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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 28, 1939
Page
3
A Saturday carnival at the Base Hospital Recreation Centre drew a large crowd despite bad weather. Receipts rose to £73 12s from 1938 levels with total potential funds around £1100 after all stalls and events. Cyclists, firemen, bandsmen and children contributed to lively entertainment and strong public support.
Hor sham State School seniors staged a lively display with games and performances, drawing applause from parents and the public. The pageant featured pigeons released during a festive parade, but animals did not disrupt the event, and overall crowd reaction was positive.
Local officials including President and Sr. Conroy praised the season’s response to the bush fire appeal. Receipts total £51 4s 2d with items from hospital stalls and other fundraisers listed. late totals show varied income from stalls and school events.
The article notes enthusiastic firemen at a community athletics day with cadets and veterans among the participants. It mentions 30 brigades taking part, led by officials and veterans who competed in various events, including references to records and a mix of local figures and teams.
The piece highlights lively dances and applause for participants, praising the entertainers and guests. It notes the communal effort of the event and the engaging performances by Mary or Miss Chivers and visiting guests, describing the festive atmosphere and crowd reactions.
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A jagged account describes a musical interlude with ensembles and pipers performing in a procession. It notes conventional dress and enthusiastic applause from the crowd as bands and dancers assemble before a grand display.
In a chaotic but lively relay meet, Horshaiin and teammates faced strong competition as Havant and others dominated. Notable performances included a 12 lap SORATON race and a mix of sprint exchanges, with prizes awarded to Deline, Gedy, Sounsers, Slingson, and cohorts.
Fragmented OCR note references junior games and standings with scattered names and results. It hints at final matches and players including A. Nallaud and B. Pivvish amid a list of scores and positions.
A jumbled OCR fragment lists goods, prices, and vendor stamps including chocolates, shoes, fruit, pottery, and beverages. Names of vendors and officials appear amid scattered figures and item descriptions, suggesting a catalog or auction-like sale record from a historical commerce page.
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