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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1937
Page
2
In loving memory of a long married couple, John and Isabell Mintson, the couple celebrated a golden wedding at their home on 7 Wil stat Street Horsham. The notice honors the late wife and marks the anniversary with a brief affectionate tribute by the husband and family.
An accident on McPherdon Street involved a Horsham footballer while travelling south. He collided with a car coming from the opposite direction, sustained injuries, and was transported to a local hospital where he remained, with doctors reporting multiple injuries but stable condition.
The Bishop of Ballarat Rt Rev W H Johnson praised the community during a broadcast after a tour of Nester Winters and Maline. he noted kindness from locals and church devotion while cautioning about appearances of MORSHAMN AMATEUR TOURING club. The article mentions planned trips and a first trip completed on Sunday with members traveling to Flat Rock and Grampian area.
A monthly meeting of Tertham Elementary and High schools along with the Ladies’ Benevolent Society directed by volunteers raised funds and planted 600 lilac trees inPres, with gifts from contributing societies and local groups. The event featured Mrs. Brown Spade Hen and other named supporters, highlighting community support for education and relief efforts.
Horsham shows and notices report pigeon show results at Geelong with top trophies won by Ballarat entrant. Traffic and crime notes include a car theft attempt on Hoberts Avenue, Horstain, and a local lantern slider event due to rail service upgrades. Community events feature dress cutting demonstrations and a theater promotion at Horsham Theatre with upcoming performances.
The report details the Western Australia gold finds and its effects beyond the colony. It notes how mining wealth could influence transport, population movement, and the broader imperial economy, shaping future developments and potential ventures.
A meeting was held at the Country Women’s Association Belgas branch with invited members and guests. The session discussed WAVENTL articles and a plan to select outcomes. June branch activities and a donation drive were noted, with preparations for a demonstration event in July.
The last split committee meeting of Hershum Bare Hospital Ipsietts heard expenditure figures for the proposed project. Mrs Wm Cutten, longtime treasurer, offered restoration which was accepted with regret. Mrs A Braden was named to fill the vacancy. Mrs Holefiesson welcomed Mrs W Shdebridse, new Marsham Base Hospital secretary. A bag competition winner was Mrs D Hawking of Murton.
A brief notice refers to St Bernard D068 labeled dangerous with mention of present breed and related terms. The fragment mentions a pound or poundings context and St Pérmard strain ID as relevant identifiers.
A garbled patient notice describes kidney and bladder discomfort and prompts a claim about a money back remedy. The readable text centers on health complaints and a proposed solution. (No clear names or dates are established in the fragment.)
Detectives hunt a 29-year-old riding a bicycle after a body was found with blood stained injuries. The victim, identified as a prospector from Alphil Mente district Een, was last seen near the Artes foeU area. Two men resembling Mrs Wood were questioned as details emerge from the Maryborough incident.
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London Times correspondent reports arrests amid anti Catholic protests tied to Hitler Youth demonstrations in Monke Seatam area as tensions flare and authorities respond to civil unrest.
A garbled account recalls the Duke and Duchess of Windsor after their May ceremony. The couple greeted crowds during a special royal train journey to Livdehs Mijelle with a detective guarding the coach. The event sparked loud congratulations as television and telephone reports captured the moment.
Local tennis score note lists Pranee and Vera Yiinhaated among players. Details are incomplete but indicate a competitive encounter at Bibedeas pit.
An airliner crash on a Nottingheimire bound flight near Langdale Valley left one occupant dead and another missing. A bomber aircraft struck a boulder and toppled over a steep ridge. two bodies were recovered while two others were rescued by stretcher parties.
Rebel forces today launched an assault on the Cement Rides defenders and later captured their position. The action followed a rapid advance across disputed terrain, with reports confirming the capture of key fortifications and control of strategic routes.
A garbled weather summary notes Victoria saw varied rainfall with Gippsland largely spared. Northern districts faced fewer showers while southern Victoria and parts of western New South Wales reported improving prospects, though inland areas recorded limited activity. Overall rain fell unevenly across the state with coastal Gippsland receiving limited amounts and winds influencing movement from the south.
Readinglike notes describe a Wartook working bee organized by the Horsham club to stock local ponds and waterways. The plan includes stocking trout in the pond and nearby streams, with emphasis on timing and ongoing activity through weekend work, as authorities assess results and logistics.
Fragmentary text shows a donation of £25 and references to an Inver appeal and local candidates. Mentions Benalla and federal sections, with unclear events and losses if pre decisions continue. Names and places are garbled, limiting precise details.
Fragmented notice describes a morning with mild temperatures and higher than usual nightly readings. Mentions light snow on higher elevations and a few frosty days during the past week. Contains scattered curious terms and incomplete field data.
The meet produced wins and close finishes across divisions. A division net scores included A Bye 8047 23 BR Wil sow 75 41 61, and Glaus 15 15 04 while B division leaders included Allan 81 21 00 and Carmichael 90 27 69 4 5. The dual rounds intertwined with stroke competition. second rounds set for two weeks hence with eight players qualifying in B division.
Horst Associates announce a women’s stroke competition featuring Mrs Tulloh Mire Glaney and Mrs Henderson. The Horsham group also plans a Foxy display and the Orsi round of the Silver Spoon division, with unique entries and local participation.
Saturday play at the Dooen Club attracted over 120 competitors with men’s and women’s events. Top cards included J Wer Top 2403 and A G Hiveetou 6 5, while Miss M Hickey led in women’s stroke play with a strong handicap result.
Fragmentary golf club notes list players and scores including A A Fortington, P B James, S Heda, Jessop, Miss Jackman, Mr E G Donlesbury and others with handicap tallies and round details. The snippet references 18 holes handicap and local club names but lacks full context.
Horsham and Stawell golfers entertained a large crowd at Horsham with a tied result after the intercity match. Players Mortis Newman Burnet Lackan Surogese Hervey Mountford Melrose and Bisi were all square after the 2d Amstrose Brot event.
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