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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 22, 1931
Page
4
Disjointed notes report a May gathering of Masons with officers named repeatedly and mentions of branch activities and a prize distribution. The fragment cites alleged deliberations, governance requests, and planning for future events across branches, with references to officers and dates unclear.
Horsham set to travel to Warracknabeal in a hard game with key players out through injuries. O Rourke and Donaldson nursing injuries and Byrne also sidelined, with junior players likely to get a run in the Seconds. A special train departs at 12 40 pm for the trip with 7 shillings fare.
Horsham Seconds meet Pin Pinto at the Recreation Reserve in a likely tight contest as Pin Pinto looks stronger than last Saturday. Dimboola Seconds host Nathunk while Horsham’s lineup includes Sawyer Bell Simpson Huf Lee Dougherty Kun Iams and more.
A May 20 debate at Horsham Memorial Hall saw ANA supporters argue for nationalisation and MALOOF opponents warn of lost incentives and red tape. Speakers covered finance, charity, and social aims, with ANA praised for clarity and MALOOF criticized for government overreach.
At Murton delegates debated restricting reporting of rule breaches to the central umpire in all matches except semifinals, finals, and deciders where neutral umpires handle. Five votes decided the motion with a fortnight for clubs to vote, outcome approved despite three abstentions from Ararat Horsham Nhill. Charlie Parsons lauded in Adelaide as young playmaker for Sturt club.
The Wimmera Western District League plans a June 8 Horsham game but faces strong push to abandon. Costs to stage the match in Horsham would approach 50 pounds, with travel and dinner expenses driving totals near 100 pounds, while gate receipts were only 32 pounds at Stawell. Delegates favor concentrating on the Wimmera Gippsland match and a vote by clubs will decide soon.
Horsham Club Women section results from the Tuesday foursome and handicap events show teams led by Miss E Young and Mrs Henderson with scores around 112 to 119 and handicaps ranging from 10 to 78. Other pairs include Miss Harvey, Miss R Detheridge, Miss Glatz, Miss Davis, Mrs Caneron, and Mrs Langlamis with varied tallies.
Rufus Stewart, the Australian professional, exits the £1000 professional golf tournament at Leeds after a 153 aggregate, as leader Turnessis posts a 138 total.
The American Legion organizes a bridge event expected to host the world's largest card party with 2000 tables set along Brockton streets on July 18.
Haven residents face a lively winter with plans from the Mothers Club for an Australian tea and talks on subjects of interest, the Tennis Club plotting a fair at a modest rate, a new social club forming, and a Junior Red Cross concert preparing for a later sale.
Leaves fall as pruning begins after soaking rains. Riverside forms a Sundry School led by Superintendent Oliver with thanks to Miss Hunt. A working bee fenced the ball site beside the school ground and plans include gum trees and potential building later. A metal road from the Horsham post office to the school gate is now in place.
The new brick fire station at the corner of Baker and Progress streets in Kaniva is finished. It features a 40 by 90 foot main hall for the engine, an annexe with a rest room, bandstand and shower, hard wool flooring, red plaster walls, reconcreted approaches, cyclone fencing, and plans for a lawn surrounding the building. An official opening is not planned until January.
TO LET AND FOR SALE DOUBLE SEATER CHEVRO Jet Car in good running order and well shod. Apply No US this office. TO LET Four roomed house with sleep out and conveniences in Clearge Street. Apply 24 Wilson Street. FOR SALE Pinas Insignia Trees 3d each per WH and £7 per 1000. Apply TL LINDNER Vectis South Phone SONY.
A dog is missing in the Rewani area near Elsum. About three weeks ago a mixed breed named WE marked pet vanished. Contact Dimboula at phone 88 to aid in locating the animal.
A collage of notices offers services and sales at Grabsyh’s Bazaar today. Wages and work: experienced woman housekeeper, sewing knitting, watch and jewelry repairs, map reading, and car owner with district knowledge. Lemon and orange consignment auction today. High grade upholstery display and sale promising satisfaction.
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