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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 04, 1913
Page
3
Report from London describes MPs halting the allotment movement following clashes and protests. Key figures include local councillors and agricultural society members opposing evictions and calling for orderly resolution. tensions rise as authorities weigh five year terms and eviction measures.
The article describes a Sunday harvest theme at St John’s Church of England with Beveridge to be inducted. The service featured decorations of fruits, a solemn sermon on home duties, and reflections on earthly labor and family life.
A cluttered clipping notes varied sports items and meetings, mentioning marching games starting at 4:00 p.m., club events, and horse races. It references trainers, venues, and multiple stakes including St Leger and Treium Stakes with results and participants amid a stream of names and places.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a Horsham meeting with speakers including Mr. Rodgers and Senator McColl. The report covers Liberal Party discussions, farm policy, and local sentiment, with sidelights on medical claims about Bile Deane and Pilgdesus remedies amid postwar public life.
The article notes the total contributions to date and through August 2003, detailing band fund receipts and a related inquiry. It mentions a charitable effort led by The Baker Fund and references a corrective action or clarification.
A disrupted notice states that Easter holiday tickets for various routes will go on sale from March 15 to March 24 with forward journey tickets valid for one month and return tickets for three months. Some routes start March 14 and run until March 14, with additional services and extra divisions planned for mid March and early April. Travel options include standalone trips and connections via the Sydney and Adelaide lines with restrictions on certain city services.
Regretful notice from Horsham reports the death of Con Curran of Gilgandra at his Gilgandra home at midnight Sunday. Born 1852 in Ship Ration era his family settled in South Australia before moving to Montmetlee, he ran hotels and farms, served in local public roles, and left a wide circle of friends. He leaves eight immediate family members including sons Con and JF Curran and daughters Mrs Carderon and Miss Eva Curran, with funeral arrangements to be announced.
Readers comment on cruel treatment of animals and inquire about the AWS position on Mr. Mauger and the Melbourne political scene. A correspondent from Horsham requests clarification on party lines, while Fr. I. Sinclair asks who leads the AWS and whether members must align with the group or can express personal views.
A man fell into a tub of boiling water causing severe injuries to his arms and body. He received emergency care and officials investigated the accident as a serious incident with treatments described and no clear cause or prevention noted.
February rainfall figures appear alongside scattered notices and anecdotes. A fire destroyed poultry sheds and tools, while a tale of a shop sign changing to improve business humorously illustrates local concerns. Ireland’s land area is noted as 3,000,900 acres.
A district postal guide lists mail close times and service days for many towns and lines. It shows daily closing times, weekly variations, and notes Love Bag abbreviations for certain routes.
A Wednesday evening ceremony at St John’s Lab Church Marion united Moss Heda, daughter of Mrs. Starick, to farmer Henry Pumpa of Mimylo. The church was crowded for the event with family members and well wishers. bride wore a crow satin dress with milk trimmings.
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