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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 29, 1922
Page
6
Paris indicates France asks Allied support for measures prompted by Germany’s defaults, with a possible unilateral action if no solidarity. Poincare to inform the conference and seek cooperation on lumber delivery insufficiencies and related reparations steps.
United Service reports a photo solving the problem by T Turé for the Daily Mail, using a static method with wireless transmission. The piece also covers a Test Match in South Africa where Taylor made 176 and South Africa reached 420, with Jupp taking three wickets and stumps at 123 for four. An earthquake tremor affected a camp at Waibuke.
A disjointed report notes a man under influence breaking a bar door after an event with a gray figure, a court remand till Wednesday, and a theft of railway takings at Bundaberg. It mentions an assault fine, a wallet theft linked to a fatal car crash, and Italian and French wartime notes. The damaged barque Musteota arrives after a collision.
At Ararat the meeting features Trial Stakes over six furlongs with Good Brew leading early but White Heather and Steel Chest in close pursuit. Other events include a mile Handicap won by Lagst Mckorth with Mola and Hayst McKimmie near the finish. Flying Handicap sees Lady Blankney and Chili among top contenders. Rosebrook Races preview lists Charm Rauwtedge and McWhiskes among entries for the day.
A crowded Wen dra Snorts Hyaind program featured Ararat Citizens Band in the afternoon as local runners contended for £60 prizes. Highlights include J Lane and J O Connell among winners in events from 60 to 600 yards, with times around 12 seconds to over four minutes, and a notable 40 yard Alexandra Handicap. Forty starters competed in a brisk afternoon.
Melbourne reports final Victorian returns with absentee votes tallied. McNeill leads Rodgers and others across districts such as WANNON HENTY and YARRA with figures shown, noting totals and majorities in the second count and current standings in multiple seats.
Flooded OCR text describes an aquatic carnival at Lake Hindlegish and a special train leaving Horsham to stop at stations. An Army picnic is planned at Polkenmet Rutselrook.
A chaotic but festive event describes children’s Christmas celebration at Warrick with prize-winners listed. The Indies’ Committee and local officials distributed ginger water and cash prizes for top finishers. A juvenile bagpipes performance and a consolation race are noted amid entry-driven delays and running of mares in Neate.
A vintage ad promotes Bisulated wala as the cure for indigestion, arguing that artificial digestants only ease pain without curing the root cause. It claims doctors and hospitals prescribe it, though the product is expensive and advertised as a fast, effective remedy.
Fragmented correspondence discusses wartime relief efforts and orphan support in Melbourne. It references Melbourne’s Swanston Street and the Australian Relief Push with appeals to aid through local committees. The text mentions Kinship and Australian aid figures, urging support for vulnerable children and wartime families.
Auctioneers report numerous properties sold across Horsham district including multiple parcels in Doven North Byrneville Natimuk and Wonwon Tuk. Total sales amount reached £106,037 with buyers including J Spohr E Errington M Timmins and F Byrne among others.
W P Davet announces an up to date welding formers play formers may be replicated while Re Salter denies valid sewing. The notice states Davet as president and names AM as location.
Fragmentary OCR shows a Horsham area page with references to church events, Salvation Army at Pynsent Street, Major and Mrs Slattery, and notices about meetings and services. It mentions a night talk and a series of local religious activities and addresses.
Listings show bees for sale with a red gum tone and several farm items for sale or hire. Also advertised are second hand seed drills drill planters and eight drought horses for sale with ages noted. MacAuley & Son's Office in Horsham and Vermewan Wright & Co advertise farming equipment and livestock for sale or hire.
Applicants for an A Grade license or the B Grade paper must attend examinations at listed centers on a Saturday. Licences expire April 30 and those failing to appear cannot work until licensed. Applications close January 20 1923. forms available from the office at 2a William Street Melbourne.
For Sale. uJ Harrisons Wilson Street Horsham listing notice mentions property item and location.
For Sale direct from manufacturer new English corrugated iron 26 gauge Lysaght Orb brand at various lengths with per sheet pricing. Also hardwood and softwood timber build requirements at lowest rates. SCABH WITR ORDER.
Brimspring and Rosebrook Race Club schedules its annual meeting on New Year’s Day with promising entries and top racing expected. Members and enthusiasts are invited to attend and witness a day of competitive events and sporting excitement.
Brimprings and Rose Brook Races feature G C Peari at Lon Theon and Afternoon Tha on New Year’s Day with moderate prices.
Rosebrook plans a New Year Day race featuring Mr Pearson's Chak a Bands leaving the Royal Hotel corner at a0 gaar. Seats reserved by phone as event details remain unclear.
Notice that all trade premises including boarding houses lodging houses eating houses and ice cream manufacturers must be registered and renewed for the year ending December. Applications in writing may be made to the Town Clerk at the office for forms and details.
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