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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 06, 1925
Page
5
Fragmented OCR reading presents a garbled mix of phrases about slogans, precocity, conventions, friendships, and community benefactors. It references Pendabln, Gay, Galen conventions, and a line about a friend made between drinks, with stray numbers and nonsensical terms.
Misters Booth and McCowan offer medical surgical and midwifery services at Pynsent Street in Horsham telephone 475 for appointments and inquiries.
A new cosmetic discovery by Dr. Northey De Mearler introduces Maurette, a perfumed light preparation claimed to remove facial hairs within 48 hours and destroy roots with continued use. The product, sold by Swift's Pharmacy at 202 Collins Street Melbourne, is priced at 1 per bottle posted.
Memoriam notice from M Huvells of Brighton Mothourne recalls a loss on October 8 1924. It mentions a memory of Island and a person named Ongers Sund and a grief tied to a past leaf. The fragmentary text reflects a memorial for a deceased individual.
Fragmentary transcription describes government labor party tactics during debates. Opposition forecasts continued obstruction, while reporters and editors are described as removed from the chamber noise. The piece critiques the endurance of lawmakers and notes discomfort with chaotic gallery scenes.
The piece argues that enforcing a strict eight to eight day shifts raises Labor concern over overtime. It contends a 18 hour sitting wastes public time, blames Labor for long sessions, and questions how longer hours align with the party’s shorter work week stance. It asserts Parliament should avoid all night sittings as unproductive.
News and notes cover Horsham rainfall for September with 201 points, nine month total 1219 inches, and weekly 8 points. Prize money ready for Hor sham show exhibitors at the show office. Motor ambulance arrives with recent calls. Jubilee show praised for comfort and success, with remarks on traffic and safety improvements. Aeroplane demonstrations by Messrs EL Prosser and Keith Farmer include passenger flights and historic Horsham flights. Hospital tender opening at Town Hall planned. Careless air rifle incident prompts safety concerns near Horsham range. Hospital tender ceremony details and ambulance handover noted.
Fragmentary text suggests a person named Tiken was taken to a house where medication or sedation occurred. The readable parts are incomplete, making exact details and entities uncertain. No verifiable dates or locations can be confirmed from the fragment.
In Horsham and district, a busy page features a Minyip Show coming on October 18 with £250 prize money, a concert by metropolitan artists led by Mrs Violet Anderson, and a sale of reaper and binder canvass by A Arnott & Co. It notes footballers fund appeal, pigeon tale from Coburg jail, and multiple community notices including dances and charity events.
Lord Burnham argues that postwar education built character and national spirit, praising teachers while noting wage pressures and the need for fair salaries. He cites Russia as a warning and asserts the teaching profession has grown in esteem while stressing the state’s duty to maintain quality in schools and pay.
A Reuters report from London quotes the Commantet party executive saying Labour is not a threat but a blow for the working class. The Trade Union Congress feared the Labour conference decision, sensing strong emphasis on industrial action.
Police arrest 80 suspects tied to a spying network alleged to act for Flavier. Officials and citizens implicated as currency, fake passports, letters and military documents were seized from a military office. Moscow officials deny the accusations and calls for blame shift follow.
Le Matin Paris reports from Berlin that M. Thicherin holds property of Herr Sever mann the German Foreign Minister and hints at extending the treaty of Rayiln at Locarin conference. The note suggests a possible military alliance, with German industrialists showing support, while political leaders weigh public military tenders and strategic ties.
In the small Korarne town on Soerraetian, a security conference draws attention with 40 prominent foreign delegates arriving for the event. A core list of speakers and features is noted, though details are obscured by garbled text. The gathering centers on security issues and regional cooperation.
The Sporting News reports practice beginning for summer sport on the recreation ground with both turf and concrete wickets in use. An afternoon saw two accidents including a ball striking a player and injuries to a wicketkeeper. Attendance asked for the next session at 4 pm with a list of named attendees and officials. The article also notes Ramiltom’s Ladies Members being invited to join and discusses club expansion and proper use of facilities.
The Warracknabeal and Horsham clubs push a zoning plan for a four zone league involving teams from Warracknabeal Horsham Dimboola Nhill Jeparit and Murtoa. The proposal aims to balance travel and player availability while preserving club social harmony and past competition structures.
The Wimmera League season closed amid delegates debating conduct and finals eligibility. Stawell's appeal was denied over players and rules, with discussions lasting days as final premiership arrangements were considered.
The Wimmyry Football League balance sheet for Saturday shows total receipts around £2090 17 with a net profit of £8 0/10. Main items include gate takings from semiaini tents, commissions, umpires fees, and group hire costs for clubs. One club to receive over £100 from yearly operations profits. special train earnings totaled £8108 9? and departmental income £610 12/5. Brill had the largest official train fortune, with £138 10s, followed by Hothing £1014 and R waber £154 11s.
An incomplete prewar strike meeting of the Amalgamated Marine Workers Council collapsed after only about thirty men attended, leaving the session unable to seat a full delegation and it was abandoned.
Desperate mutterings from the ex German General Staff figure Max Raver, famed for the Big Bertha bombardment of Paris, claims desertion from war to a peaceful post in Argentina. He argues that perpetual conflict offers little life or interest and envisions future wars rendered unlikely by aerial power.
Rodgers began his campaign Wednesday while a district gathering featured a large turnout. Ivy Corks wed Myr A Wool as friends applauded and gifts were exchanged. The tennis club opened its season amid weather concerns and planned future fund activities.
A Friday afternoon ceremony in the Horsham Town Mall concluded with the Remslaw Foothill team winning the trophy, valued at £1513, handed over by Riverside representatives. The event, led by president Mr A D Bramisireet, included remarks of thanks from Mr Bolwell and the secretary Mr E Balseil. Transfers and acknowledgments followed, noting a footballer move to Melbourne discussed earlier in the week.
Fragmented OCR shows a dense list of racing results, participants, officials, and betting items. Names such as Hardingham, McQuittay, Matthews, Naseer, Taylor appear among scores, prizes, and event labels. The piece reads as a period sports and meeting notice with scattered figures and entries.
A garbled local notice outlines a Remise Club meeting at Mr Cole's place with plans for a Pim Chale social, stage events, and a long schedule of exhibitions, games, and performances across the coming weekend at various halls and venues in Melbourne.
The fragment mentions a group called NORADIVHA Club and a hunger or want theme tied to a gun. Names or places are unclear. the OCR text is damaged and lacks coherent facts to form a full event or outcome.
In a crowded weekend event at the rifle range, competitors including Smith, Ball, and Walker posted notable scores. Local marksmen tested close to target thresholds as several entrants claimed top placements amid brisk wind conditions.
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