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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 03, 1930
Page
1
Weather over the holidays was variable with some rain and wind. Reports describe a Christmas dance in Abc Florida with local officials and gifts from Father Christmas. Harvest, wheat, and rainfall impact on farming, with notes on stock and paddies, plus ongoing harvesting and market conditions.
The Horsham band emerged with strong showing at Maryborough on New Year’s Eve night, winning praise from adjudicator Abr A T Davieson Coburg and securing top honors with 92 points for Horsham, 15 Maryborough, and Marist Brothers among the competitors. The event drew about 40 supporters as the band traveled from Horsham on Tuesday and stayed in Avera before returning Maryborough.
Christmas at Horsham Base Hospital brought cheer to patients and staff. A decorated tree stood in the main corridor as Father Christmas distributed gifts and a lavish dinner was served in each ward. Donations from individuals and groups funded many treats and essentials, with thanks voiced by the hospital secretary and matron.
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research reports a beneficial serum for the ailment known as black the vase in sheep. About 5000 sheep in Victoria have been treated with promising results, prompting owners to vaccinate entire flocks. Mr. A Wo Turner developed the vaccine after returning from the Pasteur Institute of Paris, identifying the organism as a bacillus pedbe matiens race.
The Australian Better Health Association presents Dr Geo. E. Payne Philpots as the author of health articles. The Australian author is described as a world wide experienced expert delivering health messages to millions.
A long excerpt explains starch in foods and its digestion from mouth to liver, detailing enzymes like ptyalin and the conversion to glycogen and grape sugar. It also covers New Year dating changes, historical reckonings, and customs, then shifts to forest education and salaries for Australian forestry careers.
The Jeparit club meeting program lists heats and finals with performances by runners including Claridge, Dowglas, Chmolly, Beolliant, and Holdsworth. Final results show Won by Ward by a half? and Mile Cycle Handicap won by Holdsworth with Ring second and Beolliant third.
The article tracks the rise of a trotting horse, winner of multiple races in 22d and 220d gaits, with notable performances at Lindipole and Hershan. It highlights trainer Dmee Walsh guiding the horse to a two mile stayers win, and a title-contending career after victories in Melbourne and subsequent improve ments.
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