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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1940
Page
5
Horsham leads the league while Dimboola rebuilt with Erie Muxtable and Schneider prepare to challenge. Murray captains Horsham with Crom Debind guarding midfield as both teams seek improved form and a decisive result at Dimboola.
Due to Wim mera League disruption the Central Wimmera draw has been amended with tomorrow’s matches moved from July 6. Horsham hosts Natimuk in a close-set clash while Seton and wk son contest a home advantage, Dimbouin travels to Pimpinio and Murtoa hosts Rupanyup. Senior players’ returns boost the seconds as they target a fourth win.
Utes reports a golf tournament on Mr W Grant Lowan property last Saturday to aid the Red Cross. Social committee members and others prepared, with keen competition in events including women's handicap won by Miss R Penny and men's handicap by Mr Lockwood. Mixed foursomes went to Miss Penny and Mr J Leslie. An evening program of tea, dancing, singing and cards followed. Branch president Mrs C Edmonds thanked patrons and donors, especially the Grants, Mrs E Jackman, and Messrs J Pol, Jock and E Dohnt. Net profit totaled £178.
After Wednesday games the Methodist Reds stay undefeated while Harriett Street suffers a quick loss to the Lutherans. Lutherans defeated Harriett Street 10-8 and 13-5 as Methodist Blues beat Hartistt Sty 10-8. Presbyterians 201.
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An early 20th century advertisement notes Charmosan face powder sold by chemists and drapers and stores across Alabama and nearby regions, highlighting availability and branding. The fragment mentions distribution points and product name in a brisk retail style.
District centres contribute May gifts to Red Cross HQ. May parcel includes 10 hot water bottles blankets and woolen wraps plus collars and sleepers. Melbourne missions receive clothing drives. Dry weather slows fodder growth with rain awaited. Debutantes ball at Mechoria Hall showcases Red Cross event with wide attendance.
At St Pauls Ladies Guild fortnightly meeting Mrs E Hateley led a wood pulp flowers demonstration and Mrs L E Sandy organized a special milk jug cover competition. Miss M L Lane won prizes with Miss SE Langeee and Mrs F Jones presenting awards. A children’s treat was planned by Rev J H Duty and a Red Cross event noted. The piece also recalls wartime changes and a call for mothers to raise brave, resilient children amid hardship. There is also a Red Cross fund dance planned in North Wondnah on June 1.
A Glasgow Weekly News note urges care for a child’s future amid ongoing hardship. It emphasizes enduring daily trials to secure a chance for a fairer world, asking mothers to prioritize their bairns’ wellbeing above all else.
Nhill travels to face Stawell as Tigers seek atonement for last week's loss to Dinboola and restore form. The Red and Blacks show Jost Rotom now with AWLP, while Nhill protests Dimboola for residential qualification of player Schneider after Saturday’s match. league meeting Sunday at Horsham will determine next steps in the season fixtures.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a late night ritual claimed by Stuart women. The text mentions a time around 10.57 p.m. and a cleansing action using a sage like charmosin, aiming to purge dust and impurities. The fragment is unclear and garbled.
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