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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1950
Page
6
Barney Ewell will meet Fremk Banner and Eric Cumming in the Powderball Gift in Britain. Cumming has already left Australia for England and will contest other professional foot running races.
Stawell rider K Hay won a mile cycle race from Horsham to Dimboola on Sunday. The 12en event was run by Horsham Nhil Stawell and Dinboola Cycling clubs with about 20 starters. Pohlner led after a 12 minute mile, finishing in 6 minutes 22 seconds. Second place went to Stawell rider Scare in 8 minutes and 58 seconds. Third was Ro Drysburg of Stawell in 9 minutes 5 seconds. Pohlner suffered cramps, stopping at Pimpinia and Pumpin before a later stint won by RL Hay.
The coport detailed that the A grade teams in the northern zone competed for the season culminating in Ararat and Murtow at Avawell. One team remained active in the preliminary rounds, while the committee discussed future rising costs and club finances.
Longerenong College centre half forward D Leas kicked five goals for the students in the Horsham and District Football League final at Haven. College led 6 18 1 66 to St Michaels 11 7 78 from 18 scoring shots. College goal kickers: D Lear 5 9 Lane 2 and J Gil. St Michaels: Jack O Connor, J M 1 J Foley. Meira: Pr Calastian, Po O Callaghan, J O Connor, J G M, He Frazer, D Molyneaux and BD Bilton.
Sir Owen Dixon reports no immediate prospect of India and Pakistan resolving their differences over Jammu and Kashmir. He notes neither government has produced a plan or proposal for settlement. Dixon, as mediator on the Australian High Court, urged continued discussions.
Barber Crescen set a Horsham rifle range record with 102 points at the Rifle Club shoot on Saturday. W Smith donated the trophy. A grade winner Barber dominated, with RY Davis winning B grade. Pool results list Barber 1 and Duffus 2 in 300 yards, Smith leading 800 yards, and Rogers, Ellis among top scorers across 600 yards.
Fred Gilbert led with 40 points in Horsham Golf Club Ii bole stable ford, winning B grade while A grade went to E Rissmann 351-4. Other scores included G Snibeon 315-8, C Warrick 315-8, A Clee 311, M Allsop 313-6, F Gilbert 40, J Foster 375-8, J Dahlenburg 71-8, K Lovett 37. Next Saturday features a Sehole stroke trophy event donated by Mr Errol Omer.
The Presbyterian Teanta Club announces its season begins September 23 with a mixed doubles tournament. The plan was approved at the annual meeting led by President Rev. My, with officers and members named, including Beaker, Foster, Ellis, Parham and others.
Horsham Football Club awards Don Mariager the 20th Century Theatre trophy for best and fairest with 21 points. Tromp Hartigan Dumesny and Little tied for third with 12. Voting covered 18 games. Mariager led in firsts and total points, followed by Little and Dumesny. Other honors include J Smith most improved and A Rees as year player among Horsham's awards.
A note advertising enamel finishes for kitchens and bathrooms in pastel shades seeks modernizing homes. The brief promotes durable coatings and color options aimed at interior refresh.
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