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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 01, 1940
Page
5
The report notes market gardeners prepared tomatoes in the past fortnight with 63 tasks completed, and shearing in full swing. Crops and grass hold well, though minor rainfall is needed for harvests. Yearly rainfall totals by month are listed, showing uneven distribution across January to September.
Murtoa area news notes Balmoral Red Cross branch held a fundraising event raising about 220 for the Comforts fund. Memorial notices honor two residents, C A Devenhamt and James M Watt, with local fire hall activities and church fundraisers reported. Community gatherings include a dance in Mr G Shearwood’s barn, a marathon golf match, and Red Cross suppers, while drought conditions and harvest prospects are described for the district.
The Haven Encore Party and Dance ended with prizes awarded to Mr. K Hunter and Mrs John Walters. Miss Mary Piazza and Mrs J Wateno shared the aggregate prize after both winning 62 games. Master Jou with Dick Hunter followed closely in the men’s prize. Market Gardeners Appreciate Rain notes a recent rain in the district aiding local crops.
The Goroke team clinched the premiership after a hard fought final against Serviceton at Kawivs. Goroke won 8 goals 24 behinds to Serviceton’s behinds, with standout efforts from A Stapleton Edgar Burns and K Goodwin earning trophies for top performances and team leadership.
The first circuit court jury awarded £1000 in damages to Ruth Treaster. Ouyen Surveyor Tremor was cited as co respondent. The case involved Martoa as petitioner seeking a divorce from Ruth Treaster, with details reported by a local correspondent. The proceedings referenced co respondent names Bernat Combes and AF Uys in connection with the divorce action.
Labor would determine its method to any measure by Sir Earle Howe for the suspension of rationing regulations when it is before the session. Mr. Fanle, deputy scaler of the party, spoke at Sydney on Friday.
Saturday meet at the artenianer drew a reasonably active crowd with several members setback by irregular strokes. Planners note recent improvements in Finks despite unsettled conditions and varied performance among participants.
A women’s social committee is formed with Miss Jundy and Miss Kimhilton as secretary and chair. The group plans a social gathering Tuesday afternoon to discuss a women’s doubles tennis tournament and to organize future events throughout the season. Elections for the committee include Melaters, Wie, Puls, De Munn, Means, Datlenburg, Jaowee Renner, Kelly, Garett, and Mendes with J. Russel.
An OCR fragment lists Edenhope Race Club personnel and attendees including Patenn Mr C Ro Boytan auditor W P Centage steward Abesore McDonald G Vowel Dubois Tansey Whittingham P Blackwell Henry Burns assistant judge J Lilbowene W P Mahoney and other roles such as clerk of the course bookmaker constable veterinary surgeon tiger keeper and various staff members.
Representatives from Presbyterian and Methodist churches across Star of Australia and New Zealand gather for the 18 conference in Melbourne on Wednesday. They plan to prepare graded Sunday school loans for distribution to Australasia.
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