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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1925
Page
5
A fragmented verse urges balance in effort and timing. It warns against overreaching in contests and careers and cautions against neglecting future planning or looking ahead. The piece critiques the rush for fame and wealth and stresses prudent progress.
Commercial intelligence reports today’s Horsham store prices for staples. Potatoes, bacon, eggs, butter, butter, and grain items appear with garbled figures, unclear quantities, and many zeros.
Market wire list shows assorted items with prices and quantities including wheat maize onions and potatoes. Prices appear inconsistent with possible typos and abbreviations in a brief market row.
Fragmented notices record the death of William Conway in Middlesbrough on October 5, obituary copy for Freeman family members and a series of memorial lines for Clara Ellen Clowes and other relatives. The fragment mentions mourners in various families and dated memorial references from late October 1994 and 1908.
In loving memory lines for Avelyn Weavler, Arthur Bowden, and Art Reg from family members. Ode sentiments express grief, cherish memory, and note burial streets and dates such as 1920 and 1922. Messages come from siblings, spouse, and parents in Warilda and Urquhart Street areas.
TheBudget speech signals plans to legalise the totalisator in Victoria amid church opposition and ethical concerns. Proponents argue regulation can reduce gambling harms and replace bookmakers with a state betting system, citing New Zealand and South Australia as precedents. Critics warn of moral decay and potential loopholes.
Recitals in the town draw crowds after concerts and a public viewing of improvements. Teachers from various districts plan gatherings at Horsham with hall work for pictures. Bible class success and a visit to Paninto are noted, along with plans for a movie program and a bicycle accident report. A Presbyterian floral fete, auctions, juvenile ball, and a motor show feature in the community update.
The Prime Minister concluded a flying tour of South Australia optimistic about government re election chances. A Brisbane statement warned farmers that coal ships carrying produce would be sent if tampers refuse action. Dr Argyle pledged a progressive health policy if the people back him.
A clipped Melbourne report notes shaded weather and hospital counts over the weekend. It records a total of £20,207 raised online, with Saturday and Sunday activity noted.
Police in Weljevriden report four hotel workers detained in connection with the murder of Mex Campbell Mache of Xydecy who was found dead on September 24. Authorities say all four may be involved in the crime, but the detainees refuse to speak.
The Vatican negotiates a loan in America amounting to one and a half million dollars to buy a villa adjoining the Vatican for religious purposes.
Paris newspapers publish a Beirut telegram alleging Communist funds were sent to Syrian rebels to aid Druze forces against the French. The report claims the dispatch outlines instructions to support the opposition against French authority.
The Daily Gasette reports a major earthquake in the Persian Gulf region with a cyclone strong enough to sink ships and cause mass casualties. Bushiro's message cites about 7000 perished, with the Pearlishing fleet nearly wiped out and Basra date palms laying bare.
Sofia reports Foreign Minister Kalkoff praising the League of Nations intervention while Greek artillery bombards Piperitzs and Petrono, killing and injuring several. The Bulgarian government conflicts with Greek invasion claims and stresses no aggression by Sofia.
In a speech, M Caitiuux detailed France's proposed consiel tier on luxury goods, noting a dim apposition to a trould careful review before any authority action.
Warracksnheel won the tourney on the spot with 38 as McPherson led with nine runs, Levitt ten, and A Hioeb fifteen as standouts. Steep took five wickets for 44 for the home team, Bechmidt four for 3% and Addison two for 27.
A large Horsham gathering attended the opening ceremony of the Horsham Bowling Club on Saturday. Mayor Dr J Wilmoth praised President Learmonth and secretary Brailey for club leadership. Mrs Learmonth and Rev R G Prothorlek received commemorative bowls as the Blues claimed the Wimmera Association shield.
Unreadable OCR text shows a garbled line with no clear subjects or event. No verifiable people places or organizations can be identified for a concise newspaper card.
The readable text shows a rough report about an afternoon period marked by pain and an odd phrasing. It mentions a commit and references foul sanfidens entemsctul sen, but details are too unclear to identify people places or events.
A crowded rifle shooting event draws numerous competitors including V. Donald and Eictode Clot. The program lists participants such as Nyrmuy Spl er Wilereat Thamae See Ban Wall Meynolde and O Murgh c Ward with results expected around 12:30 pm.
Snecsaatal second, Bel on Saturday afternoon at the Hlordiam Arguing meet. Memars F. Torker and Bos's tante helped fishing between Paul's brulee and the nyphon. Mr E Birmare proved TM winner of the beet bay. Pine Lele and the sxerutive ere plamine.
Readable parts show players Charlton Lavitt Tossall with varying scores but many digits missing or garbled. The fragment hints at an innings tally with percentages, yet key figures and context are omitted.
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