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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 06, 1944
Page
2
A jumble of memorial and obituary notes detailing deaths and funerals. Names include HOSKIN and others, with mentions of service details, dates, and bereavement messages framed in a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper style.
October 1 194 COUNTRY loan figures disappoint as Horsham and surrounding districts report weak application numbers. The Horse War 2 Team Committee cites inflation and rising taxes as factors, urging a stronger response to meat work while warning against excessive borrowing.
The Horsham Rotary meeting featured the nomination of a new president for the upcoming year, with discussions on attendance and fellowship. A public exhibition showcased captured enemy equipment as part of a Victory Loan effort, and a debate on Horsham development was scheduled for tonight at Masome Hall.
Salvage collection set for tomorrow at several streets near McPherson Baillie and Baller. Horsham Town Council approves May Park as swimming pool site with support from Dr. Snondern and local residents. Women’s Auxiliary RSL plans monthly mailing and speaker event. Waterworks Trust discusses water meter cover project and budget. Vegetable growing demonstration invites locals to Haven property with tractor and tools on Saturday and Monday.
Members of the Catholic women’s group and many friends gathered to bid farewell to Mrs. Frank Moylan a foundation member of the parish. The event featured words from Father Parker Conzh Vin and speakers highlight her service and efforts within the organization and parish activities.
A fragmented Horsham column lists residents and guests: Miss Mim fits in the Horsbartt community. Frank Boyle of New York visits for a coming of age celebration for his daughter Sam. Capt. and Mrs. Johnson host a dinner party. Ailments, deployments, and returns to duty are noted for several locals including ALD. B Madilern.
The death occurred at Horsham Base Hospital on a Wednesday afternoon of Mrs Ghames Hoskin 80 native of Ballarat resident in Horsham for 40 years wife of Mr Ghames Hoskin of 21 John Street She was sister of the late Rev John Polkinghorne and connected with the Horsham Methodist Church Survived by husband two daughters and two sons Funeral at Horsham Cemetery. Also noted are notices for Rita Ross Suxtort 15 daughter of Mrs Sartori of Horsham with funeral at Horsham Cemetery and service at St Michael and John's Church led by Rev Father O Bryan. Additional notices include funeral arrangements for Mr Biron Inglis Hardinge and other local obituaries and funeral details.
The wedding of Miss Mavis Trotter, youngest daughter of Mrs Lidrawer, to Mr. Abts Cunnabis of Kew, is announced. The ceremony will take place at St. Sion's Church in England on Tuesday, October 7.
A Tuesday city council session discussed forming a committee to study a Frey program and potential festival funding. Officials cited music and arts as key aims while noting costs and district impact, with plans to engage the public in future events and set dates for a festival.
At a city meeting the concern was raised that more than one family occupies a home and that some homes are not available. Officials discussed assigning funds, potential deportations, and plans to erect housing in Melborne, with limited progress on a formal conference and inquiries ongoing.
Melbourne correspondent reports Culintey rail services face large reductions or cancellation at peak Cheist time due to shortages in coal supply, threatening travel and freight. Authorities warn of impact on commuters and industries until supply improves.
Fragmentary read of a wartime report describes a German battleship Tirpitz damaged by a large RAF Lancaster bombing raid. It notes a 12 000 pound bomb, a round trip of about 9000 miles, and a Lancastrian bomber ferrying a special bomb to a target, with over 2000 feet altitude.
Vague OCR text notes hints and tattle about Arnhem and a puzzled phrase about pickie Wwlved Mite A Mea and arimaernit. No clear people places or events emerge from the readable lines.
The Beverage Authority discussed the treatment works area at a Tuesday meeting. Notes reference permit issues, site conditions, and potential future work as officials consider alterations and scrutiny of plans.
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