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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1924
Page
10
Reports from Tasmania, Queensland and Victoria describe fiscal debates, tax plans, and public works tensions as governments plan new levies. Maritime disruptions, labor strife, and political shifts feature alongside sport notes and court actions, with overseas trade and German relations noted.
Fragmented text describes a social event or ceremony with references to a church, a choir, a hospital, a community gathering, a propolent meeting, and a potential notice of a local election or event. Names and places are obscured by OCR errors, making precise identification difficult.
Mire Frith of fileaturay died recently and was laid to rest at Wietsham Cemetery. The funeral cortege and service were held with arrangements by Wenght & Omm and relatives including Mrs. Aled Melaan and J. MéLent from Lone Pine. A brief service at the Websterian church and burial followed, with attendance by H. and W. Greenberger and others. The deceased was active in the Presbyterian Church and the Christian Ladies' Society.
The article details the wedding of Eva Tear, daughter of Sy and Mim Dow Binke, to Bel sities Cyburg Betas temeloy for Totoro. It describes preparations, church decor, attire including white crepe wedding gown and bridal party outfits, trainbearers, and a lavish reception at Davenport's with a two decker wedding cake.
A compilation of brief international items reports releases from a mass arrest after an assassination probe in the Sirdar murder case. It notes political instability in France with Premier resignation pressure and concerns over a Geneva protocol. It covers a suspected gold bullion theft case in Rhodesia and London, wireless excitement in Pau, and Swedish swim records. It also notes a German cabinet formation, a Japanese wreck off Kwanto, and Spain's Morocco evacuation and combat harassment reports.
The Amazonia, a 2199 ton ship, arrives at Fremantle after 34 days from Suez under Petra Latrou. The crew includes Egyptians Greeks and Indians with an Armenian camel handler guiding a time charter voyage for passenger hire at varied rates.
The St Pauls Church community in Mackay hosts a farewell for Mr McGhie who has transferred to Kingaroy. Members praise his cheerful spirit, pastoral care, and long service while expressing gratitude for his guidance and friendship to all in the congregation.
The New Zealand Mercantile Agency reports their fifth sale of the season with a strong all round wool selection. Wools mainly from New South Wales Victoria and Queensland brought competitive prices as America and Japan vied for merino and other descriptions. Top greasy wool prices were noted with various quotations across districts and brands.
The Horsham club sought a postponement for their match with Mortom due to heat and travel issues. Only Dimboola and Rupanyup played, with Rupanyup securing victory. West Horsham travels to Rupanyup for a postponed game while Horsham A hosts Dimboola B.
A note on a Christmas shoot at Horsham Gun Club scheduled for Saturday December 20 with trophies offered. Reports follow of a railway accident near Capertee where a worker fell from an open truck after being overcome by smoke. a Newstead timber fire destroyed thousands of pounds worth of timber and threatened nearby cottages and works. Weather harmed orchards Campbell’s Creek with lower yields and bare trees. Also mentions a missing or lost person in Dimboals Begates and a lost item in Barham.
A large gathering at Horsham heard Fr. Millar and others praise the hospital appeal for base wards including children and maternity. Mr A H Robertson led a speech detailing costs, while the Horsham Band performed. Tea was served by the Julies as funds reached £217 14s.
A letter from Wellington urges support for the Jewish Ukraine Relief Fund citing distress among Jewish orphans and refugees. It asks readers to donate via the Wellington Hebrew Congregation, listing contributors and emphasizing ongoing famine and hardship in Ukraine.
Entries close Thursday December 18 for multiple horses including Bruch, Novelty Pony, Hopetoun Handicap, Muidem Trot and Flying Hamblen with various nominations and prices. Special train and tender notices announce bids for Mont Bueul and Greenies related items with tender close the next Thursday at 12 noon.
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