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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 20, 1932
Page
3
Horsham and Ararat meet at Alexandria Oval in a bid for supremacy after strong previous showings. Ararat, led by Twomey, seeks an edge over Horsham’s steady, crowd-drawing form as both sides feature new players and returning stars in a high‑stakes outdoor clash.
Horsham selectors alter the side with W Alcock returning from injury to replace the injured in the Stnwell match, and N Baker moving to the wing. Ray Hof remains as 1th man as the Horsham squad heads to Central Park for the away tie, with travel by royal train at 2100 from Hor cho.
In a Saturday match Horsham beat Stawell by five points in the Wanruera League opening Crutchies series. Horsham led early, with Stawell rallying but failing to mount a sustained attack, while Horsham’s defense limited Stawell’s thrusts and the final score reflected Horsham’s advantage after the first quarter.
Ex Dimboola players competed at Warracknabeal in a close match with Ararat, who were the stronger team due to better condition and teamwork. Warracknabeal showed a spirited finish but lacked cohesion and ball handling early, with coaching expected to improve the side this season.
Central Wimmera lines up for a stern match with Horsham at the Recreation Reserve tomorrow. Dinihouls hope to gain early points after recruiting, while Marsden and Natimuk push for strong showings. Notion hosts Pimpinio in a keen contest as Natimuk copes with recent losses.
Horsham Crelist and Pyoen North, the two undefeated sides, clash as Wheelmen seek a third win. Tooen North eyes a third victory after beating College and Kalkee. Other games include Jung hosting College and Kalkee at home facing Wonwondah.
The draw shows Payers v Quanteng, Church of England v Presbyterians, and Federals v Imperiala, outlining the pairings for the district league fixtures.
The Horsham first eleven includes Reid Bell Simp son Davies Lee HL Dougherty N Baker Mithen Bowie DP Plozen L Dougherty D Brown M Brews Rolfe Boswell Baker Alcock J Sawyer uthman BR Hut Horsham Seconds list Davidson Marsh Markley Curren Alcock Hoare Martin Gene Scott Piazza Ball Errington Maddern Morcom Watson Francis Nuske Sawyer Anderson Pimpinio roster features Wollermann Jagger O Connor Fisher Flack Wilkinson Smith G Edwards Ken Boswell H Sanders L Blundell Alf Baker W Tham plus 19th man E Edwards Emergencies H and J Baker.
A Dimboola deputation led by president Mr. J. Pilmore sought admission to the West Wimmera League to keep players together as readmission to the Wimmera League failed. They requested eight permits for players including Watson Togieton Smith Barry and McRae and were granted a two mile post office pass with league approval pending club consent.
The Bal larat and District Football Association met on Tuesday night. President Mer. 2. TL Jones urged clubs to avoid on field provocations and focus on the game. He suggested offering a boxing contest entry with a medal, while spectators expected fourball play to keep the game fair.
English Rugby Union players reached Melbourne traveling to Sydney aboard the Jervis Bay today. They were greeted by Victorian Football official Tanguy and NSW Rugby Union president H. Flegg before leaving on today's express.
Bendigo racing results from Thursday show in the Trial Handicap Thais winning with Lysal second and Lodeson third, evens on the winner. The Kirby Handicap lists Tristan first Warhack second and Eastern Girl third with betting at 5 to 1 on the winner.
Lanirei bogged by a riderless King Pose and hung late in the hurdle race, yet earned merit. Thrawn, with Reputed King, chased the winner Zethews and fell short by a length. Count Orloff impressed in the Three Years Old Handicap, backed heavily but failed to match the top. Several winners attracted strong betting as the program unfolded.
A chaotic report notes Mr. Washington Merit Singer forbidden to water the Derby race for Orwell after a string of seven wins. Li, ill for a year, seeks Derby glory. his Myrtle green attire and car color are noted. Historical references to Derby wins and owners are referenced in disjointed fashion.
The article notes watermark disease infecting cricket bat willow in eastern England, especially Essex. It claims little cure exists, harming top growth and risking supply of suitable timber. Researchers at the Forestry Institute probe possible substitutes and other willow varieties.
The readable text is garbled with numerous misspellings. It mentions a dispute involving divilanin and ENE peesgeoet, a Cop ceelabthanee, and a Vesper ant. The fragment hints at a court case or legal action but lacks clear names, dates, or locations. No decisive outcome or parties can be identified.
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