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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1936
Page
3
Wire from our correspondent in Sydney Thursday reports appeals against police actions and suspensions tied to findings by the Betting Commission. Officials outline the impact on officers and disciplinary outcomes.
Sydney report notes upcoming dictation test for Breer after arrival on Awatea and a habeas corpus writ to compel the captain to show cause for leaving the ship. Farmers along Latrole River report maize theft and a planter’s load replaced with fallback crops. The water hen pest threatens crops with rising harm to hats and croons.
London authorities and residents fear for Janis Multisan an expert in law who disappeared near Cape. A search will be conducted tomorrow as anxiety grows over possible threats to the missing person amid reports of forced abduction or danger in the region.
A garbled wire service style report notes heavy rain in wheat regions with light falls elsewhere. Mentions towns and figures poorly, indicating concern for crop damage but lacks clear specifics or readable names.
The first all night sitting of the State Parliament featured sharp exchanges between the Opposition leader and the United Australia Party, with nerves frayed and interjections flying. A Labor member questioned cross-party harmony as Sir Stanley Argyle repudiated the suggestion of close ties, while the Greater Melbourne Council Bill amendments moved toward passage amid partisan tensions. The statue site quarrel and Laver Cook Cottage controversy in Fitzroy Gardens added to the political fray, as officials explained brickwork changes and doorway placements amid ongoing scrutiny.
In Victoria the Legislative Council considers permitting night trotting meetings in the metropolitan area, focusing on Ascot course. Critics fear excesses, but supporters cite limited scope with only existing fixtures and parliamentary approval required for any expansion beyond current registrations.
The church notices detail Methodist services at Horsham Sunday conducted by Henry L. Kemmens and Presbyterian rites including sacramental and baptismal timings at Horsham and Doven. Evening Australian mission report by Rev. E G Petherick, Sunday school gifting, and fundraising for children’s supper are noted amid district church notices.
Unclear OCR text mentions players and events across tennis and cricket. Names such as Emily, Steven, and Thad appear amid garbled lines. The piece reads as fragmented notes or captions rather than a coherent report, with no clear outcomes or dates to anchor a full summary.
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