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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1925
Page
5
The passage mocks immigrants as disruptive, blaming them for social discord and claiming they sow division. It portrays intolerance as a political tool and questions public order, implying a hostile stance toward newcomers and suggesting they threaten unity.
A lively Horsham gathering featured old time dances led by the concertina artist Mr. G. Creamy, with visitors from NIM joining in. Notices cover Methodist harriers, a Scouts tribute to Mr. A. Pewrie, council memories, and local public works talks alongside a drunken caution and a planned telephone service update.
Fragmentary OCR reads Schwennesen THE TAILGS and NEET TO PARRENGS with unclear names and numbers. The readable bits hint at a people or teams feature or a puzzle item involving Thane 120, but specifics are unreadable.
Local note reports on hair switches crafted from the wearer’s own combings, a curious fashion or craft trend noted by readers. The brief entry mentions Dow and a misspelling or playful phrase, hinting at a domestic or social column item.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Mr and Mrs WT and a child aged four days with unclear references to names and events. The text appears to be a disrupted notice or summary from a Commercial Intelligence section with multiple broken phrases and no clear outcome.
The Borsham Times announces it is published every Tuesday and Friday each week for the current year. Local subscribers are urged to renew and note updated issue dates and delivery details.
A garbled piece argues for aggressive self advertising by Australians and stronger Commonwealth initiative. It cites American opinions, calls for clear national purpose, and mentions Daniel Webster as a model, reflecting early 19th century rhetoric on national branding and global influence.
Notices inform Horsham residents that the water supply will be cut from 40 o'clock this morning to enable the link up of a dead end in Green Park with the main supply. The work promises an improved service in Green Park. A theft report notes Mrs W McGinn’s Fay grocery on Firebrace Street broken into last night. £50 in notes missing and a watch stolen. thieves suspected to be amateurs. A church club meeting at Worohim Presbyterian Church invites members to attend a program of gymnastic training, wrestling, luncheons, and debates with aims to revive Rotary Club activities and school events.
Forsham Borough Council approves a railway deputation to the Minister of Railways in Melbourne tomorrow. The delegation includes the Mayor Cr. Arses, Cr. Devil Amderson, and F. Langtamt to present council concerns and seek action. A Borung delegation will also wait on the Minister of Railways.
Sympathy extended for Walter aged infant of Mes dd. Sehiza of Vectis Ruttl. Ceremony held at Quintong cemetery on Erhtas WC tie. Undertakers Messen W Wyre Kudalph Ateftonan Leman and Mirgel coordinated arrangements with Pastor Neank officiating.
Local residents voiced concerns at Friday meetings about Portland’s steel project and a proposed extension of support. The council weighed the impact on housing, traffic, and jobs as officials promised clearer long term planning.
A storm system moved across southern regions bringing heavy rain and frost over Victoria. By Friday morning the barometer peaked at a record level with widespread dew and frost. temperatures ranged from lows near 6 to highs around 80 degrees at several towns.
A fire at the Majestic Theatre on Flinders Street caused substantial damage estimated at 20 shillings. Fire brigade units responded promptly but the blaze resulted in significant destruction to the venue.
A telegram from Amundsen's ship Braun arrived reporting plans to leave Danes Island on Monday. Paris notes a self-inflicted death of Mary Crumpton, an American, after neurial distress. Shanghai reports rising foreign concern over strikes and government response as unrest grows amid anti foreign propaganda.
A large social event at 21 Hardy Balittle Street marked the departure of Mrs Ingham for West Australia. Indiva Miss Hobbs and others performed a program with songs and duets, followed by a toast and gifts. A subsequent celebration honored the couple with music, dancing, and speeches by local residents.
Fragmentary text lists names such as Miss Margaret Couptney and Mrs. The Kestles at Vir farrath and Horsham with scattered references to a hospital, a presiding figure, and a local ceremony. The garbled material mentions ages, attire, and various individuals, lacking a coherent event or outcome.
A local district gathering featured a varied program with social and presentation parts. Dr Walter chaired and Mr Becker touted banking skills while cricket and golf club mentions appeared among remarks and thanks to Decker.
A local theater group presents a stage comedy titled The Btonim or quer to raise funds for Hotshaw Hospital Wuliding. The show features well known performers including Valent Pepvery slit damue, Mr. Hardeaatte, HH Waite Kar Einedeaatiey, Stone to Compuer, Mie Mathias, Mr. Bartowe, Mr. Cameron, Mr. Hastings, Mr. Griine, and Mr. Neviliey.
A damaged OCR fragment lists numerous individuals and places including Keveint Pas Horshaw Wotan 1H Waterwing Barus Crewe Kranls Mire ME Wat Moteueie and several others such as Alice M Mary Gutleldgr Triswater Henry Willis Dawkins Douglas Ntex Elles Mahues Falen Job William Fisher Rainbow Jane Altmann Edn Pischer Martin Michael Theuan and Thomas Tuder Dario, with unclear context. The readable items are personal names and locations.
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