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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
6
A garbled report lists varied numbers and phrases including mentions of places like Broken Hill Trinity Church and Toronto. It references wages, penalties, sailors, and individuals, but the text is largely incoherent and lacks a clear central event or outcome.
In a fragmented speech the Liberal party and allied groups face scrutiny over campaign tactics. Voters weigh shifts in representation as the dominant party’s influence grows while regional concerns and past records shape beliefs about future governance.
OCR text shows a contested discussion about account pairing and open blocks. Mentions fair opinion on work, someone named Thomas, a court reference, and a railway station detail. Content is garbled with unclear dates and places.
Fragmentary OCR reads show YISAL returns from Werriwa by election with informal vote counts and candidate notes. Numbers listed include 10,206 and 10,544 alongside unclear district terms and a possible nomination note.
A historical newspaper fragment shows an appended rainfall table with unclear entries such as el orca os mister at ahs 8 eer 1843 1887 and figures like 19.26 eu m 6S oh es. The readable pieces indicate a table listing rainfall data or dates, but key values are garbled.
Contractors unearthed dated items including copper jolens and names like Tongood Pitt and King Street Sydney 1855 while a wedding item in a daily paper noted a bride’s brooch gift amid other cut glass pieces. A Teak Tijll joke about Cable News price elicited humor, and Melbourne homey merchandise reports wrap the page.
Testimony from a steward named Crawford describes the captain directing row toward a vessel as lights appeared, while J B Ismay and other officials provided evidence. The report also covers fires at churches in Brussels, illnesses of the Kaiser and Duchess of Connaught, Hungarians expelling deputies, and widespread labor unrest with strikes and police clashes in London and Montreal.
A 19 year old Henry Gaw was fined as an example of penalties amid criticism of adulteration of fodder. Prime Minister Fisher signaled support for deciminal coinage decisions and planned tariff and exhibition policies. Premier Watt pledged immediate study of Buston Tyredl West railway needs after a bee race, while Geology Director Brown noted slight earthquakes near Deyledford.
John Edward Hobertson, formerly of Harden, faced a police court on a charge of receiving by false pretences £12, the first prize in the Sheffield gymnastic meeting run at Hall Road in March last. He used the name J Morrison and forwarded two entry papers, with evidence showing false names and aliases. He was found guilty, disqualified previously, and sentenced to three months hard labour.
A Sydney meeting denounces government actions against imprisoned strikers Messrs Scully and Williams, calls for Parliament members' removal, and demands release of Mr. Hatton. Speakers debate the Latwe Concernmet stance and vow to continue pressure until the prisoner is freed.
A diver near Tyolon surfaced with alarm after a struggle with an octopus. The creature attached to him and was killed by a diver’s tool. The diver sustained non life threatening injuries and was lifted aboard. The octopus weighed about 85 pounds and stretched out to 25 feet.
London reports the Derby at Epsom on Wednesday, Mr W Raphael's yr f To by Ayllene-Tagale triumphing by four lengths in a canter. Other racing notes include Adelaide Rating Club's meeting results with Keeulia Electric Welter Takipone and Royal Mallon among top places, and Victoria Racing Club's March meeting with Marlborough Hurdle, Cornwall Handicap, Birthday Handicap, and Central Gren events.
Fair attendance at a local show featured a sparrow watch and an open hanken. The program listed shooters and results with Mullers and Timmann divisions, plus football and golf results and upcoming matches, including Imp erials versus Green Park Stars and Stawell versus Horsham fixtures.
In Horsham, J W Walters pleads for accused and a Rainbow resident testifies to character. judge suspends some features but concludes premeditation existed. Accused, a 2 year old with weak intellect, is jailed six months with hard labor in Ballurid gaol. Witnesses describe heavy drinking prior to the incident and injuries from an attack in Sydney.
Notice in Horsham area states no person may enroll for property unless rates are paid by the due date. The collector will attend at the Town Hall Wilson Street from 10 am to 4 pm for payments, excluding weekends and holidays. Dated May 10, 1912. James Hocking, Town Clerk.
Lost tan d bag reported on Natimuk Road Tuesday. Black handbag with money and pendant inside. Finder asked to return to the alley. reward offered. Please contact Fisher yheast ry to claim.
A local obituary notice reports the death of Mrs. Sid Walter at 90, leaving two children. James Tyan, 86, longtime Doctor's Creek resident, died on Monday. Sydney Appelkaup, 27, known in Abe Neill district, died last week. Wichard Metarthy, about 70, linked to a long running legal grievance, died at Camperdown. Portland deaths include J. C. Stevens, 57, died Tuesday at 7, and Edward Cross, resident for 51 years, also passed away.
Wednesday evening’s skating carnival at the Town Fall, promoted by Mr E Boyle, drew strong public attendance. Skaters featured a varied display of costumes with several awards announced, including Mary Murphy for best dressed lady and Mr H Halia for best male participant.
Under the Transfer of Land Act notice is given that after 14 days from insertion in The Horsham Times a Special Certificate of Title will be issued to John Pickworth laborer of Topan. The duplicate Crown Lease, allegedly destroyed by fire, is to be reissued for the land described as Village Community Crown Allotment Member Den of Section Twele Tuwt ship of Arupiles Vorish of Teoun Coumy of Lowan.
Tenders are invited for grazing rights on Lot 4 Block 8520 comprising 100 acres at Lewan north of SC and east of allotment 1 from July 1 1912 to September 30 1913. Tenders must include fees for the period and licence. Land office details and required forms are available locally. Improvements must be maintained to the officer's satisfaction.
Classified fragment indicates a Horsham Melbourne era ad offering firewood delivery and boarder placements. It references PLOT McPherson street, contact via phone LG, and mentions private nests central Danillen with varying board arrangements and remedies. The noisy OCR shows products like socks and knit garments with postal pricing and a request for machine samples.
The Wannon Federal Electorate Committee invites voters to participate in the upcoming Australian Women’s National Lenient Party event. Ballot participation is expected on September 1, with officials acknowledging eligibility and dress requirements for attendees at Coleraine and nearby areas.
A garbled set of notices from the People's Party and Wannon Electorate posts invites readers to contact officials by a June deadline for party matters. The page also includes multiple local business solicitations for flower stock, a hairdressing business transfer, a painting service, and an advertisement for Albion Hotel orders.
Motorists can buy Dunlop motor tyres from Tom Young at the Savings Bank location at any hour. Also available are bicycle tyres and Apsee series products. Phone number listed as 120.
L Stansfield Smith Architect Horsham invites tenders for the erection of Reich additions and alterations to premises at Pirebrace Street Horsham for Messrs Davey Davey & Co. Tenders close on Saturday June 8 plans at the offices of the architect Pirebrace Street.
T. WATSON & CO inform the public of Nornhem and District that they open as Family Butchers on June 1. They promise strict attention and civility to gain fair patronage. Fresh meat supplied daily with orders left at Mrs. T. Watson’s near F. Tucker’s Furniture Arcade receiving prompt attention. Lowest possible cash prices.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and places such as Norsham Presbyterian Church and Lower Norton Creek. It mentions Mr A Mogeia NATIMER Jb an and others with unclear roles and a dated reference to Sunday in June. The readable items suggest a community notice or service-related activity with several proper nouns lacking clear context.
A fragmentary OCR notice lists scattered words and names such as St Johns Church and various unreadable terms. The garbled text includes person like Keenan and Mire and phrases like Vicar and use, with no clear event or date.
Fragmented notice lists multiple church locations and pastors with unreadable OCR. Mentions Methodist services and several names, places, and minister initials, indicating a schedule or notices for church activities in multiple communities.
The Church of Christ THAMES team claims a 11 during worship season with 2500 attendees. VIEWID 7 Lvamyarlat Fed ioudwin and POL MMLST featured among the participants of the event.
A meeting of representatives from the northern group will be held at the town mall on Wednesday February 2 at Lotom. The gathering aims to discuss a federal campaign and election of officers for the Horsham branch with Arthur Jodgers serving as secretary.
The Pimpinio Gun Club event will be held ten miles from Horsham on the Melbourne Adelaide line at Pimpinio Reserve on Thursday June 14. Entry is £1 with two shots allowed per shooter. Participants from Horsham CH Match may arrive the day before at the Royal Motel Horsham for a 9 am briefing. Shooting at L130 shar with a strong bird supply. R. House, Hon. See.
MES BERRY honorary organs of the AWN L will give an address at G Mechanics Hall Goroke on Wednesday 2nd July at 2 30 pm all welcome socialists specially invited to attend the event and hear the discussion
The Second Annual Ball of the Goroke ALU 10.0.P. will be held in Mechanics Hall on Friday the 21st. Music by Mr and Mrs Siac Moonlight. Tickets, extras, and supper details in secret at Nora Opale Moonlight, Horsham.
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