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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1927
Page
2
The notice directs readers to a chemist's shop opposite the Post Office in Firebrace Street Hor sham for powders and mentions additional supply points at Minyip and Warrnambool. It notes times have changed since earlier days and hints at a better community outlook.
Hor sham Athletic Club hosts unveiling at the new pavilion during half time. Councilor Rouidla praises public spirit as debt of £227 aims to be cleared by year end, with £887 raised so far. Clock gift by Mr David Anderson. plans for gates kiosks and band rotunda noted.
Melbourne Saturday racing at Williamstown featured light showers and a fair crowd. Maiden Hurdle details list Glen Costa and Palais Royal among others, with Graball favored. Juvenile Handicap and Williamstown Steeplechase results noted, along with multiple participants and betting odds.
The Presbyterian Athletic Club hosted a lively indoor session last Monday and Tuesday with boxing and mat events. Notable bouts featured Carmichael, Alimer, Muller, McCarrie, and Ray, while others like Stewart and Thornlow were absent or limited. Despite some absences, the crowd enjoyed solid exhibitions and expect stronger turnouts next week as junior competitors show good form and club plans additional exhibitions for the month.
In Horsham S Mechanics Snooker, J Cameron won the event, defeating J Barnes in the final. Semi finals saw Oulton and McMullin beat Rissman and Cameron, with two matches kept to the second tourney where Barnes showed strong form. Williams defeated Musgrove 32 to 2, and L Johnson beat Mentha 20 to 9.
Fragmentary OCR shows a meeting schedule with items on weather, printing, and tasks. Several abbreviations and numbers suggest agenda topics, likely from a local council or club but details remain unclear.
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