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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1940
Page
5
District genres report covers Han Credle and Gymibawen Niichbeidge Association meetings, financials, and secretary notes. It lists war relief efforts, sewer works progress, crop conditions, and an annual fete with prize allocations, stalls, and volunteer coordination.
At the Bed Crom branch meeting gifts were recorded including wool towels gauze brushes and various items. A £5 fund was allotted to London bombed citizens. A social card afternoon followed with Miss Blythe winning a trophy and many members recognized for their contributions. A new 19 week cuchre tournament series begins by the Progress Association with winners listed from opening day.
A local afternoon event featured Remnants and Contie competitions with prizes shared by Mrs. Grimble and Mr. Ho Cheques for a suit and cloth. Miss L Magehin and Miss U Sleep won top honors, while Mrs. Ania apron and Mes CW Worleatings cushion placed second. The St Paul event raised funds for Red Cross through community support and a working bee preceded by noted thanks to organizers and judges.
Excellent weather on Saturday as A grade teams competed opening the season. Kilpatrick and Mountford starred in a big partnership while Laharum and Quantong posted strong totals. Bowling highlights included Daly with three wickets and Mountford taking seven for Exstudents.
A 32 year old book maker's clerk named agot walked into Jonmilale Street city and was shot after telephones were used to warn him. He received four telephone calls and two bullets were later extracted. He remains in serious condition. MLA Mr Hyland attended a public meeting of landowners at Nambrok and a hastily formed crowd demanded explanation for his conduct. A sub-committee was appointed to draft a plan which Mr Hyland will present to the Minister.
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