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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1930
Page
3
Fragmentary notes from Horsham and Dimboola events mention Blues, rink results, and horse health ad asides. The sparse text references teams, venues, and local figures like Hoskin, Beynon, and Barnes with scattered scores and a mixed list of names. The chaotic OCR carries cricket, tennis, and veterinary product references amid a 1920s style club scene.
A large number of men sit daily at the Town Wall seeking work as the Borough Council faces how to assist. The Town Hall reports that about £500 was spent on finding employment for Hersham men out of work. Government grants were sought, conditions attached, and debate continued over municipal support. The Town Clerk states no further funds are available locally, and the council hopes for government relief and new employment programs amid ongoing unemployment.
Shire of Kowree invites sealed tenders by Monday December 2 for gravel road construction with a pipe culvert on the Kamagull tolvomba road. Tenders will be opened by T J Lowndes, engineer, with inspections at Edenhope and surrounding sites. Lowest tender not guaranteed acceptance. several sections and locations listed for bid.
Fragmented OCR yields an odd street ad for Firebrace Street offering car upgrades and new parts. Mentions Sinkle Holt and Voutram with promises of smoother running engines and alloy components.
Meat prices reduced with strict cash sales. No delivery offered. Extra reductions on Friday night and Saturday morning. Limited quantities and possibly per pound pricing. Purchase at counter only.
Borough of Horsham financial report lists building fees bank interest government endowment grants sanitary charges rent and shop, recreation reserves, loan dealings, insurance, and payroll items. It notes balances, current and arrears, and various maintenance and public works expenditures with names and figures.
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