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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1932
Page
5
A fragmented notice-like passage discusses Owtry Lite in contrast with city life, mentioning travel, beverages, and public figures. It references Beagles, a mayoral figure, and local events, with unclear chronology and many garbled terms. The piece reads as a mosaic of stray phrases rather than a coherent report.
An annual Horsham Girl Guides meeting in Mersham Mall updates officers and honors. Deputy District Grand Master Lilge MITLOOP and others are named. successor positions include Mr L Young as valu er for Lawn Pimbooky Law win. Wellington-named staff transfers and church notices appear alongside local school and rail appointments.
A garbled OCR item references individuals with varied titles and locations. The fragment mentions farmers, a Mr Ay Roth, Glouhuntly, and a Great Austin fan, but the text is corrupted and lacks a coherent event, date, or outcome suitable for a factual notice. The readable bits suggest social or familial references without a clear news point.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Eswant J. Lawson af Murton and several others including Mex Wo Caplehorn and Mrs Culhane. The fraternal tributes name survivors, burial details, and cemetery locations such as the Netionke and Brian Cemeteries. Also noted is the death of Sir John Quick, Federation founder and Arbitration Court figure aged around 80, with references to his political and literary roles.
The piece surveys how top writers prepare and work, contrasting methodical prep with in-mood creation. It notes George Eliot studied thousands of volumes for Daniel Deronda, Thackeray wrote in bursts, Zola planned fully, and others kept diaries or timetables, showing diverse paths to prolific output.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a city detail with vague terms like oats plantation and office. Names, dates, places are unreadable, leaving an elusive record of a city matter without clear facts or outcomes.
A summary of rural notes notes on June weather with mild spells and recent wintry snaps, Lambing percentages expected to be good, farmers expanding sowing of Wheat and Oats, and church funds drive at Minimay Church of England hosting a ball next Friday with A Braley Orchestra providing music.
Rain amounts to 36 points by 9 a.m. yesterday, bringing the monthly total to 122 points. Last week was evenly wet with heavy showers making work difficult, but farmers have mostly finished seeding. A colder spell followed with a single frost at 40 degrees. Beneficial showers improve crops including late varieties. Workers burying Western Highway progress on gravel near the town, about a mile on the Dim Dooln side. Culvert pipes have arrived to drain surplus water from Nutl Wak road. The work may take a month to complete, enhancing the route as one of the best roads in the area.
A misty dusk in West Wall Church hosted a community gathering led by Reverend F Woolkonne of Himpimin marking a humble, well attended night. A small building competition drew locals Mrata Mut Hipson and Major Smith into a mood of friendly rivalry. Vic Kets Tavorel led the gathering with a popular Beateh gang chorus while Ye funk and Brana provided entertainment. Supper was prepared by the moment.
A ghostly wanderer, praised as a saint by peasants who saw him in white robes, drew crowds and confounded authorities in southern Ukraine. Red soldiers and Soviet members arrested him after a miraculous winter tale spread, then disappeared into mystery as the Soviet regime moved to suppress the legend.
The report covers Athletics at Syerlen with close scores and mentions 1848 and Nurmi records. It discusses Wimbledon champion Crawford and Perry, noting backhand pressure and form as focus for upcoming championships. Myers critiques pace and strategy as forces shaping Crawford's chances.
The junior district champions competed in the territorial championship at Melbourne organized by Bruce Small Pty Ltd. C Wheeler of Warracknabeal won the race from Trom back to Warracknabeal in 51.45 minutes, earning a berth to Melbourne for the state championship decision. M Newitt of Warracknabeal finished second and R Charles of Horsham placed third.
A notice declares that after a required period the Supreme Court of the State of Virginia will hear the application to probate the will of Donald William McDonald late of Noradjuba farmer deceased. Leonard William McDonald is named as sole executor and executor’s attorney J Weldon Power and Bennett of Horsham act as proctors for the applicant.
Notice from the Council of the Shire of Wisemers under Local Government Act 1025 prohibits feeding wagons carriages or drays with produce including hay oats wheat manure and general goods without written authority. The rule runs from July 1 to September 30.
Road list shows closures and deviations for Wonwondah Road Wonwondiah East Fast and West Road Wartook Road and connected routes Lubeck Road Grosa Road way through borough boundary Strewn with minor place names and a date 20/0/32. L. Ray Shire Secretary issues order for closures and deviations.
The Daily Herald criticizes Hammond's performance as the test trial unfolds on Sunday. It claims Woolley showed ability to bat against any bowling while Urimment is expected to improve, marking a notable verdict in the English cricket trial.
Diplomatic accord closing a long run of tensions between China and Japan was formally signed. Key signatories include Japanese Foreign Minister and Chinese delegate, both wounded in prior assaults, with further signings at the British Consulate. The agreement calls for hostilities ceasefire and a staged withdrawal of Japanese forces from designated areas within weeks.
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