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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 14, 1940
Page
6
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Horsham, defending home ground, overwhelmed Murton by 11 goals in a tight first half and a one-sided finish. Key players Hughes, Gray, Fox and Murray starred for the Red and Blues while Cahoon and Bates stood out for Murton, though Horsham’s superior pace and defense sealed the victory.
In Pimpinio the home team beat Rupanyup 15.17 to 9.9. Uebergang of Natt muk and Pearse of Dirboola were reported for unsightly conduct by umpire Sehneider after the Matimule Dimbooke clash. Casterton names Jas coach Lindsay McIntyre, a key Minyip full back, as the Royal Blues seek a shift. Goroke Club votes on joining the Tatiars Association with delegates named J Bool and R Godlwin. A committee meeting will follow delegates’ report to decide football plans for the season.
Appointed delegates to the Kowrer Racing Group were instructed to apply for January 2 or 3 for the 1941 rare meeting at Goroke. A minute recorded the splendid honorary services of the lab secretary J. Rive.
At Goroke the Kawree Racing Group met with delegates from Goroke Edenhope and Apsley. W G Laidlaw was chair and re-elected president with G Cahill as secretary. The main aim was to secure better votes for district race meetings in the North Western District Racing Association and VRC with proposed dates in March.
A report cites Nun O'Hare McCormick noting religion strengthens among soldiers in Germany and France as faith rises in youth and military leadership tolerates religious influence. Observers see England and America watching shifts, with commanders wary of religious influence shaping loyalties and obedience.
Horsham remains unchallenged atop the league after a surprising home loss for Jeparit to Nhill by a wide margin. Jeparit’s defeat marks only the second time a home team has fallen this season as Nhill rolled to a 21 20 to 12 2 victory. Warracknabeal edged Stawell in a tight finish, while Ararat shocked Minyip with a three goal win, their first of the season.
Blackheath seized the Horsham Association A grade premiership on Saturday after a hard fought season. They registered strong performances throughout rounds, overcoming rival beatings and weathered tough moments to clinch a close win by eight pins.
Racing fans in this district celebrate Vali mr s double Bendigo win in hurdle and steeple events earning near £50 prize. Breeding and sale news report Walier bought for £200 by trainer Steve Murphy. Mount Gambier Club: winter races set for June 1 and 2, nominations close May 31 with secretary Mr J J Mountain. Military has vacated the racecourse and track and course are in good condition.
A committee meeting of the former Ree Club discussed allocations to the Red Cross and the hospital. The session reviewed gesture plans by Carolie Club and noted Mr. Foo relay and related measures as part of community support efforts.
At Morton on Saturday Horsham recorded an easy win over the home side as the Red and Blues built a strong finish before the season ends. Horsham senior selector and another committeeman travelled to Morton to scout for talent, inspiring players to greater effort. Final scores show Horsham 85 38 411 35-164 Morton 1.0 21 1.0 13-54 and the main awards went to McQuillan, Couroly, Pope, Macktty, Scott and Geo.
Subscribers who do not receive their copies of the Horsham Times regularly are asked to notify the office.
The report notes a large gathering at the Greene on Batuntny with hostesses Sevlamer Miller and Hidmonds. Competitions in gulf croquet yield several names and scores, including Mrs Wilmoth and Mira Monds, amid plans for a next week gym event and other local activities.
Kalimna Park owner attends event at the Saturday tango gathering. Mrs Hebwen Nesem returns after taking part in country week in Melbourne. Semifinals reached in the 8? event with the 48 F and junior division noted.
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