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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 07, 1940
Page
3
Horsham sits atop the Wimmera League ladder after Saturday fixtures as Horsham defeated a foe by 88 points and Minyip toppled Murton. Stawell and Dimboola beat Ntists and Ararat, respectively, signaling strong showings but raising questions about earlier power. Gate takings for the opening matches fell short of expectations.
A Hungarian chemist named Julius Hirsch, now in Melbourne, investigates sources of raw materials and production methods for synthetic wax in Australia. The visit aims to assess supply chains and potential manufacturing opportunities for wax production.
A fragmentary report notes a flying boat voyage from New Zealand to a destination called The Beilh. The flight covered the route in about ten hours with the crew experiencing some rain and low cloud. Further readable text is unclear about dates, pilots, or exact route details.
A community fundraiser at the recreation ground gathered donations for soldier comfort funds. Prizes included a model ship and a large bird, with contests for weight guessing and various games. The event raised funds, including a £1 donation, and public thanks were given to contributors and organizers.
Ararat built a late 20 point lead then held off Stall on Satur day in a 12 point victory. The team featured several new players and showed strong cohesion for the upcoming season.
In a high scoring match, Green Bay dominates late as key players like William, Maghsin, and McRey rally to outpace Vinton and Senne. The game features tense exchanges, with efforts from Headey and Ben among the standout moments.
Reads as a garbled report with names and actions unclear. Mentions a team, opponent, and a game context but key details are unreadable.
Faint OCR shows a brief Hobbs style record with names like Blan and Pain, unclear action. The fragment hints at a shot attempt and a match context but lacks readable details or structure for full summary.
The Victorian annual meeting of the Sor Blind Institute recorded £50 handed over to a donor, bringing the total to £65 for the gymn restort. Miss E Willinmaan was elected president with Mesdames Carter Young and Gillard as vice presidents, Mrs A E Neil as secretary, and A HF as treasurer.
Public notices report elections for the Australians Mutual Provident Society directors at the Pitt Street office. Provisions require ballots, with voting hours 9 am to 5 pm, and retirements and re elections of named directors. Master by law and committee details listed, with date Saturday 11 May 1940 at 11 am.
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