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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1939
Page
3
Inter association match at Hersham ended in a chaotic, error filled affair with players from OsL and Ballara grinding through a lengthy innings. Wickets fell amid gusty conditions and variable bowling while several batters struggled to anchor the innings.
An OCR fragment details a Forrester Motors sale advertisement for 1938 NASI Linseddie with cryptic notes. The latter portion appears to be a cricket match report referencing players McCauley Cheetham Slaney Solomon and a Fleetwood-Emith, with innings and wicket details, bowler names, and team abbreviations, embedded in a long, fragmented narrative.
The death of Mr. Lewis Win Klug of Queensett occurred in Melbourne aged seven. He was a key figure in Queensett civic life a former councillor, club secretary, trustee and AWNA member. The report notes civic honours and a memorial service. Also mentions the death of Irish poet W By Teates in Mentone France and bowling figures for a local match.
John Bromwich defeats Adrian Quint in a tough final at Keoyong to win the Australian singles title. Poor weather and wind hindered play as Bromwich kept the ball in play and capitalized on mistakes. Wynne and Coyne take women's doubles, Bay Wood wins girls singles, and Felan and Imphey win boys doubles in a day of disputed conditions.
Saturday's results show 14 players competing amid rough wing conditions. Final rounds featured Mary Ridlowd Italian in the singles and Cameron Warmer Taylor Stubbs advancing. Several remaining matches proceeded with strong performances from McDonald Vameroy Wirwen and other listed competitors as final stages began.
The Morabam Theatre screens Arsene Lupin Returne with Melvyn Douglas, Virginie Bruce, Warren William and others in a tale of jewel theft and deception. Also presented is the Paramount musical College Swing featuring Gracia Allen and Hortom with a college revamp theme. Routine showings include Over She Goen and a wartime romance presentation.
Melbourne wire report shows Laverton Trial Hurdle results with Kevaster and Sir Maslin leading, followed by Foundation Handicap contenders Rivigra and Glymt. A wide slate includes Maiden Plate winner Windlite, Australia Day Cup entries Donaster and Besalone, plus Anniversary Handicap rivals Bankahaw and Carpentier amid a busy metropolitan programme.
Property listing states Let of seven acres near Horshaas two miles away on Wala Road with referenced parties G Rickall and Tox sham.
Classified rows show a jumble of wanted ads and sale notices. Entries mention a piano wanted for cheap, a painter or upholsterer service, furniture and household items, motor tires and repairs, farm tools, and various trades. Addresses include Wilson Street and J.C. Repl, plus references to stores and pharmacies.
Fragments describe fodder conservation events and local competitions. Mentions various observers and societies arranging trials, with references to participants and schedules, though details are unclear due to OCR issues. The piece signals ongoing effort in agricultural practice and community involvement.
Entries close February 11 1939 for a competition open to all farmers. Prizes include cash rewards for eligible competitors with outlined rules and stipulations approved by the Royal Arietta Sectety.
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