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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 19, 1925
Page
6
Fragmented OCR notes describe a railway station issue and an inquiry involving a minister. The text references dates, locations, and multiple unnamed individuals, with mentions of meetings, speeches, and appointment discussions. The overall tone implies a formal public matter requiring clarification and potential policy action.
District News from London dated April 18 remarks on a holiday period longer than Christmas, noting thirteen fatalities during the Great Britain Easter period. The piece references infectious disease concerns, personal tragedies, and social commentary, citing incidents around Hampstead and Watery locality, with mentions of local families and events.
A fragmentary Natimuk item describes a crowded afternoon service with a, large congregations and plans for upcoming events. The text references costumes titled Joyous Revels, unusual garments, and a humorous aside about a chameleon and a zoo. It mentions preparations, local figures, and oddities without a clear cohesive report.
Protests dominate football and league action with disputes over disqualification and compensation amid Ballarat League deliberations. Horsham Club showcases strong golf form led by Stanistreet and Talloh, while a ladies meeting selects new leadership and refines handicapping procedures for future play.
Scene on Horsham Recreation Reserve A match over aischolex ended in a trophy win for Mrs Frank Young and a strong card from Miss Anne McClennan 48 1S 1 with improved play. Miss Kathleen Young placed second with 56 18 38 while Mrs Toorell finished third with 48 b 39.
The Victorian Wheat growers Corporation Ltd announces that the second advance of wheat payments for 1924-25 was paid after the ninth inst at an earlier date than prior efforts. Disruptions included inability of the Commonwealth Bank to provide funds and ongoing rail freight costs, but the advance has been made and a timely third advance is hoped for.
A Victorian Railway Commissioner lauds Horsham stationmaster William Prine for reliable wheat and coal supply, steady train service, and strong leadership. Prine, respected by staff and locals, earns praise for keeping essential operations running and embodying the Help Us to Help You spirit.
Mount Gambier Racing Club holds winter meeting plans with nominations closing on Friday. Weather reports show good track conditions, though some uncertainty remains about returns and entries for the forthcoming event.
Market items report varied activity with small lots sold and modest demand for sheep and cattle. Entries note ram prices around £3 to £5, a few dry stock, and miscellaneous figures, while a brief notice lists wanted furnished rooms and a young woman seeking dressmaking or millinery work.
An address listing advertises two unfurnished central position rooms for a martial couple or business persons, with sale notes for a well bred Grey horse and oats and barley varieties. Prices and samples available on application from Permewan Wright & Co Ltd Broadbent Bros & Co, Horsham phones 12 and 17.
Notice under local law suspends wagon and heavy traffic movement on multiple roads in the Shire of Wimmera. Road closures extend from Bowen Hamid area through Drung Drung and Golton Dolton parishes to Horsham and beyond, with specific allotments and boundaries listed for detours and restrictions starting December 1, 1925. Authorities urge adherence to posted directions and note enforcement along Taylor's Lake, Wal Walaun well road, and Quesally Known routes.
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