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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1925
Page
5
Fragmentary editorial prose discusses altruism, selflessness, and the civic duty of loving service. It muses on motivations behind helping others and the dangers of self-indulgence, ending with a call to cultivate compassion as civilization’s test. The text reflects a moral, pacifist tone with emphasis on family community and race.
The article discusses Victorian Treasury income from bookmakers fees at £2 annually versus New South Wales totalizator takings around £6 million. It argues such gains could fund state hospitals, questions reasons for opposing aspirin adoption, and criticizes church and bookmaker objections as intertwined motives. It notes ministers appear unaware of actual betting systems and cites debate among church factions and ministers on legalized betting and tax revenue.
WEWS reports on a visit by Chief Commissioner Capp and colleagues to Huraham and Rainbow, with a morning inspection of Horsbaia railway matters. The party plans a Rainbow to Serviston run, returns to Hurshan by 3 55 pm, then heads to Wirfrupods if time allows before evening events.
Ingleton memory notice honoring Mopeo Fraser and Meariy Pelviel husband Emile de Venera and Wortwunnivh Eason. Reads like a memorial with names and a date of April 2 for a beautiful life noted in a classified style.
A fragmentary notice records a 25th Apel at Altres Hospital for the Sir Mogt Weight Morhnn with reference to another cave and Marine A pour sufferer at post.
An unclear passage describes a hospital event and raffles with scattered names and partial details. The text is garbled, making it difficult to extract concrete actions or participants beyond mentions of a hospital and raffles.
The Wannon Electorate features Mr Dom Anderson addressing Wangon biweteral Council on regional interests ahead of the election. Wheat transport to Port Melbourne eases as shipments through Horsham decline, with a new route via Ararat to Hope Town. A Rotary Club popoml is considered by the Mayor Dr J Barnes at a Scouts meeting.
Farmers gathered on Gov Jenkinson’s Dimboola road property for a Horwood Bagshaw coordination drill demonstration hosted by Mamma J McAuley. Spectators praised the new implement’s efficiency, noting its four tine rows, adjustable depth, and reduced resistance.
Activation for telephone service at Horsham by Mindy Now 12. Voigt. W. Burniea.
A groggy OCR item notes tomorrow night TV film The Western Wallop stars Taek Hoxie in a battle themed episode. Piette fame will Urlight im the eveiling episode of the Drmpeey series The Oregon Track carries the drama as a fight plot advances.
The article lists Grampians schools in Hamilton and nearby towns including Warrack, Warrick, and Ballarat. An advisory committee hosts a train event with a 6.20 am start and 12 noon end to showcase protective measures and fundraising activities.
A marginal sale offered a dozen discs at ten union, promising a twist of melodies and a winter concert. The volume featured two distinct tunes but lacked variety, with twelve records of Barenrollo from Tales of Hoffmann and a lone set of Silver Threads among the gold. The collector deemed the test unsatisfactory.
Fragmentary report notes Ed White, an erubyr candidate for the Western Province, preparing for a visit. Mentions places Moser and Veblen. Federal enrolment non-compliance cited, Hearivan Boyle of Mayen faces penalties in a provincial court on Pet day.
Morham Angling Club to host a competition for a good trophy beyond the Doora weir with details to be announced next month. Barry Mart of Homhae praised for courtesy at the Hamilton meeting. fundraising supports Hamilton and District Hospital. Public attendance expected. events include special spoons and donations. total funds unspecified.
A new monthly publication named The Baby World offers practical advice for baby and mother care. It features feeding information sourced from Melbourne medical experts, with contributions from leading doctors matrons and nurses working to improve child health.
Travelers approaching Camperdown face a string of conspicuous notices urging caution at the town’s approaches. The warnings in bold letters appear in stages, guiding drivers to slow down and proceed carefully through the district.
The article reports on Rotary Club influence in Horsham and nearby towns, detailing church relations, youth work, and the push to establish a Rotary Club locally. It covers talks by Rev W Sanderiting, expectations for community service, and emphasis on citizenship and youth engagement.
At Melbourne Police Court Oscar Tamasapt and wife Eleanor faced wounding charges against Boubon Christopher Blanks with intent to do grievous bodily harm. Blanks testified about a confrontation with Mira Ayton who struck him. a second man present was said to have caused a razor wound. The pair were committed for trial. The article also notes Defence procurement plans for four to six Seagull flying boats at about £8000 each to avoid a Sydney seaplane base, with aircraft to Richmond aerodrome. It reports 522 Italian immigrants arriving in Adelaide and continued emigration talks with Britain, a hotel fire at Warrandyte destroying the 7u-tied inn with narrow escapes, a Cairns blaze destroying multiple businesses valued around £20,000, and NSW electoral nominations closing with around 900 candidates vying for 90 seats. It ends with O Hara Wood offering to play in Davis Cup if finances permit, as he contemplates America.
Reported election results show Hindenburg leading in Pomerania Fast Prussia and Bavaria with 38 000 148 000 in Rhine Innit Rohr and Berlin. Rioting near Karlruhe Silesia saw two killed and many arrested as Nationalist crowds clashed with police. In Cologne excitement was high while Berlin showed limited enthusiasm with youths waving flags. About 88 percent turnout reported.
Berlin dispatch tallies 30 846 000 for an alliance figure with Hindenburg 14 639 040 Mars 13 753 000 Thwartman 1 932 000. In Warsaw authorities say Soviet subsidies funded agents. a trial details a raid on Polish troops and alleged attackers as witnesses intervene.
Reports describe alleged conspiracies linked to attacks in Sofia amid tensions with Crown forces. British statements deny exaggerated communist involvement as investigators count around two thousand detainees, with several labor leaders questioned and broadcast interviews restricted.
Five members of a racing gang attack George Kent near Euston station slashing his face with a razor. The crowded thoroughfare saw no intervention as Kent lay unconscious on the pavem ent. He was reported in critical condition. The assailants previously wounded him from hand to elbow with a motor.
Personal Arthur Johns progresses favorably at Abbotsleigh private hospital. Dr Charlun Jamet practices at Soldiers' Memorial Hall. Constable C Ivey transferred from Natimak to Runell Mrecy. Mr M J Drake departs for Adelaide. Jestor Poothall Cab notes transfer to Balaraya Heath Australia.
The Higher Courts Judge Dethridge will preside at the Court of General Hessinax in Horsham. Sittings begin soon and the County Court is expected to hear cases tomorrow. Names include General Seasions, Charles Ernest Loxive Lawson, Ralph Thomson, and several others with damages listed and insolvency and attestation actions noted.
The column notes rainfall totals across Pee Central area for the week, listing readings from multiple stations. It highlights heavier showers in the east and a drying trend toward week’s end, with implications for farming and local planning.
A garbled OCR style district news item presents scattered proper nouns and fragments. It mentions names like Bowen and Nuria, places or entities such as Med eve and Porat, and stray references to dates or actions without clear context. The text lacks a coherent event or outcome.
Fragmentary OCR text provides no coherent event or outcome. Mentions vague names and numbers, insufficient for a factual card. No identifiable teams or figures can be confirmed from the readable content.
The article notes farm groups and district farmers facing hardship as drought hits feed supplies and stock losses mount. It references a regulatory push and forecasts for May with ties to historical farming downturns and ongoing program impacts.
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