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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1908
Page
3
A lengthy Horsham-Helps page notes the Stawell Show plans and local weather outlook. It reports holiday travel fares, entry prospects, and events across Horsham, Natimuk, Dimboola, and surrounding towns with summaries of church, courthouse, and community activities.
A fragmented preview notes the district hopes to feel pride as the event approaches. It suggests individuals and groups may gain significantly from the occasion and anticipates a stronger, more engaging outcome for the district.
Murtoa district residents attend the Murtoa show events held by the Murtoa Central Wimmera Agricultural and Pastoral Society. The program includes sheep judging, architectural displays, prize winnings, and a special presentation by the secretary.
Fire on Searle Street Sherthy destroyed a plaster house owned by Mrs Eliza Stewart after an undetermined fire spread with wind. Miss Mabel Thumie woke occupants, and boarder Mr Palmer assisted the alarm. Fire brigade arrived late, limited water supply hampered efforts, total loss to building and most contents. insurance policy listed.
Mr. Cameron, Chief Veterinary officer, notes widespread influenza outbreaks among horses. Some blame country visitors while others suggest a human-to-animal source. Mr. Lee of the Agricultural Dept comments on a Wattleshoe room device for spreading lime as a potential measure.
A Horsham letter-writer criticizes Dr Armott and the council for inaction on flood defense. He cites 35 years of flooded streets, recalls a failed report from Mr McArthur, and urges a serious embankment plan with local rainfall provisions. He argues the town is healthier financially and asks Premier for support if a reasonable scheme is proposed.
Readable segments describe a football meet with teams and officials, noting a shooting event or display and a charity aim. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors, but references to Mes ary dunes and an unidentified league program appear alongside sport and shooting activities.
Readable notes show strong demand at Horsham yards with 2000 plus sheep moved and bids up for wethers ewes and lambs. Private sales listed include 206 lambs at Donald and 2500 sheep sold at the broader yard, with forthcoming sales and a large catalogue of stock offered from multiple growers.
A Mrs M Peaks of Adelaide testifies that Bile Beans restored her health after a difficult pregnancy and multiple issues. She credits the remedy with regulating the liver and bile, improving digestion, constipation, headaches, and general well being. The advertisement also promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and fashion items from Appleton.
In London the Direct Cables EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS saw Archbishop Bourne agree to remove ecclesiastical ceremonial from a royal procession after a conference with the Prime Minister. About fifteen thousand Catholics gathered on the Victoria Embankment for a Papal legate blessing as cricketers and swimmers also noted in reports.
A community gathering and competitive schedule were set for the upcoming year. Several entries and entries forthcoming through September 16 with activity planned on weekends and during the broader festival period.
A string of local notices in Horsham markets trades and services. J Bullen seeks wood deliveries. Dr Barnes operates the Horsham Veterinary Hospital. Tom Young opens a furniture trade in Melbourne. J Clark Son promotes tailored goods at Firebrace Street. the Misses Wartin buy the Firebrace confectionery business. Wilson Street premises list fresh sale items and a lunch option.
Notice directs readers to follow posted rules in effect at the newspaper office. It outlines conduct expectations for staff and visitors and references enforcement measures and reporting channels for violations. The text emphasizes compliance and orderly operation of the publication.
A club meeting is scheduled at J Cunningham's Inkbase Doorn North on Wednesday September 16. Attendees will travel from Worsham to Bays Mills and return by train Saturday morning. Rail tickets available from local agents.
Obituary notice for Joe Phillips late of Ballarat and builder carpenter joiner with twenty years’ service mentioned in the mortal record. References to land and trial seal estimates indicate historical context and professional trades.
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