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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1936
Page
8
Last Tuesday the Catholic ball drew Dane-Jers from Jong iistanves to enjoy a long dance program with Shaw's Orchestra of Hamilton. The event raised funds totaling £18 for the Dooen State School water supply project, aided by strong attendance and generous committee support.
Residents and visitors from Warracksaboul Horsham Mur tom hill Rainbow Jeparin attended the Star Theatre event. Tallying takings reached E41 as organizers and parish groups coordinated a social evening for St Joseph's Catholic Church supporters.
Local sports and social notes report profits from a gymkhana event. Donations and raffles supported football club euchre parties and fundraising for community activities. Golf season opened with practice days and new members. notable names appear in attendance.
A large Catholic community ball in Goroke drew over 30 attendees with about 30 paid admissions. The hall featured light pink and black streamers, palm fronds, multicolored lights, and an orchestra in a picketed alcove. The Dim-Doola Reveliers debuted, encores followed, supper was served, and a marquee housed 150. President E P Lavery, secretaries G Hassan and J Rice, a devoted committee, and MC N McIntyre led the event.
The community celebration included youths and younger participants with a lengthy program. Local artists provided entertainment while Mr N. Mclutyre oversaw the event. Women served supper and a turkey was the centerpiece as competitions ran.
The Martoa Band under Dr. AA Litas visited an invalid man in Watapett, delivering hymns and music in his home. Members and their families attended, followed by afternoon tea with friends.
The planned Murra Warra dance at Swilors Home Hall on Thursday night was postponed due to weather conditions. The delay affected attendance and the Mechanics' Fair visas the Profit, with organizers citing the weather as the reason for the postponement.
The Natimuk Mechanics Institute posted a profit of £6 17s 3d from stalls and donations. Winners included Mr C Emmett for a sovereign and Mr F Woodward for a bag of wheat. Other activities featured ping pong, a 500 tournament, and a Coming of Age celebration for Ian Sudholz with a gold wristlet watch. The Teachers Group met at Natimuk State School with insights on Victorian and Canadian schooling. Lunch was provided by the Natimuk union branch.
The Brophy Club hosted a youth social evening at the Bal Ast Womenalay under Ma Crathers Atlur with 71 members present. Mrs Cruthens recitations were performed while several speakers contributed to the event.
The Nurrabiel Tennis Club celebrated its premiership victory with a ball held in Mr. John McDonald's wool shed at Julumba Themer, Heard's.
The event drew strong crowd as music and novelty dances were enjoyed. Winners included Monte Carlo and several dance pairs, yielding about £10 from the proceeds to support first class court funding for next season.
Canada sees a revival in horse breeding after a 14 percent decline to 1924. Interest grows in Britain the US and other nations. High tractor and truck use reduced draught horses but demand and prices rise with imports of registered mares and stallions for breeding.
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