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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 27, 1924
Page
5
A garbled OCR fragment describes a death at a jarat North residence with a candle involved and mentions a postmortem exam and a discussion of farming topics. The text contains many unreadable words and stray phrases, clearly from a historical newspaper page segment.
An article fragment describes a fatal fire and a wife burned to death amid a chaotic report. The text mentions a woman’s death, a husband or partner, and connections to a broader set of notices and advertisements. The passage is damaged with many garbled phrases and unrelated ad copy.
Reported plan for House Assembly elections outlines a May assembly, policy speeches on May 5, and July 26 return date, with Parliament likely to reconvene May 8 or 9. Labor and Liberal figures are named in urging campaigns, including Agriculture Minister Miyegetinen and a resignation of Sir Chapwan as Customs Minister. Captain Bracken faces a marine court inquiry over vessel suspension.
A summary of maritime events reports the steamer Tomiy Shirk arriving at Southampton after signaling distress from New Calunil. A survivor was treated by Home surgeon and transferred to a larger ship, while the Cape May captain was hospitalized in London. Weather in London and a separate conference note follow, detailing brief official statements and ongoing diplomatic discussions.
Sporting News notes progress at the Gorzham Club as the newly enhanced course nears opening. A public announcement says play will start next Saturday if weather cooperates, with a Friday working bee planned and members urged to lend a hand for an hour or two.
The Horsham coursing event opens with ten stakes, all at five pounds, yet results indicate a pitiful outcome. Hogan hosts the meeting as authorities evaluate the field and performances amid uncertain weather and conditions.
Mr. Stanley Brontnall, director of the Victorian Central Citrus Growers Association, urged forming four vigilance committees by citrus growers in each district to patrol and supervise pesticide practices. The VCGA supported the idea, noting government efforts cannot cover all farms and asking for local knowledge among growers to combat the pest effectively.
James F Delahunty of Lorraigne Murray was described as a pioneer family representative and was sworn in as a new justice of the peace on the 14th inst in Ballarat. The ceremony drew approval from BubTnapestor Laovitt Horsha elled on Friday by benefit in Ballet, noting his diligent service. Miss Gwen Wate and the Presbyterian Girls Band were among attendees in a community event marked by ceremonial praise and local pride.
A series of social notes from Horsham and surrounding districts recount engagements and forthcoming visits. Miss Ratio of Vaudant Watsons Bay Sydney becomes engaged to Mr Eric O Bree of Moss EP Wilks & Co Pitt Reef Sydney. Other announcements include Miss Gilpin of Abbeyteix Ballarat to Mr William of Avalon Warrekwobeal, and several weddings in Holy Advent Church Malvern Presbyterian Church Mortlake and Horsham venues with attire details, bridesmaids, and gifts. The lever of notes places the social tapestry across Malvern Horsham and Gambier regions with ceremonies and receptions described in period style.
The death of Sunday night of Sumer Sawyer of Bradshaw street marks the end of a long life. Born in England in 1842, he spent about 80 years in Victoria after early years in Tasmania. He married Maria Ann Harding in Gpeling at age two, their union lasting until her death last November. His father was a brickmaker, and he followed the same trade. The funeral will leave his residence at 3 pm. The death of Mr David Power occurred in a private hospital in Sydney on Monday. He was the eldest son of the late Mr David Power of Moorsk and managed properties on the River Darling. In 1800 he married the eldest daughter of Hon. J. Lapgdoe Parsons. The Power family held Wirrilla near Manoora before moving to Dent. This was sold about four years ago, and references to Wirrilsfivek and Murrembldggs appear in the report. The death also notes the passing of Miss Patricc Kealy of Ar, Min, amid other brief notices.
At Warwick Queensland Glen Gumbaraga was sentenced to life imprisonment after shooting Joseph Benwick at a lonely station. Mrs Devine protected her family, confronting the armed man as he threatened a young woman Helen Donaldson. The court noted her courage and presence of mind as pivotal to preventing further tragedy.
A longOCR fragment describes moving a public hall at Kongwak 1 South Giggsstand by a contracting firm under the wf A. It details the risky process of lowering the hall onto a site, the cheering spectators, and the grid of observers including families. The piece also notes a cycling club event at Kartim's Cafe, a cinema program, and a tax debate on petrol in New South Wales. It ends with historical notes on chewing gum production in the United States in 1921.
Classified notices: multiple wanted ads for a general, horse handlers, sewing jobs, housekeeper and domestic help. Includes requests for a nurse, farm workers, and a caretaker for a country home. Also listings for sale of seeds oats, bales of wood, gear, a test class Dower, a gig, and a large mallee farm for sale with terms. Names include GAL WAY, Warrackna, Horsham Times, Wright & Co. Ltd. and Lawson.
Mixed agricultural notice listing breeding pens of White Leghorn and Black Orpingtons with immediate delivery and prices. Also advertises cockerels for sale and farm land for sale near Riverside Burnett district, 604 acres, water, pumps, and cultivation implements. Includes contact subject to railway proximity and school access.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a branded red LT and GT ewe with reward. References to Jung and unclear phrases suggest a livestock or ownership dispute note. Contains stray terms like peat rT Grows Parl Wats Tageee Bresting Mania and Sp CElayE'S, not clearly connected.
Tender notice fragment lists candidates and authorities in garbled OCR. Readable names include Jeo and L BAT with references to shire and offices. No clear dates or amounts present, limiting precise summary.
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