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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 31, 1932
Page
3
A garbled OCR fragment lists scattered names and phrases without coherent context. It reads like a jumble of words and partial terms with no identifiable event, date, or clear subjects to summarize into a factual news item.
A brief medical notice describes rapid relief from sleepless nights and bladder weakness within a day. It references urinary discomfort and mentions a prescription or remedy offered by a station, with caution about potential side effects and the need to consult professionals.
An inobvious time spent at Haxen schoolroom Tuesday night. Mothers' Club organized a social with games and light competition for all. Victor Mopper received praise for 12 months teaching at the school and a tribute presented by Ada Keaters and the school committee closed the evening on a high note.
The item notes a local Euchre tourney with plans for a Saturday event at a venue on White Avenue. Mentions Mr TT Bes and Max as key figures, with acknowledgments to Messrs Aion Arktomd and e Mutener wa.
Fragmented OCR notes mention a favorable season, agriculture, delays, famine hints, and a reference to a railway official traitor. Names like Milby, MER Battle, Helen appear in garbled form. The text implies looming delays, economic strain, and potential investigations or accusations surrounding railway operations.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions crops and weather with garbled phrases and names. It references a rite, laws, and someone named Luthor, plus scattered words like Avon, Beemyng, Rae, and PMA. The readable sense is limited to a general farming context and unclear events.
Young people held a coming of age party Thursday evening at Mr B A Moffmann's barn. The event featured a playful program with games and a slideshow. Neighbors and well wishers attended after supper, celebrating the milestone.
A fragmented report notes rainfall impacts this week aiding wheat sowing and pasture growth, with late-season sowing by Tesla and Uniformers. It mentions improving yields, upcoming events, and a social gathering in aid of a local cause, reflecting a rural community calendar.
Weather stayed mild and warm last week aiding farm workers with long shifts. Tractors and double shifts were common as harvest and field tasks continued. Crops appear in early, weather delays reduced feed supplies show improvement. Rodents and pests faded while wheat stacks near the mailway yard disappear.
Tom Skeyhill once of Hamilton died after a plane crash near Warrnambool on May 21 while traveling with his secretary and pilot. A WWI signaller and poet, he served in the Australian campaign and wrote poetry in the trenches. He became a noted public speaker and writer and was honored by American universities. He leaves a widow and child.
A postal expert states Australia should not imitate New Zealand's penny post shift. He argues the move would not boost business turnover enough to offset income losses, though telegraph and telephone operations might gain marginally. The expert cautions against altering postal policy for minimal net profit.
The garbled report mentions district Bats Now Bury and a patrolled event with patrols described as successful. It references mice and singing rates, and a single individual killed 20, with unclear context and scattered phrases across the text.
The second annual meeting of the Wimmera and Mallee Fat Lamb Association convened at the Mesbanies Institute Murtoa. Delegates included Spiteri Woodgate Marshae W Howland Dimboola A W M Deurne Warracknabenl J A Sohole Murton WM Starray Rew Ink J C Hatchings HH Wettenhall HO Cram and A H Lersan. The gathering approved minutes and financials, heard remarks from Mr Leeson of the Amalgamated Freezing Company, and discussed early opening of freezing works and competition details with a focus on improving export fat lamb standards. Mr Woodgate contributed comments and offered an informative report. The meeting passed a vote of thanks to the secretaries and praised the association’s potential impact on the fat lamb industry.
Morham Club hosted a weekend match with strong showings from Sr. BB. Alien and Dr. J. J A. Helderson. Captains led players through a tight contest, with high scores and a trophy awarded to each squad’s standout performer.
The Horsham Coursing Club plans a meeting in the Town Hall at Spam on Thursday to revive interest in coursing activities.
Mr T Fanll, renowned timekeeper, stays active in the cammer months. A new timing clock in Vin famoue timing clack uses a minute hand that jumps at period end rather than slow rotation with the seconds hand. Additional features warn players and officials via bells in umpires’ room and dressing rooms.
Sedhols and W H L Murrey report unanimous vote for another fat lamb contest. Memes Howland and Hutch ings proposed the move, leaving conditions to the executive committee. Milbourne signaled a plan to allow each society to appoint separate delegates at the next meeting.
In Murtoa a meeting of the NWDILA recommended racing dates across districts. Entries include Apaley Georehs Lockhart Ararat Slat Navarre Springs and Resebrook for December and January meetings at Horsham Kanton Elst Dimbools Warracknatpal and more with many town names and events listed.
In a France tourney Bereand, a leading British figure, faces French champion Brewanns as they compete for the Cup. The match features strong play from Wallin Myers and Bernard, with predictions that the Briton may earn a spot on the Uris Cup team amid tight sets and international rivalry.
Weather disruption halts play in May as cricket officials report delays across county matches. Totals show a 13,000 pound control estimate and enduring concerns for ongoing fixtures. Local committees, including Paynter and Lowis, anticipate resumed play but face uncertain schedules and possible further postponements.
In a court at Donald the case charged six farmers with failing to destroy rahhlie as required by the Act. The landowner was fined 45, while the other five were each fined £2. The proceedings reflect enforcement actions against noncompliance under the land management mandate.
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