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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 08, 1923
Page
5
The report notes Italian and British warmth as King and the Pope are discussed in Rome. It mentions a pending ages move and Pact of London references, including cessions and contracts tied to Christian sanctuaries and regional stability.
London sources quote prominent naval officers urging Singapore as a strategic base to shield Australia. Officials argue a strong eastern naval presence, including destroyers, could deter threats and secure defense against potential advances.
Report from London notes delays in responding to Brame Belgine. diplomats say the British government hints at a last chance for a compromise. France and Belgium resist, while German and Italian positions push for rapid action toward a unified policy.
Partial report describes a derailment near Pankow involving foreigners and a transport attack. Authorities send a special train to Liwcheng to investigate and urge action to secure captives amid rising foreign tensions.
A garbled item notes a Sunday petition connected to Antonio and Mele, with Hel Charel Goprara declaring Tothiach Tikkes and a call against married clergy. The fragment hints at religious authority, discipline, and tension within a congregation amid unclear details.
Fragmentary Reuters note mentions seven entities and a plan to blow up British targets but lacks concrete names dates locations or outcomes and presents no verifiable details.
Local bowling clubs from Rupanyer and Ballarat City traveled Saturday to compete. Weather was poor but players endured, with team rosters and match progress noted for both sides as games offered entertainment despite the washout.
The Horsham club held a £25 pigeons event on Saturday. After seven rounds names Mowers Wootland Strownix Muller Forbes and Reynolds led the field with the top £2 card prize awarded to Reynolds. Sels went out in the scene.
Timed shooting event ends with Pigeons-H Walker 9 kills in first, G A Muller 2nd with ? kills, J Strown third with 7 kills. Event ad shows $230 prize and next shooting date scheduled for next Saturday.
Weather conditions were harsh for a rifle match against a Martie team, with strong left winds and dust at 300 yards and rain later. Captain Wall led his team with top scores, Archie Sinaghter led Marten with Wi, Wilf Smith made all at 50 yards, and several shooters struggled at GH yards.
A Saturday game between teams chosen by Mevare M Sheahan and J Hoskin ended in a win for the former. Weather troubled play with rain and crowded colored jerseys causing congestion but many new players showed promise and will face strong competition for places. The coach announced a WMuck board lecture in the Band Room at 7 o'clock on Thursday for all players.
Remlaw Football Club will meet at J Manson’s residence tomorrow evening. All reading players are requested to attend.
LENG B Fineray 21 goals 10 behinds Curtton Kesemlon 15 goals 13 behinds St Kilda 12 goals South Melbourne 12 7 Hawthorn 12 2 Goolong 1? notes Williamstown 21 goals 11 behinds Wrahran 6 4 Foutweray Li 14 behinds Northcote 5 behinds.
Melbourne reports the Eight-Oar Championship from the Swan River in Perth where West Australia Victoria dominated the Highest Race. Bull of WA won the Champion Sculls with firm lead while Christian Brothers' College took the Schools' Cup as Perth High School and South Australia entries vied for placings across Tasmania and Victoria.
Rainfall reports from Horsham to Natimuk note 38 to 46 points, easing drought fears. Prospects improve for stock welfare, grazing, and water supplies though dams remain low and farmers seek further falls to support drilling and crop growth.
A garbled weather report notes widespread conditions across Victoria with mentions of Cosette in the northwest and south areas. It references Australia wide coverage and states that no reports have been reviewed yet.
In a 15 round heavyweight bout for the French championship Carpentier defeats Marcel Neill by knockout in the eighth round to claim the title.
Private sale records dated January 1 1923 list numerous parcels sold by individuals in Wimmera and Mallee districts. Entries include H W Bartlett jun 42 acres Quintong to H Lustead, J Pf Donwen lease of Camp Hotel Dimbwell, Kellee freehold Duwen Morel Doon, A Schmidt Natimuk to KE Hawsterfer Natimuk, and many others in Natimuk Glhemorely Nethwok Kewell, Horsham and surrounding towns. Total sales amount to £1507 to date.
The latest scores in the Smith Newman billiard match are listed with Smith trailing and Newman leading in a tight contest. Details appear unreadable in parts but indicate ongoing play and point tallies between the two players.
The Horsham Club opens its season with a mixed foursomes event on Saturday afternoon. Guests of President J Bennett will attend, and expressions of hope for a record turnout are noted. The secretary H K Goode expects a trophy for the leading lady and a prize for her partner. Entry forms and pairings close Thursday evening.
A wartime era beauty item claims a lotion can resurrect a wan complexion. Using rose water Bengola and Oxguin flowers, it promises to soften skin and improve texture, advising against powders and substitutes.
The Quanteng Cheero Coutume Com pany will present songs choruses and sketches at the Salt Lakes ball on Saturday May 12 weather permitting. A good night’s fun is promised. In Horsham Court on Friday Jore Mears F Williema and F J Millar J’s P Dr Read obtained judgment against Fred Brows for a sum of £1 11/6.
On the first Sunday in May Young Men Day featured A D T Taygham urging a foursquare life for youth. He linked Biblical discipline, physical fitness, and preparation for future roles, citing Livingstone and Spurgeon to illustrate steadfast character and moral integrity.
A district lecture on fruitgrowing was held at Edenhope Mechanics Institute by the Commonwealth Bureau of Serien and Agriculture. Plan for extensive orchards with apricots, peaches, prunes, and currants follows, with nurseries and sheds under construction as the district expects a thriving fruit industry in coming years.
Vectis East reports renewed agitation to extend water channels through Joenlity with a large petition to the Water Commission. Wettenhall will use his services to press for a swift decision. A. Peleheon begins a new home building venture using Mount Gambler free stone due to brick scarcity and rising material costs.
The fragment notes an event at Palais do Dnaso held in Téwe Hall on the 13th. Details are incomplete but imply a social or venue listing with a single location and date.
Page note mentions Palais de Dance at Town Hall Friday with Lith Barrile’s Syncopated Quintet performing in a listed social music event.
An old ad notes Woods Ure offered at Peppermint Cure for coughs and cobda claiming effective relief with promotional language typical of period patent remedies.
The Friday Chautauqua in the Town Hall featured the Hywntian Quintette of Honolulu with six stringed and steel instruments. Their two hour program mixed Hawaiian tunes with traditional verses, staged with foliage scenery and colorful costumes, ending with a junior Chautauqua segment and a health and booster message.
During an interval Mr. J H Warren chaired the local committee and praised the event as a crowning season success. The night featured drama music and eloquence with the audience inspired by the speakers and lessons shared. Miss Carson bid farewell and praised Horsham people noting their communal spirit and harmony she would carry abroad.
A cryptic note describes a pediatric ailment and odd remedies. Authorities warn against unverified treatments and urge consultation with a physician for persistent coughs in youths.
WANTED VACANCY FOR BOARDERS Max KEYTE Railway Hoarding House Railway Avenue MRS. COWLED Dresemaker and Milliner Dimboula Road Lessons given in Pen Painting Charges moderate WANTED KNOWN That WH FRASER Sloss Street Horsham is prepared to do scoop work making or cleaning out dams CHURCH HILL LAUNDER All work guaranteed Prices moderate Orders called for and delivered ER R PEEL Weary St
The notice announces a dressmaking workroom on Bourke Street Melbourne led by Mim Tovey in charge. Old endh news invites readers to call and see the establishment for inquiries and services.
Melbourne Ballarat and Camdenong bacon curers idle due to a dispute between workers and employers over a proposed tax and a uniform language plan. Officials warn the stoppage could affect up to 70 men and jeopardize freight movements between Fremantle and Brisbane to Perth.
A garbled list notes references to Horsham offices and various names and firms involved with licenses and leases. The readable fragments mention a Morton Waterworks Trust and Crown Granite among others, with several individuals tied to Horsham and surrounding areas.
Miss Hunt the dressmaker notifies Cuxtomens that work is starting at private residences on Nerrett Street and will commence a week later on Fine Street when completed.
Tenders are invited for the purchase of a pine weather board house at Balmoral. The property includes a fifty by forty foot building with double roof, halts and outbuildings, and ten acres of surrounding land. Access through Balmoral with orchard and garden, details unspecified.
Tender notices call for road work including gravel road sheeting and roading materials. Specifications and forms available at Councillor Ball’s residence after May 20, 1825. Returns to Councillor Hull at Goreke by May 3. Lowest tender may be accepted. Shire Engineer W. C. Vrale.
Shire of Kowree invites tenders for multiple road projects including gravel road construction with culverts and drainage details. Contracts cover Edenhope Natimuk area roads such as Miny Goreke straight road and Natimuk to Edenhope routes. Tender documents and site details available at Rowree Shire offices. return by May 12, 1928.
A public meeting will be held in the Federal Wall Jung on Wednesday May 1st for the purchase of bail at the public institution. All residents of Jung and surrounding districts are urged to attend.
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