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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1923
Page
5
A fragmented late medieval notice set mentions a forthcoming Horsham Retail Market edition dated December 28 1483 with windown writings masked themes. It records deaths and bereavement cards for families including Young and Barsett with memorial lines and thanks for sympathies in a noisy county scene.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a local notice about a Friday event or publication. Includes names or terms such as TURSTAY and Da MMH 7, but details are unclear.
Flooding rainfall hampers mining and transport in Horsham area. Council debates weather impacts as residents report slip hazards and officials discuss relief measures and funding. A Christmas charity event plan prompts fundraising and hospital cheer efforts amid disruption.
A lengthy district item notes activities at Warrnambool region schools and town events including concert plans, improvements at local colleges, hotel sewerage discussions, and farming sales. It mentions students concerts, school renovations, tender notices, and community announcements with numerous local names and places.
John McNeill, representative for Wannon, criticizes the One Big Union proposal, arguing it harms productive areas and farmers. He contends large Labor movements are perceived as urban and questions the alliance as an equitable solution.
The Wimmera reports Harry Han growing a fine Carmens potato crop at Walmer from July sowing in clay soil aided by manure and high air moisture. A 1670 violin, once owned by Nicholas Amari, was showcased by Mr. Velio of Horsham, though its surface is cracked yet still produces music.
Reported sale of publican booths in Brim Springs and Rosebrook Reeve at Menirs Young Bros yards next Friday at 3 o clock. Daley represented the company at a shareholders meeting in Memorial Mall Minyi detailing Geelong works and plant plans.
A report describes Chinese missionaries, their work in mainland China and England, and their arrival in the area. The piece notes their dedication amid mission efforts, church support in the Methodist community, and planned meetings at East Methodist Church with questions and faith-based demonstrations for China mission outreach.
The article analyzes a historic three party balance with Conservatives Labour and Liberals risking stalemate. It notes Labour gains and Liberal losses, predicts possible resignation of Mr Babigin and a new Derby government, and cites voting figures and projected costs.
Sporting news covers avsebrook races nominations and a hospitality notice at the Commercial Hotel. Cricket reports feature Horsham versus Jung with detailed naming of players, innings and scores. Cycling road race results, Natnumuk and Noradiaha cricket match summaries, and a wide mix of local sports notes fill the page.
Fragmentary OCR describes a hardship or threat in Germany referencing winter conditions and measures affecting power or governance. The text hints at public fear and coercive actions tied to enforcement or taxation during difficult times without clear names or dates.
Paris reports Mr Ramsay Macdonald and leaders of the Labour Party discussing France’s stance on the Ruhr crisis. The article notes differing views on Entente policy and French cooperation with Britain and the broader Allies, with tension over future Franco British alignment and potential shifts in hostility or enmity among governments.
Reports say authorities fear coup attempts amid militant activity and foreign interference plots. Compromising documents and large sums of money linked to arrests fuel claims of internal strife and potential upheaval.
Entries for the Athletic Club's Ararat event in Hexingay include 220 yards and 75 yard handicaps with cash prizes of 25 and 20 pounds. Notable competitors listed are Cottier Johnson Perry Alcock and Pearson. The Moraham Gun Club will hold an open pistol match worth 25 pounds next Saturday starting at 2 pm.
The Haven tennis team faced Presbyterian in a multi match event with results showing both victories and losses. Notable pairings included Woskin McDonald and Patchett Robertson from Haven and Horsham combinations in later singles and doubles, with final tallies showing a mix of close sets and decisive wins.
In a 6 set match at Natimuk on a Tasmanian day, four players from the Horsiang op Tas club competed. Individual results are reported with several losses and mixed scores for Misses McPherson, Kienanme, Barker, Cristinins, Mey, Markey, and others, detailing late gains and near-misses as the meet concluded.
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