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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 17, 1925
Page
6
The Horsham meeting features a sprawling program with major events including the Horsham Cup and open handicaps. Thorough notes detail winners such as Master Wiltshire and Abbey Wilks, with betting spreads and odds for multiple races, plus pre war context and steward actions.
A bustling aquatic carnival drew a large audience from the Roaming District and nearby towns. J McNeill introduced Mrs. Lawoop and featured a life-saving exhibition by Mr Lawson. Prizes and gate takings reached £42 with further details and results across swimming events, diving and wrestling, naming numerous competitors and spectators.
Fragments from a correspondence piece resemble coded notes about a named individual and a plan. Readers glimpse references to a rat, a parrot named Huron, and a crime plot with hints of an investigation and possible trap.
A fragmentary item notes editorial guidance on adapting services and wider borough concerns. Mentions Bathurst and York regions, with unclear references to waiters, ads, and a potential regional meeting in Miami.
A garbled district report outlines arrangements including a town hall project, utility work, and a disputed timetable. It mentions a legal case with Dr Craig testimony and various local sites, but details are unclear due to corrupted text.
Riverside faced Waratah in a regional match with Riverside securing a strong win despite late pushes. The report notes key innings, fielding efforts, and commentary on the afternoon’s sport while detailing local school involvement and community events surrounding the game.
In a terse note the meet results list Bonnie Crawfont and Jimmy Maloney as standout injured or disqualified participants, with Michay referenced. The brief item notes hurdles event outcomes and names associated with the competition.
The Carnival Committee Glenmain and supporters organized a fundraising event for Horsham Hospital. A raffle and speeches highlighted community backing and praise for the hospital’s work, with local volunteers coordinating press and publicity efforts.
An undated dispatch from a Nordic region notes a temporary government shift with references to the Central and South areas. The document mentions a monetary amount and a formal process, dated Tuesday in 1925. It references a public posting and officials connected to a regional service.
Shire of Wimmera tender call closes at 1 am Friday March 1825 for work near T Merenzin’s premises and Warrenk contract items. Includes provisions on payments, specifications and submission requirements.
Notices show tenders and contract details for the Shire of Arapiles. Bid submissions close with the secretary named and dates listed, including work and project references, indicating the official procurement process and deadlines.
Sailors' Home Hall hosts a concert benefitting Horsham Hospital Ward Appeal on February 26 with a programme advertised at 4 D StanI Street. The Horsham event features Mrs Tom Cameron Mrs Alan Kimberley Miss Margaret McClounas Mr Jack Hoskin and others performing at Wonwondah East Hall on Tuesday night February 1st with proceeds to support the maternity ward.
Notices reveal trials and handicaps for trotting and pacing events to be run Friday and Saturday March 6 and 7 1925. Key races include the True Phes Mandicad Towson Tandicar and Sominations with stakes up to 240 and trophies for top finishers. Officials specify entries close February 25 at the Amterson Commercial Hotel with handicapping rules and eligibility details.
Tender notice indicates a motion for a contract involving repairs and renovations. The call seems tied to a local facility or public works project with dates in March and a required inspection by a state inspector. The text is garbled but mentions bids, percentages, and a site at a public works location.
Notice is given that all dogs over a certain age must be registered in Horsham Borough under the Dog Act 1915. Registrations must be completed on or before the 15th of the month at the Town Hall. Proceedings will be taken for those failing to comply.
Fragmentary ad shows two rooms for sale or rent with unclear pricing and locations. Mentions Sturt Street and local names, but details are garbled and hard to interpret. No clear date or full items.
Notice informs farmers to remove the bn wood from the property on or before March 1. The brief text provides no additional names or locations.
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