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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1922
Page
6
A jumble of proposals and notices outlines plans from the District Tourist Association and Methodist Foreign Missions. Items include grant applications for development of trails, hall events, and a tourism exhibition, with church outreach, fundraising, and school certificates planned in Horsham and related venues.
Auctioneers Wilsor Bolton and Co report on a sale of merino ewes and wethers with prices listed from 18/3 to 26/5. The event references Mr JM Teeben and a sale in Horsham with various bids, including entries of merino rams and ewes, noting quantities and prices from the sale ledger.
Irish readers face heightened tension as warnings prompt editors to flee and factions clash in Dublin. A murder trial at Old Bailey unfolds, while Britain weighs reparations moves and Mussolini's detention fuels nightly rumors.
A public meeting chaired by J. B. Brown discusses fundraising for the completion of work. Apologies noted from officials. A carnival is approved with a committee to organize, and meetings set for Thursday nights, starting next week, with costs and roles assigned to local residents and clubs.
Richard Harry Gilbert of Hrighton was fined £200 at the City Court for failing to file tax returns for 1018, 1038 and 1920. James O'Connell received eight months for insufficient means of support, with defense clashes over officiousness. A marine suspect and public night safety concerns noted, plus a Customs statement shows imports for four months of the Mandarin year at £42,271,041 against £27,042,005 in 1982. Butter prices drop, retail costs rise for bulk and prints.
A notice lists horse races and handicap events for a Horsham Troing Club meeting on Saturday with participants such as Prince Charming Ariel Lady and Norval s Pride. It also notes a meeting of persons to establish a Pimption tian Club in Pimpinio Hall and mentions heavy rain affecting the event schedule.
The T and G Mutual Life Society met in Melbourne on Friday for its annual meeting. The chair reported total business amounted to 191,000 with assets around 1,000,000, about 73 percent in government and municipal securities of Australia and New Zealand. Surplus stood at 137,152 with bonuses in the culinary department on a higher scale. The chair credited public confidence in a progressive mutual life office for its growth across Australia and New Zealand.
Advertises a wool market offering splendidly get up goods. Claims a cooperative company with attractive wheels and added features. Appears as a promotional notice for a local wool trade entity with emphasis on quality and cooperative branding.
The district held a public gathering to elect a queen at Goroke with F. C. Bob Exteen presiding. W. Tierney became local committee president and W. Thomson secretary. John Waters sold his hotel interest to James, who will take possession next week. Rev J. C Hehamler was inducted to Murton Presbyterian Church. A worker dispute led to a mass meeting about wet and dry party lines, with a 48 42 vote. Monthly Mecahanen Committee noted £108 15/6 gross with £100 debt reduction and fund balances. Community events included a farewell for Pastor Lobo and a reception for his successor in Natimuk.
A long column advocates national unity and economic reform in Australia with references to wartime pensions and food aid. It calls for stable government under the Nationalist party and criticizes calls for early elections while listing speeches by candidate Rodgers and public notices.
An electors gathering at Brimpaen public hall featured J McNeill the Labor candidate for Wanoon and Slater MLA, presided by Dr Fok Bua tun. Questions arose on government policy and the Hughes Government. McNeill pledged to oppose any harmful policy regardless of party, while voters voiced concerns on farmers rates and national party alignments.
Horsham Angling Club hosts a social on Thursday at 4 pm with cake and drinks. Committee members Jos Wallis and Albert Schillz coordinate, with notices about prizes and events for members and families.
Horsham Agricultural Society announces a Friday and Wednesday schedule for its wheat competition and prize offerings. Officials note a prize of 81M and related exhibits with attendee entries and judging by Ned Se and others. MCINTOSH, Secretary.
A meeting of the Pimnse Gan Club is set for Saturday. Attendees will discuss events and plans for the holiday season. The notice lists a $220 price for participation and references a local venue.
Racing notes outline a January event featuring Brimsprings and Rosebrook with multiple stakes and handicap races. Details include nomination fees, prize money, and conditions for a 22 furlong or similar race program, plus references to sponsors, officials, and a schedule of entries and events.
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