Horsham News Roundup and Local Occurrences
The Murros four mill closed, Horsham mill resumes two daily shifts due to export orders. Horsham schools close for a fortnight from diphtheria and whooping cough, Sunday schools suspend sessions at Dr Black’s request. A charity fancy dress ball raised £20 for returned soldiers. Wheat stacks at Burrung siding affected by mice. 30 bags moved, 75 bags refilled in two days. New bread prices set for Horsham area. White Court Minstrels opened year at Ararat Town Hall and will perform in Hamilton. Campaigns for repatriation totals: Macarthur £700, Byaduk £100, Natimuk £700.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsham
Black
Burrung
Horshaw
Horsham White Court
Ararat Town Hall
Hamilton
Rodgers
Mhla
Wannon
Corangamite
Macarthur
Byadul
Natimuk
The Story of China in a University Tutorial
A fragmented lecture outlines China’s long history from early urban civilization to imperial dynasties. It notes China’s rise, Western interference, and shifting power between dynasties, with references to Manila, the Great Wall, Silk and porcelain, and later Western concessions culminating in Chiang Kai-shek era tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crass
SU. Hor
Hancock MA
Yap
Ching
Gates
Sewuvaniy
Imperia
Asia
China
Lilly
Havin
Jil
Chinn Kaislih
Madern Choa
Tie Chow
Weil
Shik Hinungu
Chin
Marco Polo
Sun Yat Sen
Chiang Kai-Shek
Japan
Thailand
Awoy
Fuichow
Ningho Amd
Shanghai
Critain
Hong Kong
France
England
Germany
Italy
Portugal
Ruse
Japa
Britta
Anerican Warshire
Nanking
Chiang Kai-thek
Objection to War Effort on Farms and Labor Shortage
The Chamber of Agriculture in Methonei reports on labor shortages on farms and debates mobilizing rural work for war effort. It notes vociferous calls for keeping primary industries, fodder conservation, soil conservation, and protests over power alcohol distilleries. Discussion covers wool, meat boards, subsidies, barley, and safety concerns with matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith McGarvie
Oudurs
Lngth
Seetetaee
Delas
Jane Whely
Istate
Anethene
Rome
Sein
Tabor
Agricultural Sovietion
Sydney
Commonwealth
Canara Royal Agricultural Surreay
Victoria
Torts Merce
Melbourne
Australian Agricultural Council
State Fair
Chaunter
Minister of Agricultnre
Vietorra
Soil Conservation Board
Power Alcohol Distilleries
Chamber
Murton
W. H. Kendell
Bamboo
Htukewell
Mactier
Australian Woolgrowers' Council
Wen
Unle
United States
Owtralia
Wealgrawers
Comneil
Vonfiden
Fiske
Maskush
Corneil
Wien
Memktim
War Forecast From Bible Foretells Global Invasion
A garbled historical column presents a prophecy attributed to Mr Simpson under religious auspices. It asserts nations like Russia, Gog, Magog, and an alliance including Germany and North figures will invade, with prophetic timelines and divine judgment. The piece reads as a fervent, era-laden sermon predicting upheaval and divine intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Theochapie
Tssaiek Weil
Abrahim
Schaerbers
Baekiel
Germany
Sponkop
Magione
Bowen
Swoon
Dali Ley Tile & Divine Guishayien
Old Books Yield Over One Thousand Dollars in Sale
Fragmented reading about rare books and library sales notes high values for antique volumes. It mentions the Bible, cataloged items, and buyers split into two kinds: rich libraries and petite collectors, with fees and conditions hinted in a dated, archival voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grethiney
Herkeley
Cate
Catteetines
Philately
Hig
Broadcasting of Rural Subjects and Commission Talks
Debated plan outlines broadcasting rural topics and the steps for increasing public talks. Mentions Me W and MeRobert Bendige preparing materials for submission to the Commission for broader broadcasting reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MeRobert
Bendige
Ems
Also Mentioned on This Page
Peniuine
Ania
Groper
MAY & Millar Ltd
Foundry
Hersham
Dennys Lascelles Ltd
Geelong
Thos, Young & CO. Pty. Ltd
Wimmera
Eees
W. E. Kelland Pty. Ltd
Firebrace Street
Vfalen
Horsham ‘Times
Story OF
Amber OF Agriculture
Agei Culture
A.M. Maeller
Australia
Werat
Council of Opinion
Pr Sident Anl
Barley Board
Mme
Aurry Sutton Bourty
Nis
Council
CAS
Harriett
C. McDougall
Morsham
S. Quong
Ivy Ashwin
Kehrary Serre
Hutt Dist
Eric
Sack’s
Mle
Firebrace
P.O
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