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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1929
Page
1
August 22 upcoming municipal elections set polling from 4 PM. Horsham Borough and surrounding wards announce retiring councillors and candidate names including Cr J Bon ett and Cr J Smith. Nominating papers must arrive by August 8. officials list deputies and election officers for North and South divisions.
A dispute in Arapiles Shire centers on draining McRae’s swamp to feed Clark’s Lake. Dr Grant supports draining with transfer of water rights, while proponents and opponents argue over impact on Clark’s Lake, landholders, and downstream effects.
Local items report Mr. J R Baillie of Thowdemstront Horsham recovering after a minor eye operation in Melbourne and young Jon Bennett son of the Mayor gains recognition. The Mayor Dr J Bennett learns his son faced a Supreme Court matter this week while Mr Bennet plans to join Power & Bennett. Mr Turner of Horsham receives a farewell pencil gift after a season with the team. Mr Weatherhead of Dugdankle Shire Council retires. A Brim widow’s will dated April 25 leaves £800 and personal estate valued at £1510 to her children.
The fragmented local item reports Mice Mi Gry for many years of service, with Langlands and Rows involved in presenting honors. It mentions Humphreys delivering a speech and an event at the hall, noting a carriage and a dowave set during the ceremony.
Obituary notices report the death of Mrs. Daixin A. Fairbanks wife of Ate ther KF Fairbanks of Stewart street Horsham after a brief illness. She leaves a sorrowing husband two sons and a daughter and will be laid to rest at Horsham cemetery with private hospital transfer. Also noted is the death of Berreman a former resident and station master at Hocham at 61 years. A private message announces the death of Charles Louis Dreyfie a principal in Lens Dreyféis & Co legendary merchant banker and ship owner noted for philanthropic works and holder of the Legion of Honor.
A reader testimonial touts Bismrated Magnesia Tablets as curing nightly indigestion and restoring sleep. The letter says Magnesia neutralises stomach acid and relieves discomfort, with both powder and tablet forms sold by chemists.
The Federal Treasurer announces a Loan Council session in Sydney on Monday to review May allocations totaling 24 000 pounds. With Bank of England rate rises, favorable terms for funds may be scarce as the total needs edging lower and pruned. Premier and Treasurer will not attend. Victoria represented by the State Treasurer.
AYENCE TREGTOR Ynterest promotes a Thursday demonstration where a white tractor and Avance tractors feature as cost saving devices for Australian farmers. A large turnout is expected and A HM Mc Donwhl & Co will offer substantial price reductions to boost adoption. Demonstration aims to show fuel and maintenance savings, with literature mailed to interested farmers. Letters should be directed to A. Ho MeThoovhl & Co Pty Ltd Richmond Victoria.
Reamer Cofua reports eruption events on Num fot island near Suva Ful. Craters bubbled but did not explode violently. Eruption damaged Fate village, wiping parts and destroying stores. 26M acres of plantations affected. Two European storekeepers, French priests, and two sisters among inhabitants. Local losses around £20. No fatalities reported.
A historical newspaper note touts Woods alleged peppermint remedy designed to cure a children's coughing ailment called bucking cough. The item frames the product as a medical cure offered to families seeking relief.
Miss Harding presented a diverse program blending dramatic and lyrical works. Performances featured Schubert and Schumann selections, a vivid Freling encore, and warm floral tributes as the audience hailed a polished recital by the artist and accompanist Miss Fixie Westport.
The notice explains that alterations must be handed in by the Tuesday or Friday before the scene or publication date to guarantee insertion. It warns that late changes may not be accommodated and clarifies deadlines for standing advertisements.
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