay members.
Dalgety and Co report shorn skins at Geelong sales amid wet weather with damp skins and strained prices. Workers note uneven demand as merchants adjust bids.
A mother returns home to find a fatal fire at the family residence. Twins Winifred and Georgia die, the elder child Orr is dead, and the surviving girl is in critical condition. The mother fears a matchbox caused the blaze after the children supposedly woke seeking light.
The Gret trophy mid in the Natigquie was played at Natimuk on Wednesday and resulted in a draw. The ground was in splendid order at the start but soon slippery. Several players were delayed. the match featured strong defense and late rallies, with juniors showing grit and fair play as the scoreline remained close.
Local observers presented Halley’s Comet findings at a meeting led by secretary W J McDonald noting predicted nucleus behavior and solar orbit alignment. The event included a church gathering and a schedule of observatory sessions, with attendance announced and public welcome.
Fragmentary text references Palmer and Sinc on de Alors and a sliming era, with unclear names and details. The readable fragments suggest a local brief or notice mentioning individuals and events without coherent context. Further source clarity needed for precise summary.
Odd mixed readable lines show cattle listings and household notices. Mentions a man named Jane Voeth MANO and Hocking Pommbkeeper. Includes sale of second hand hounds and chaffcutter. Ad displays address fragments J Olives John Street mersham and Gerlach Bros Horsham. Published daily Friday in the Oldest Established Paper.
An obituary notes the death of Alfred Sy tien aya 4 Nore Welch with memorial details. It mentions a promissory tie to events, and references community figures and local ties. The text is fragmentary but preserves the passing and local context surrounding the deceased.
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