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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 03, 1930
Page
8
London reports the King addressing London's New Year with hopes for general well being and world peace. He greets the Lord Mayor and expresses a wish that God aids nations in achieving peace and prosperity in the year ahead.
A deadly accident at a Paisley chemical plant in Glasgow on Tuesday afternoon leaves several children dead and many injured. Grief spreads as families gather at hospitals and communities mourn, while officials urge caution amid ongoing investigations into the blast and its victims.
In London rumors speak of renewed efforts by the Air Force to counter a severe Nebel threat. Officials promise faster measures and improved tactics while experts forecast a complex campaign requiring careful planning.
The article discusses Britain’s stance toward other nations, referencing a policy toward foreign powers and comments by leaders in London and Cairo. It notes diplomatic tensions and mentions the new Egyptian regime and prospects in the region.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a billiard event with unclear timing and names. It mentions Walter Landruin and Pete in a nonspecific, garbled context. The readable items hint at a world record attempt but lack coherent details or outcomes.
Fragment mentions Horsham and December 21 with a cracked something. References a final come mind teat and a reward of unclear terms. Names and details are garbled, hindering precise identification of people or organization.
Vacant from January 17 for Mrs SYD PATTER BON at "Kaysmere" Gawler Street. Includes kitchenette lathrooms water and kits laid on wireless wide use of plane three doors from Destoffi property with weekly rent £7 ber.
An odd listing shows items including a novelty swing for children and marketed books by Ap Dy J.B. Carnage in Hersham. Limited readable details hint at a catalog-like ad.
In the Horsham Presbyterian event at Keene the doubles and singles saw Misses McDonald Johns advance after walkover in the final due to an accident preventing Perkins from playing. Earlier matches featured McDonald Johns defeating Hennessy Spencer and WilLish Perkins beating Wallis Duncan.
Horsham Cycling Club runs a Saturday program at Keereion reserve on January 11 with a 4 mile and a 2 mile elimination race in the afternoon and trials in the evening. Dancing on the lawn at night with soft drinks and ice cream.
Mr Jos Muller was elected president of Nhill Football Club the wealthiest in the district. Three vice presidents were chosen, two nominations for 12 committee seats. Mr Wdear Pope became secretary with Me Holl Bonil as delegate. Receipts reached £1974 and a 20 cm fixed deposit was planned.
The Horsham croquet club held a December 21 meeting with teams competing for multiple placings and points, including a 20 point win by Mesdames Colbert and Lawes and a 10 point defeat of Mesdames Sinich and Bae. On December 28 a skittles contest crowned Mrs Georgy Brown, with afternoon tea by Mrs Norman Smith and the A grade handicap won by Mrs Norman Smith. Entries noted for Freeman's trophy due the following Tuesday.
Classified items include prime apricots for sale at six per case with application to J. Devlin. Hay for sale sourced from Nicholls Englefield. A Crossley car from 1927 offered with brakes and features. address and contact provided. Melbourne Wallpaper Supply Co advertises cheapest house for wallpapers and paints with country orders and free sample book.
The document lists multiple parish services across towns with times and presiding clergy. It notes Holy Communion and Evensong at various churches, naming ministers such as W Reed, W Ward, Jenkin, and others, with times ranging from morning to evening sessions and special gospel preaching.
Local showroom promotes canvas goods and cooling items with a large supply of furniture and bedding. Agents advertise high grade furniture brands and storage chests with inspections available.
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