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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1921
Page
5
The text presents a garbled mix of political and labor topics with references to Rhee and Victoria era themes and a Vermont note. Readable bits mention marine stewards signing on and proposed wage arrangements, with dates like March 3 5 10 12 and a June 18 meeting, though most of the piece is indecipherable.
A distorted OCR passage describes an uncertain event with references to a mayor, a meeting, and various names. The text is garbled, with scattered phrases about plans, parties, and a festival, but key details and participants are not readable.
This OCR obituary fragment lists numerous individuals and locations including Horsham, mentions a funeral scene and districts like Kentas and Merwety. It references church figures, a reverend, and various local names such as Maggie Mire Warkieeun and Renechel Hatith MPR Stiret Mae. The text is broken and largely unreadable in places but centers on a memorial notice and community notices.
The report notes England's performance and a great ovation for Carter as crowds salute a standout innings. The article mentions a conference at Murtoa and the formation of the Wimmera District Council, highlighting regional administrative developments.
The meeting discusses a wage and economy drive tied to the Federation Parliament and Victoria’s prosperity. Speakers from Warracknabeal, Ararat, and other towns back a unity approach to tariff and budget reforms, urging cooperation between state and federal levels.
The Horsham side edged Blackneath by four runs at Blackneath on Halliday. Key performances included M Phereon and J Thomas with bowling for Horsham and notable batting for Blackneath. The Fishermen later won a separate tennis match at Retention Ground, with Wigley taking three wickets for Fishermen and the Horsham Band playing during the game.
Fragments describe a Saturday horse meeting with multiple horses, trainers, and bets across furlongs. Names such as Mande, King Creek, Bruciatimne, and Abbey Mae appear along with wagers like 125 and 10. The garbled text lists several horse names, distances, and locations including hospital and private marks, suggesting a crowded drainage of a district track program.
A bustling Murtoa race meeting features horses such as Lord Muro Star and Purple Rose in multiple events including seven furlongs and four furlongs. A special train runs from Hogtham at 11 10 am with return from Marton Ton at 7 10 pm for attendees.
Tyre Narracoorte Races at the southeast meeting show expanded card and improved facilities including extended tote, new track upgrades, and better public attendance. Strong entries arrive from districts as organizers push for a premier yearly meet.
Last Saturday a tennis matel was played at Haven between Kenny Creek and Haven teams, with Renzo securing a decisive win. Scores show Haven 8 games to 18. An enjoyable afternoon drew local attendees and sporting figures.
A sweeping list of land sales across Wimmera and Western District includes farm allotments, estates, and cottages. Buyers such as Whelan, Lewis, Dalgety, and McNeil acquire multiple properties ranging from 20 to 600 acres in towns like Ararat Natimuk Horsham and Minyip. The record enumerates purchasers, acreage, and prices, reflecting a broad land transfer event.
Farmers urged to apply early for a limited wheat stock offer from NOSKE BOS PTY LTD. Tests conducted under the supervision of Hugh Ive Sie Sernment Verlcalist at Uuokw Aste tors College indicate quality stock ready for sale.
A partial notice notes past support for an unnamed entity and its transfer to a new organization. Details are unreadable but indicate a public record action and associated authorities.
A brief notice from a young man nicknamed Scotty seeks a farming position in Melbourne. He references the Times office and a location on Wise Street North Melbourne seeking employment opportunities.
Mr and Mrs A G Guvatt extend sincere thanks to the Returned Soldiers Association the Fathers Association the patriation Committee and neighbours in Homham and Dinkriel for their generous assistance and kindness during their recent difficulties.
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