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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 17, 1940
Page
6
At the weekly meeting held Tuesday night members urged preparations for upcoming motor cycle races set for Sunday June 18. Attendees from Warrnambool Camperdown and nearby clubs discussed altered race dates and entries from Horsham and surrounding districts.
Horsham leads the league as undefeated favorites host Minyip at Recreation Reserve. Minyip shows weak form while Horsham’s strong all round play and home ground advantage unsettle the visitors, whose chances look limited against the sharp home side.
Meagre gate takings in the Wimmera League spark concern as clubs report revenue well below last year. A Sunday meeting at Horsham will consider amendments to the league rules, with proposals to raise funds, defer payments, and set match expenses for the first round.
Jeparit aims to atone at Dimboola after a heavy loss to Nhill last week as a day of crucial matches unfolds. Warracknabeal seeks to extend its unbeaten run against Muirton while Ararat challenges 1959 premiers Stawell in a key regional clash.
The article notes Ararat and Marton in a season outlook with teams like Stawell and War rarkuaboat mentioned. It hints at expected surprises, strong sides, and potential upsets as the season progresses, with references to early form and key players.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions an event labeled totality and references names like Semper and Hoestam. The readable text is sparse, but it implies a discussion of a total event and associated individuals without clear details or outcomes.
Genex results show Scout Ladies defeating Al Whites 20 17 while Dielville St beat Gleed St 21 11 ANA beat AWA 2 14 George St Newtown 24 1 Christ Blue beat Rovers 18 15 MLL Furple defeated M U Gold 20 15 RSW over Fire Brigade 25 10 CEBS and Ch England won 25 15 Maylands vs HACBS Green 18 16 TOR drew 16 16 HACBS Gold beat Tennis 20 18 Ch Christ Gold lost to ALP 21 11 Spoon winners ANA 27 Next week draws list several matches and times.
The Horsham Table Tennis Association seeds six clubs Methodist Young Men’s Club Horsham Lutherans Vectis Lutherans Harriett Street and Presbyterian for six tables at Public Library Hall. Each team of six will play three singles and one doubles per night with two rounds and draws set for June 3.
The Cultra victory at Pakenham last week pleases Horsham racegoers who have followed its speed since last year. Owned and trained by H Coleman from Minuto now based at Flemington, with a trio of helpers the young trainer seems poised for further success.
A Wagga Rotary luncheon hears lecturer Mr. Hancock discuss Italy leading toward war and the strategic Mediterranean, with Mussolini’s ambitions and potential alliances shaping Britain’s naval challenge and routes via Gibraltar and the Suez Canal. The talk weighs Italy’s role, Balkans risks, and the impact on Allied plans in 1940s imperial context.
The Wimmera branch of the Horse Association held its annual meeting at Dimboola with members including H Baker Jung and A R McKenzie Wallup. The report noted financial strength and rising fuel costs impacting horse users, with officers re-elected and changes to amateur judging policies at Kaniva and Minyip shows.
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