Horsham and Dimbola prove strong in Wimmera clash
Horsham defeats Dimbola with 17 goals 19 behinds to 7 behinds in a chastening final round opener. Posters note a dull start but key marks by Baker and Gerlach sparked the home side's surge.
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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1925
Page
6
Horsham defeats Dimbola with 17 goals 19 behinds to 7 behinds in a chastening final round opener. Posters note a dull start but key marks by Baker and Gerlach sparked the home side's surge.
On Wednesday August 5 the Pimpinio Hall hosts an old-time university gathering to aid the football club with a challenge match. Tomorrow a 22-man Pampinio side will face the Seniors at 3 am on the Pimpinio ground as part of a country junior association display. Richmond defeats Ararat at Alexandra Sports Ground with 10 goals 12 behinds to 5 goals 16 behinds.
The Goroke team visited Natimuk on Saturday for a match in the Arapiles Association. A large crowd witnessed a fast open game with marked passing and strong back lines. Natimuk pressed late but Goroke held on for a 9 to 1 victory celebration by Natimuk after the final whistle.
A scrambled game summary records players W Ed dell Rosa Thain and Kilpatrick among the standouts. Scoring noted includes Horshaw 1 goal 8 behinds and Vimpinio 5 goals 4 behinds. A separate Noradjuha match featured Vashon Sag at center and Ayoms in a half contested quarter.
Read lies of the 1935 championships with leaders Wie and McDonald in contention. Widespread results show shifting standings in A and B grades, with Barrie Harrison and Tulloh among top contenders. Final rounds set for Saturday. Ladies handicap features unique one club play with Harrison leading.
Members of the Hor sham Croquet Club could not attend a town hall gathering due to wet weather. President Mrs J Wilstth eloise presided as others organized refreshments and planned future entertainments with 20 members forming a committee for events set for September and October.
Fragmentary report notes a Thursday event at Rupanyup racing grounds with participants and general attendance. Mentions a vote or tally and local names, but specifics are unclear due to damaged text.
The notice lists events at Sorsham Club including hip races with horses such as Mandieny Spearset and Kridee of Boon, a mile handicap, charity trial, and high weight races. Scratches include Salamander yet others. Names like Helicopter and Queen of the Fairies appear among the entries.
On Sunday night a large Marsham Church of Christ congregation heard A. J. Ingham deliver a farewell sermon on the truth that shall make ye free. He bade his cat farewell and hoped to visit Horsham again. He and Mrs Tagham depart for Adelaide then travel to Perth. Philip A Toate becomes manager of Murton branch of the Memorial Bank, succeeding Comport transferred to Heidelwre. After 48 years in the postal service Miss Treadwell retires. Miss Manson will chair Naradjuba post office during absence.
The engagement is announced of Miss Ella Loaive third eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs H W Aus Red House Murtos to Mr Robert Hveary son of Mr and Mrs a Tebel Armstrong
The report records the death of Mr James Vinek a 9 retirest farmer of Darvet and an obituary for Robert Lox Sam Ayrton a longtime Horsham resident and butcher who died at Moonee Ponds Victoria Ayrton trained in Lancashire and migrated to Victoria in 1891 with a life spent in Eldorado Chinchurton Horsham and South Brighton noting his trades and family details with burial and funeral arrangements implied.
The Horsham branch notes a fortnightly meeting at Merits Halt on Tuesday 21st. President HL Hair chaired with member turnout, proposals for new members received, and an Australian Women’s Association invitation discussed. A social evening, euchre and dancing planned, with travel arrangements for August 4 and a forthcoming election for three retiring and three aspirant candidates.
The 19 year old W Luiens of Adelaide won two bullseyes amid a flicking breeze at Port Adelaide ranges on Saturday. The event finished with G Muykew from Fir Vieters leading the competition.
The notice seeks applicants for the post of secretary to the East Warmers. It lists required forms and names several candidates or references and a closing date. The garbled text implies an official recruitment or appointment process with incomplete proper nouns and dates.
A dense page of 1900s era want ads seeks diverse help from companions and housemaids to window cleaners, junior fur workers, and railway hoarding house staff. Includes requests for sales, jobs, sales pitches, and farm livestock sales with scattered contact details and locations. Many ads feature poor spelling and truncated phrases.
Tomato growers report annual wilt problems and limited cures after extensive research. Various seedling strains and clones are claimed to resist wilt though no definitive solution exists. Vendors advertise resistant varieties and transplant services, listing contact details and prices.
The item lists a Wednesday program featuring Thuy Sterling and a cast including Varilis Gever and Roth Clifford. Descriptions promise sensational performances and notable stage moments as the audience is invited to witness the strongest scenes and dramatic acts.
The annual meeting of local center committees announces plans for continued efforts at Morano Mt Ablay Church of England in Hearne. July date set with a 7 pm start. A pew vicarage near the church villa, formerly owned by Mr Crved, has been purchased. Further details to follow at the invitation of one of the church members.
The committee of Decen Presbyterian Church invites tenders for the erection of a church at Thorn. Plans and specifications may be viewed at AL Arnott & Co Firebrace Street Horsham. Claw meets July 1923.
Tender notice for a weatherboard user at Maiheny Station Horsham with notices of inspection times and closing date in August. attributed to McMillan and Norman.
A terse notice reports a two year drought or distress affecting residents in Mlackswath area. It mentions a person named Thomas and a call for information leading to recoters, with rewards offered by a local bank. Further details are unreadable.
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