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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1952
Page
5
A large gathering attended a Defence College Staff cricket night featuring a trophy presentation. The event included dignitaries and staff from the college, with varied participation and celebration of the sport.
The annual Cricket Club event at Durlog featured the presentation of Me. K. Harris's trophy for the most improved player to Brian Jones. A pageant of juvenile and senior players followed, with numerous local figures named in a lengthy, lively program.
A rugged game saw the Magpies triumph by twelve points as half time changes spurred a strong second half. Key moments included decisive kicking and relentless defense led by Murti, Hine, and Ward, with Williams, Lent, and Hore contributing as the forward line pressed the rival. The win featured persistent attacks, standout carries, and a closing surge that sealed the victory for the home side.
The text reports an unclear second round victory at a golf club event with multiple distorted names and dates. It mentions a win in a championship context, listing participants and scores in a garbled OCR segment.
Report of three drivers being fined a combined £32 for driving offences. Intercepted on the Western Highway a driver carried timber without a proper permit. One man, Glen Mayes, admitted carrying goods without a permit and fined accordingly. Second offender received a fine for similar violations. Third driver faced penalties for unruly driving while in charge of a vehicle.
Mia A. Damm won the recon art of the Victorian Lallies Golf Union competition in Rupanyup. Mia Oram scored 102-1072 with a stroke event score of 1024. The trophy for the stroke event was donated by Mrs. 1, Dun Mina.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention associates and critics, a stroke, and a cycling style contest with a partial score 47. The text is garbled with names and places unreadable, providing no clear event, participants, or outcome to confirm.
A fragmented OCR item lists odd names and phrases like Keajoanyney and Violet Cramer with scattered mentions of residence at 4 Andrew Street and a misordered prompt about pirates, drinks, and a theatre. No clear event or outcome is discernible.
The upcoming B grade match at Horsham features key clashes between Joang Bulldog and Yader with Lancerrmumie and Nere etthia Heed also in contention for top positions. YMC and C.W. Crop aim to show form as praises for Presbyterian and Methodist teams surface amid a crowded field.
Fragmentary OCR suggests plans to build a bridge to tennis courts at a facility associated with a named club. Details on location or date are unclear, but the item mentions refurbishment or access work tied to a sports venue and club name.
L M N Engineers advertise services in grinding milling shaft work pulley fittings lawn mower repairs cam and spline built in fret parts for tine Shine repaired no new arrangement made. Proprietor L MeNeil.
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