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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1925
Page
12
Revenue from hiring the Town Hall over the past two months totaled 127 pounds 10 shillings. The report also records a false fire alarm and the Horsham Fire Brigade being called away from regular duties, with details of the incident and subsequent response.
Readable portions describe a complex set of names and places with numerous garbled terms. The text references multiple people and locations but lacks a coherent narrative, making concrete facts difficult to extract.
The review notes Mr Mow Wilkie and Miss Hontar Watts as Shylock and Portia in a two play Shakespeare double bill. A second night features You Like It with a 25-strong metropolitan company. Both plays are staged at Bemsiven’s venue with full production polish.
Fragments describe a forthcoming dress sale by Madame Griffiths in Horsham with new stock and “two windows full of bargains.” The notice urges quick purchases, hints at reduced frocks, and lists contact details and dates for the event, mentioning a March opening and previews across multiple stalls.
Fragmented item notes floods in Queensland and a motor bus petition with reference to a special service or public announcement. Mentions signatures and a path for further public communication and collection of data.
Egyptian elections proceed with arrests as new government steps in. Japanese politics see minister Yokota die, Diet suspensions follow, and a reshaping of party leadership amid ongoing national tension.
The Horsham Gun Club stages a £100 galah match on the 12th, facing entry issues and weathering a troubled path for their biggest event to date.
Personal Mr and Mrs WP Millar and family have ended a three week holiday at Queens and returned to Site A.D. eston. During her furlough she is to be treated by Sister Tiazely of the Bush Nursing Association in Melbourne.
The Fitzroy by election at Wolerstay produced a result with Blackbern leading by 1517 votes and Smith tallying 3800 majority for the Labour-backed candidate. Early returns were uncertain with many votes not yet counted and reports of irregularities and prosecutions surrounding voter disorder and suspected manipulation.
Vacancy for boarders announced for Lake Wallace Gala Day. Apply to Harsken Times. details unclear. Names MBN Keyte and Aimee Railney appear in fragmentary text along with lost money note and railway boarding context.
Local Royal Automobile Club revival discussed at Kewe meeting held at Town Hall with attendees including Jon Vhe, Mat Bennutty VeaNet, and others. Public notices outline lost property, auctions, tenders, and upcoming fairs with details on venues, dates, and eligibility.
Horsham Gun Club hosts a 100 pound Galah Match on Thursday February 12 1925 at Show Grounds. Shooting begins at 10 am with usual nominations and stars under Victorian Club Association Rules. Horsham Races run February 15 and 14 with luncheon on the ground. trains listed for shooters. McRae principal and A L Carthew secretary.
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