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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1925
Page
6
The article reports on a Country Party campaign event in Horsham with speaker Mr Anderson and De Earle Page addressing townspeople. It notes strong party support, includes remarks on the returned soldiers act, and quotes party rivals amid a forthcoming election.
The report covers harvests and livestock, shearing progress, and building activity in the Goroke area. It notes wool shipments at the station, weather with dry spells, and farmers awaiting rain. Community happenings include a Junior Tent presentation and local construction including a hotel upgrade and new shops.
Obituaries from Murtoa and Geelong area recount the deaths of Michael Deutscher aged 25 in Rupanyup after illness and marriage to Vera Myer from Donald. Archie King, beloved son of Wraed and King, dies after months of illness. Rev L Tait of Geelong West Methodist circuit passes away at the Parsonage with his widow and two daughters left.
A wedding at Andrew's Presbyterian Ararat united Elsie Irene Bushby daughter of Mr and Mrs Bushby Cross Keys Ararat with Reuben Langley of Pine Hill. Officiated by Rev J J Spalling the service featured ivory georgette gown adorned with orange blossoms. Guests included Miss Floryner Harbrowd and relatives from Ballarat and nearby towns witnessed the reception at a nearby hall.
Correspondence from a Horsham Times reader defends the Horsham High School pupils who staged A Midsummer Night's Dream. The writer argues the performance, judged by school standards, showed talent, effort, and inner eloquence despite flaws, and criticizes unfair praise of professional standards.
Dalgety and Company report a second October sale of 2700 bales mainly from Riverina and northern districts with strong demand. high value for Dewbp fibre noted and prices up to 27 64. The page also carries dense mixed advertising for employment, rentals, and numerous sales notices across Horsham and surrounding towns with many farm and motor listings.
John A Simpson architect invites tenders for alterations and additions to Times Buildings on Fireheave Street Melbourne. Applications for plans and specifications to be received after Wednesday 21 October at 1pm. Tenders close 1925 October, no tender will be accepted unless necessary.
TENDERS will be received until 12 November 1025 for tar paving and drainage at Higher Elementary School Melbourne. Deposit £3 security £5 required. Details at Public Works Office Melbourne and Public Office Horsham.
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