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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1939
Page
3
Crews from two Greek steamers and one Latvian ship arrived near Gibraltar on Wednesday. They were ordered toward Ceuta by armed trawlers, detained, and subjected to harsh treatment as Spanish crews boarded the ships. Afterward the men were released and returned to their vessels, reporting poor food and poor conditions.
New York's Times reports that Ambassador Kennedy in London signaled a possible European war before midyear. He cited Mussolini's ambition to rival Hitler and threats to large powers rather than small states as a trigger.
A famous actress June Trevie Warner Brothers Star visits stores promoting Creme Chanson as heat waves arrive. The ad promises healthful skin and a flawless glow, touting ointment selectors and large jars for dresses and handbags, with available sales through scientists, drapers, and retailers.
After a three week pause, teams in the Churches Competition restart tomorrow. No Horsham or Breabyterians in the Wimmera Pennant. Natitul hosts Rupanyup. Central Wimmera Association win set resumes next week. Draws list Natimttk Wonwondah Hisst Noradjuha vs Rebels Vectia South vs Juventies Quantong vs Remlaw Adelphians vs St Michaels B Rebels Team includes H Simpson A Koenig A March K Houston T Walsh and others. Adelphian team lists Telly morphoma Peter Fey and D Morrison with Miss K Marsh Chequer J Devin. St Michaels side features R Celtins J Migte R Ternottle C Sully Mays P B Arnott Mew Welshenan Mew Vernor Maw J Hal
The Horsham Presbyterian Club hosts the Lithamment Open Tournament on Saturday January 28 and Monday January 30 with men and women singles and mixed doubles events plus handicap doubles. Entries close with secretary MIAL A. Doogles on Friday.
The second annual Goroke tournament runs Australia Day weekend with singles doubles and handicap events for men and women. A Saturday night dance and Sunday meet at Lake Charlegeack are planned. Entries close January 15 with secretary Joka Bow ber Goruke at phone 3 EAST KOWRSE A501 PW OL Pts.
Fragmentary OCR shows names and a mention of a post office at 113 sharp with a secretary action. Several surnames appear, including Kerr, Warwoot, Gordon, Hobte, Withell, Smith, Jeckinsn, Tromer, Watts, and Farnington. No clear event or outcome is stated.
A fragmented OCR list shows many surnames and initials including Barnes Perring Welshman Liddell Wise Drama Smith Bignell Tucker F Allen T Wright McGregor Anderson Ackland Sweetman James B Allan Ward Greenan Hoskin Jackson Grainger Carra Missen. No events or context provided.
January 1 event requires financial club membership to qualify for the hor am club championship. Slut championship awards a silver cup and other trophies. Date to be announced later. Report notes Murray perch caught in Taylor's lake weighing 6 pounds. Also mentions perch up to 4i pounds in Pree Laie. Membership ticket sales are ongoing. A humorous anecdote describes two anglers misidentifying a hive of blowflies as a hive of bees.
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