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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 29, 1950
Page
6
Bookmakers relocated from the north stands to a hilltop enclosure forming a horseshoe shape facing north. Despite a small crowd and few bookmakers, space was tight and movement blocked. Clubs running the meeting will decide if the new site stays or the original arrangement is restored.
Horsham batsmen led by Butler and O Callaghan raced to 236 in 147 minutes to take a 159 run first innings lead over Stawell at Centre Park. Stawell were all out for 77, while Horsham’s bowlers and late-innings partners pushed the total. top-scoring Butler with 63 and O Callaghan adding 45 powered the strong start as Stawell’s bowlers struggled against a sharp Horsham attack.
The Marina Turf Club will hold the first race meeting of 1951 at Murton on New Year’s Day. A second meeting in the district is planned as the annual Brim Springs and Rosebrook Race Club event at Horsham Racecourse next Saturday January 6. The Brim Springs and Rosebrook club donates its profits to the Wimmera Base Hospital.
Local Goroke event saw a one mile Lake swim won by 2% year old Les Lett, with his father E Lett second and Alan Oliver third. V Dickerson won the Henley girl competition, C Hoyle won the Ge roke to Inks road race with Les Loft second and B Loft third. The 75 yards sprint went to DY We Bartholomex and other results included the sheaf tossing, bowling, and wheat competition highlights with Pinnacle variety praised in a busy day of sport and weather suitable for events at Stawell and Naragport.
A garbled cricket score fragment notes Horsham versus Stawell with a brief reference to an over count and a score, indicating a tense finish but lacking clear names or full context.
For the first time in a long period, Lunaia Yoorug will be seen publicly in a formal event. She wears a strapless one piece and stands on a stage with admirers present, drawing attention to her appearance.
A school concert featured diverse performances by young singers and seasoned teachers. Juniors Gilbert, Williamson, Young, and Niewand contributed pieces ranging from Handel to Kern, with accompaniment by Mrs Sawyer and Mrs Sewyer. The event highlighted budding talent and collaboration.
Victoria's Department of Agriculture reports successful serial spraying against grasshoppers invading from New South Wales. Aircraft campaigns protected irrigation pastures along the Murray River near Swan Hill Tyntynder Castle Donnington Shepparton and Beverford saving landholders thousands of pounds.
The Horsham Trot Club’s Boxing Day meeting at Horsham Racerourne faced disappointing turnout and gate receipts despite ideal conditions. Secretary Me. Ki. Preven lamented low attendance vs the rainy November event, but praised microphone and overall handling.
The Warracknabeal team eyes a financial bonus tied to a victory in the upcoming match. Sid Dyer and the squad await word on a promised substantial payout if they win, with a smaller incentive already proposed for the season’s end.
A blaze involving stubble burnt near Jung was promptly contained by firefighters. Authorities credit quick action, a quick break in the fire’s advance, and several volunteers aiding in suppression efforts.
A mantel clock was presented to Horsham race course caretaker Mr. W Henry Jr and his wife at a trotting meeting. The gift, from Bennie Me W. Mibuy, honored their work improving Horsham and recent refinements, with tributes from racing figures across Horsham clubs. The presentation praised their dedication to fostering racing at Warke and Hurst, and noted the course will be in excellent condition for the season.
Alan Vogt a specialist in track repairs is profiled on McPherson Street. The brief item notes his work in mechanical profiles and partnership with Cara Track Repairs.
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