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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1950
Page
5
A proposal to fund turf wickets by a weekly shilling faced mixed reaction from country players who would not benefit, with supporters urging inclusive footing for all clubs. Delegates planned to defer final decision to the September meeting after broader discussion.
In Horsham last week shoppers bought socks ties handkerchiefs shaving kits and even sports jackets and trousers for Father’s Day. Stores reported a strong rush with one owner noting buying was twice as strong as the previous year at the same time.
A breezy tale of springtime joy as sunny skies lift spirits and lovers stroll through tempers and tunes. Townsfolk note birds, gardens, and hopeful hearts, while weekend events hint at a festive mood despite late-season hesitation.
A banquet celebrated Saint Saints with tributes to Tony and a football captain Jack Foley praising his skill. Notables from Horsham, Bramley, and local clubs attended, with awards for debutantes and a formal program featuring speakers, music, and trophies.
The Horsham Golf Club hosts its annual open tournament this week with heavy entries. The three day event features multiple divisions and formats including stroke, handicap, foursomes, and team matches for men and women. The course has excellent greens, following recent work by the Horsham associates.
The passage riffs on a 20th Century Fox film Road to Zanzibar starring Bob Hope Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour with playful parallels to carnival acts and a rugged plot. It mentions supporting names and chaotic set pieces as misread OCR renders the text unclear.
The Hershs Presbyterian Church organ installation is held up due to conversion to AW. The new pneumatic organ, built for St Andrews by £1,125, will reuse the framework of the former instrument bought in 1901. The project leader, Kev. Pd. Thomas, expects the conversion to be completed soon.
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