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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 24, 1939
Page
7
A terse unreadable fragment mentions Tehran and a reception tied to a forthcoming event described as pre Picoed. Names, dates, and clear details are missing, leaving only a vague sense of an official or public gathering and anticipated proceedings.
A Horsham sale notice from Tommas Young & Co Pty Ltd lists multiple lots of sheep for Friday in March 1999. Descriptions include Dorset horned ewes and wethers, Corriedale and comelick breeds, ages from 1 to 5 years, many with one or two marks. Details cover stations, weights, and sale conditions with a two per cent endorsement flag and inquiries directed to Young & Co.
A compact 50 acre grazing property at Chetwynd offering rich loamy soil and strong land features. Clover cover noted with Rugally modulation in landscape context.
A vintage article previews 1930 Ford models introducing a two-door coupe and a deluxe convertible coupe, highlighting revised styling, larger trunk space, and a rollable rear deck tray. It notes all-steel sedans with expansive windows, enhanced visibility, and a convertible option designed for fair weather yet practical all year.
Canberra reports a near complete embargo on imported vegetables from New Zealand areas infested by the butterfly peat. Parts of the Dominion are now free as the operation advances, aiming to curb the pest's spread.
In Hor sham Police Court a shopkeeper and a customer clashed over a suit sold to Vincent for a dance that night. The suit showed wear, fish scales, and a cigarette butt upon return. Evidence from Boyd’s Stores and Errington supported that the sale was cash and no docket issued. The case dragged for hours amid cross-examinations and claims of agreement to pay later.
The document records a confounding sequence where Mr Kelly sits in a parlor and tries on a suit but does not dance or fully engage in the events. It mentions examination of Vincent, Errington, Boyd, and references to payments, approval, and a shop visit on a Thursday night. The page also questions why certain actions occurred and comments on attempts to try the caseras while others wore heavier clothes.
Horsham's club announces Dan Murray, formerly with Fitzroy, as coach for the coming season. Secretary J Lang notes Murray will reach Horsham next Saturday amid training plans. Players await clearance from Fitzroy and start date for training shifts to Easter, with Recreation Reserve delaying training until April 13.
The Wimmera pennant final is set for Rupanyup with Horham Presbyterians challenging Rupanyup. The Presbyterians hold strong first class players and two strong women pairs, sparking expectation they will win despite Rupanyup’s home advantage. The Presbyterian lineup includes Crobbin Mongps Konus Russell Walters Wilks Mims Bales Mesdamies and Horsturgh paired with Quick Mim Trudinger.
In Central Wimmera notes, the grand final pits Presbyterian Exot Laptalo against an unnamed rival on Hor sham court. Presbyterians are described as a solid premiership contender with players Harris Horsburgh Milbourne Qui Miss Cocks Nesebaadt Semmens Wohlers among the lineup.
The Rebels, undefeated this ten, with players above standard, are tipped to win their first premiership tomorrow against St Michael s B at the Presbyterian courts. St Michael s earlier routed Natimuk in the final but faces a tougher test with Arnett Costello Collins Reynolds Magee Mars Mesdames Welshman Taverner Reynolds Misses O Conner Hallam and others in the lineup.
Last Saturday Millar Street 1 and Maven clinched spots as the association’s top teams. Tomorrow both squads meet on the Army pitch to decide the winner in a full length, high stakes clash. Millar Street is favored, but any error can swing the result. the match is set to begin just after 2 pm.
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