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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1930
Page
5
Data lists commodity prices including butter honey potatoes oats flour and flour-related items with figures per unit or quantity. The OCR provides scattered numbers and commodities, reflecting typical wholesale or retail pricing quirks of the era.
Dalgety and Co publish price notes for wheat and maize with English and Cape milling and feed barley prices, potatoes and chaff figures, and a £200 range for arms? to £4. The fragment lists several commodities with prices in pounds and shillings, indicating a telegraphic market update.
Wheat price in Horsham yesterday stood at 3 shillings and 5 pence per bushel according to local market reports.
Special arrangement allows Remier's World Service to contribute to the Phe pre ligence compiled in These Times. Australian and New Zealand rights are discussed within the publication.
A fragment notes two respectable young men pursued by two refiged young ladies under the light duty of letter writing and the social sport of dancing and marriage. The item reads as a period interest from the Times office.
Catherine Malone beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Mrs. Malone of 62 Byron Street Footscray formerly Horsham. She was a slater and survived by Maggie Mary Jack Thomas Jane Jim George Alice William and LLP.
A newborn female baby was found dead near Hornain raibeer station with neglect and exposure cited as the cause. The body was moved to Baar Hospital morgue for post mortem by Dr. Black. Police and Detective Simpson investigated the case as part of broader inquiries.
The Prime Minister orders an investigation into the sugar industry amid tariff and embargo disputes. The piece contrasts domestic fixed prices of 37 pounds per ton with lower export yields, arguing entangled taxes and import restrictions burden Australian producers while consumers pay higher costs. It notes Britain and Germany's sugar industries and questions growers' profits under current policy.
The annual Catholic ball will be held in the Town Hall on Monday August 11. Whonigas orchestra has been engaged for the occasion and every effort is being made to ensure the event meets the usual high standard.
Affected Perth experts paid a heavy price for advancing Metave science. Dr Donald Swith underwent leg amputation after X ray exposure. Radiologist Mr Beatles lost use of both hands. Dr J McLean died earlier, believed linked to ray exposure. Dr Sith was a famed amateur actor and sportsman, now unable to perform.
Dr J McIntyre plans not to seek re election as west king of the Shire of Borang at the upcoming municipal polls. Elected eight years ago he has served without opposition but cites younger generation involvement before retiring. A petition circulates in the riding urging Mr FR King to nominate.
Mr R A Crouch MSP asked the Treasurer in the House of Representatives about taxing each extra store at a progressively double rate to counter country shopkeepers. He sought estimates on the revenue and potential centralisation of business. The Treasurer Mr Reul iin said information would be obtained and supplied at an early date.
A Nhill grazier, John W. Warnier, died suddenly near Penola while with Edward Merrith. Coroner Rourke cites erosion of a blood vessel and hemorrhage as the cause. Warnier leaves a wife and family. property lies about 1 mile from Penola toward Robe.
The article notes a rising number of indigent men wandering through Halkarat seeking help from Benevolent Home, the Monastery, and nearby institutions. About 20 callers this week, many seeking work, receive food or small aid, while some return for a second, often declined, request. It also mentions estate details of William Stephen Leslie Wormek Fisher of Horsham and a creditors' estimate, with overall liability figures and property values underlining ongoing financial claims.
Farmers report record fox kills with numbers ranging from dozens to more than 22 in a fortnight. Abundant fox activity stretches from Gisherme to Telern and across Perete ranges, prompting farmers to guard flocks with lights and fires at night.
The Paterson family, led by Captain G T Paterson and Lieut Robert Paterson, are honored for decades of service in the brigade since its founding. The late Jake Paterson helped establish the unit, and the two sons have served over many years, receiving distinguished conduct medals after responding to numerous alarms.
Horsham roaming club announces its first old birds sea son rave to be held at Pimpinio on Tuesday evening. Birds to be judged at 7 o clock sharp with entries including red or red chequer rung 29 and 1998 pied entries. Ad for saddlery and harness products by A Arnott & Co mentioning prices and stock.
The Horsham Ike Chub plans a Back to and fancy dress social at Mechanics Hull nest Tuesday evening. Filling rapidly for utility white leghorns and utility black or pington Australorps. Clients advised to secure requirements in order of priority. Watches advertised prices. Mr. W. E. Thomas will visit Horsham today and may be consulted at the Exchange Hotel from 2 to 8 pm. He will view Dimbeola on Saturday.
A feeding experiment by two breeders at Keabram uses clean raisins as a pig diet supplement. The pigs fatten quickly on a daily ration, and a consignment fed to a bacon factory will undergo quality inspection of the bacon produced.
An uneven program features Marian o and Clara Bow with silent films about wartime romance and ambitions. Marianne Davies rescues a lover from guards in one story while Clara Bow portrays a scheming debutante seeking promotion through a false “Saturday Night Girl” persona. The silent feature runs with a Western frontier reel and a coming attraction Bulldog Drummond. Children under sixteen are barred. showings include matinees Monday.
A poultry show will be held Tuesday at Memorial Mall by the Horsham National Utility Poultry Breeders Association. Utility white leghorn and barrel rock classes offer first and second prizes with entrant fees. Members must supply crates. J Flet cher of Longerecony College will judge. Pigeons will also compete. committee hopes for strong entries and large attendance.
Beautiful wedding gowns in soft white satin and georgette with oat silk faces appear at Ma Ron Griffiths. Ankle length gowns and dainty bridesmaids frocks with matching hats drawn this week. Set ending brides may have their robes made to measure if desired. Private address and contact details listed for fittings and prices.
The Horsham Theatre hosts a community singing revival at 4 30 p m with a planned September hospital revue under Mrs Carruthers rehearsal. A stock auction by David Anderson Co occurs today at p m while a W Fisher estate notice appears. Local police leadership backs Chief Commissioner T A Ailymer as mining industry concerns surface.
Local reports note Trier withdraws from involvement with the Hersthary line editor Mr Paton expressing appreciation for his service at council meetings. At Winnamoor Shire Council President Hennessy commends Paton and presents a vase from owners. Mrs Paton and friends reflect on Paton’s voyages and Horsham ties.
The engagement is announced between Janie Dosle youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J Dosle of 4 Mul Street Horsham and Joseph Matters eldest son of Mr and Mrs G H Matters of Commercial Road Korol.
Melbourne area reports a demqh incident with Catherine Pretty formerly Malone, a former Johan wreet resident. Authorities provided scant details and no confirmed injuries or exact location. Further updates awaited from local officials.
Melbourne report says Mr Boullin in the House of Representatives refused the request to permit operation of the Federal sales until business leaders have a chance to study a suitable wire tariff and telecommunication considerations.
Fragmentary report shows Mr McNeill urging protests against petrol price hikes and meter duties. Discussions reference Commonwealth Governments share in Angloderian and Australiana reforms, with calls for price justification before retail increases.
The House of Representatives discusses cutting the salary item for ministers. Debate centers on reducing the pay bill to lower government expenses and align with fiscal constraints.
Fragmentary OCR shows a wartime era notation about a flight from Selo to England near South Wales with references to locations and dates jumbled. No coherent events or names clearly identifiable.
Fragmentary text notes selections for a returning soldiers' presidency with a focus on certainty, indicating electoral clarity or strong early momentum.
A partial notice indicates Chad See it and Mh Powell plan a march event in Vustealy in March, with details unclear.
An incident described as a shooting affray occurred at Melbourne Hospital. Details remain unclear with limited readable text, but the report notes danger to the area and mentions a person named John Joseph Magni. Further specifics on location and outcome are not available in the readable fragment.
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