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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 25, 1923
Page
8
Readable fragments describe land development matters and government oversight. Mentions include water services, land loans, and infrastructure plans. References to officials and agencies imply broad public works and regulatory activity.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a meeting near a surrounding site with wheat growers. It references individuals including Fisher and Wynn and a note about a public issue or sewing meeting. The text is highly garbled and incomplete.
A highly garbled item references Cardinal candidates, church figures, and a parliamentary context with mentions of elections, approval, and stations. It notes bishops or archbishops, possibly a resignation or succession, and a parliamentary body evaluating candidates with dates around March.
Fragmentary text mentions reparations proposal and German response. Notes confusion over preparations and government statements. Details are unreadable, with multiple garbled phrases and names.
Fragmentary OCR text shows leaders pressing for rapid action on customs excise revenue and rail fare policies. Mentions German industry and agriculture, political debate in Paris Chamber of Deputies, and references to France Britain and Washington officials amid strikes and economic pressure.
In a Wednesday Bendigo handicap trot, Abbey Wilks ridden by Mr James Anderson won by a substantial margin over rivals including Val Rosa and Sailor Voyage. Other contenders listed include Lady Sim, Blue Derby, Shire Bells, Prince Bazil, and Landstar amid a field of 20 yards bids and multiple placings. Abbey Wilks also claimed a second day victory with a time of 3 minutes 6 seconds.
The notice records two weddings and an engagement. Mr. Robert John Fisher and Miss Lalla McDonald wed in Horsham Methodist Church, with detailed attire and gifts noted. The reception followed at Perring's Café as telegrams of congratulation arrived. A second, quiet wedding occurred May 21 at Haven, with Mr George Homry Clark and Miss Edith Mary Kaught marrying, followed by breakfast and speeches. Honeymoon planned for Port Elliott South Australia.
The season opener features Horsham Recreation Reserve hosting Warracknabeal with strong rivalries from previous meetings. An evenly matched Remi final drew, signaling balanced teams, while lineups list Horsham players led by Alcock and Leibhandt against Warracknabeal stars including Kenealy and Mont.
The fragment lists multiple church services across Horsham including Presbyterian Rev E G Petherick and Trinity Sunday mentions. Assemblies highlight Young People's Day, hymn storytelling, sermons on Jerusalem, and evangelistic services with various local pastors and lay workers.
Personal note reports transfers at the Commercial Bank of Australia limited with A W Murphy moving to a teller role at Apollo Bay and G Stanton and G A Callen filling positions. Also updates on Sergeant Tobin resuming duty after a leg injury, and illness and a will matters involving local residents with limited details provided.
Overcoats advertised as warm and water resistant from Fisher's with new designs. Mentions Thomas Keane, Gag ranteed Gilskin Coats in Black and Fawn Kubler Chmts. Mercer on Firebrace Street Horsilas. Wheatgrowers meet notices from Victorian Wheatgrowers Corporation Limited inviting interested growers to attend meetings at IPD Manager Queen Street Melbourne on May 0.
A notice states that any person found trespassing on the Ty Tund at Bungulally or interfering with a fence at McKensie Creek will be prosecuted irrespective of persons.
An article explains indigestion from stomach acid and presents magnesia as a neutralizer. It notes magnesia comes in various forms, is inexpensive, and provides relief within ten minutes after taking the remedy.
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