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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 24, 1940
Page
6
In a pivotal round, Nhill meets Warracknabeal on Nhill’s turf as the race for second place tightens. Dimboola and Jeparit loom as potential pennant contenders while Horsham, Stawell, and other clubs brace for crucial matches and shifting positions.
Four teams including Horshant Dimheila Nanmuk and Rupanyup have won two games each as Murtom stands as a weak link. Pimpinin could lift the drive with true form while Stirring Tuselee shows promise as the season progresses.
Tomorrow Horsham travels to Dim with one of its best squads this year as Red and Black may seize honors. Pimpinio heads to Murtoa while Magpies are weakened by seniors’ absence, likely giving visitors an edge. Rupanyup clashes Natimuk on Natimuk ground where last week’s Rupanyup win boosts hopes.
Horsham hosts a Sunday meeting of Wimmera League delegates to decide if the competition should continue. Proposals to amend the constitution aim to pool match proceeds, and clubs urge restraint while considering the league’s finances and possible withdrawals.
Agricultural expert Dr E McDonald explains mottling or yellow berry in hard wheats. He links it to heredity and environment, noting high starch and low protein balance under cool, moist conditions. Rain, nitrogen availability, and ripening patterns influence the trait across varieties and seasons.
Hale reports a new steel alloy for coins containing about 22 percent chromium 12 percent nickel and traces of molybdenum. The total issue amount is approximately sixteen and a half million coins.
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