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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1923
Page
8
A sprawling Horsham era page reports on the Palais de Danse and weekly dances under patronage amid tensions with attendees. It notes damaged property, partner separations, and concerns over security, plus a forecast of local civic and department meetings and a railway contractor change.
Me T A McDweald, who ber bers rationed at Doses for about sight mothe, has not provided a coherent event or outcome in readable text. The fragment lacks clear names, dates, places, or actions to form a proper news item.
Fragmentary wartime remarks discuss government actions tied to imperial defence and publicity. The Duke of Devonshire notes slow government attention in relation to the Imperial Conference, with references to Viennoise and wartime public interest in policy decisions.
Horsham club elects W McGinn O V Ferbler H E Goode J Pritchard T Cameron J Bennett Batcher Tootell and RJ Wilmoth to play Murtox Golf Club at Murtox with a football special leaving Horsham at 12 40. Also a Haven Tennis Club meeting at Mr Mayter s home on Fork. Pancho Villa signs to fight Frankie Gesaen September 1 in New York. Local property sale bids close today by Mosars David Anderson Co for C D Cameron s Pimboula Rosa house. Weekly sale of stock at the corporation yards today with 300 marine wethers sold last week. Bargains noted. Horsham not sharing in Wargaine offers.
An obituary notes the death of a longtime resident born in 1812 in Posen Germany who migrated to Australia in 1812 and lived in Howth, Hamilton Market, and Dimboola before settling in the Hamilton district until death. He was survived by a large family including sons Duncan and John, several daughters, and many relatives. The piece mentions community roles, a kneaded legacy in farming and local industry, and ties to the Presbyterian church and Ballarat sporting circles. The notice also references other local figures and the death of Rev Alexander Kun and Mr George Tanner, alongside funeral and hospital details.
Report from a Moline farm near Shilohine detailing winter field trials of tractors and implements. The event describes traction issues, electrical systems, and operator handling under harsh conditions, with multiple machines tested and observers noting performance and safety concerns.
A reader writes with strong opinions about club governance and player selection. They urge attendance at the annual meeting, defend the current committee, and criticize an anonymous critic for undermining the team and training room morale. The letter stresses loyalty to the town and calls for orderly, constructive discussion rather than public burnishing of grievances.
A garbled excerpt questions officials and club support for players. It laments critical voices and references football trainees, weathering criticism while noting an event on a Tuesday involving a youth or team activity. The text is incomplete and difficult to parse.
Melbourne Thursday reports indicate Mr Brenna and David Kelly face a murder charge over Mrs Overail's death. Kelly appeals, claiming not in defense, while Judge Sebutt delays sentence. Also in court details of a railway robbery emerge with Charles Tan and accomplices.
The report records a defeated motion by Mr Charlton in the Federal Government debate. It notes attacks by Mr Anstey, calls to spend funds to relieve unemployment, and promises to investigate a ministerial matter. The page also includes a string of classified style notices seeking help, goods, and services across Horsham and Melbourne.
A Sunday matinee at The Th amel Gardens presents a local program of music. Comprising hymns and selections, the event features A. J. Daghant as preacher and includes items such as Bedding Plants and Birds. P. W. Jones advertises Fate’s Sarin Street.
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Dr Wilton Reet of Hor delivers wool shearing services for Vea t shearing with expert handlers and first class wool chaser. Clients may place orders at Young Brow.
In Melbourne on Rourke Street Miss Mintern is shown directing a dressmaking workroom with Miss Towey in charge. The scene notes the presence of several assistants and implies active garment creation in a busy shop setting.
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