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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 27, 1941
Page
5
District centres update details from a regional gathering mentioning weather impact on crops and a social event. The report names several attendees and notes the event featured an enigma puzzle and a notable address by local figures.
A Kalkee dance under the Kather Younger Set will be held at the Sailors Home Hall in Hor Sham Base Hospital on Wednesday June 4. The program includes waltz and fox-trot contests, a popular gift competition, and a full sequence of dances with Heard's Orchestra. Admission is two pence, with cards and a home-made supper provided. Nearby reports note St. Paul's Ladies' Guild meeting on May 21 with a thriving knitting and sewing group, a bootee competition judged by Mrs. Waltrowicz, and Red Cross card evenings featuring prizes and socializing, the latest event ending with supper.
Rain remains a dominant topic as readers note ongoing weather impacts and pasture growth. The article reports Penny Drive totals of 61 to 48 amid school events and community activities. Local speakers included Myssre AL Hrvorins and Mrs. Midllenon, with notes on the benefit and attendance at open events.
A damaged report notes a Stawell Odd Fellows lodge gathering honoring a long-serving member from Wiltips. The address highlights his active roles in district committees and lodge representation for Ararat and Ripany, with tributes from several brothers praising his excellent service and dedication.
A ball of special interest to dinner folk will twice play in Telangatek. Local organizers promote the event, inviting residents to attend and enjoy cultural activities and social gatherings.
Enst Hall on Thureitaye June a with a concert by a local orchestra and public ball planned. A street supper will be provided by Heston Charges and Mibu, with a dance and music announced for the Tuesday event.
The Warracknabeal sub-branch of the RSSUA presented an inscribed wallet to Pte Ernest E. Pietsch at the town hall, with support from Dr W S McMullin. The fragment mentions war loan contributions and soldier support, reflecting local wartime efforts.
Back and kidney pain are linked to tired kidneys and toxin buildup. Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are promoted as quick relief, with claims of proven, long standing efficacy for many years.
The Horsham Club Associates hosted a golf event with 18 holes won by Mrs. Kelly 105 3449. Secret nine holes won by Mrs. E Bolton and others. Stableford topped by Mrs Haley with 9221 31. Canadian foursomes claimed by Mrs Ludbrook and Miss Miller 95m8.
Dooen Club held a mixed foursomes event on Saturday with R. Cook and Mrs. Cook posting a 72 after a 92-20 card as others featured Lane tye Mrs, Short and Brown partnerships. A separate stroke competition produced scores for R. Errington 98 17-76 and E Warrick 96 17-79, with Beynon and additional players also noted under the club’s results.
Fragmented notes mention boxing event labeled as boxing turf to be staged around Avly Nayammtes Fer versus ont ak the Hub. References include Southmnd and Aub Carrer i WNitth huio ts Feet un ill agri te sta a bint. Further lines reference Horshing Base Hospital and Dalle, with unclear dates and participants.
In a busy May 4 bowling date Renuet defeated George Street 16 23 while Purp edged Lord HTC 31 to 13. Other fixtures included Gold beating Whites 25 to 16 and Fire Brigade defeating Sent Lathes 06 to 0. Additional results feature Public Service 77 15 Tennis, Rovers of Commerce 26 17 and Maylands bowls 15 11.
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