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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 20, 1925
Page
12
Local notes report the Horsham Angling Club plan an event at Mine Lake with a trophy presentation and public interest in fishing activities. The item lists anticipated attendees and a schedule of demonstrations along with social gatherings.
Damaged OCR shows a wedding record with names like Adeline, Mire, Robert Dring Drung, Edw ee, Wirth, and events at a church setting. Detected details include a silver token, crown, bouquet of pink roses and asters, and attendees described in garbled text with mentions of a bride and cousin.
A garbled wire service summary reports shortages of wheat trucks and railway freights. Parliament plans a New South Wales visit to study grain supplies. Seamen face shipping disruption with crews changing ships. Gas stokers strike at West Melbourne works. Northern defence bases prep as Colonel Smart to inspect sites.
The London press notes a Private Members motion by Major Harvey on British women's nationality by marriage. Reports cover parliamentary discussion, a cargo fire on a refrigerated ship near Perth, and shipping inquiries. The sporting column touts England’s cricket and pundits praise a forthcoming test win. Communist assassination in Sukka is reported. India pavilion plans for empire show and BC All Blacks defeat Vic toris by 65 points.
Fragmentary report notes several local items: Mr. Snyders recovering from injury after an accident. Mrs. Bellmont returning to Horsham from Melbourne to resume musical tuition. a welcome for a visitor from Hamilton at the Presbytery. a citizen’s welcome planned in the hour room. farewell social for Mee Wallop Hall and a town clerk's mention in Melbourne.
England secured a decisive fourth test victory in Melbourne by an innings and 9 runs. The fifth test Australia team was named with A Richardson and Bardsley replacing Kippax and Grimmett. A Murra Warra versus Blackheath practice match lists players and proposed selections for the trial.
The final Wimmera League meeting at Muston included officers C. Farsos, A. Oliver, E. J. Pope, and others. A player residency rule for 30 days before the first match was adopted, an independent tribunal formed, and draws set for future games among Dimboola, Rupanyup, Stawell, and others.
The Horsham blue team lineup includes Langlands McMullin Goode Learmonth Studley Bolton Kirwood Bennett Davey Hoskin Jackman Schwensesca Walther Harris Wyane and Bamford. Red members join cars leaving Commercial Bank corner at 1 pm. NORADJUHA CLUB held its second shoot last Saturday with 14 onds swrepe and notable scores by S Scott Lane Alveson Atwhn McDonabit. Next shoot set for Bel Volare with Potters trophy handicap event.
The second round saw Tucker and Smith beat Reinheimer and Lawson by 7, and Wilmoth with Henstridge beat Dean and Hargrave by 3. In semis Henstridge and Wilmoth won 10 over Huf and Kay. The final yesterday had N Smith and F Tucker defeat Wilmoth and Henstridge by 1.
Fragmented notice lists Turf Victoria Racing Club events with February 28 March 2 and Sand 7 dates. Mentions week tickets to Melbourne issued on Friday February 5 and references lime sale advertisements for Lime Kilns by Sander? Mitre parts unclear.
An old newspaper snippet lists farm engines for sale from 2 to 12 hp by HN Langlands and Son in Horsham, plus a Harvest Thanksgiving service and annual special offering. It also mentions Warracknabeal Handicaps with several horse names and odds for races to begin tomorrow, including Brush Hurdle and Windlevale among others.
A garbled public notice references a town meeting and sale of property on Caralle Street. It lists names such as Emily Blake and J Kimberbey, with times around 3 pm and a window from 1 to 10 am, plus mentions of parcels and parcels of land.
The Horton Contest Party plans a Thursday night gathering at Sailors Hall on January 26. A list of artists includes Tom Cameron, Mrs Alan Kimberley, Miss Margeret McClennan, Jack Henkin, Mc A Beynon, W Fredericks, Frencham, Mrs Frencham, G E Mutten, and A D Stantstreet. Horsham office notice invites tenders.
The Shire of Abapiles invites tenders addressed to the President at Noradjuhe offices for several road projects including Sing Laight rout imact, Rosebrook road, Horvham Noradjubw rund, and Lake road. Tenders close 1 am Tuesday February 2 1995 with a 5 percent deposit.
Borough of Horsham requires all dogs over six months to be registered under the Dog Act 1915 by March 15 1925. Prosecutions will be taken against owners with unregistered dogs after the date. Dean Town Clerk.
Murtoa Centre invites entries for upcoming examinations. Theory tests to be held at Murtoa on a Saturday. entry forms obtainable from ITLLER, Hen, Bee, Martes.
Victoria Racing Club at Flemington announces Autumn Meeting dates February 28 to March 7 featuring Newmarket Handicap Australian Cup M Lloyd Stakes King’s Plate and Autumn Weekend tickets issued to Melbourne Friday February 27 with arrival by 2 30 pm. Harvest Thanksgiving services postponed to Sunday March 22 1925 at Sailors Home Methodist Church. Rev Wesley Hobbs. Board on residence available Henry and Percy Streets.
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