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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 12, 1931
Page
3
A fragmented report covers a chaotic football match with Ararat and Horsham scoring and disputes on the field. It mentions injuries, substitutions, and later notes a separate headache titled Insanity Grounds for Divorce, suggesting legal action or sensational lead atop sports reporting.
Stawell and Marton clashed in a muddy match on a greasy field. Marton pressed to within two points before the visitors held on, last quarter drive thwarted by Stawell’s defense and a fractured arm ending a key player’s season.
In a soggy Recreation Reserve clash Horsham defeats College by 14 goals 1 behind to 2 goals 5 behinds. Wallis Luttson and Errington starred for Horsham with strong midfield play, while Mor Shain and Nuske supplied forward pressure. Umpire Whitty managed play amid slick ground conditions as Horsham claimed the Hex pennant presentation followed by a post match tribute.
Natimak played a practice match in the Central Wimmera league. The report notes an initial bye and aims to assess team separation and readiness, though much of the text is garbled and unclear.
In Madrid on Sunday thieves broke into a lottery office and escaped with a large prize sum. Police pursue leads as investigators secure the scene and review surveillance for clues.
In a notable incident two steamers named Taiping and President Everand ran aground after encountering heavy weather off Mong Kong and Mowiay. Crews reported visible damage but no injuries as salvage ships moved in to assess the vessels and secure the area. Officials warned of potential delays to nearby trade routes.
A chaotic Sunday in Madrid saw Ant Menarchisy rioting amid red banners and improvised clubs. Police dispersed crowds using petrol and beaters, freeing several prisoners as cars burned, while reports describe clashes with notable violence and claims of military-type involvement.
A fragmentary notice describes a girl stowaway case with references to Lavina Atsarneae and a person named Aerts Thosie, noting a dramatic scene and elements of risk or punishment. The text is garbled but conveys a dramatic incident and accusations surrounding a youth and an escort or guardian figure.
The report from Bucharest centers on royal matters as Queen Melon of Koumania returns amid uncertain royal intrigues. Details sketch a political tangle involving Ring Alexander and Jury-Staviay figures, with questions over intervening actions and future moves in royal governance.
A collage of sale offers and notices including for sale furrow ploughs and a 20 row McKay rigid tyne combine with terms by J. Lehmann and HC Lehmann at Horsham. Also assorted flower seeds from Dr James Smith and nursery mentions in Ballarat and Bordertown. A letter of gratitude from Henry J Crowther thanks J O’Hanrahan for successful nerve treatment by Dr Ed Crowther. Also medical advertisements tout cures for nervous and rheumatic ailments with Dr O’Riordan’s testimonials.
A compilation of scattered classified notices seeking sewing and knitting, purchasing worn items, buying brass and metal, request for work including driving and milking, upholstery displays, small repair work, board vacancies, a mechanical institute offer, and film development services. The items mix names and addresses with unclear details, reflecting damaged OCR.
A letter in Horsham Times criticizes neighbours in Pyncent Street over drainage charges. The writer argues residents have already paid their share and questions why others should bear the cost. The correspondence reflects local tensions about funding public works and fair assessment among residents.
Judicial and law notice requiring all persons with claims against the estate of Michael Ryan late of Horalaimi Victoria to forward particulars to Equity Trustees Executors and Agency Melbourne before July 16. The Supreme Court Victoria granted probate on May 1st. Proctor B C Bieser Horsham notes distribution will proceed and will not honor unclaimed assets.
A fragmented notice announces a fund raising or promotional effort by Frincival Botanle to address goitre. It mentions state and shipper figures obliquely and refers to a boxed item labeled Box 5.
Spesiations bn Shelter Trees outlines a nursery listing grown specimens in beech pots. Varieties include Vink Ked Prewertmn Sugar Mahogany Cupreme Mavrocarpa Pines Acacian Peppers Tree Locetoe and others. Prices stated £2 per 1k with free rail parking and assurances on trimmed cullings by Capron and Lambertiang. DANNOCK, Proprietor.
The readable portion lists various names and entities such as Bor werk, Free ty Teasots Teunta, Motor Gar, Troy Fishing, and Artoqwen. It appears as a damaged OCR fragment with scattered proper nouns and partial titles, lacking coherent events or dates.
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