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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1931
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR reads names such as Smith and Mines, references to 1-6 and 3-6, mentions Mimex Hewitt and Gumley foster Mines Tromp and Smith, plus Bolton and 41. Details are unclear but indicate a ledger style listing of individuals and numbers from an old issue.
Fragmentary OCR shows player names and scores in a possibly basketball or sports box score. Many names and numbers are garbled, leaving only partial readings such as Stewart Simpson Calter Jones Beare Miedford and multiple digit sequences. No cohesive event or outcome can be determined from the legible items.
Fragmented OCR lists churches districts and names of many ladies and miss rejects across Methodist and Presbyterian groups with scattered names including Misses, Mes, and various surnames. The text reads like a yearbook style roster of attendees, officers, and honorary members with little cohesive narrative.
Local players ABAPILES ASSOCIATION organize a mixed doubles match featuring Natimuk against Woradijutia with numerous pairings listed. Several results show players like Weidner, Fortes, Filgate, Hatter, Polkinghorne, Rehmutt among others recording wins and losses in a crowded lineup.
Members discuss plans for shield competition and carnival events. Applications include patronage for district races and reinstatement granted for T Bonis. Foundation Day 9 mile championship approved and a 20 mile race set on Howell Road starting 3 pm from Done and McPherson streets.
Road event runs Saturday December 1 from Dimbooly to Horsham. Entries closed by Mossre, Ballot, and local officials. Mr Cox’s shops near Noral host entry details. Prize plaques donated by Adeline. Runners prepare at J wun bins near Cox’s shop as crowds gather at the Horsham venue.
Fragmented report on a billiards tournament tied to a church cricket club. The text lists first round matchups and players, with unclear spellings and many garbled names. It notes venue Hallie Street and a seaside or hall setting with teams and participants.
Unclear text describes a croquet event at Orsham Club with noon Saturday playtimes and players named Mes, Main, Ly, Simpson, Gellan. Mentions home team, Bogle players, and a championship result with Mike Wallis noted as fine winner in the Ro grade.
A reflective piece argues modern bachelors avoid marriage due to expense and fear of waking into responsibility. It frames marriage as a double burden of double expenses and reduced freedom, with duty to wife clashing with personal dreams. It contrasts old courting freedom with costly, constrained married life and urges caution before joining the steady life.
The League of Nations lists members including Ireland Free State Argentina Panama New Zealand Norway China Lithuania Belgium Liberia Colombia Estonia Ethiopia Haiti Hungary Dominica Dominican Republic and several others. It notes a number of nations not in the league such as Afghanistan Egypt the Mejag and the United States of America.
A long text argues dairy farmers should grow green forage to boost output, reduce losses, and secure insurance against fire and drought. It cites figures on pasture and fodder campaigns across Australian states, urging a shift to plough-based fodder crops and noting regional differences in profitability and stock capacity.
Agricultural notes urge planting millet and Sudan grass to sustain pasture during hot, dry weather. Guidance covers planting timing, grazing readiness, hay harvest, and fertilizer needs. It references trials by the United States Department of Agriculture and urges farmers to consult state agriculture offices for printed guides.
A late storm damaged several fields with rain totaling 44 minutes and strong winds while crops ripened. No extensive crop loss reported though some farms suffered downed wheat and oats as farmers anticipate upcoming harvest work. Inland weather continued mild after the storm with rye and other crops showing variable conditions for weeks ahead.
A community event at Cular Lake featured a musical program and a Powwow fundraiser. The concert netted about £28, with attendees expressing gratitude for the support and the chance to enjoy a varied program amidst smoke from nearby arrangements.
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