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Newspaper

Horsham Times

Location

Horsham, Victoria, Australia

Date

Oct 25, 1940

Page

2

HORSE INJURY AND REGIONAL NEWS REPORT

A three year old mare owned by George O'Connor of Vail was severely injured when a fence enclosure collapsed at a school route. The wires and posts were broken and the horse suffered cuts. recovery uncertain. Also covered are agricultural society finances, Horsham chamber of commerce notes, breeding show results, seed wheat talks, sparrow vermin debate, potato substitutes, and a windfall of local notices and county events.

George O'Connor Vail Uhmir O'Connor Aan John

Fragmented OCR item on Horsham provisions and vendors

Readable fragments describe veiling pieces for provisions in Horsham state and various shop names and quantities, including factory outlets and barter items. The text lists names like Barter factory Ballas Mutter and Chee Chesee with unclear quantities, ending with scattered references to meat, cheese, and chess items.

Horsham Ballas Mutter Loca Vgg Howdy

Melbourne produce market notes and prices

Fragmented OCR text lists Melbourne market items and prices, including barley, wine, and milling terms. The readable lines mention trade terms, quantities, and days, suggesting a brief market report with varied figures. The legible entities include Melbourne and references to market activities and pricing.

Agricultural students study irrigation and farm trades at Dookie

Readable text describes agricultural students from Dookie Agricultural College touring irrigation, drainage, and farming systems. Principal G B Woodgate oversaw the trip with visiting managers and engineers. Students enjoyed a small program of entertainment.

Farm Institute Training Pivots Toward New Tools

fragmentary text hints at farming education shifts, with references to pliers and route planning, farm work improvements, and a focus on fermentation methods. Mentions Langerenong, Sarions branch, and Apple, plus a nod to future plans by Wink Hey.

News and Notes Weather After Rain

After rain, the region basks in light coastal showers and mild temperatures. Weather notes indicate upcoming unsettled patterns with chances of showers, while coastal areas see brief sprinkles and variable winds.

Trent

Water storage reports near Wimmera face heavy rain impact

The draft summary notes flooding risks at water storages around the Wimmera region. It mentions storage levels, weather conditions, and potential supply disruptions. Officials assess reservoir status and plan for future inflow and distribution, with local communities urged to monitor advisories.

Fire at Doctor's Home Sparks Alarm in Weaboestin

A blaze at a physician's residence in Weaboestin occurred around 1 am, causing significant damage to the property and prompting emergency responders to intervene. Details are unclear due to damaged text but describe a heavy fire with possible arson questions and municipal fire response.

Weaboestin Menderson Ahremien Evita

Bag of Wheat Competition Approved for Next Year

The Horshawagnemural Society reported a successful bag of wheat exhibit at a Wednesday meeting. President RC Newton praised the effort and suggested the event be held again to keep the society in public view. Cunningham and others were commended for contributing bags. The motion to conduct the competition next year under the same conditions was carried.

Horshawagnemural Society RC Newton A. Cunningham Ellis Tucker A. Levitake F. Crafter

Water scheme ready to start in Heriot district

The Hersham Architectural Society shows strong intent to proceed with a water scheme. Committee members Newton and Mr Roda coordinate efforts while Premier Tenetan urges sobriety and firm action. A northern agitation, meetings with Mr Newton and Mr Roda, and talks on funding for crime prevention projects are noted as part of the development.

Hersham Newton Von Mir. Tenetan Roda Teyti Brown Aden A. Welhin Wrhuich

Dinners, Wallets, and Australian Spirit Mark Town Hall Event

A dinner for town leaders and attendees followed by a town hall presentation where each guest received a monogrammed wallet and a Comforts Fund parcel. The Mayor and Dads Association president praised the group for future duties, with cheers and songs including Australia Will Be There and Auld Lang Syne.

de Wednesay Charles A.1-F Bennett Gos Wal’ Gagies A. Creek W. Hutchieson GD Hopper A. Cocunil Comforts Fund Australia Dads’ Association R. J. Wilmoth

Menzies Seeks Renewed Effort in Wannon Campaign

Prime Minister Menzies told council delegates at a meeting in Melbourne that the Australian Women’s National League must keep up its work in the Wannon district. He said the seat was lost temporarily and urged members to redouble efforts for a future contest.

Wannon Australian Women's National League For Council MeTbankns Menzies

WoMery Leads Mane In Fray at Amtealion Winwew Tilted

In a tense evening bout, WoMery claimed the lead as the Amtealion Winwew's talon clashed with AST/ATAK, aiming for the tilt and a title edge. Members of the crowd watched as the event accumulated momentum toward a decisive finish.

MOTOR FIRM AWARDED PRIZE FOR DISPLAY SHOW

The General Motindoblon district awards best attraction show amid a chaotic program with numerous acts listed including Warracknabeal Ararat and Horsham. The piece details a dense lineup of performers and locations with a focus on a school plantation fire near Ararat State School and Honey production notes as context.

Anmonne Warrackaa Witsaw Prigotahern Cdm Foley Mustel Howe Privet

College tour fuels pride in Dookie students

Me Gh By Woodgate principal praised the Dookie college tour as outstanding educational value for students of agriculture at Bacchus Marsh and other sites. The group explored irrigation at Mr H Green's farm and received warm hospitality from locals, with Captain McGill noting their admirable conduct.

Varius Remires Prion Viste Bertiers Etginorrs Tural Victoriis Lune Taniki Muni Woodgate Scceris Toul Ip Ita Itill Thos Thuy Mnticipator H Green Bacchus Marsh Brooke Sowowal Wmtron McGill Prudente

Survey of Australian water position and Salvation Army Crusaders

Fragmented OCR reports a government water survey in Victoria on water safety and the meeting of the Salvation Army Crusaders. References include the Minister of Water Supply and investigations across the state for water preservation. Mentions a school event and local communal notices with names and dates, but details are unclear due to readability.

Australi Nealth Atestalin Victoria Cetauto Himkle

King's Pigeons For Post War Service at Sandringham

Pigeons from the King's loft at Sandringham are being prepared to operate as a national wartime message post. The birds, long distance stock trained by Mr Howey Collins, will be released for military use, with some birds sent to air bases and war quarters. The program follows historic royal support for the postal birds since their introduction by the Duchess of Kent and later updates during wartime mobilization.

Sandringham Great Britain Duchess of Kent Fort Duntoy EW. Steele Lerwick Shetland Bordeaux Ar. Howey Collins Laneter London Correapea Keaumraepe Ruien Curthkemt

Multiple Obituaries and Death Notices Across Districts

Obituaries and funeral notices from Wail, Nhill, Jeparit, Warracknabeal, Hopetoun and surrounding districts report the deaths of Mire Anne Ernatine Kukoe Robert Hynam Levite Dart Donovan Nicholas Martin Doyle Ray Lancelot Daniel William Hallam and others. Services conducted by local pastors at cemeteries and churches with arrangements by local undertakers. Surviving spouses children and siblings are noted along with prior residences and occupations.

Hynam Mir Robert Hynam al Moaroopne Algeira WillembrinaJe Parit di Jtter Ther Sons Patchewab Fock Hywam Shepparton Dis- Telet Muceh Kalk Dart Broskton Park Adelpie Levite Dart Pameed Decmased H. T. Tar Donovan Dimbaota Iir Jopinit Rambow M. L. Conavan Jeparit Annie Logan Othe Tex Angdun Hare England Rchultz Nhill Alfred Setiulty Ot Nhult Ani Thau Seusie Daughin Stephan Wall Woorak Bomestrat Lt Methodist Church My Deware Kanival Workers Local Preachers Association Ais Lie Rey B. Freeman Woorak Rube Lanation Matecist Doyle Nicholas Martin Doyle Huyoner Muller Nwil Jacob Nhu Nishast Daugheter Nil Hb, Frewman

unclear historical notice about hospital committee member death

A fragmentary OCR item mentions a president or chairman linked to a hospital committee and a married woman, with garbled names and years. The readable parts hint at a death event or resignation tied to a hospital committee and a named Mary, but the fragment is too damaged to confirm specifics or dates.

Hurtin Mammen Hoperauit

Personal nomination and waning support in a distant jurisdiction

In a fragmented report, Weeye Hoeas Hrivmitters Weerie Heevy Worship in Aeta ana Wail seeks nomination while facing unclear eligibility and political tension. The article outlines allied figures and potential obstacles, referencing meetings, candidacies, and late developments amid local power dynamics.

Aeta Plamas

unclear fragment from social item headline

unreadable OCR fragment mentions an event or person but lacks coherent facts or names to summarize with confidence.

Air Crew Trainees Training Note From Archival Text

Fragmentary OCR notes discuss air crew trainees and training regimes with scattered references to empire era terms, schools, and dates. The readable segments imply instructional activity and the broader context of organized training in a historical setting without clear names or locations.

Also Mentioned on This Page

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