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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 30, 1916
Page
4
A long OCR fragment describes a donation for soldiers in France and at home, with references to payments, committees, and local appeal efforts. It mentions the Australian and British forces, repatriation funds, and hospital acknowledgments, alongside various community notices and battlefield reports from multiple sources.
The latest dispatches report twenty five thousand allied forces invading Greece. Bulgarians reportedly crossed Rupel Pass and pressed a Greek fort at Sihima Gorge while Greek outposts resisted before withdrawing on Athens orders. Bulgarian forces also occupied Wemir hissan bridge and moved toward Unvalls as German Bulgarian threats loom. Public mood in Austin notes fortress operations near Rup Pass may shift as troops advance and fortifications face test.
A Sunday report from London notes Austria split Civita Vecchi and Mediterranean tension while Copenhagen coverage describes German harassment and Danish reactions. Zeppelin casualties are reported with bodies recovered near Exbhjry as war news dominates the day.
The report details Australian artillery and personnel routines, noting fatigue and long duty hours. It mentions individuals such as Mr VW Walan and Sone, with McMullin praising the unit's efforts and endurance during extended shifts and alert duties.
The Minister for Defines, Senior Vrarce, declined to comment on a Sydney made statement by Senator Gardiner. It asserts that all federal parliament members who attended the war session know that conscription was in controversy.
Senator Pearce states Mr Hughes will serve as the Australian representative among British delegates. The note clarifies the role as a single Australian delegate aligning with British interests.
The notice records Kath leen Anderson daughter of Jobel L Anderson of Berry Anderson Co printers. She lived in Ballarat, famed vocalist, died after renal fever with heart effects. Also noted are deaths of John Foley of Harrow, Charles David Anderson of Stawell, and Thomas Farquhar Cameron of Orangeline Creek, plus cremation details and local mourners. Additional items mention Mrs Filet Knowles of Stawell, and Private James Caldow of Lake Karnek, with related causes and memorials.
Mayor Barnes expected home soon. Private Verey Worthy of Tooan honored May 22 at Tooan Hall, presented with a substantial cheque by chairman H. F. McClure and many friends. War officer W. Canny marks 52 years in Warrack and over 60 in the Wimmera. Corporal Archio wd of Minyip home from Gallipoli with illness. Vanztable Melougall moved from Apsley to Kanivo, presented with purses by Apsley residents. F Herman of Golier and O Ballarat received card from British Aviation Corps prisoner of war at Aleppo. Cheered note from Aleppo describes Ninevah ruins near Mosul and springtime. On Saturday May a Chemer family celebration marks Mrs. Clemes’s 59th birthday. sisters Mrs. Nalder and Mrs. Pettett also noted with ages 68 and 55 respectively. all long-time Stawell residents.
A garbled paper item lists engagements and social events. Doris Thomas and Morris Sallman are announced to wed, with residence details in Melbourne and Dimboola. An engagement involving Charles Dba and Mrs Bail Poe My Myrulong is referenced, alongside notices about Mm E. A Curry and Mrs C. A. Butcher with at home dates in Bulolo and St Kilda Road Melbourne.
Fragmentary OCR describes Sam Fein rising Lomion and Irish rebels. A notice mentions houses, people, and stands of arms with andoliers.
Melbourne notes price shifts for butter with wholesale up to 1s per ewt and retail set higher than last year. Meningitis deaths and hospital admissions recorded as two patients enter Bendigo Hospital. Bread trade dispute continues with extended picketing as unions seek Moor trade details. Cold weather returns with frosty morning and a record May low of 20.2 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a May 26 1916 letter from Portland the writer critiques Rev We Sonc tor and suggests ways to engage youth and allied sects in supporting the war. He argues for actions to hasten victory while preserving honor and hopes to end the war as soon as possible.
A wartime gathering at Mr J Lehmann’s residence honored Private F Lehmann. The event featured music and speeches praising his service and wishing him a safe return. Mr J A Smith chaired, with thanks to hosts Mr and Mrs Lehmann and the accompanist, Miss Johns, and others for hospitality.
The district church hosted services with children on the platform singing hymns in the afternoon and evening. The Mutual Improvement Association led a Monday evening euchre tournament and dance, with prizes awarded to Master A Bilston and others. Festivities included lectures, recitations, and speeches, honoring Corporal Robertson and Private Lehman, who received a fountain pen. A home missionary lecture featured Mrs. F Delbridge and C H Hoskin, with tributes to local clubs and leaders. Conversations noted upcoming sowing and Cypress at Ben's farm, linking church activities to district life.
A school-centered event featured student processions and a salute to veterans. May Page recited It is only a Bit of Bunting. a ceremony honored former scholars and staff. The Mawtos AMI branch elected W. C. Dyer president as a local carnival raised over £23 at a concert, with total proceeds around £130 and expenses under £10.
A Horsham week report notes 13/6 raised for Patriotic Funds AWS L MILK FUND, with funds to aid the Electorate Committee. Pimpinio Mechanical Institute meeting set for Saturday night June 3 at eight. A baptismal service at Church of Christ Horsham Thursday at 7 pm. Murndal Estate event marks Empire Day with Mrs Winter Cooke planting an acorn from Gallipoli sent by Lt. W. L. Cooke. Licensing Court in Horsham transfers Club Hotel Murton license to Tramquilly. teetotal reform anecdote included. Lambago remedy advertised with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for rheumatism. Hor sham Buggy Builders ad touts four key virtues of their vehicles.
Classified notices show several want ads including a lad to learn the trade and a young man for farm work. Also mentions a double-seated buggy and buggies for sale or hire, a local grocery business run by Mrs M A Oliver, and delivery of first class groceries with orders welcome in Cherch Bill, Horsham area.
A brief town wall contest on Thursday yielded a triumphant success as Sole Direction 2 clinched a close win. The event, labeled in local notices, highlighted strong performances despite limited entrants and ambiguous local branding.
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