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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1937
Page
3
The Horsham Wonthall Club discussed offering deck Widrugdu, a former Col Hayward player, eight pounds weekly as part of a proposal debated at Thursday night meeting. The plan, led by Mr F Johnson, faced questions about commitment and charity benefits.
A partial extract from a Horsham croquet event notes players and matchups. Mentions Warracknabeal, Pennant My Ne, Carter and Cutten among competitors, with team names and venues unclear due to OCR errors. The fragment references Bouvier and Moller, plus HS Mendames, and lineup hints at a tournament or club day results.
Australian forces report a wartime incident involving captured soldiers. The account references a 1818 date, mentions Gardens and a ceremony, and credits Cuvier Vilas Bacoiiiss as the source. Further specifics are unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
A fragmented program notes several attractions at the 20th Century Theatre including The Sinker at Monte Carlo and The Crimes of Dr Forbes with Gloria Wart and Robert Kent. Also listed are The Mystery of Edwin Drood with Claude Rains and Loretta Young in upcoming showings, plus other pictures and star pairings amid a bustling schedule for Thursday through Saturday nights.
Fragmented dispatch reports a night assault on Teruel by Republican forces with bombardment of Barcelona and reprisals. The chaotic text mentions hospitals, prisoners, and alleged plans for a new state, with unclear sources and numerous garbled names.
Rugby like cricket score details unfold with Victoria batting figures and Queensland bowler Wyeth among top performers. OReilly dominates South Australia in a shield match, taking nine wickets in an innings while New South Wales struggle with Badcock and Grimmett providing resistance.
After a special meeting the committee approved a training permit under strict conditions. The donor suggested a track site and a trophy plan, with elders to set the value of a graphic item and collect funds at their next meeting.
Brimsprings racing meet on New Year Day drew large entries with six-horse fields in several events. Stallholders advertise horses, trainers, and gear while Stawell Amateur Turf Club reports gate takings and results from the New Year program including pony and handicap races.
The article describes a one mile race at Stawell on Saturday part of the event series. Competitors included Lim Harnett Moore Barnet and other riders with Spink noted as a surprise entrant, while the finish unfolded with aggressive laps and interval pacing.
Melbourne report notes a top scorer from the favorite team delivering key points while the Panthers stumble. A chaotic display from Moonee Alley and uncertain play mark a difficult day for fans seeking a dominant performance.
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