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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 25, 1925
Page
9
A fragmented and florid slogan extols audacity and adventure as paths to wealth and discovery. It invokes Columbus and Melson figures, warns that fortune favors risk, and claims Australia was discovered and settled rapidly, with grand promises of reward for daring and enterprise.
Fragmentary text indicates a ban or notification issued by Weyauth, with unclear terms and reversed wording. The legible portions suggest an action or decree received, but specifics remain unreadable due to garbled OCR.
Horsham items report an attempted window entry by a man at Wonwondah North, leading to a policing response. John Arnot and A Guest J. P. saw the intruder. Wilson was jailed for a month for dwelling trespass. The incident interrupted a marriage arrangement for Mr Guest’s daughter and triggered local meetings and council notes.
The Horsham Times page from 1935 notes weekly notes for Friday editions with dated entries and local notices. It preserves a sense of period journalism and community updates from Horsham Victoria, including small notices and announcements typical of the time.
Government Auditor disallowed 1 for car hire and 7 10 for catering in the audit of Ararat Council books and vouchers. Councillors argued the amounts should be charged to the Mayor’s allowance. Meeting minutes note next year’s problems to tackle and Christmas wishes from Dr Grant and officers. Train delay reported due to a cattle dex near Swan Hill en route to Kerang.
A set of short notices records retirements and farewells: Mr Bennett undecided on a post. Mr HLM Ball ending Christmas plans. Mr Bedoett qualified as barrister. Mr Brainstreet retiring from railway service after 43 years. Dr and Mrs Marshall farewelled as they depart for Tasmania. a wallet gift of £100 given to Dr Marshall. Janet Row of Warracknabeal dies on 2 November and wills distributions noted. probate granted in Mount Gambier and related estates.
Detectives found Barry Tarkin lying on the sand of Barrynty Meeping with an automatic revolver in his pocket. He appeared very brazen and was brought to Melbourne on a charge of murdering Mrs Rachael Carrell on December 13. He remained in custody until December 31 as his bail was refused.
Weather forecast notes Mr Host predicted generally fair conditions for Christmas Day. A federal proclamation revises an August proclamation, affecting warnings of severe conditions and possible disruptions.
Sir Alexander Pearcrk the State Treasurer stated he would not accept political and personal advice to visit Britain during a period of financial reform. He emphasized the state finance minister's duty and said he would remain in Victoria to oversee duties and responsibilities.
The NSW Assembly session saw Opposition Leader McBavin attack the Government over alleged inducements for Governor appointments. The Labor Council reports heated exchanges as critics claim improper influence in ministerial choices.
An engagement is announced between Floreser Ballinger of Alabama and James Golley of Booth Australia. A pretty wedding was celebrated on November 12 at the Tullyvea Methodist Church, uniting Albert Norman Flavel of Jeparit and Harriet Elizabeth Pitt of Jeparit. The officiating minister was Rev. John F. Parker.
Holiday crowds fill Melbourne as large crowds buy into a seaside resort. Ninety one crowded trains depart the city today while TI Tonket Bureau forecasts renewed holiday traffic and higher travel demand.
The coroner at Salo Finn investigates the death of William Crew whose body was found on 28 in Stratford. The cause is said to be asphyxia from something in the throat. No signs of foul play appeared. twenty signs of foul play were not suspected.
A forest fire in Rubicon Valley prompts ranger attention to fee disputes and land management issues as officials assess cause and potential impact on the state park infrastructure and nearby communities.
A turbulent midweek with a white Christmas forecast gives way to ruin reports from Devon to the West Midlands and Derby. A gale disrupts the east coast and telegraph lines while France and Spain report accidents. Continentwide gloom persists except Switzerland where conditions improve. Vienna faces unemployment and retail distress as寒 cold grips the region.
The death occurred at Commercial Street Mount Em Bier of W J Clayton after a severe cold turned to pneumonia. He worked for many years in a cabinet trade and later ran his own business before embarking to England in 1917. Also noted is the death of Mrs Gladys Irene Davis of Dimboola at age MM, wife of S Davis, leaving an infant daughter.
The Legislative Council again refused to approve the Income Tax Bill and the government dropped the idea and introduced a new measure. The ministry cites concerns about the Upper House role and ministerial reporters fairness. The proposal keeps last year’s rate of half a penny in the pound with relief for certain incomes.
A fragmented report notes that Abdel Krut, acting as a peace envoy for the Rif forces, told a Reuters correspondent Paris is key to survival. He asserts French and Moroccan terms, with Captain Canning indicating Abdel Krist may accept limits, while recognition of Morokko’s tariff regime remains debated.
Fragmented OCR text mentions farm harvests and local market activity with unclear dates and entities. It references Me Evie Whe and Malen’s area, plus bike data and per acre figures. Details are unreadable, but tone suggests a district news roundup with agricultural notes and local events.
The report details a grim episode with miners at Aberdare Extended and Cemmaack New South Wales, describing panic and a fireman’s presence amid theft accusations. It notes Christmas party plans for miners drawing pay reductions and a historical mention of Cumberland workers facing wage cuts over recent months.
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