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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1940
Page
6
Residents and soldiers clashed in Brisbane on Saturday night as police and military units tried to contain a five hour riot triggered by sudden hotel closures. The unrest caused thousands of pounds in damage and was largely confined to a few streets.
Sydney report quotes Minister Foil stating Brabane achieved an undoubtedly accepted victory in the campaign. The wire correspondent notes Foil’s remarks as he commented on the outcome and its political significance in Canberra.
A woman requests a copy of a free sale notice for a matter connected to her mother’s estate. The fragmentary text mentions addresses in Hanover Street and Mettaache Est with limited legible detail about the sale and parties involved.
In Horsham the Home faire Department reports the Baillie street drill hall is near completion. Wheat prices, dividends discussed at Warrneknabent Gia Uy meeting, sleepers cut for local timber work, and agricultural talks by Mr A Drevermann on Australia present in the fall entertainment at Nondlyuhsim.
A garbled excerpt discusses health and constipation with scattered references to salt remedies and doctors. It mentions Freshy ne and Salts, natural treatments, and warnings against sparony, with uncertain claims about isotonic salts and prescriptions.
A fragmented page blends Christmas prep with menus and craft ideas. It highlights gift ideas like towels and gloves, plus a long cooking section detailing potato and almond cake preparations, frying tips, and baking steps. The prose is jumbled but centers on holiday cooking and gifting.
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