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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1925
Page
5
The piece argues that society is a cooperative entity where individuals must yield some personal caprice for communal benefits. It notes shared leisure, pressure, and treasure exceed solitary gains, using Robinson Crusoe imagery and a call for amicable, amenable, reasonable sociability to achieve universal happiness.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Ballarat and dates with references to comings and gear, switchgear, lamps, and a list of items. It includes unclear names and places, with no full sentences or identifiable events to summarize clearly. The readable fragments suggest a local notice or advertisement page rather than a cohesive story.
May rainfall at Horsham reached 2 points on 15 days, total near last year’s 176 points. A footballer fractured an ankle in a Saturday match at Tooleaven, Wade transported to Morshaw District Hospital. A ladder fall and street accidents are noted, with weather impacts and local shop ads interwoven.
A fragment discusses a sensible plan to transport people to events, noting residents might protest denazification and urging the roundney to have a voice. It mentions urgent business and family matters that require travel, and hints at a difficult weekend trek between capital cities.
A lively Victorian era review lists sensational novels such as The Husbands of Edith and a bustling array of stage and pantomime performances. It highlights a wall climb thriller sequence and a yacht dash for a honeymoon, then notes the O'Donnell Ray Pantomime Company in Manchester with Bert Hay and Arthur Vl. Hottus among cast, plus audience appeal and costume splendor.
A man named Ker Vinven Payne was found dead in the Winters River on Friday afternoon after an earlier report of a missing inn guest. The investigation noted the deceased was a single, moderately ill man aged about 32, who had recent fevers and hospital stays, with inquiries continuing into the circumstances of his death.
Counting in New South Wales elections shows Labor poised for a two seat gain in a 90 member house. Premier Sir John Fuller clings to a late majority hope amid absent voter delays. Flood damages reach 500000 pounds with Narandera threatened as Murrumbidgee waters spread. Federal revenue surplus expected around 4 million pounds. In Gippsland court, Francis Conway found guilty of malicious wounding his sister in law, with mercy plea due to domestic troubles. John Maxwell O'Shea faces murder charges at Carlton hotel after front steps intrusion.
Honorary Minister urged cabinet to develop Kelly country by rail, preferring a free Mansfield route over the one from the northeastern line. The area had long been neglected, with Kelly evident as a focal point in the discussion.
The report notes Germany and Britain in tense diplomacy over a security pact with indications of troop movements to Berlin and Rhine zone. Britain declares readiness to use force if needed while avoiding explicit pledge of intervention. Morocco notes instructors and arms shipments, with Abdel Krim recruiting German doctors as German travelers enter the region.
The fragment references Australian press items on polar exploration led by The Linke of Abrus and a French polar ship Pourquettas possibly setting out with naval volunteers to the North Mole area. It also covers a Brighton health congress address warning of reckless child-bearing and overcrowded conditions, plus disarmament tensions in Germany and European political critique.
Personal Ar. A. 8, Rodgers left Horsham yesterday by express to arrange details for the woolgrowers conference to be held in the Temperance Hall Melbourne tomorrow. Mrs. H. W. Charlton will be At Home at the Soldiers Memorial Hall next Thursday and Friday. Mr. G. C. Petting of Horsham will travel to Sydney for a three or four months tour, then to Singapore, Japan, and return via Thursday Island. Mrs. Allan Doyke of Mingip brought to Abbotsleigh private hospital Horsham on Friday night is reported out of danger. Mrs. W. Brown of Hillside Murton had an operation yesterday at Abbotsleigh private hospital Horsham, and is recovering.
Miss Margaret Degenhardt engagement to Mr. Francis Loughnan announced with details of families and residence. A quiet Church of Christ wedding at Mor sham May 1 with ALJ Togham officiating. Bride Miss Myrile Evelyn of Antwerp and groom Douglas youngest son of Hersinu Fort Volkemuet. Reception at Easton's Cafe and farmward plans for Bordertown May 6.
Obituary notes Mr Dae Tyesdwell longtime Nerudjuty resident and veteran tradesman who ran a Hickswiths business for years. He left a wife and several relatives, with a daughter and son in law among the survivors, and his passing prompted community condolences.
The district reports a wet spell amid dry periods, boosting grass growth and lambing rates in most works while pests like the rockatoo and cuckyroy threaten crops. Early sowing shows promise despite drought effects and heaviest farming activity focuses on cropping before harvest. In Harrow a church fete raised funds, while rainfall and grazing conditions improve. In TELANGATUK EAST rainfall exceeds two inches with rapid pasture growth and high lambing percentages expected, though some districts face variability and pest pressures. A fire at Mewar, Mean & Co grocery store and timber stacks caused damage, with residents aiding and firefighters containing the blaze.
Nearly 100 woolgrowers from districts including Mooralla, Penshurst, Heywood and Kaniva gathered at Hamilton Town Hall to discuss a worsening wool price slump from £40 9s per bale to £19 8s. A motion supported by A Rodgers urged measures to protect growers and maintain producer activity, with officials elected to attest and report at a future meeting.
At an extraordinary meeting of Minyip Co operative Flour Milling Company shareholders on May 1 Mr Not Kingebbieman presided. The financial position showed a balance of 150 pounds after expenses. Directors proposed a subscription to cover the capital and a ballot of 91 to 25 votes halted entry on written seal, with small shareholders urged to boost holdings.
Market notes show light supply of 270 head with brisk competition at late values. Prime merino wethers steered prices near 81/9, ewes up to 42/0, lambs 25/4 to 28/0, and Shropshire ewes at 90/8. In-store sheep sold around 20 dollars. total turnout included 650 cattle and varied lines of comebacks and Lincoln stock in auction with generally steady demand.
A large audience attended as Green Park church unveiled a roll of honor listing twenty six ex-servicemen connected with the Green Park Sunday School. Moderator General Rev. E. Crookston spoke of their sacrifice in World War I and urged remembrance, with prayers and hymns blending into a social gathering after the ceremony.
The readable fragments reference a school, a moderator, and voting or organizational activity at Smiley school, mentioning Mrs J Bacon, Mr Brean, and adults involved. The text is incomplete and scattered but suggests a community meeting or event with participation by boys and local figures.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention treasury accounts and several personal and place names, including Mary Seten, Hilo, Grekier, Matava, and Mosman. The garbled text references wartime or organizational terms and a list of individuals, with unclear actions or outcomes.
A scanned page lists many regional games and results across Victorian towns such as Stawell, Warracknabeal, Rupanyup, Minyip, Dimboola, Horsham and Nhill. It includes matchups like Stawell versus Warne, Minyip versus Murton, and Dimboola versus Nhill with dated notes and venue references. The text mixes sports results, place names, and schedule fragments with several editor notes and stray OCR characters.
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