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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1941
Page
4
FIURSDAR July 31 1991 Thomas Young 400. Auction notes detail sheep and wool market activity including wethers lambs and yearlings. The sale list mentions shipments from Wisconsin with references to Derives and local firms like Kulmies Foundry and A Grobe Extension.
A partial OCR shows a livestock auction record with various entries for fat lambs and wethers, merino ewes, and buyers. It lists numbers of cattle or sheep, prices, and bidding terms, but the text is garbled and difficult to parse.
Melbourne reports W Cutler rider of Methuen lodged an appeal to the VBC against a 12 month disqualification by Moonee Valley stewards for alleged improper handling in the Aberfeldie Hurdle. The appeal likely to be heard Friday. T Ryan to ride Methuen in the Australian Hurdle. H Shapfard to ride Shanghai.
After inactivity the Dalgety and Co sale reopened on July 4 with 44 lots of ewes and lambs attracting buyers from many districts. Prices ranged from 2s to 15s 5d for ewes, lambs, and weaners, with strong participation from Melbourne and regional towns. overall averages reflected solid demand despite the long gap since the last sale on March 20.
Haven David Anderson & Co invites tenders for the purchase of a property described as 17 irrigable acres on Munem Creek with 20 acres frontage. On Hitmen Road a four room house exists. Property includes related sheds and outbuildings. Rental income listed at 5/6 per annum. Tenders close Friday August th at 3 pm. Inspection invited.
The Horsham club hosts its two day tourn ment under wartime restrictions with about 80 players in a keen contest. Trophies include Eleanor Brookes prize and entries list notable names such as W Witcombe and D Wallis among 18 and 9 hole events.
A stray OCR fragment reports the opening of new lines at Miga Lake during a July event. It mentions golf and social attendees from various places, with a club event led by Mr. L. T. Aynm and a thanks to Syn Lake residents for hosting a pleasant day of sport and socializing.
The Horsham Homing Club staged a 58 mile race from St Humid to Morahacr with 2x8 pigeons. The winner, a grizele owned by Try Kiwi Bris, delivered a strong performance. Next event slated 125 miles to Hotshuwy from Raywond. prize list announced for successful lofts.
A Horsham shire council meeting discussed declaring a portion of Henry Highway through Crown 2 10 parish of Wonwondah as a State Highway and approved road contracts on Horsham Natimuk Edenhope Araplee Grass Flat and Miga Lake Gymbowen routes. The Lands Department sought sale of a seven acre block between state 2b and 24 parish of Bungalally, and council considered lease applications, recruiting committee needs, Navy recruiting names, and increased Bush Fire Brigades Board funding with advocacy to Federal and State governments for support.
Local efforts in Horsham to raise funds and aid prisoners of war include a raffle with 42 prizes, weekly draws on August 1 and 15 and a final major drawing at the Town Hall. Donors listed include E Finkemeyer R Purvis and Mrs J Anderson, with receipts pushing totals toward a stated goal. A fortnightly Memorial Hall dance supports the fund, inviting the public to attend and bring guests.
Sir Evelyn Wreast, founder of the British Speaking Cues, arrived to address about 20 students in the fore hall of Sydney University. He reportedly insulted by a brief audience reaction and left promptly after refusing to discuss a short sentence, claiming the room was too small.
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