Fragments of Verse and Grits on Work and Life
A mixed column of meditations on grit, labor, and moral discipline threads through reflections on birds in a cage, Samuel Gompers, The Modern Times satire, and Frank Crane. It weaves literary quotes, devotional notes, and calls for self control into a compact, opinionated recitation of daily virtues and public life.
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America
Samuel Gompers
Jone Bourne
Sori Marine
Frank Crane
United American
West Tee
Hfursbasnite
Horsham
Wheat grower letter backs Mr Rodgers stance
A wheat grower expresses support for Mr Rodgers during wartime policies and urges broad view to influence the next election. The letter notes farmers are capable of managing their own business and hopes Rodgers’ broad stance will materially affect voting behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mensure
Enma
Rodgers
Dope and Dignity Debate Immediate Moral Reform
A long sermon condemns doping in all forms as a substitute for real faith and reform. It links moral decline to ignorance about sex and temptation, urging parents to educate children, seek spiritual renewal, and embrace baptism by immersion as taught by Scripture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Premubing Fm
Church of
Cheist
Bunday
Tagham
Ingham
Christ
Anne
Joel
Cross country railway line aids Victoria growth and ports
Readers argue for a Melbourne to Portland rail corridor via a central line from Disboola to Jeriderry, claiming it would connect western Victoria, boost trade through Portland, and unlock vast agricultural lands near the Murray. They urge Melbourne to back the plan as crucial for the state’s development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horshas ‘Times
Bir
Ousen
Opiatsy
Hay
Ouyen
Vietneia
Canberra
Adelaide
Tallen Bend
Disboola
Jeriderry
Heven Vistorian
Wteaight Wutow
Triboola
Horth
Victoria
Mylbourne
Sydney
Byt Ie
Murray
Dortland
Wichotd
Mallee
New South Wales
South Australis
Mildura
Portland
Melbourne
Treasury Accounts Paymente Note From Receipts
Treasury accounts await entry at the receipt and forrest area with names E H Ceberwing J ve Crews Grass Mrs M Mant McRensie Creek Ed Noetsu and related figures.
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E. H. Ceberwing
J. Ve
Crews Grass
Mrs. M. Mant
McRensie Creek
Ed Noetsu
Debaters Clash In Irrational Evening Panel
A disjointed report describes a debate session where several speakers, including a leader referred to as Me reguabed, faced disorganized remarks and fragmented questions. The scene features a group of youths and emerging voices, with chaotic cadence and unclear outcomes amid a late evening setting.
Harrow District News and Local Events Highlight Cold Weather
Harrow reports fine weather with very cold mornings and frosty spells hindering grain growth. Lambing is general and progressing well while early crops show good percentages despite dry stretches. Local sports and social events include Harrow Gasthall’s first win, annual ball, a debating club start, and regional football club delegates meeting to discuss Crawford trophy competition.
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Harrow
Jaisbe
Raed Erass
Hatthes Cain
Junple
Cint
Apie Wi Far
Howe
Sanwely
Mey
Legge
Clarh
England
Needs of Horsham Urges Railway Improvements in Melbourne
A deputation from Horsham Borough and Wimmera Shire councils visited Melbourne on Wednesday to press for railway improvements. The group, led by Mayor Dr J Barnes and including Cr D Anderson and F Lasglands, met Minister J L Goudie to push for early rail funding and faster service, with hopes for favorable results soon.
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Horham
Wimmerhire
Melbourne
J. Barnes
M. B. Wattenhall
FW. Eggleston
Allways
Guie
Do Vt
Goudia
Burung Lake
Nationalist Meeting At McKenzie Creek Addresses Unity
Mrs C E Bolitho led a Nationalist gathering at McKenzie Creek with good attendance. The AWN L leader explained equal country branch representation and a 21 year record of educating women in politics. A Butcher invited attendees to Horsham health and fortnightly meetings. Rodger urged unity of nationalist forces to defeat Labor.
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C. E. Bolitho
AWN
McKenzie Creek
Wednesdaught
T. Wartert
Aira Bolitho
Leakur
Leagne
Country
Execu Uve
Seegne Bad Dour
Rodgere
Horhiam
Labor Party
Labor
Lost from Brimpsen-1 bay pug gety horse and more
Classified notices describe a lost pug with brand 8 on near shoulder, shod all round, taken to Heward on Information recovering by ROWE BROS Brimpsen. Also rental ads for a five roomed house near bridge to let via MR. COWELL Green Park. Lime for sale by H M SANDERS. Plaster board damaged for housing needs. Furnished rooms and other sales including Melilotus seed, Portland area cafe and tobacco shop for sale by GRILLS BROS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimpsen
Brand
Heward
Rowe Bros
Julia Street
Ozone
Grills Bros
Portland
Hamilton Borough Council Faces £16000 Works Plan Difficulties
At a Hamilton borough meeting the council learned works estimated at about £16000 could not proceed due to limited funds. Dr Laidlaw urged a full revenue report and a potential loan proposal to empower ratepayers to decide on a comprehensive road and drainage scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Laidlaw
Tom
For Sale Farm Implements and Wagons in Good Condition
Second hand scarifiers six to eighteen teeth from May and Millar and similar brands. U tine aids and stump jump ploughs from Hawting Shearer and Ackland Lorquon. One engine by Ronaldson Tippett. Wagons available. Entire lot renovated and in good order. inspection invited by Esny Teram.
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Martin
Therond
May & Millar
Biartin
Tootel
May & Millan
Hawting
Ronaldson & Tippett
Aino
Esny Teram
Long Ago History Dates and Events Record
A rough historical recap lists events and anniversaries on June dates: Princess Beatrice born in 1887 on June 15, explorer Sturt dies June 10, Battle of Bunker Hill dated June 17 in 1773, Battle of Waterloo on June 18, Czernowicz captured by Russians in 1016, and Australia wrecked Pt Nepean noted as June 1004 with several garbled spellings.
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Beatrice
Sturt
Bunkers’ Hill
Waterloo
Czernowicz
Jnne
Bes
Australia
Nepean
Hospital Probationers Seek Nurees Applications
The committee invites applications for two probationer nurses for a three month trial under Charles H. Towns secretary. Salaries start at £20, rising to £25 then £30. State new and ward credentials and medical health certificates. Applications close Tuesday June 24.
SHAM DISTRICT HOSPITAL TENDER FOR SUPPLIES
The Sham District Hospital invites tenders for groceries, meat, bread, drugs, and funerals for the half year ending December 1 1823. Tenders due by noon June 25. 192 percent endorsement Tradere for Supplies. Details and forms of tender available from the Secretary at the Hospital. By order of the Board of Managers BR Frencham, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoespital
BR Frencham
Fragmentary listing with names and titles in unclear OCR
A garbled OCR fragment shows several personal names and titles such as Clark Tedlan Edmonds and Sadiler, with partial military or civil designations. The text remains unreadable and lacks coherent context or actions.
HORSHAM Compunion: Preacher and locals listed in notices
Fragmentary OCR shows names like T Gor pel Preacher and W Connor possibly connected to Ballarat. Other entries include J Ig ham PEMPINIO and A W Comase with references to Merpt and Benemtionaliees. The text resembles a regional church and public notices page with scattered personal names and events.
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Horsham
T. Gorpel
W. Connor
Ballarat
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Horuhiam Times
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H. M. Sanders
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William Stubbs & CO
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H. F. L. Holzcrefe & Son
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May McAvoy
Marcom McGresor
George Fawcek
Richard Cortes
Robert Edeson
Ethel Was
William DE Mille
James Cruze
Hollywood
Bollywood
Comedy and Gazette
Wonwondah East Hall
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Quantong Hall
Wimmera Picture Co
Mechanics’ Hall
News and Gazette
Rann
Palais de Danse
Thomas
Achmatra
Wimmera Football League
Murtoa
Murtoa, Horsham
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Prencham
Horsham Juniors
Vy Jung Recreation Giind
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East Wonwondah Football Club
Oliver Goldsmith
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Dramatic Society Presenty Tins
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Ald Mersin and District Pipe
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Roy Findlay Pyrsent
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B&b
Singer Sewing Machine Cc
Firebrace Etreet
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P.O. Dor
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Charles H. Towns
Sham District Hospital
Sorsham
Fr. C. C. Clark
T. H. Tedlan
Vectis East Oi Ker
T A. Iolan
Edmonds
Emlaw. Ie
Tudlan
Sumbinio
T. ¥. Stanley
Mr. Sadiler
Wear
Sadlive
Boramam
Teresh
Ethel Adams
Persis
Western Province
Augrilian Women's National League
J. Whirs
Mr Tollsner
Morsham
AR Pratt
P Glover
Brecaios
Hersham
Wad
Gomerie
Stork
Croft Bros
Crofts
D. M. Kennedy Laye
M. Tolimer
la Vogue
O. Huber
Ayaagyiyreyio
White Bart
Firebrace Streat
A. G. Nitschke & CO
Wilson Street
Yuagam Seteimy Paeeeets
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