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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 28, 1940
Page
2
A garbled OCR fragment from The Horsham Times recounts a political rally and elections with numerous garbled names locations and dates. The text is jumbled, with no coherent events or clear outcomes discernible beyond mentions of rallies and political activity.
Fragments show a Melbourne produce market item with unclear names, numbers, and dates. The readable parts mention vendors and a sale window but lack coherent details or context.
Fragmented OCR text shows a bereavement card with names and relations scattered across a hospital context. The readable items imply a memorial tone and references to family, place, and a date near a wake or service, though many words are garbled. The readable entities include a hospital or airline mention, and scattered references to people and locations.
Fragments outline a forecast of frosts and fogs to follow a chilly Saturday. Officials warned of variable winds and misty to foggy conditions, with sunnier periods noted previously. Numerous garbled place names and dates appear, but the core message speaks of a cold spell and changing skies ahead.
Wheat and wool shipments from North Geelong and Cunningham Pier show rapid export activity. The Elevator Board reports 1,171,213 bags of wheat shipped and 174,340 tons sent, with total Geelong wheat exports at 44,018 bags previously and 198 bags in storage alongside current stacks. A revival of commerce is noted, with freight and bale movements tied to local mills and tide-edge markets.
A chaotic OCR fragment describes a severe incident with injuries including lacerations and medical treatment. The text references a hospital, examinations, and a staged confrontation with unclear participants and outcomes. Peripheral mentions include a person named Thad, Renee, and a struggle tied to an athletic or rearranged event.
Editor notes renewals for the Fathers Association as many young men have left Australia with the Second AIF. A meeting at Memorial Hall on Thursday 30th inst is announced with invitation to all returned servicemen and others. Community singing set for June 4 at Thom Hall with Miss Elie Kitile and Mr Ted Furlong to lead.
Government memos reveal Horsham area office burned with vacancies in ALM call. Captain Bowden enrolled 30 men at Kanye, 16 more forwarded from Warracknabeal, and 40 expected next week as non serving members depart for camp. List of names given for those entering service and nearby centers.
At Horsham Town Hall a civic service saw Mayor Dr R J Wilmoth read a War Office letter seeking aid for about 300 young men and 900 skilled workers under air raid precautions. The Red Cross branch, once buzzing with 200 members, now faces dwindling support as calls go out for more volunteers and hospital supplies.
A new group named Sixty Column has formed in Wagga, affiliated with the Wagga branch of the Returned Soldiers League. Spearheaded by John Graham, the body aims to defend the British Empire, with members drawn from returned soldiers and officers ready to serve as needed.
On Spire Day the Horshim and District Patriotic Appeals Committee sold 2008 badges. A house to house canvas raised the grand sum of £1006. The executive thanks all town organization members and High Schoolgirls who sold the badges.
The Moraham Chaplain Forrest introduces Rev Glyn Jones as interim pastor at Horsham during vacancy. Jones, aided by Welsharmen, will supply services from West Porth and oversee tenders for short terms. Forrest pledges to support overseas sending and urges congregants to unite in prayer and help as the parish awaits a permanent appointment.
A new colliery at Comrie in Fifeshire, touted as Britain's largest, aims to produce 100 tons of coal per hour by midsummer. Plans include diesel hauled mine cars, streamlined loading from the bottom, and combined cutting and hauling shifts to reduce daily shifts from three to two, improving conditions for workers and lowering costs for owners.
A London correspondent reports on mechanical sheep dogs and motor cycles becoming vital in Britain's war effort. The home trunk network expands with ARP work, police, missions, and civilian defense uses, guiding drivers and animals alike as Britain mobilizes material and labor for broader production and defense.
Balance sheet dated March 31 1940 shows expanded deposits and liquid assets with profits of £356.06 up £54 from the previous year. Deposits grew due to war economy, while the bank increased holdings in Treasury bills and government securities by £73,001, aiding war effort through discounting bills and government stock purchases. Treasury policy for easy money and low rates supported borrowings.
A fragmentary report describes a farmers meeting conducted with telephone connections. It mentions a president presiding and various participants linked by telephony, with references to cooperative or association activity and ongoing routine discussions. The readable details are incomplete and lack clear dates or full names.
A disputed Rift Column story from Victoria outlines tensions over a Fifty Column in Australia. Parliament discussion centered on alleged influence and safety concerns, with calls to investigate and seal the activities of the column and its members. Local electors report a public scene involving a Communist as dissuading enlistment and triggering debate over government response.
Fragmented OCR text discusses wheat market shifts, trade pressures, and producer strategies as war impacts supply lines. It mentions exporters improving quality, expanding ports, and government roles while signaling uncertain futures for farmers and related industries.
Deaths of Thomas McCredden and Thomas Powell Smith extend a pattern of long residency in Mitre Horsham South and Rosebrook districts. Memorials note McCredden’s storekeeping and postmaster role, Powell Smith’s pioneer farming, and other obituaries for Mary Eardley Cecilia Adler and Cecelia Adler, with funeral details and surviving relatives.
A fragmented report quotes Henry Wotan of the University of Melbourne shaping English education assessments while debates rage over spoken style and propriety. The piece notes regional variation, calls for clearer speech, and questions whether refined diction should curb natural speech in public life.
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