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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1946
Page
2
A garbled OCR fragment presents memorials and obituaries naming various individuals and places. It references Anton Wey, Pattie Ber, and others, with scattered mentions of memorial services and remembrance events across locations such as Copenhagen and Wey.
A London style ledger reports Longerenong Scholarships offering convener roles at Western Province College. The process appears tied to a private sale of property and ward arrangements. The auction lists specific bidders, a private treaty, and involves officials such as ML Andrews and a Mr. WA Methe. The sale closes after a highest bid of 294 pounds, and the winner is anticipated to take membership responsibilities.
A garbled account describes a public event with mentions of Hexiliary, Sedglie, Aint vee Neil in white with a red shoulder spray, and April commentary. Judges named De Dunlop and Heath. music by Nitchke's Orchestra and Str. Jaxon. Fraser served as Master of Ceremonies. Mrs. A Sudan appears in reference to a blanket contest.
Fragmentary text mentions Mr. Cluck, personal holidays, Ateh home and Alexandre, hospital stay for few days, return tomorrow. Mentions Robert Duns, Gusen, and Horshun Auxiliary of the Royal Victoria Institute. Spencer Sitti to attend Melbourne meeting of the Institute. Names and details distorted.
The wedding of Thelma Alice Young daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley Young of Bougalatly to Lewis Dan Mon of Longerenong was held at St Dob’s Church Enol at dawn. A reception will follow at Per ring Cafe and a social in the Fire Brigade Hall. A presentation of silver and a knife was made to Thelma by the congregation for her Sunday work as a teacher.
A long obituary notice lists spituary hunter and Mrs Bowden among well known locals. It mentions funerals at Weight and Sons chapel and Horshaw Cemetery, with Rev J Fairlie Forres officiating. It notes Annie Bowden, 81, and other residents of Natluak and Horvatin areas, detailing families and employment at Methodist Phare. The piece references school teaching careers, marriages, and community roles, with several names and connections across the region.
A disjointed regional report notes injuries and thinning reserves threaten teams in the league. Red and Blues struggle to sustain form with absent key players and limited replacements, while Horsham and Stawell battle for finals momentum amid uncertain lineups.
Fragmentary OCR text shows numeric codes and scattered words like MEAT and clubs but lacks coherent event, names, places, or dates to form a meaningful summary.
The interchurch Victorious Life Convention in the Wimmera district drew representatives from Protestant churches. Two weeks of evangelistic mission will begin at Dimboola with Mesrs H M Long and P R Whitmore as missioners. A youth program includes a film and fellowship with meals provided.
Fragmented notes detail singles and pairs events for a carpet bowls championship with participant names such as Mrs Dyson Mrs Witt and Mrs Fens plus mixed entries from local clubs. The text records rounds results and venue clues including Beven and Gable, Metron and Park, and mentions next week’s matches and public venues.
Dim oola hosts Warracknabeal in a decisive match that could seal top position and a finals berth for the home side. Ararat, Stawell, Horsham, and other contenders loom as results hinge on this round, with injuries and form shaping the race to the title.
Readable portions indicate several players unavailable last night amid a tense basketball context. Names and details are garbled, but the note mentions Williams and others with references to team lineup, performance, and potential lineup changes.
Central Wimmera reports great interest in tomorrow's grand final at Natimak between Natimak home side and Horsham Seconds. The Seconds aim to avenge two of three losses this season and rely on fitness and morale to overcome the on his ground disadvantage. Umpire Nueke to officiate. key players listed including Smith McIntyre and Norman Avers among others. Bus leaves 1.15 for emergencies.
Tomorrow's Horsham and District League fixtures include Homing Club versus Wonwondah Lakarom and Jung Taylors Lake against Kalkee. The Wail versus Diggers match is cancelled and final placings are decided, with no effect on the table. Local teams, players, and officials are listed with lineups and travel details.
The Stawell News notes conditions at the Recreation Reserve with a slippery bank and muddy field after heavy rain. A youth fell in the mud, drawing crowd attention as Stawell football followers shift focus to upcoming local matches. Wimmera golfers prepare for Royal Melbourne Country Week with Wally Allan defending Horsham title and Frank Simpson challenging. Simpson tied club record 66 and aims for Royal Melbourne. Love Hill and Mooper of Stawell join leader Wimners, while T Comatable also competes in Country Week championships.
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