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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1932
Page
4
A reader criticizes Winters Shire councillors for abolishing park incidents claiming no proper motion was ever discussed. The letter highlights regional government debates and queries how debt exceeding £1.1 million may be addressed by Parliamentarians and policymakers.
Fragmentary dispatch describes Sir Douglas Hato's unit under heavy pressure near the Western front. British forces repelled assaults as August operations produced mixed results. courage and endurance are noted amid advancing enemy lines.
The council considers several sewerage schemes including Warrnambool Swan Hill Horsham and more with total outlay around £611000 creating approximately 1320 jobs. Individual schemes list costs from £26 000 to £10000 plus wages and materials. some trusts not yet formed may delay works by six to eight months.
An obscure historical note describes a baronet at a cattle station in a western region, likely Burtt, after many years of residence. The text references sewers, tin, and possible movements toward Witans and Hall's Creek with mentions of exertion and weather impact on travel. The fragmentary account hints at ongoing occupancy and local conditions.
Hor sham and Doveneviin Churches will be led by Rev. E. G. Petherick on Sunday. Mr. G. Dent preaches at Green Park hall at 7 pm, with other venues in Loharam and East Wonwondah. Horsham board meets Monday at 7 30. Women's Missionary Union held its meeting with Petherick chairing. American tense event planned for August 25. Letter from Rev. J. H. Robinson (Chefoo China) read on world missions. September 14 speaker will be Rev. J. C. Jamieson, Welfare of Youth director. Sunday school teachers noted death of Mrs. W. Hocking. Correspondence from Rev. J. C. Jamieson, MLA, Welfare of Mouth Departments, about Horsham visit. Basket tea planned for 15 ton with teachers and fellows. At 5 o'clock a talk by Mr Jamieson. Kindergarten expert possible with new manager. Horsham Sunday School anniversary set for October 1, conductor Mrs. G. Weight. Committee to arrange concert for Thursday after university. Proceeds to prize fund. Mr Tvam Scott nominated as assistant teacher at Givin Park. Mr A. L. Cameron resigns as secretary. Mr S. Cnr appointed to position.
Sunday services listed for Methodist Church including sermon at Horsham and communion at 3 oclock under Young Men's remit. Church of England notes matins and evensong with Reverend W Reed attending bishop conferences. appeal for clothing items urged with donations welcome at the vicarage.
A Canberra gathering of Presbyterian Methodist and Congregational representatives began to plan shared work in the Federal Territory. Rev John Walker of Ballarat presides over a joint council formed in October, with a basis of amalgamation to be discussed by Sydney delegates.
The Jung Amateur Dramatic Society drew a large audience on Wednesday with The Arabian Nights, delivering two hours of clever comedy. Arthur Hamington played the lead. Norman Baker and Miss G Bor received praise for their performances. the evening ended with thanks to the hall committee and dancing until 2 a.m. Farmers in the district welcomed hare drives to eradicate pests, with another drive planned for westcorning.
The report notes persistent rain and muddy, impassable roads, slowing farming work. Graziers and wool men anticipate improved markets as sharing time nears and a good clip is promised with hopeful prices for the first half of the season.
The Quantong Tennis Club schedules a premiership hall at Quantong Hall on Wednesday August 17 with Dewar's orchestra providing music. Woldah East Advance is set for Wonwan dah Fast Hall on Tuesday August 16 featuring Heard's orchestra for music.
The State Rivers and Water Supply Commission released storage data showing most reservoirs holding sizable capacity last Saturday with Wartock, Tine Lake and Taylor's Lake noted as exceptions read yesterday. Readings include estimates in acre feet for Fort Lake and related lakes with substantial capacities noted.
May report from the Australian Trade Publicity director notes strong results from Britain's publicity campaign for Australian goods. Dairy products especially butter show growing sales through cooperative channels with a Glasgow society reporting weekly clearances of up to 7 hundred boxes, and the Kangaroo quality line rising 200 percent in a year. Northern traders favor Australian goods and despite price competition, demand remains steady as Danish and continental markets erode. Canned and dried fruits also receive favorable reception in Britain.
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