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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 27, 1941
Page
2
Fragmentary item notes retail activity at Morsham market with references to dairies and local traders. Mentions include Butter, Hacker, Ballarae and Union names, plus vague horsemaking terms and dates.
Markets show mixed signals with certain grains and metals moving modestly. Traders monitor supply chains and foreign demand while local indicators hint at cautious trading ahead of seasonal shifts.
A garbled Saturday note mentions a match or event in Hulsman and Briwpacth with several improper words and unreadable names. Vague references include Ave Hatin and Marhess Ukeia, with scattered initials and odd terms.
Fragmented text describes weather related notes and waterworks matters with dates and schedules but is largely unreadable. It references Friday and Saturday events, work shifts, and a water trust context, though specifics are obscured by garbled OCR.
Victorian director of Infant Welfare and spouse from Melbourne University toured Horsham with son and daughter. They praised the center and its work, thanking those who made the visit possible. The visitors later touring the Town Mall were surprised by local arrangements and the shire display.
A broken record of local notices reports that Rae requires show grounds improvements for a Royal Australian Air Force event plus postwar works funding. The piece notes Warracknabesl council forming a committee to draft a war work scheme and seek grants, with estimates nearing £100,000 for essential works over a two year period.
A MASSN representative and council members discussed hospital needs and fuel policy. They considered restrictions on petrol use for rural residents living far from town, weighing whether the institution should be kept open. The council backed further review and cost considerations.
In a mid 20th century court note, a youthful offender named Colin Howard Sutton faced six months imprisonment for stealing clothing and related items valued at 210 pounds. Police reports indicate prior convictions and legal use of materials tied to property crimes. He was described as an escapee from Mornington and had previously received three months for related charges.
Enthusiastic residents gather for a grand patriotic ball at Horsham Town Hall on Monday June 9. Convenor Mr W P Denham plans a lively program with 50 50 dances, sweets from the orchestra, and new dancers welcome. Two dance competitions offer trophies donated by Farbury Henly & Co Ply Ltd, with admission set at 2 shillings 3 pence to attract a wide audience.
A Melbourne man has begun planting desert country near Dimboola with drought tolerant trees for stock feed and timber uses. The project aims to harness limited rainfall for long term value and soil improvement, focusing on reforestation and sustainable land management practices.
A fragmented item discusses a free gift poultry show supporting war relief with entries and donations. It mentions fundraising, a Melbourne volunteer appeal, and proceeds used to aid humane causes. Also references a patriotic meeting, money donations, and a note about costumes in a Columbia film.
The Radior reports the RAC Y's view on reduced petrol rationing and high car registration fees. It argues private motorists should bear more of the road costs, urging lower petrol allowances yet maintaining vehicle usage for essential travel. A conference of motoring bodies is planned to discuss the issue.
An Australian report notes government scrutiny of power alcohol as a petrol substitute derived from wine and waste. An expert before a Victoria commission cites surplus wine as a potential source to ease exchange pressures and fuel shortages during the war. A separate local incident in Geelong recounts a theft and a court appearance involving a youth, with inquiries into the larceny of a mas. A death inquiry reports Mr. Pranets Nicholas Torre found dead in a stable, deemed natural causes. A social announcement mentions a farewell event for fairdressers and notes railway service concerns and uniform efficiency aims.
The Australian Rabbit Skins Board recommends export levy changes to run from one per cent per skin, with higher prices this season justifying the increase to sustain the Rabbit Skins Merging Control Scheme. The Minister notes rising rabbit skin values incentivize farmers and trappers, and the levy aims to balance producer returns with market stability.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a broad economic crisis with mutiny symbolism, references to Egypt manufacturing, price drops, and a sale of valuable land in Douglas by executors. Names and locations appear inconsistently but hint at auctioneers David Aldiderson Co and Dalgety & Co with a 3 pm Friday sale at 16 Wilson Street Horshacs for 6 acres of land to wind up the Anetta Bull estate.
A scrambled paragraph discusses a film about Australia’s large oil installation viewed by an audience. It frames the piece as a defense perspective and considers spy activity and adversaries interest. The text, though garbled, references a Mercury Tasmaniad report and a promotional film for an energy site.
A fragmentary report describes Joseph Goebbels outlining Nazi propaganda aims and the regime’s control of information. It notes warnings against dissent and the push to maintain morale, discipline, and support for total war.
Ar Jarves optician of Horsham departs to take up duties at the ammunition branch in Melbourne after years running the Horsham branch of Laubmann Punk Pty Ltd. Air Arnold Dain farmer town clerk and Shire official forms part of the Horsham visit. Drysdale spends holiday at Waylogk with daughter Bisel. Dowglas joins RAL meteorological staff after teaching at Blurtos Alnte School.
Winifred Matthews a pioneer resident of Brimpaen Horsham died at private hospital in Horsham after a long illness aged about 80. She was born Strathalbyn SA and lived at Samaronto station near Hamilton, later Beimonen, then Horsham with her two daughters. Her husband Robert Matthews predeceased her ten years ago. Funeral at Brimpsen Cemetery conducted by Canon M S Lyttell. Also listed are notices for Rhiza beth Barker of Frederick Street Horsham who died aged 87 at home, and various obituaries detailing family ties, wartime service, and community involvement. Funeral details and pallbearers noted for Horsham area.
The piece lists fallen and wounded service members in a formal honor roll. Names such as Private H Go Clean and Private L. Wares Clafanny Bauiyy appear alongside phrases about sacrifice and casualties. The text reflects wartime commemorations and acknowledgments of those who served and fell.
A government candidate leads with 27 062 votes while Price 24 033 and Labor opposition trails. Counting incomplete with several postals outstanding. result secures seat in the House of Representatives for Grenfell as of Wednesday.
The Labor leader Mr J Curtis declared the Labour Party remains opposed to the National Government. He claimed Labour secured votes from the WAP in the Benthey by election and suggested about a thousand supporters backed National Government.
The Deputy Prime Minister Mr Padden urged continuing the national government after Boothby election results. He said the fight was a test and argued for a decisive election to sustain the war effort, calling the vote a vindication of the government’s war programme and achievements.
Grainy report shows prices fluctuating as Parliament committee probes apple position. Mr Tse of SLC cites sales past stable rates while market traders note higher costs and shifting demand. Regulators consider interventions as vendors report rising margins and consumer impact.
Fragmentary report mentions Mrs James Sigur and Mrs Benjamin Borsioom, a farmer, with a serial incident and burial at Fouts Cemetery. Names and details are garbled. no clear date, place, or action can be reliably established from the legible text.
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