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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1949
Page
3
Dimboola beat Horsham 48 to 50 in a messy football match marked by weak discipline and limited teamwork. The game featured scrappy play with wind influence, limited scoring from clear chances, and multiple errors from both sides as forwards struggled to convert opportunities.
The text details a chaotic rugby style contest with frequent clashes and tactics described as attackers pressuring a defense. Names such as Lyons, Wallis, Trevat, and Baker appear amid a jumble of play actions and formations.
In a hard fought Wimmera League match at the south ground Horsham edged Dimboola 20 points to 6. Mills, Lawes, and Maynard led Horsham with smart passing and solid defense while McPhee and Raggett anchored Dimboola’s efforts, keeping the game tight into the final stages.
District Foothill League action featured Rests over Horshams and a close finish in Havens RSL match. Taylor's Lake and Honters posted scores. Minmay defeated Gymbowen in a finals drive with Umpire Roberts at Horsham. The report notes player focus over crowd considerations amid a tight four-team race.
Natimuk seconds edged a tight contest with a fortuitous goal that hit the post and rebounded in. Key scorers for Natimuk included Enthered Nut and See Louda, while Foley and Kerr netted for Sevouds. Bray and Cebergang stood out for Natiwak. Final scores and league notes follow, with goalkickers listed for Horsham and other clubs in the Central Western Wimmera Leagues.
City of Horsham notices a meeting and election details for a prize in the Central White League with display at Cook Drapery. Melbourne League results list finals for Fitzroy, Collingwood, Melbourne, Geelong, Hawthorn, Carlton, and South Sydney style associations with scores and venues.
Last Saturday results show Mimyip 10.13 73 to 6.12 48 for Mimyip over Mbillee and Scott ae Wacradpabest & Ropes 3.9 27. Details list Dimbooja AAR 106 di am 12.14 86 and 12.14 86 as a further score line.
Applications close at 12 noon on Thursday 1 July 1948 for the position of Female Clerical Officer in the Shire of Wiromera. Applicants must state education and experience, with copies of certificates, salary and conditions per the Municipal Officers Award. Further details from the Shire Secretary, Shire Office, Hordham.
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