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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1908
Page
3
Disorderly report describes Old Age pensions and state subsidies tied to parliamentary actions while noting health updates for the king of Italy and various ministerial reshuffles. Mentions suppression of events, working offices, and appointments amid a broader London political scene.
A garbled report on an international cricket event mentions Teomien and Muruthey Sespeidemt with unclear dates and teams. It references Abe Berth Ate teens nere Me lee to Niet The tyme hee and an Australian element, but the details remain obscured by OCR errors.
The ceremony for Mr Thos Eden of Rielge and Miss Crate was held in a room trimmed with lace and full of family and friends. Relatives from Fullrock and nearby towns attended, jewels and silver pieces were presented, and a feast followed with cake dishes and toasts to the couple.
Sudden death reported at Boreham in the household of Thomas Ey De Ine Thames. Mrs I Me Rainbow dewih mourns the loss of an elder, with condolences from Mr W Ef won and family. The obituary notes the late Mrs Aue Wo Whurter and a Commissioner of Police reference. Family and local cricket mentions appear amid funeral notices and sales by J Frvont and Qo.
A trust led by chairmen and engineers seeks a 1200-pound loan to upgrade town water supply. The scheme proposes gravitation pipes, a buried main, a 3.95 million gallon reservoir, and new pumping to meet rising demand, with costs and depreciation outlined and a vote on funding planned. The current 7000 gallon tank and creek-fed reserve will be supplemented to prevent shortages during peak heat.
Election nominating has closed with Dundas seeing only John Thomson and A Blakey as candidates while Stawell Ararat district candidates address meetings and begin country campaigning. Metropolitan nominees include Prendergast Row Hawthorn Swinburne and Devon and St Kilda figures with varied party stances. A letter to the editor questions Labour stance on land tax and railway land, urging voters to consider Mr Thomson's position.
The Hersham Fire Brigade discusses upcoming training by Dr Read on first aid for students likely to encounter fires. Chief Officer Marshall promises early action, with a brigade size of ten strong and notes on emergency equipment and telephone links for faster alarms. The annual report praises the brigade’s performance, anticipates improvements to alarm systems at the station, and highlights community support and future prospects.
A garbled bulletin notes a possible escape involving an inmate named Evh Ber and mentions the Postal Department and Eastern Fatmanion Company seeking to lay seven miles of cable for the Tasmanian line. It references inquiries by Mr. Tudor about toll arrangements and a request for more information before telephones come under toll systems. A blaze at Greta Main Street Chestrobara damaged church stables and a railway station, leaving partial destruction.
A fragment from the 1908 issue shows a list of donations and solicitations to the Ladies Benevolent Society with names and monetary amounts. The text includes diverse contributors and irregular entries, reflecting a community fundraising effort and local notices for help and employment opportunities.
Horsham notices advertise millinery and hairdressing services by MBSR ARMITAGIS of Melbourne and various trades. Listings promote low prices on hats, salon services, furniture sales, sewing machines, tailoring by J Clark Son, veterinary services, confectionery business, and local tradespeople seeking customers.
Fragmentary OCR text lists dates and names in unclear order with references to January 4 1900 and other holiday notes. Readable items include months and days but lack coherent events or subjects to identify a clear news item or person.
Messrs Young Bros report strong yarding at Horsham with sheep and cattle sold for good prices. Lambs and ewes priced up, drafts to £45, fat cattle to £5. Reports include 4000 sheep sold, 1000 cattle traded, and a forthcoming sale in January. Wool and land sale figures for the week and district notes follow. Auctioneer A. Matt of Warrackta notes totals for quarter ending November with 41,520 sheep sold and £47,110 in land sales, plus Lincoln rams and horses market observations.
Nominations for Trial Stakes and Farmers' Plate close this Wednesday. Brim Springs Rosebrook Club and Rainbow Turf Club list events including six furlongs races and Flying Heliays. Secretary J Lindsay Gillies notes entries for the Kew New Year meetings with January 29 racing at Anstal.
Lost from Mirshum a dark grey draught colt and a pony mare named Hagelthorn Bolてon. Tenders called by the Secretary Council of Agricultural Education for groceries and construction work. deposit and tender details at Horsham Melbourn and Welbourn. Tender closings set by January 5 and December 6 with Lesli e T Palmer as architect.
The Shire of Wimmera invites separate tenders for Contract No I/0e49 on the Wormers River near Bree's allot 46 Gunstang. Tenders viewed at Shire Offices with a 10 percent cash deposit. No tender accepted. Signed James Carroll Beeret. December 1908.
The Lowan Electorate announces that Robert Stanley will be a candidate for the Lowan seat in the state parliament at the forthcoming election. He pledges to share his views with electors and states his current politics remain unchanged from those previously communicated to the electorate by the party led by the premier. He signs as Your Faithful Servant.
In a short notice to the electors of Dundas, Joan Thomson signs a message urging voters to consider her candidacy after Parliament dissolution. The letter invites elector engagement at various centres across the electorate and closes with a formal salute.
A fragment mentions an event at Horsham on Thursday evening with uncertain timing around 4 o'clock and unclear names. The readable bits suggest a local notice or brief social item. Entities include Horsham and a time reference. The text lacks complete details to identify participants or exact purpose.
A fragmented OCR page lists multiple upcoming events and sales across CLEAR LAKE and surrounding towns. Entries mention varying dates in December and January, with times and locations, plus a National Cash Register notice and catalog push.
Metzler piano player for sale at great reduction to clear. One of the very best on the market with 8 splendor performance. Pianos of every make supplied at city prices. Address A. Pl Frayling, Horthorn.
Geo Ryan of the Royal Arcade Horsham displays the largest stock of cards in the Wimmerm Too busy stock to cut into a broader range. A wide variety is on show with new lines and extended selection for customers.
Christmas stock includes cards, leather and plant items, wallet and purse sets, photo frames, postcards, and stationery boxes. A large stock of Christmas curio cards with local views. PRIZE BOOKS and pocket Bibles, family bibles, prayer books. Toy department highlights include toy ships, mechanical toys, and a range of fixable firearms and ammunition items. Also selling sewing machines and packing cases.
Notice states that during the holidays wedding invitations for Somneds and the Shire will resume at the low price. The Horsham printing office releases the notice with details on production timing and pricing.
Premium income quoted with several risks stated as tested and free of charge. Haystack Wises a specialty advertised with prompt service and inquired by J. C. I. Bowden, district agent, likely for Wareham area.
The advertisement lists Christmas gift items available at Sacks Fair in Hossham. It promotes a wide range of china, silverware, jewelry, watches, cutlery, and domestic accessories, with numerous prices and special Christmas offers. The copy emphasizes mail orders and country delivery, urging readers to place remittances and note gift preferences.
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