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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1923
Page
8
An extensive OCR fragment covers varied topics including public works, riverfront damages, a courthouse note, sugar prices, wool market, land landmarks, and upcoming dentist visits. It references Amvee, Weema, and municipal figures, with scattered mentions of repairs, sewage plans, and street notices amid scattered names and dates. The readable parts touch on urban decay, infrastructure, and civic actions, but many details are garbled.
Coventry, superintendent of Bhawats Mission Station, travels to Bare wath Tamil Mo to oversee ongoing work. He aims to adjust staffing and support, meeting church members and urging cooperation with local leaders to advance the mission. The visit seeks engagement with Bhampine and Bhara communities, inviting participation from all congregants.
A Horsham Times correspondence discusses proposed public works and farmer concerns. It covers village improvement, ratepayer duties, and opposition viewpoints about local beautification, public funds, and the impact on households and businesses. The letter references governance approval and community welfare considerations.
Reports describe increased pressuring measures between nations, a Franco Belgian reparations push, and a joint program to enforce obligations. Lords approve the Irish Indemnity Bill amid authority debates while Maltese emigration to Australia proceeds. Amundsen flight prep and a new city proposal near the Suez Canal are noted.
A distorted letter from a missionary in China describes a holiday visit with parents Mr and Mrs B Ballinger. The missive mentions a crowd on a beach, a brass band, and travel plans, with hopes to send a cable from Melbourne and words of affection to loved ones. The writer notes an upcoming departure and a stay in a Chinese city, painting a vivid though garbled scene of daily life and anticipation.
The Rev. W Berd was operated on yesterday by Dr. Felstead in Horsham. The operation was successful and the reverend gentleman is progressing as well as can be expected. Beloved Belmont belle, who planned to be away, will rename national matters.
The engagement is announced between Blas Morum, eldest of Mer, and Jan Marcom of Mebarhier, detailing family lineage and forthcoming marriage plans.
Harriet Gustafsen fined seven pounds for smashing a Kilzabeth cafe and using bad language. Damages assessed at ten pounds. Fraud cases involve stamps and fines. two former officials charged. Roy Governor improving after hospital incident. Defamation writ of one thousand pounds issued in Sydney Supreme Court against Tomer Dodkey over conference remarks.
Sporting News wire reports Ballarat meet results with live placings in races and handicaps. The text lists Hurille Race winner and placements, then Trial Handicap and Steeple events with top finishers, plus Welter and other races. Supplementary notes mention Warracknabers, Stawell, and regional fixtures with scattered names and emergencies. overall a crowded, fragmentary sport roundup from regional circuits.
Under favorable weather conditions members shot in competitions over 100 yards 60 yards and 200 yards at Hutedan. Bert Smith won with 98, Ball second, both reaching the handicap limit. Scores show Smith Ball and W. Smith among top shooters. next range shoot planned with Bert Smith contributing a cash donation.
The Horsham Club held a recent golf event with notable performances. Kesnotde won with seven kills, Strona and Sehmuidt placed high, and Strownie claimed second. A match with Chalumbar golf club is planned at Ararat tomorrow afternoon, with Mellvin, Feehler, Wigley, Goode, Wichen, Cameron, Butcher, Bennett, Toe tall wind Wilmoth among those selected to represent.
In Murton the Wimmera District Poor Tull League plans a Thursday delegates meeting to discuss postponed Monday matches. Longerenong Competition features the Rovers vs Riverside at Recreation Reserve on Saturday with a 2:15 start and a listed Rovers lineup. players to inform Captain Rob if unavailable. Jung Imperials clash with Longerenong College at Norwood with a selected lineup and umpire sought. Worth Wormaldash Club reports North Wonwondah football action with North Wonwondah State School and McKensie Creek State School, noting scores and conditions.
In a Pimpinio District Club match Queatong trailed by 40 goals behinds as J Av behinds. Winners kickers included E Plush zero, T McDon wid one, D Plush one, and A Behmidt two, while N Overall was the sole scorer for the losers. Umpire Whitty called play with satisfaction. A meeting of the Wimpino District Football Club is set for Reynolds barn tomorrow night at 9. East Wonwondah will face Laharum Phothall Club with a evening dance to follow.
From Alvsbourne on Thursday, reports say wreckage believed to be Trevessa’s found overturned life boat with signs all aboard missing. Patrols tighten over the wren where the Pre seems souk. Numerous advertisements seeking help, boarders, and services fill the page alongside local church notices and horsemanship items.
The Caloys The worthy Seat presented a Scottish entertainment night in the Town Hall with The Caloye i Cemge Walker and the Royal Scottish Entertainers. Applauded by an appreciative audience, performances included violin solos, Scottish songs, and light comedy. Mr George Walker led a lively program with Mr Victor McMahon on violin, Mr Alex Browne in baritone, and Miss Jessie Bunt providing bright songs. The evening featured overture selections and memorable performances by Kevin Bradley on piano, deemed an evening of good music worth noting.
The obituary records Mrs. David Robertson of Macarthur aged 74 who died June 2 in Hamilton, wife mother and long-time resident, leaving a husband and grown children. Also noted is the death of Mr. Dewinon Miller, governor of the Commonwealth Bank, at his Little Coogee residence in Sydney. He leaves a grown family and was a prominent banker, with a career spanning roles from junior clerk to general manager.
Royal Hotel schedules events on Friday the 8th and Saturday the 6th of June featuring costumes evening frocks skirts golfers and wares. The listing notes attire themes and price details for attendees, with emphasis on formal wear and related accessories.
A Melbourne based millinery display presents a unique fashion opportunity for the district, featuring a splendid range of ladies high-class woollen garments. The collection includes knitted woollen costumes, jackets, Russian coats, and brush-wool garments, plus crepe wool outfits and various ladies’ wear such as overalls and aprons.
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