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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
6
A scrambled OCR page fragment contains scattered names places and numbers. It references colleges towns and events with partial phrases like Horsham Deedee and Victoria and several personal names, implying a historical local newspaper item. The readable content is noisy but hints at obituaries notices and community notices from a past era.
Paris reports a double fatality as two aeroplanes collided in midair. Both pilots died after their machines wrecked and fell to the ground. The crash details indicate a violent collision with injuries to the airmen’s skulls and ribs. The report notes multiple other international items in a broad aviation and news column.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a failed franchise related garbled lines. No clear entities or events are readable to identify a specific person, place, organization, date, or outcome. The readable bits suggest a franchise item with incomplete wording and multiple typos.
A derailed report notes ongoing debate among commission members over preferential tariffs and reference terms while a Will unit salvage motion stalls. In Essex Romford and Kilkenny polling details surface amid election noise, and a Berlin bound Zeppelin Victoria Louise carries 25 aboard, with eight of twelve hours to Bamberg. A French steamer Ville de Cayenne foundered off Lacan Part. part of crew and some passengers saved.
A wide run of obituaries and notices recall deaths across the district. John Hebert Solven, aged 60, died after three months in hospital. Mrs Forbes, aged 70, died at her daughter's residence in Harrow on the fourth. Several other locals including Mrs Campbell, Mr Jacob Tyson, Mrs Juber Moore, Mr William Stockings, and Mrs Mustcomery are remembered with funeral details, family connections, and biographical notes. The notices mention burial locations at Harrow and other regional cemeteries, along with community figures and former council members’ passes.
Horsham Golf Club was opened with a well attended ceremony on a calm afternoon. The Dimboola Club defeated the locals in a nine hole match as plans for new dormitories at Long-Preoun g moved forward with tenders and architect updates.
From Melbourne Thursday wire report Sir Higgins fines fell from 1212 to 300 pounds on appeal for evading Customs duties. Archbishop Clarke continues witness in Clarke Norton libel case. Arthur Graham a laborer dies after being knocked down by a meteor car last night.
Wire from Our Correspondent reports Senator Millen condemning government policy especially the appointment of defeated parliamentary candidates to good posts. The Sugar Commission appeared, and the Senate adjourned to July. In the House Mr. Deakin warned of government failure to uphold obligations while Mr. Fisher moved adjournment.
In a quiet Extraordinary Borough Election to fill the Horsham council vacancy created by Ur Mule’s retirement, candidate Barnes wins by a majority of 87 over Mr Strange. He thanks supporters and pledges to serve ratepayers, while acknowledging opposition and the duties of newly elected councillors.
Juniors show lack of form but training urged as Kalkee game looms. Jim Ward returns for a strong showing on Wednesday. Horsham to travel to Blawedon next week for McDonald Trophy clash. holiday fares apply. Turf notes: Mort’s Pearl wins two events at Ararat with Willian guiding and a team total of 1254 for 4 per man.
International cricket match details show AUSTRALIAN and SULMIREY teams defeating Surrey County by 21 runs. The report lists players, wickets, and scores across multiple innings, highlighting Hawyerd, Matthews, Hobbs, and others, with detailed race and racing notes from Ararat and Mount Gambier meetings.
A jumble of small ads and notices seeks workers, furniture, and services in Horsham and Melbourne. Listings include wanted ploughs, firewood, room for rent, wardrobe deals, knitting work, and business changes with various prices and contact hints.
Market news shows demand and prices mainly favoring sellers for wool skins and hides. Dalgrty and Co report quotes on Merino and crossbred skins with varied grades from 72d to 48d per unit, while dry skins and pelts show lighter activity and lower bids.
Fragmented text describes a poll declaration for a local election. It references Barnes James and Bain es Jr for public offices, a returning officer Fe Williams and tender notices from Horsham District Hospital. The readable lines suggest a damaged report on ward councilor election processes and tender information for hospital supplies.
Goroke Agricultural and Pastoral Society calls for tenders addressed to Abe Sremotary for stalls and public show facilities. Tenders due 4 p.m. Thursday June 27 for contracts on road works near Wenwordah and Webster parish areas. Plans viewable at Shire Offices Horsham with ten penny deposit. Shire Secretary Carroll Horsham June 30 1012.
Horsham district holds a Wednesday June 6 gospel gathering at the Salvation Army hall. Bishop V7 and speaker I. S. Good are listed with a 2.00 pm program as part of NOVA TRP programmes. details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
Fragmentary OCR text lists football references with scattered names and terms. It mentions teams, officials, scores or positions in a garbled format, lacking coherent events or outcomes for a full summary.
Fragmentary OCR yields a cryptic report mentioning Asher and Summer linked to a flight or escape, with references to Viegpumie, Bhabha, Caventiere, Macetl, TuWS Ward, Horst Am. Details are unclear but imply a tense security or travel incident about a night event.
Veterinary officials confirm a public stallion inspection and parade for Camrianite Contractae t in Horsfrer on Tuesday morning with a series of sales events to follow at Paradis Sale. The notice highlights a special Stallion Parade and Stock Sale by Messrs Qut G Bru, July events, a July lecture for brewers, and invites all interested persons to attend.
The People s Party Horsham Branch announces its annual meeting in the Town Hall on Wednesday July 187. Members and intending members are requested to attend. Business includes election of officers and general matters. F Smith acting secretary.
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