Horsham Fields Same Team
Horsham keeps the same lineup as last week but faces a tough Saturday clash against one of the league’s strongest sides. The move, long urged, is unlikely to yield a win.
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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1949
Page
4
Horsham keeps the same lineup as last week but faces a tough Saturday clash against one of the league’s strongest sides. The move, long urged, is unlikely to yield a win.
An article notes a £5 minimum fine imposed on a Horsham licensee after the bar door was found ajar at the Ball and Mouth Hotel in Stawell. Licencing Inspector Sydney Nelai and Constable A G Tattle cited opening hours violations and the open door as grounds for the penalty, with details of the court appearance and witnesses including Reginal TBaberner and John Patrick Cure. The report also lists local premiership standings and leading goal kickers in nearby leagues.
At the recreation reserve a curtain raiser precedes the first semi final between Kalkee and Goroke with Quantong versus Haven. Umpire N. Harnath will toss once the curtain raiser ends. play starts at 1 pm.
Local Melbourne club plans a curtain raiser before the final with a selection of players including Varsha and Wim cepa teams. The event, tied to the Wimmera League schedule, features trials and invitations as teams prepare for key matches amid league developments.
The report notes cool yesterday with around 59 degrees and a high near 82 as of August in the Bay area. Northern winds persisted and shifts in breeze affected temperatures, while the region recorded limited daily temperature variation and a mild evening.
In the Wimmera region farmers faced disappointment from light rain though eastern parts received up to a quarter inch. Department of Agriculture officer L Needhsh reported dry conditions worrying graziers as frosts dried feed while good fallow wheat looks well and a cool rain would help most producers.
A robot gardening machine unveiled at the Chelsea Flower Show drew interest for its multitask capabilities. Named the Hantam Motovator, it features attachments for weed control, soil protection, and driving efficiency. Early orders extend to the West Coast and beyond with adaptations for tobacco, rice, and other crops in Asia and the Caribbean.
A Minyip deputation told Water Supply Minister Mr Bolte they fear using the town water. They warned low pressure would hinder firefighting and asked for a new reservoir. Bolte said the position would be examined and noted the Rocklands reservoir could supply adequate water in about two years.
Royal Life Saving Society issues directions for treating gas victims after coal strike deaths. Cards with artificial respiration steps sent to offices and homes. Several Sydneysiders gassed from leaving gas jets on. directions available at the Times office.
Members of the Liberal Party Federal Rural Committee in Mildura discussed a 5 percent annual capital value allowance for crown forests as a tax deduction during growth. They urged proper fencing safety planting bees and wind breaks and recommended state and local government support for community forests with deductible private contributions.
Melbourne captain Dr Don Cordner denied rumours he bought a medical practice in the Wimmera and planned to retire from League football at season's end. He said he had heard the rumour but could not understand its origin.
For sale listing reads with partial address 52 Firphrase Street Pheae and mentions business entity Second el teeta pet a eee SMALL LTD. Fragmentary details indicate a local sale advertisement.
In the last ra Mal lee water channels the cost reached £163 480. Minister for Water Eup Mr Bolte spoke in the Legislative Assembly addressing the shift of drift removal from the channel. The record notes a separate cost of 68 253 for related works.
Walter Lealle Borden pleaded guilty to two larceny counts in the Natimuk Court of Petty Sessions. He was sentenced to six months imprisonment suspended on entering a £20 bond for two years after admitting to receiving money and cashing cheques while a servant for A J Mannaford and Co. Dundee district.
Excellent entries totalling 520 have been received for the championship poultry show to be conducted by the Horsham and District Poultry Club at the showgrounds Toroview. Judge for all sections including fowls mantans turkeys and ducks is Mr S C Jeffs of Melbourne. This is the first function by the newly formed club and the committee is pleased with breeder support. A cup for the best bird donated by J Langs Lands and Sons.
Nominated candidates for the three Councillors are Charles Robert Boward Collins Leslie Heathcote Duldig Frank Oswald Emanuel Raymount George Faux George. Election on Saturday April 1940 at the Town Hall Wilson Street Horsham. Poll from 9 am to 7 pm. Postal ballots apply to Town Hall Horsham.
To the ratepayers I have consented to offer my services as a council member. If elected I will give my best attention to all matters which concern the betterment and general welfare of this town.
A nominee states in a forthcoming elections speech that, if elected, they will do their best for the welfare of all city residents and seek confidence from voters across all sections of the community.
A dated official notice from the Shire of Wimmera refers to August 6 and the year 149. The fragmentary text implies a historical municipal record with an August 6 date and administrative context.
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