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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1925
Page
7
In Barwon Fiats near Gorangamite, six cows of a 170 head herd were destroyed by the Government stock inspector after an outbreak. The entire herd and all contacts have been inoculated, bringing total heads to about 400.
A report describes a cyclist accident involving David Kemson of Med. Kulm and Rowite, who was taken to Abnyip after a collision on the road. The narrative details medical treatment and injuries, with mention of court proceedings and investigation into the incident.
A detailed account describes a Fakir performing dangerous tests before a mixed crowd and a panel of doctors. The event includes a live burial, pain observations, and public reactions as experts attempt to replicate and assess the effects, concluding with tense demonstrations and a cautious verdict.
A local aviator wrecks the aircraft on a flight at Nhill causing damage to the wing and carriage. The plane will be taken to Melburn for repairs. In a separate incident Mr. A Bushiek loses control of a car with petrol spillage causing a fire. The accident occurred near Stawell while refueling en route to the railway station.
A bazaar run by Young Australia and DR Roclety featured stalls selling fancy goods, jumble items, produce and refreshments. Net proceeds exceeded £100, directed to reduce the debt on the new church opened last year, with Rev. T. F. Stanley praising the effort.
Rainy morning kept crowds away at the Warracknabeal show with gate takings around £400, below last year. The event featured a strong draught stock display and numerous breed champions, including Clydesdales, farm horses, and various fillies and mares judged in multiple classes. Jury awards highlighted the champion stallion, best brood mares, and superior hunters, with winners named such as K. Cameron, A. Arnold, J. Fisher, and Mra Laidlaw among many others.
A large python seized keeper Edwards during a crate inspection at Lyoun Zoo. Proprietor Mr G Bruce Chapap and a French driver fought to free him as the snake struck Edwards on the wrist. Chaplan said he dragged Edwards away and barred the door to prevent escape. Edwards was hospitalized with serious wounds.
The rainfall overview shows scattered totals across regions with Mildura and Harrow recording higher points while many areas report nil to moderate falls. Notable values include 89 points in the Northern Country and 108 points at Walhalla, with several locations showing single or double digits.
The report from Dalgety and Company notes strong Continental buyer activity and freer English buying with higher greasy merino prices while crossbred and inferior merino offerings show varied shifts. Victorian and New Zealand agencies report brisk demand from France America Germany and Japan, with top prices reaching multiple shillings per bale and overall sales nearly fully cleared amid competitive bidding.
The Gerlong Hide, Skin and Tallow Brokers' Association notes improved competition among males and a slight price rise. Lamb prices show a steady uptrend with various grade shifts noted, including specific ranges for skins and lamb products and broad gains across categories.
A historical report discusses wheat cultivation in Australia, noting the first Baverntroat farm and Sydney Botanic Garden connections. It references drought, climatic constraints, and market independence, emphasizing the shift toward profitable wheat production and the role of government and agricultural bodies.
Fifty years ago workers held to birth place and craft, emulation across works, and pride in disciplined labor. The piece laments loss of old spirit to professional agitators and managerial changes, warning of declined camaraderie and dedication among employees.
Fragmentary OCR text references water capacity rates and gallons but is largely garbled. It appears to describe a water system metric or measurement with inconsistent numerals and names, lacking coherent events or clear entities to identify.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Lene Toland Mie and various disjoint terms. It includes partial names, dates, and phrases about risk or ruin, but lacks coherent events, locations, or outcomes to form a definite news item.
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