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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 29, 1936
Page
6
Vague OCR fragment reports scattered notes on political activity and voters in Gables El Up. Names and places are garbled, with references to abstention and candidates such as Maher and Foust. The brief hints a tense environment and possible municipal contest.
Fragmented text mentions victims of the opium traffic, scattered place names and personal names, with references to a princess, breeder, and financial notes. The legible parts hint at social or legal notices but lack coherent events or dates.
A fragmentary maritime report describes a mysterious ship held by a jail at sea. The captain and mate recount strange events aboard the vessel with odd terms and partial phrases, hinting at a perilous voyage, strange cargo, and a looming crisis at sea.
A correspondent lauds the new Queen Mary, noting its launch by the Queen and maiden voyage to New York. The article extols her beauty, luxury, and safety, detailing features like a grand ballroom theatre, twelve decks, a mid Atlantic tourist bureau, and advanced propulsion by Parson’s quadruple expansion turbines delivering about 201000 horsepower.
Readers debate modern dances versus old time steps noting confusion among dancers and the value of reintroducing ball programmes. Commentary highlights social dynamics for outsiders, partnerships, and friend networks at dances, urging structured programs to broaden social circles and enjoyment. Also reports obituaries and notices of local residents with life stories and community ties.
A Western GES job worker died after a severe fall Saturday morning at a Burdie race. The incident occurred as the worker fell in a race event, with details surrounding the circumstances and hospital treatment reported by the morning edition.
Wire report from Melbourne describes 68 year old farmer Mi mas Pothergill swept away by waves while fishing from rocks at Mittstier tay Cowes and drowned. His com AiG teacher Crivp aided two cries for help. Felts Lamare fined 63 im Mildure Paliow Cos for misconduct Tuesday following a stormy period marked by four days of severe weather and a liner incident.
At Kowre Shire Council meeting a motion by Cre Cranage and Jameson named Dr L. Myan as life governor candidate. Horsham Police Courts saw D W Major and J T Molloy sworn as justices of the peace for Western Bailiwick. A Club supper and remarks followed, with tributes to Mr Cam Anderton who plans a stay in Melbourne. An estate note records the will of Johannes Plemch, with property valued and widow and children listed.
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