Untitled fragment notes mixed sports and events
Fragmentary OCR text mentions teams, a weekend event, a keel and Seilits Mus Eagleton, and a result with Mien fie. Details are garbled with multiple errors and unclear participants.
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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 15, 1945
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text mentions teams, a weekend event, a keel and Seilits Mus Eagleton, and a result with Mien fie. Details are garbled with multiple errors and unclear participants.
A mixed crowd gathered for a town eel event at Burnt Creek. Local participants and officials, including Miss Le Mauniohka, attended as the contest proceeded amid celebration and chatter.
A garbled local page reports a track and field event with names such as Varley and Raney among competitors. It notes winners and placements, mentions a May date, and lists participants from multiple schools. The scrambled text also names several sponsors and officials, with scattered event details.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a sale and names unclear individuals and locations. The text references sale actions, possible dates, and witnesses or participants but readable details are sparse. The piece reads like a public sale notice with scattered proper nouns and addresses obscured by garbled letters.
In the Sailors' Home at Piocweris a social evening organized by the Sailors' Club featured a popular music contest won by D Milí of Blackheath. Mrs Wolleeman and Miss Joyce Baguliagnar Parla led acts with prizes awarded by Mr F Crafter and Gladys Forsyth. A sale and supper followed, with refreshments and a luncheon. Mr J Lawson, who recently had a serious accident, attended and was later assisted by attendees.
A fragmented social column notes Joyce Mims and Kath Beddison returning from Geelong, relatives Greenaway and Miss Peapine visiting, and Mrs Uebergang tatting with her sister. Wes Muir recently arrived from the R A F with his parents Mr and Mrs R Muir, while Mrs C Rogerson stays a few days with Mr and Mrs H Nattrass.
A lively euchre gathering at Shoal on Saturday evening attracted a large crowd. Mrs Alex Cameron and Mr W Trotter won the main prize. runners up were Mrs Carter and Mr B Geile. A second contest led by Mrs Hert was captured by Mr B Maddison. Proceeds of four pounds went to the War Welfare Fund via the State School.
A Lower Norton event held on Wednesday afternoon May 2 featured Mesdames Purser, Ramets and Smith assisting. The fundraiser totaled £825 with patrons well entertained and donations from several local supporters noted including Mrs Red and Mrs McDogard.
Rainfall on Saturday added 50 points, raising May’s total to 140 points. The tally reflects continuing precipitation across the period, with meteorological notes citing persistent showers in the region.
Reports detail the Quantong Mall Serial Committee with officers including President Mr E Sleeps and secretary Mrs Marie, plus the St Pauls Ladies Guild meeting on May 2 and the Foothall Club reconstitution. The piece notes competitions, scores, a football match featuring Quantong and Natimok, and social events with lady supporters and afternoon tea.
The Womens Auxiliary Mothers Day event held on the Friday nearest Mothers Day drew about 150 attendees. Mrs F Rivlan welcomed all mothers, a shoulder spray was presented, and Mrs T Dawson received the oldest mother honor. The afternoon featured songs, thanks, and farewell to town members, with Mrs Bry, Mrs Miller, and Mrs Laude among speakers and contributors.
Fragmentary notes reference a basketball game with mentions of teams and players, possible leads and turnovers. Several garbled phrases hint at a score or standings and a local school or season context, but key names and outcomes are unreadable.
Kalkee played Longerenong College in ideal conditions with Longerenong 10 13 Kalkes 8 6. Homing Club 8 14 and Laharum 4 7 also scored, Wail 21 27 to C W 5 5. Gate take were £82 with a vote of thanks and Mr Blundell umpired.
Saturday afternoon play at Horsham Golf Club produced scores from Mrs Wilson 10-32-68 Mrs James 10-29-71 Mrs Madigan 1038-36-72 Mrs Gill 91-17-74 and Miss G Sawyer 4102-28-74 amid a busy club outing.
Bert Thomson reports on Thursday night carpet bowls results with teams including Brown & Gold, Warriors, Sunnyside, Metros, and Maylands. Upcoming draws list matches such as A.W.L. v Star and Edward St. v Bailtie St with officials and umpires noted.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a sewing and wine entity in Thishinn 1 McLean with references to representatives, names, and a sale test. Details are unreadable, but the piece appears to be a local notice or brief describing a sale or event with several garbled personal and place names.
An OCR damaged listing shows a for sale note with mixed letters and partial phrases. It mentions Riverside and Horsham with a phone number, but the product name and conditions are unreadable, leaving an unclear item description and contact.
Physicians note kidneys filter blood with about 16 miles of tubules. People typically pass 3 pints daily. excess acids cause backache and fatigue. Doan's Backache Kidney Pills marketed as relief and waste elimination, advertised for all ages worldwide.
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