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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1933
Page
5
Commercial intelligence lists today's selling prices for dairy fats cheese honey and produce in Horsham stores. Entries include butter factory 15 per cent, butter local, various cheeses, honey per pound, potatoes per quarter, onions per quarter, and grains such as barley oats pollard bran flour with assorted rates.
Melbourne readers see mixed prices in a trading note. Wool and meat quotes mix with English goods while Cape product values show declines. Notable items include Potstus and Onions with varied pound ranges and a Horsham price reference.
In memory of a dear father who departed this life. Ever remembered by his sons and daughters Mrs. AL Eagle and family. Wife and children express farewell from Plains. Memorial notice in the Eagle column.
A parliamentary debate highlights a stamp bill scandal recalls the on serview stamp controversy. It notes a member ran up about 20 million in a single year while other private and business communications were paid with O S stamps. The piece mentions a maximum tax per member per month and historic federation ties.
The excerpt hints at clever individuals in federal circles who supposedly predicted value in limited issues of "OWS" stamps amid vast global supply. It notes the institution's well stocked shelves and argues for timely action as the government withholds stills in coal properties and library entries.
The report notes further rains totaling 60 points by 9 am Wednesday and 3 more points by Wednesday. It mentions reservoir filling expectations and a forecast of low cloud and clearing showers along the coast with cold, frosty nights and some fog. West to south winds are expected with generally fine conditions.
In Horsham three town representatives, Dr W Bolton, F Langlands, and L Hutcheson, signaled they will contest again. A female candidate is reportedly considering, while J Whitty, G Senter, and R Charles are named potential opponents. Mr G Faux is mentioned but declined.
A motor trap carrying hare shooters toppled on Mr. W. Dah Lamb s property near Remlaw on Tuesday. Four men Charles Gross Phil Preuss B. J. Sam mers and Harry Wilks were injured when logs crushed and people were thrown from the vehicle. Gross and Preuss required stitches. Sanders and Wilks suffered minor cuts and bruises.
Completion of the first Mt Zero water project section from Taylor's Lake to Horsham. An initial test caused a 40 foot water jet as the pressure surged to the town, the wood pipe secured only by sand bags. Water was shut off briefly to halt the surge and allow connections to proceed.
Councillors at Horsham Town Council Tuesday night identified two danger spots. Dr D Oderon urged a warning signal at the McPherson street and O Callaghan parade corner after near misses. Cr W Smith asked the C R L B to widen Natunuk road bend near the gas works due to water banking after rain.
At Tuesday's monthly meeting the Horsham Town Council received a letter from the Country Roads Board detailing allocations for the current financial year. Dimboola road £800 Dowen pone £800 Hagiltom road £0 Nat auk road £550 Hersham Hamilton road work £50, with the letter referred to the works committee.
A Horsham council meeting considered a St John Ambulance Association letter urging support for establishing a first aid and home nursing class in the district. The Town Clerk noted past work by Dr Black and that some women had benefited from lessons, though no further action had occurred since. The letter was referred to the Mayor for follow up.
A large tan tiger cat skin was shot five miles south of Horsham by Mr Hoffmoon, owned by Mr W M Kroker. District pioneers say the skin resembles a tiger cat now near extinction, noting the creature measured 18 inches in length with blunt nose, thick neck, short legs, and a short tail.
At a Horsham Waterworks Trust meeting Com Anderson proposed inviting State Rivers and Water Supply Commission chair R Horsfield to inspect Horsham water schemes. Tanglands noted G B Woodkate of Longerenong explored extending irrigation with landowners under the new water scheme. government experts may visit.
The Horsham Football Club ladies committee held a social evening at Mechanics Hall. Despite rain a large turnout enjoyed dancing and songs by Mrs A Kimberley Miss Newton and Miss Richards. A Monte Carlo dance was won by Mr C Johns and Miss H Harris with music by Miss M Pegler and Messrs A Lawon and T Ennis.
The Horsham Town Council discussed a letter from the Municipal Association of Victoria on amending the Weights and Measures Act to create a new Government department. Council members argued against another department and proposed taxing gas companies to fund the Electricity Commission. The meeting also congratulated the Horsham Times on its diamond jubilee.
At the CRBS monthly meeting held last Sunday afternoon in Horsham the red division was removed and its members reassigned to four divisions named for the Gospels Matthew Mark Luke and John. The meeting opened on Tuesday evening with J Woods reading an Argus interisity article, BR. GQ Nichols spoke of ELESS branches, and W Coonch recounted Dr Chadwicks life from the Herald. An incident from Stacksteads, England, described a drinker who had committed many crimes and was likened to Lazarus. After talks, the boys sang, recited, told a yarn, or paid a penny, though songs were noted as absent.
Members and intending members of the Horsham County Women's Association are reminded that the monthly meeting will be held today at Perring's Cafe upstairs at 2.59 pm. An interesting programme has been arranged including a glove making demonstration by Mrs. W. Lawrence.
A fair attendance at the July 27 fortnightly meeting. Noble Grand J E France chaired. Members reported visiting the sock members. W J L Wilson sidelined with an old complaint but improving. C Bush in hospital for a nose issue, making progress. W Lehmann outpatient at Alfred Hospital for an eye injury. W Burggy remains inpatient at Base Hospital. Max Metwood accepted as full benefit member. Ballot for Messiah. Bye and FE Beard successful. MOUL walkover due to ALNA no team. Plans for reunion of nonattending members discussed. Badge, card journey and supper to follow. Arrangements made for a warty to represent at Loyal Dimbo... Lodge ball next Wednesday.
Madame Griffiths announces clearance sale with marked down gowns frocks coats and jumpers. Bridal satin lace and georgette gowns plus evening dresses in latest styles available.
Final arrangements are made for the Melbourne Grammar School dramatic company and football team visit Horsham. The 36 member party arrives August 28 and leaves September 1. They will be billeted by local citizens and proceeds from events go to Horsham Base Hospital. The football match is set for August 30. The dramatic performance date will be advised via inter-issue.
The chairman of the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission, Mr Horsfield, said summonses would still be issued for water rate arrears where no payment attempts were made or explanations were unsatisfactory. He noted arrears total about one million but pledged no hardship for honest payers. The topic dominated Horsham Town Council discussions with a full report elsewhere.
The program features Three on A Match starring Joan Blondell Warren William Ann Dvorak and Bette Davis. Also from Hell to Heaven follows eleven diverse students at a dogged race for fortune. Loretta Young and George Brent in They Call It Sin headline the rest of the bill.
Arrangements are made for a Horsiam Fire Brigade Ball in the Town Hall next Tuesday with a deluxe set supper. Mr and Mrs W J Thornley have offered their surviews for theireptions. Kodak screening of the ball attracts interest as the first of its kind outside the capital cities. Miss Pogher's Fiesta dance band provides music for all guests. Tom Ray acts as master of ceremonies. Prices are 2/6 for women and 4/6 for men. Visiting firemen will attend in full dress.
No special meeting of the Horsham Progress Association will be held at the Town Hall tonight at 9 o clock. Members and all interested are urged to attend as important business and the association’s future will be considered. The group has previously aided May Park improvements, Recreation Reserve, post office clock lighting, community singing, hospital aid, fire brigade, and town hand programs.
At the Horsham RS.S.LL.A. quarterly meeting on Monday at 3 o clock a lecture will be given by Mr L R K Brookes. The president will report on the recent annual conference. The social committee is requested to meet at 7 30 pm.
The Horsham Salvation Army plans a daffodil fair at the Citadel Prynsent Street next Wednesday and Thursday. Stalls and special programmes will run with proceeds to the annual appeal supporting the Army’s social work in the state.
Mr W E Thomas, dentist, will visit Florsham Teddy on Friday and may be consulted at the Exchange Hotel Firebrace Street all day from 9 am to 8 pm. Ad.
Horsham Sewerage Authority awards bronze medal to Jonmuray for brave act at a sewerage shaft. Com J Barnes moves sending a letter to the Royal Humane Society recipient. Mr Gray recalls rescuing Kerby on a recent occasion as family visit is noted. A euchre party follows at Catholic School Hall to avoid Fire Brigade clash. Sale of furniture set for Wednesday August 9 in Edwardinn Point.
Horsham St John s Church of England held its annual meeting with a modest turnout. Rev W Reed presided as a short program by C R Frencham and Miss Richards plus Mr Riley and Mrs Riley concluded the evening. A balanced report by B J Wilmoth was unanimously adopted and wardens and vestry reports showed a busy year.
Members of the Marsham Ladies Hospital committee will meet in the Town Hall on Monday afternoon at 4 o clock. A full attendance is desired.
At the Horsham Town Council monthly meeting Dr Rod Wilmoth criticized footpath conditions calling for more timely work and graveling where needed. Council members noted varying footpath quality while sewerage work drew attention as a major town concern with proposed funding reforms to assist country towns and extend loan repayments.
The Minister of Agriculture argues there has been ample inquiry into bulk handling and expects a report from South Australian experts soon. He warns the Victorian plan, though cheaper, would be less effective and costly to operate with a short life. He favors wood and iron structures in Malheats irrigation areas and may proceed with multiple contracts or a single tender to accelerate work, though a controlling board is unlikely.
The Bendigo Salvation Army marked its 50th anniversary with events starting July 30 1883 under Captain Ebenezer Phillips and Lieutenant H Williams. Early trials included two captains charged for insulting behavior after parading and singing in the streets, though the charges were dismissed amid mob attacks on open-air services.
In Melbourne a Victoria Wheatgrowers Corporation victory over William L Edwards settles a £40 18 shillings overpayment claim from 1950 pool consignments. The decision, delivered after a two month delay, rules the pool may recover the shortfall in advances and handling charges. Costs exceed £1500 with approximately £165,000 at stake for Victorian farmers.
A Bulgarian boot maker, Fitzroy, facing five fines totaling £7 at the General Sessions, appeals by Atgel roff amid evidence that workers earned as low as 7s per week. Judges Fos Ter assesss the offenses as bearing on living standards and enforce rigorous law against unfair hiring practices.
Chinese missioner Charles War narrowly escaped death when a fire started in his home last night. Neighbors forced open the front door and rescued him as flames spread from a candle touched by his newspaper while he read.
Norman Jenkins, 32, was crushed while working in a sand pit at West Bronx when sand and clay collapsed, entombing him for about 30 minutes. Rescue workers freed him and he was taken to hospital with a broken thigh, a broken hand, and injuries to the body.
The Commercial Clerks Wage Board issued a new wage determination. Female clerks receive a small raise but the 21 year old minimum age is retained by the Clerks Union amid discussions on arbitration court outcomes.
brisk bidding kept values on a par with last week for prime amprim quality cattle at Ballarat with a larger supply. prime heavy bulls quoted £16 to £18 10s and prime cows £11 to £12 10s while calves topped £10 17s 6d. lambs and sheep demand remained strong with best old lambs near late rates and most grades firmer or rising slightly.
The fine and medium wool ram judging event at the Sheep Breeders Association annual show was held on Tuesday. The trophy valued at £1 3s went to Mr John Meagher of Lawloit for the four tooth ram.
An injured woman was found in a Paris hotel and taken to a London hospital. Authorities imply a possible Australian connection and are keeping details quiet as investigations continue.
The fourth World exposition featured the tallest grelte, with Ix Thalians and Prolitest Wootrencay receiving loud cheers as the crowd celebrated the reception.
Fragmentary report lists Landen Thiyesing and Mr FP A Fallant, both 34, connected to a Bristol event described as a tiring night. Names appear amid incomplete phrases and unclear actions.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions ideas and names with garbled words. Key details are unreadable, making it impossible to determine a clear event, person, place, or date from the passage.
Fragmentary report describes a disturbance at the Dairy Research Station near Ninfleld Teekay with unclear details. The text references procedures by a vet and possible findings about feetpoed or Leer falder Crip, but the meaning remains obscured.
Readable bits mention a person named Valor and a possible event at a place with fear and concern. Unclear names and dates appear, with fragments suggesting a court or community issue. Further detail is not legible enough to specify the involved parties or outcome.
Mr. Andrew Williamson addressed Australian loan policy with aims to cut costs, curb inflation, and support research funding. He warned against concerted British and Australian rate cuts, noting differing redemption dates, and argued cooperation could destabilize future conversions.
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