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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 05, 1933
Page
3
The Wimmera football season kicks off with matches across Ararat, Stawell, Warracknabeal and surrounding towns. Teams include Stawell hosting Horsham District and neighboring clubs eyeing a strong start, with player lists and injuries noted for early rounds.
Readable fragments show Stawell football efforts as players return from break. Names like Arnrat Red and Wall feature in a reshaped squad alongside St Kilda and Melbourne connections. Training has continued at Central Park with four weeks of prep noted and several veterans in attendance.
Warracknabeal aims for top premiership spot as Ararat clash looms. New coach 1D Inc drills players and recruits, seeking a side matching Wimmera League standard.
A scrambled report notes football delegates elects new vice president chairman and several officers. The text mentions individuals such as Mirtea, Mo Stewart, LS Dal Paete, and RL Alewek along with locations and roles, outlining a wave of appointments and duties in a local football governance body.
The notice lists matches among Natimuk Horsham Dimboola and Pimpinio with dates from May to August including semi finals and a grand final. The schedule shows round dates in July and August culminating in a final.
Players seek clearances and ticket funding driving the club to withdraw. A practice match is set for tomorrow on Doven ground between Down North and Wonwondah with an open invitation to join Lioven of the Adelphian team to face the C.Y.M.S. at the show grounds at 2 30.
In a four day Arapiles Association final, Nurrabiel defeated Natinnk by one run. Rend Coens starred for Nurrabiel with 154 in the second innings, while Natinnk’s O Brien and Peterson shared notable bowling efforts. Peter Sines claimed his 10th wicket of the season. The match, played in good spirit, attracted a large crowd and concluded with Nurrabiel trailing Natinnk by 250 runs at the start of the final day.
London reports the annual nadic of the Maryle bone Club with a pending Board of Control report on body-line bowling. Hor sham Golf Club opened its season with a large turnout and hard ground, Mins O'Vonner taking top honors in the 18 hole handicap. Mrs Forsyth runner up and Miss June Bolton near top scores. A foursome is scheduled for next Tuesday at Laupom. Hersham beat Longerenong in a round at Longerenong College with a fine effort.
Tomorrow a handicap system will guide men in a hole by hole format and women in a schemes based event. Officials note transport issues and masked officials as the secretary’s identity remains private.
The Horsham Amateur Athletic Club reports a successful season with boxing and wrestling exhibitions. A quest for training premises continued, a patron’s support aided progress, and the club plans new headquarters as it aims to sustain its athletic program.
A list of officers for the upcoming season includes President J Francia. vice presidents B Car michael E Allen W Gillies. secretary J Dooling. auditor J Kay. press correspondent W Gillies. committee Gi Marah J Cowell W Paux K Faux I Gillies. wrestling instructor G Marsh. Boxing instructor position pending committee meeting early next week.
Henry Martin, a Maryborough butcher, died Monday at age 64. As a youth he was a top state pedestrian and a champion half mile runner. He won the Stawell Gift from 14 yards and claimed 220 and 440 yard titles at Maryborough and Stawell, setting a track record later beaten by Davey Devine at Aveca. His best Os ganls feat was 47 25 secure at Maryborough, surpassed only by McManus and W. Moure.
Weather affected rifle shooting last Saturday with a span contest held at 300 and 900 yards. Key competitors included Ball 201 followed by Connelly 205 and Mills Teemerman, while Ainsworth and Smith posted notable scores in a tight field.
Melbourne racing page notes results from the Warrantshoo Amateur Turf winter meeting. Winners listed include Keene, Hopkin, Sola King, Welcome Stranger, Kubelik, and Yellowstead with placings and betting hints.
Teams in the association settle into training as the season nears. Friendly matches among Church of England, Methalists, Rover Scouts and CYMS boost confidence, with Ted Bale wards noted for long experience in Ballarat. Season kicks off in about a fortnight with eager players aiming for early victories.
Health note attributes depression to constipation and promotes ALL BRAN for relief. It claims bulk fibers, vitamin B, and body-building nutrients to tone the intestines. Recommends serving with cold milk or cream and notes grocery availability.
Four Australian players were eliminated in the Bournemouth singles quarterfinals. Turnbull pushed Austin hard, nearly forcing a sensational upset, while Crawford lost to Hughes in a surprise result.
Vandalism at McIntip Sports Oval damaged 18 windows and panels in dressing sheds last week. Theft and destruction of golf tees noted, with potential prosecutions for trespass due to the extensive damage.
The article explains light autumn showers can aid home gardens if water is available, noting roots and capillary action affect plant moisture. It covers tree and shrub drought tolerance, Nasturtium varieties, water cress, seed sowing, propagation, pruning, and preparing leaf mold from fallen leaves to enrich old beds.
A partial OCR note records 1357 points for Hamilton in April, noting last year’s total 418 points and a 62 year average of 192. It cites district areas with area counts and mentions district activity.
The article outlines weekend events at Jung Rechatte tent with Methodist Church services, Past District Chief Euler A. George to give the address, and a Monday theatre event chaired by Keen George. It also reports Donald Hector Paliger pleading guilty to larceny charges at Pomgnal court, receiving three months in prison and a 3 bond to be of good behavior, with remaining charges adjourned.
Agel district notes mild weather with rain needed for sowing oats as lambing begins. Football club elects Mr M L Hoss president and Mr Waldog secretary at a Wednesday meeting. hall committee reelects A Hobbs president and Les Hobbs secretary while aiming to cut debt with a June 2 concert and dance in tandem with the club. Personal item mentions Moss E L Martin’s sidewinder mishap last Monday.
An unclear report notes a fall injuring a resident named Mr. T Rey and a hospital stay. The text mentions anxiety among friends and references a grave condition with hopes for recovery.
Mr Pore Thitem lists four Australians as top English singers inclining toward baritone roles. He mentions performers like Auer and several others in the front ranks, noting shifting popularity among operatic and concert artists.
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