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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1929
Page
5
Fragmented report details a junior district league semi final played at the show grounds on Saturday. Methodist team missing Brows weakened. final scores listed with multiple players named for best on ground and contributions. More match data includes other league results and awards for cyclists and football teams across several districts.
Reports from Geelong racing detail Waterlo burse Pitet Boy Whelan’s cudler, Crowe’s Royal Duke, and other contenders. The Bellarine Stakes highlights Babe and Barvetbury, with notable performances by Whelan and Fulton’s Kslaria. The article notes gains for Waterton and Monkey Beott amid a crowded field and mentions trainer Guy Foot.
A Telangatel Heat Tennis Club fancy dress ball was held on a Monday evening with Miss Joan Cras ford as secretary and Mr Roy Hutchin wa acting as MC. Prizes were awarded for best homemade costumes and novelty dances, with many members attending in varied outfits and a substantial supper provided.
A fragmented report notes a meeting at Wonwominh Foot with plans involving Melcaio Ved Hall and the Chelsea Brothers' College Werriminnl. Mentions a nine gift of Jeb aces of lead at Spring Gardes Hoa Meo Allee for a Recreation chat.
A distressed OCR fragment lists names and addresses tied to a local event on a Sunday. It mentions participants including Miss MetThom and Mr LR Revers along with multiple street addresses and unclear roles in the competition.
A fragmented plea describes the year’s care for about 8000 destitute children in Barnardo's Homes. It notes 14003 fealt with by the beines and 1673 permanently admitted, with meals baked daily and large food costs to sustain operations. The appeal requests donations to fund meals, clothing, and training for the children.
The text describes memory of Monument projects linked to Dr Cook and the pole exploration claim, with mentions of trials for fraudulent use of funds, and references to Leavenworth and the federal case. It covers Mrs Cook and her involvement in land deals and the execution of embroidery work during a period of confinement, plus implications of the court’s ruling and potential release under federal jurisdiction.
A sweeping famine warning reports nine northern and central provinces near the Yangtze under severe drought. Experts warn twenty million people face starvation as grain supplies run low and prices soar. Rural families sell assets and livestock to survive while officials seek coordinated relief measures.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions harming families, destroying homes, and spreading fear as part of a threatening act. The readable bits reference pace and motive rather than concrete events or identifiable names. No clear date place or organization is discernible.
At the annual meeting of the Tamit tok branch of the Country Progressive party Mr Coles urged action against pests and parasites affecting wheat crops. He argued for limiting imports of parrots and related birds to protect ripening wheat. Party members considered contacting the Federal Government for an embargo.
The Australian Shorthorn Union showcased sires and breeding stock at the Melbourne Royal Show. Officials touted the event as a leading display of Milking Australia breeds with strong support from New South Wales and Western regions. The spectacle highlighted quality cattle, substantial attendance, and significant financial investments anticipated during the fair.
Vague OCR fragment lists several company names and terms related to an auction and insurance firms. Mentions include Union Treasury Company of France, Ketkontteesrance Company, Australian Mutual Insurance, Cooper's Sheep Dip, and an 08 time reference. Content is garbled and lacks coherent events.
A long list of forthcoming stock and sheep sales across multiple towns in August through October 1929. Highlights include Horsham stock sales, Minyip and Natimuk events, and a Warrnambool show sale schedule with dates, targets, and commodities such as sheep, cattle, and horses. Local buyers are alerted to sale days, consignments, and start times across Tasmanian and South Australian markets.
A damaged OCR item shows scattered names such as Wilms and Adioends along with stray dates and a reference to a ferry and a healer. Details are unclear due to illegible handwriting and missing context.
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