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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1922
Page
5
In a lengthy, messy extract a farming council debate covers thistle infestation, survey results, and proposed actions. Officials discuss inspecting allotments, enforcing weed control, and potential penalties, with references to Dr Mackinnon and local figures.
Melbourne dispatch reports poet Mollie Jareey remanded for a week on charges tied to an audacious robbery with three unknown men. She allegedly decoyed jeweller Alexander Howard into the back of a premises where he was assaulted and robbed of jewellery valued at £500.
A coroner’s inquest details a fatal railway accident near Nhill on a Saturday. Witnesses describe the crowding and collapse aboard a passenger carriage as the train nears the station, with a passenger named Str She involved in the tragedy and the driver’s conduct under scrutiny.
Fragmentary wires describe Allied power tensions over reparations and security. Paris presses for postwar settlements while Britain resists new terms of occupation as Genoa talks loom.
Fragmentary cricket notes describe Jack Young scoring 67 with support from Hardinge and A. Mellonakt while Ingraus led Ui college with a notable 21, and Vesman added 21. The text also lists numerous players, teams, and a long digressive note on political context, making the main sports event unclear but indicating a school or club match with various innings and wickets.
United Service reports Pekin seeks further elucidation of Hughes Halfour compromise and four power treaty opposition as Wu Pei Fu threatens to seize the capital with 100000 troops. Across Britain a snowstorm and blizzards close towns, halt London buses, and cancel racing. India’s Times notes imperial air service talks with Lord Reading.
The Horsham Presbyterians traveled to Natimuk on Saturday for a club match that saw a close contest decided by seven games in favor of the visitors. Afternoon tea was served, and several mixed doubles results are listed with scores including 6-2 6-3 and 6-0 6-2 among Horsham and Natimuk players. Persistent confusion in names but Horsham totalled 13 sets to Natimuk 9 sets, with numerous singles and doubles results recorded.
At the Wimmeraresbytery meeting in Murros Rev Gray long served as presbytery clerk resigns due to ill health. The gathering notes renewed ministry for Horsham Church with Rev Foran of Marto and announces Naismith to succeed Gray. Other items mention memorial services, personal property bequests, and local accidents and deaths including Mr Dobson and Mr Ginn.
A fragmented collection of classified notices seeks workers and staff in Horsham area. Listings include General Servant, Farm Hand or Lorry Driver, Waitress, two men for bag sewing, five loaders for a quarry, and a young lady for dissection knowledge plus typing and shorthand. Also needed are laundry services and various trade helpers.
A notice requests information for recovering nine sheep branded red from Bruno Petcker Rosy Ty Dooen North. The alert seeks public help to locate and return the livestock and identify the owner.
Mr and Mrs Frank Williams of Park Street Horsham mourn the death of their little daughter Rex Mary aged Parfrey a resident of Can num East for years who left Can num 23 years ago. The district notes her passing after a long illness and the family sorrow is recorded in this notice.
Hawes Mackley expresses gratitude to the public of the district for support during the past year and notifies that he will continue in business.
Fragmentary OCR text lists property and district references with unclear names and numbers. Readable items mention Ballarat region and local districts but lack coherent events or dates to form a complete notice.
A fragmented and garbled notice page lists private sale items and suppliers including Wilson Bolton and Wright & Co. It mentions various farm tools and equipment such as harvester parts, wagons, and breeding stock with scattered addresses and marketing phrases. The OCR text names individuals and firms but is largely indecipherable.
Tenders are invited for a proposed project at a shop location in Huteham for Mese Lavery Wavey Co involving diapers and syrens. Bids close by 122. Tasies Laws, Arebitic Auras.
The Shire of Arapiles releases tender notices and contract details for roadwork including completions near Horsham and Norton Creek Bridge. Specifications and deposit terms are available at local Shire Offices with multiple contract numbers and completion targets listed.
Horsham to Melbourne excursion details dated Wednesday January 25. Tickets close January 1. Secretary H. Hutton lists particulars. Car leaving Horsham for Coleraine Haileam today via H. Ingram. Commer
A partial reading mentions paint materials and free estimates. It appears as a rough ad or notice with names like Walters and references to painting services or items offered. The readable items are limited and lack clear dates or locations.
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