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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1932
Page
2
Fragmentary report from Ararat and Horsham grounds shows weather woes delaying a league match. Submersion of the field forced postponement, with officials estimating a late start once conditions ease. Local club details remain unclear due to damaged OCR.
Natimuk battled to keep the ball in forward play but could not breach Horsham’s tight defence. Bowatel and Railey struck for the visitors while Robinson and McDonald led Natimuk’s best efforts as the match ended with Horsham clinching a close win amid a run of late pressure.
The president chairs a meeting on semifinals for the Mort town winter games at the town hall. Officials discuss venues umpires and entry rules with neutral officials for the semifinals and dual final, set for Saturday at Pine end Narimuk venue, with arrangements for boundary lines and fees.
District league semifinals drew 4,000 attendees as Church of England faced heavy pressure from Elglan WL QuanTong. Paskimar and Gee Alcock stood out while injuries disrupted play. ALP stars Debary and Vangiani led Church of England lineup including Gabbe France and Hall.
A quirky fragment chronicles youths from the Turty group and the Youthful Frisbyterian football team. It recalls travel by motor truck to a semifinal on a muddy, rain soaked day with players struggling to reach the field and a sense of chaos and youth energy in the unfolding scene.
A chaotic ride described on the quest to the Quantong railway involves a truck, a grappling lift, and a trek on rough gravel. Players slogged a quarter hour on foot to reach ground, facing a tense journey and resilient Presbyterians, celebrating a season ending in camaraderie and shared toil.
In a gusty round Melbourne teams posted varied scores. Carlton 12 17 defeated South Melbourne 11 4 while Geelong 15 17 beat Melbourne 14 5. North Melbourne 15 2 defeated Fouteras 1 14, and Hawthorn 13 behinds outpaced St Kilda 7 behinds.
Rainy morning did not deter Morsham Club players from an afternoon battle in the Bamlleap events. Tulloch beat Meadows three up and two to play while Bowie edged Simpson after a keen tussle. Sawyer won the B grade clash up and 2 to play as McMullis and Hosaka defeated Allan. Bowie to meet Tulloch in the final round, Sawyer to face Hoskin in the B grade final under the same conditions. In A division handicap Witmoth led with 10-00 mal XE-13-40, Wallis and Smith close behind. E Wistey and Mradows strong in the field. B division saw Bleakies, Witmegh, Patterson, and Walker contending for top spots.
Weather affects warm up as Toalay pins fore and curre events. delegates discuss prep and schedule. Mas. Glatg wins the omen, Mp AL hosts, and plans for contributions and trophy logistics are set. Officials praise progress and outline dates for upcoming matches and member duties.
Delegates from 13 districts met in Murtoa to review the Turf North Western Association report and balance sheet. The treasurer recorded receipts of £501 8/1 and expenditure of £825 5/0, with £218 1/11 carried from prior years and a remaining credit of £225 12. The report and balance sheet were adopted and officers elected, including President A Hallam Hopetoun and Treasurer Dr Rab Murtan. A death notice for former president Mr A J Marker was noted. Applications for starter and stipendary post were invited.
The readable text is garbled and contains no coherent event, names, or actions to summarize into a factual news item.
Fragmented account discusses colonial era proposals and foreign correspondents about settler plans, government incentives, and wartime policies. References to Melbourne Victoria authorities, international letters, and possible public works or agricultural trials appear amid garbled text and names.
An official statement lists applications for jockey table within the suburban area not opposed by the council. Names include Brody Abrams Howson Lewis Scanlon Mowriett Pereival and Wilton. The apprentice ride permit for A P Esau was withdrawn.
Fragmentary Athletics notes from Br Cable outline early Olympic events in Los Angeles. Names like George Golding appear amid muddled text, with mentions of 400 metre heats, and results listing Taylor and Better sew from America and other unclear entries.
A coroner's inquest at Cola on Friday examined the wreck of the toastal after a Sunday July 1 incident that killed captain Jake Midstieton Peter Murray Michael Foley Hugh Mulholmad and Helen Gul among five missing crew. evidence described a violent sea disaster with water flooding holds and the ship breaking apart as it sank, while survivors recounted lifeboat and rescue moments and the difficulty of keeping the vessel afloat.
Parie and Sanday clinch Davis Cup for France by winning three of four matches, with Borotra and Allison (America) and Vince (America) among the players. The match featured a dramatic fourth set and a near exhibition finish as the crowd celebrated a French victory.
Fragmentary text mentions a competition with German involvement and a championship context. Entities and specifics are unclear due to damage.
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