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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1935
Page
6
A fragmented report records motions and remarks at a Horsham council or community gathering. Named individuals like Mr Guest and Mrs Guest appear in discussions about appointments and ceremonial acts, with references to local residents and a possible public address. The text hints at attendance, apologies, and scheduling but is garbled, leaving core outcomes unclear.
The piece records a Melbourne obituary and memorial service for the late Mr Bull. It notes his long practice, military service starting in 1914, and esteem among colleagues. Fellow mourners including Cranage, Dixon, Mather, Knight and others are listed as attending and condolences are offered by the STAC and others.
The Methodist School nam. , the ten commencing at 4.50 Pim and the con sett at 8 ppm.
On Tuesday 20 members of the Jung LOR engaged in a Christmas shoot. Winners included Mr. R. Boyd with a turkey, Mr. L. Hobba with a goose, Mr. G. Baker with a duck, and Mr. A. E. Baker with fowl. Twelve women participated in bowls with Mrs. Phillips and Miss Rene Baker taking top prizes.
John Williams, young son of Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Williams of Miriam, suffered a severe knee gash while using a knife. The blade slipped, three stitches were applied, and he received medical care.
On January 1 the Natimuk Salvation Army arranges a public picnic at Polkemmet bridge with a sports meeting. A public meeting is set for 2 o'clock with Brigadier Clark of Ballarat due to attend.
The warm spell accelerates harvests with oats near completion and wheat just starting. Yields average seven to eight bags per acre, some ten, with best returns on freshly ploughed land. December 18 annual Christmas treat at the State School hall drew crowds as Santa distributed gifts and a lively student program entertained. A later incident noted a small grass fire at the Douglas State School quickly contained with no property damage. J H Ross of Salt Lakes is an inmate at a private hospital in Mamtom.
Fragmentary report notes officials tied to Stawell races including treasurer Mr T 8 Mellenoe and warden Mr J ack x. A paddock adjacent to Mrs A West’s slaughter yards caught fire destroying grass. No further details. suspected cause unclear.
The Stawell Pioneers Memorial committee plans a special train to Melbourne on January 27 for its annual reunion. Campbell's Bridge School handed prizes at speech night with attendance prizes going to Evelyn Thompson, Alan Potter and Lindsay Thompson for perfect attendance. The Stawell RSSLA closed with a debit balance of £73 2s 11d after liquidating back debts of £80 19s 1d. Sheep prices eased at a sale with 400 merino ewes at 15s 4d, wethers 12s 8d, yearling wethers 12s 6d, and lambs 12s 2d. Technical School progress notes show large Town Hall attendance for speech night, with addresses by the Mayor Ara Freeland and A. McDonald MLA. Mr GF Bull reports enrolment totals.
Christmas pageant at the church featured a Santa gift scene where children received toys from a decorated tree. The event followed recitations and tea, with gifts distributed after the children entertained. Wheat crops are below standard as harvest gains pace and weather will determine if most will be oiled before the new year.
Two aged Dorset Horn rams with black spur on rump impounded at Noradjuha Wonwondah. Cartaged 2B WSS. To be solid ith dantary Liki FL HW. Treadwell Poundkeeper.
United Christmas Day Service held at Horsham Presbyterian Church at 4:30 PM with Rev. E G Petherick leading. Other listings note various ministers and locations including McKenzie Creek and West Wall, reflecting a schedule of special Christmas services across locales.
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