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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1932
Page
4
After a weather shift relief spreads to bush fire sufferers and weary crews. Four thousand men battled the outbreak near Lorne last night and slowed its advance toward the town as fires continue burning beyond Loree.
Leone, a 69 year old clerk from Richwand, was fined £10 in the District Court for assisting to sell illegal lottery tickets. The magistrate noted it was the first prosecution in New South Wales and warned that similar lotteries had appeared in another state.
Willow Merlant faces arson charges after a church fire at Coron caused damage. Officials suggest the blaze may have involved daglen cables and tied to efforts by local groups. investigators weigh possible motives and methods while reporting progress.
Reported confusion and halted talks show tensions in the Waterworkers dispute. DRFERS CONFER PNE led meetings as unions press for a wage and benefit agreement on the ship answers, while officials seek a quick resolution.
In East Sydney a by election was held on a Thursday with several candidates contesting. The race featured William Hav, Laie Cutninghan, and other local figures as the ballot proceeded.
A garbled report mentions Faust and Wemblew Yagse with notes on fire, weaving through references to Lewiston, Dalhanel, and Melalland. It references a prize at a Pictorial contest, a £69 sum from a retrial, and local property changes, with notes on government decisions and a fruit tree loss inquiry at Shep Mon stret.
Miss Alma McIntyre of Ashleigh House Douglas announces her engagement to Harry Shrive elder son of the late William Shrive and Mrs Rona of Montana Dougina A pleasant Goroke gathering celebrated the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs W Edmondson among Goroke district settlers.
A string of death notices from Victorian and nearby districts describes multiple funerals and memorials. It notes elderly residents passing after long illnesses, with details on survivors, services, and burial arrangements, including Noradjuha Cemetery and the Quantong Cemetery.
Local match between Horsham and Warracknabeal produced mixed results with Mercer and Wilson beating Weight and Brows 62 56 and Leslie and Simpson defeating Muir and Parsons 6 1 6 7 5. A score sheet sent in Tuesday misreported those scores.
Dalgety and Company Limited Melbourne reports a strong second half selling season with a 4400 bale catalogue. Strong demand from Southern Victoria, South Australia, and Continental buyers produced full clearance and firm prices, with improvements for crossbreds and merino clips. notable lots include SAZLI Dunkeld at 16 1/2d and EMlY PARK Ballan at 15d. Next sale set for February to showcase a Th bales selection.
Entries for the sixth annual tournament are disappointing. Only the men's singles will be played on Saturday as a handicap event. Women’s singles and doubles face possible cancellation due to low entries. Entries accepted until Saturday afternoon. doubles events may be cut. Secretary N R Whitelock will provide details. Admission to the sports both Saturday and Monday is one shilling for noncompetitors. women supporters get afternoon tea.
Melbourne reports the Lawn Tennis Association of Australia has named J Clemenger as captain manager of the Australian Davis Cup team. The final decision on sending the team will await form shown at the Australian Championships.
After a pleasant afternoon of tennis Minimay defeated the recently formed Peronne side. Tea was provided by the club's women supporters.
A Natimuk hosted ARAPILES association event Saturday featured a high scoring rally with 156 games for Natimuk and 118 for Arapiles. Players include Miss Schmidt, Miss Polkinghorne, Mrs Polk inghorne and Messrs Treadwell, Brown, Pitchford, Weidner, Filgate, Hateley, Hammon, and Stran. Final results list multiple mixed doubles and team scores across rounds.
The Queens Taxpayers Association has urged effort toward the abolition of the several land tax as a local fiscal measure.
The January Victorian wool sale catalog shows bulk classed wools from Victoria and outlying districts with crossbred lines dominant. Buyers from Japan France Yorkshire Scotland America and local manufacturers supported the steady firm prices at peak of the series. Notable sales include Merino and come backs with high bids such as Barton Moyston Moyhall Naracoorte and Alma Wools offerings across several lots in light to extra superfine grades.
A series of short notices request the return of lost items and announce rewards. A person seeks return of a possession found on Firebrace Street near Rosebrook and Horsham on Friday afternoon. Another finder asks to report to the Times Office for a reward. A motor starting handle found near Natimuk is offered with reward by Charles Motors Horsham.
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