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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1930
Page
4
Severe frosts and drought yielded to July and August rain, boosting crops. By harvest time hay yields expected large with a bright outlook. Durack opposes Newson in Glenelg race as voters head to Thursday polls. Old sawmill removed by Witepatrick, a loss to the district.
July brought nearly five inches of rain and August to date shows five more inches. Rain fell on 48 days in July and 10 days by August 19, promoting rapid pasture and crop growth. Subsoil moisture remains but a good spring rainfall is hoped for, with mixed stock conditions and early-season yields discussed alongside a football match Friday.
The Byrneville Myrneville Cricket Club will hold its annual meeting in the State sections on Tuesday September 2 at 8. The article notes good growth of crops due to warmer weather and mentions wheat yields, railway stacks, and concerns about harvest prospects amid weather impacts.
A chaotic Ararat council gathering debates land tax amid a collision involving a horse and motor car. Dr Mc Dimald outlines aims while officials address a vehicle damage report and related safety concerns. Meanwhile a hospital fundraiser concert and a Junior Red Cross rifle club event are noted with officer elections and committee roles.
At a Cusuke Mor Railway crust meeting the secretary described deposit terms and failed bids as the committee reviewed a March to August timeframe. The record cites work delays, potential contracts, and a secretary’s report detailing bids, delays, and member votes.
Fragmentary OCR describes an entertainment event with seated attendees and mentions hospital impact tied to a family and a presented Mort. Names such as Mic KE Cameron and Mr 4G Rept appear, along with references to a president and secretary Nancy Istt fowter.
A garbled Riverine note describes a drover moving a flock southward and telegraph pile races. The text hints at uncertain events, odd terms, and fragmented phrases about sheep, nuts, and mechanical details, with unclear timelines and locations.
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