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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1946
Page
2
Fragmentary report notes provisions measure discussed yesterday at a local market. It references a pace count of 16 and relates to baring or restricting goods. Details remain unclear due to damaged text.
Electoral Office of Hamilton reports counting delays for primary votes. Final overseas preferences awaited before finalization. Latest totals show McLeod 4 156, Mackinnon 16 157, Roddy 11 483 with McLeod leading in housing. count to determine Rowkly’s preferences for the seat.
A mixed page reports on a unusual incident at a river event with a frightened bird, rail stock storage concerns near Newmarket rails, and community notices. It notes a ducking accident and a catamaran paddock, plus rail officials outlining freight priorities and a Jubilee celebration at Dookie Aer nnn College with parades and speeches by dignitaries.
A long, garbled list of names, places, and social notes from Horsham and Melbourne areas. References include competitions, retirees, hospital updates, and local officials with scattered dates and events.
The social note reports the engagement of Faye Keruleo to Sturt Hewey with family observers in Avon Talos and Donala. Details blur with garbled text. the couple’s union appears to be in planning, with mentions of relatives and a formal announcement.
The obituary records the death of a named individual after a period of illness with family members including a daughter and other relatives mentioned. The text lists several names and partial details, reflecting a locally published death notice with personal connections and a final tribute.
A statewide transport strike disrupts rail services with trains cancelled or delayed. Special expresses run to Adelaide. emergency mail deliveries and essential services continue. City voters and workers face long commutes as schedules shift and authorities seek a quick resolution.
The article notes minimal effects from restrictions on the area, while many travelers from Florsham and nearby districts visited the Legwue brand in the city. It mentions Melbourne events drawing crowds and mentions transport links like the Watt express service and local deliveries to Horsham.
Admiral Raeder petitions the Allied Control Council to convert his life sentence to death claiming a "decent death" suits him better. The Nuremberg Court aimed to show normal criminals were punished and reportedly chose hanging over shooting. Unmarked graves were planned to deter Nazi pilgrimages and there was no plan to recover bodies.
A St Andrews hall program by Miss Noela Bartlett and pupils, with songs from Mrs Allan Kimberley’s students, featured piano solos, recitations, ballet, tap and duets. Proceeds supported church missionary work at home and overseas, thanked by the branch president Mrs Forrest. A birthday cake for the youngest member was cut by Mrs Lex Davie as a stall and afternoon tea concluded a successful event.
A garbled OCR fragment outlines inquiries from the Finance Committee and Department of Labour on employment details for a surveyor and factory registrations. It references the Public Works and Post Ministry, a sale to a textile firm, and potential infant welfare impacts. It mentions council approvals, public works schemes, and a five day week proposal.
General business items include staff superannuation schemes referred to the finance committee for possible inclusion in estimates. Ward Street cost sharing proposed by a resident. Ward Street drains and road improvements to be investigated. Croquet Club seeks extra croquet lawn. munitions department notes town equipment purchase. AC 1 motors delivery date set for May 5, 1948. Water supply for local homes at commercial rate discussed. Bicycle rack provision expanded with eight more racks ordered. Draining Sta a Well Road and public health concerns raised. investigation planned.
A fragmentary accounting note lists numerous payments and balances for the Horsham town area. Entries include utilities, suppliers, insurers, and public funds such as Waterworks, Electric Light, and Municipal Debt with sums and creditor names like Martin Stoneware, Aust General Elect, Vic Railways, and Wimmera Steam Laundry. The page preserves a long arrears and credit tally across multiple firms, departments, and debtors with scattered figures.
Prankruet Monday farmers event at the Malise Research Station and State Experiment Farm. Emma Goering linked to Peup. Day at the Males Ree station set with a 1 20 pm start at Rutherglen. November 3 event noted for Panes dander.
London reports from Teheran describe Khartzlication tailing government troops and attacking Shires with disputed timing. The piece notes shopping areas and town streets, mentions factional support for Maen, and cites Chinese papers admitting holdouts in Samaraa and Communist accusations.
The Melbourne University e Club plans a pair of plays performed for the district during May. One is a thriller and the other a comedy. both will be staged with amateur cast and travel by train. Performances are set for January and will feature local scenery and rustic settings.
The Har Ma Commission refused a permit to keep more than the allowed number of fowls at a house on Kalonn Park. Dr Sawulers and Dr Lawrence spoke against the application while others urged a larger limit. The board upheld the denial after debate and noted staff concerns about staffing and medical facility impact.
The notice outlines a tender for rehabilitation training unit work at Stawell. It names the project scope and inviting submissions, with deadline and submission details to follow in the official call.
Readable text notes a drop in sheep numbers amid drought in Australia with figures showing a reduction toward 20 million. Mentions broad livestock counts across cattle horses and other species, reflecting climate impact on farming.
Fragmentary OCR describes legal and property matters including hotel plans and port actions. It mentions firms, locations, dates, and residents in a city context, but the text is garbled, leaving unclear specifics and outcomes. The piece references development, funding, and potential approvals without coherent details.
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